Let's get this part out of the way — the expectations for the 2024 NBA rookie class aren't sky-high compared to past drafts that had more star power.
That doesn't mean there aren't first-year players ticketed to make major contributions in the 2024-25 season that tipped off Tuesday.
Evaluating the 2024 draft on the fly promises to be an interesting NBA subplot all the way through late March. Which rookies will surprise, such as Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht?
Who are the top early candidates to break through, such as San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle? And will we be able to determine if the draft truly lacked in overall talent as many around the league previously thought?
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