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● By Christopher Kline
The 2023 NBA Draft has come and gone, which means it’s time to gear up for next summer. NBA teams have already been doing homework on the incoming freshmen for years, not to mention the gaggle of international stars vying for lottery status. Unlike the 2023 rookie class, which features a potentially generational talent in Victor Wembanyama and several future All-Stars, the 2024 class is marred in uncertainty. There isn’t a clear No. 1 pick, or even a vague top-5. It’s a free-for-all, with several boom-or-bust prospects who could rise unexpectedly to claim a premium spot in 2024. There will be plenty of intriguing storylines to follow, from LeBron James’ son and his dad’s concurrent free agency, to the absolutely stacked G-League Ignite team, to the wave of international prospects threatening to outclass their American counterparts. Here’s an early look at the prospects to watch.

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