Houston Rockets 2024 NBA Draft Final Lottery Big Board

In any NBA draft, there is guesswork involved. This year, the order of the project is anyone’s guess.

Think about the 2023 draft. If the Spurs had selected anyone other than Victor Wembanyama, the earth would have stopped spinning on its axis. Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller and Amen Thompson were widely expected to complete the top 4.

This upcoming project is considered weaker. So, it’s more subjective. Teams will be able to justify their search for prospects without clearly defined superstars.

Moreover, Fanside pages can make similar justifications. We’ll have some hot takes on this big board. You may disagree. Keep an open mind:

This is the course for which you must be open-minded.

Everyone also has their own philosophy. Do you draft the best player available no matter what? Does fit come into play – and what about your team’s needs?

The Rockets will have to ask themselves these questions. On the one hand, the team needs a stronger interior defense. Yet, almost paradoxically, a stronger interior defender won’t necessarily be the best fit for this team.

Missi is unlikely to be a good fit alongside Alperen Sengun. Still, he’s an interesting defensive player with quick feet and a bigger wingspan. If the Rockets can stand to draft a long-term backup with a lottery pick, he’s worth taking a look.