2024 NBA Draft Begins with French Players Leading Early Selections

The 2024 NBA Draft commenced at Brooklyn's Barclays Center with the Atlanta Hawks selecting Zaccharie Risacher as the first overall pick. French players dominated the early selections, with Alexandre Sarr going second to the Washington Wizards. Bronny James, son of LeBron James, was not selected in the first round. The draft, aired on ABC and ESPN, highlighted the global reach of basketball with players from France and Australia making significant impacts. The draft continues into a second night, with teams like the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers holding multiple picks, promising more trades and strategic decisions.