We are now two weeks away from the 2024 NBA Draft, which begins on Wednesday, June 26! The Miami Heat currently own the No. 15 and 43 picks in the draft. Who do the pundits have them selecting with their two picks? Let’s examine!
(Editor’s note: This is our fourth mock draft roundup–our most recent one was on May 13!)
CBS Sports (Cameron Salerno):
No. 15: Tristan da Silva, F, Colorado
“Da Silva is a big wing who was a great shooter at Colorado. Da Silva is one of the oldest prospects in the draft. He is also one of the most NBA-ready players because of his ability to score off cuts, catch and shoot attempts, dribble handoffs, and in isolation.”
The Athletic (Sam Vecenie):
No. 15: Kyle Filipowski, F, Duke:
“As a big man who can shoot, Filipowski could pair well with Bam Adebayo or serve as a third big. The Duke product averaged 16.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting about 50 percent from the field and 35 percent from 3 this season. He carried the Blue Devils through long stretches of games with his ability to catch the ball on the block and score, but pro scouts are more intrigued by his well-rounded perimeter game. Filipowski can shoot from 3, attack heavy closeouts and bring the ball up the court in grab-and-go situations. His passing took a nice leap this past season, and he was more comfortable reading the court…”
No. 43: Jamal Shead, G, Houston
ESPN (Jonathan Givony, Jeremy Woo):
No. 15: Zach Edey, C, Purdue
“Edey’s positional fit alongside Bam Adebayo would be a topic of discussion in Miami, but his productivity, physicality and intensity would surely be welcomed by the Heat, who have valued experience more than other teams at times. Edey slowly incorporated a 3-point shot into his offensive arsenal this past season, and he has the type of defensive versatility that could be useful alongside another big man in small doses.
Edey’s offensive rebounding and interior scoring are skills the Heat don’t have much of, potentially making him an attractive pick at No. 15.”
No. 43: Harrison Ingram, F, UNC
Bleacher Report (Jonathan Wasserman):
No. 15: Jared McCain, G, Duke
“Jared McCain put on some impressive shooting displays during drills at the combine, showing textbook repetition of form. Shotmaking has and will always be what powers his offense and value, but McCain’s effectiveness this year in ball-screen situations, using change of speed, footwork, crafty finishing and vision, point to more on-ball upside with his creativity and feel.”
No. 43: Pelle Larsson, F, Arizona
“Pelle Larsson’s impressive frame and versatility stood out more than his scoring in Chicago. His game feels very adaptable to the next level, even if he’s missing one specialty skill.
“Teams should see a high-floor second-round pick who can make plays out of pick-and-rolls, threaten as a catch-and-shooter and generally make the right plays within an offense.”
Yahoo Sports (Krysten Peek):
No. 15: Devin Carter, G, Providence
“No other guard tested better during the draft combine than Carter. He tied for the best max vertical jump at 42 inches and broke the 3/4-court sprint record. His body of work this past season is a direct indication of how productive he can be, particularly in the open court.”
No. 43: Adem Bona, C, UCLA
The Ringer (Kevin O’Connor):
No. 15: Rob Dillingham, G, Kentucky
“Dillingham could go a lot higher than this, but someone’s gotta fall, right? The Heat landed Justise Winslow on a draft-night slide many moons ago. Though that didn’t work out as anticipated, Dillingham could be a perfect pairing in two-man actions with Bam Adebayo.”
On his strengths:
“Dynamic shot creator who uses shifty change-of-direction moves to slither wherever he wants on the floor. He can get into the paint for runners and crafty layups, or pull up from behind the arc.
“Draining nearly half of his catch-and-shoot 3s this season, hitting them both off movement and in standard spot-ups. Add in his willingness to cut, or even set an occasional screen, and he could be extremely dangerous off of screens and handoffs if paired with a playmaking big.
“Skilled playmaker who can smoothly make passes off the dribble, including cross-court kickouts and lefty wraparounds to cutters. Within the flow of the offense, he makes quick decisions and keeps the ball moving.”
On his weaknesses:
“Active but erratic defender who too often falls out of position by getting handsy, lost, or simply lacking the understanding of what an opponent is doing. His fundamentals need to dramatically improve because there’s no way to solve his lack of size.
“Needs to improve his passing accuracy if he’s going to run an NBA offense. He regularly swings the ball to teammates, but they need to reach for it, which can throw them off their rhythm getting into a shot. He’s flat-out missed on some lobs, too. It’s as if he passes the ball to the area he assumes his teammate is going to be, rather than actually reading the floor.“
No. 43: Terrance Shannon Jr., G, Illinois
On3 Sports:
No. 15: Kel’el Ware, C, Indiana
NBADraft.net:
No. 15: Terrance Shannon, G, Illinois
No. 43: Cam Spencer, G, UConn
SB Nation (Ricky O’Donnell):
No. 15: Devin Carter, G, Providence
“Carter just screams Heat Culture, and not just because his father, former NBA guard Anthony Carter, helped develop Max Strus and Gabe Vincent as a former player development coach in Miami. Carter was always a tenacious on-ball defender, but he blossomed as a shooter in his junior year at Providence. He showcased enough volume (more than 11 three-pointers attempted per 100 possessions) and shot versatility to make you believe he wasn’t just a one-year wonder as a shooter. With long arms, a strong chest, and major leaping ability, he’ll be a defensive pest from day one while also adding another perimeter scorer.”
USA Today (Jeff Zillgitt, Scooby Axson):
Jared McCain, G, Duke:
“An efficient scorer on a talented team, McCain has range from 3 and can shoot it off the dribble or on the catch. Made eight 3-pointers in a game twice this season, including 8-for-11 against James Madison in the NCAA Tournament.”
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I’m really liking Terrence Shannon to be one of the biggest steals of this draft.
This dude is going to be a flat out bucket getter at the next level.
Agree, especially now that that case has been resolved. I would bet he now goes higher than 15, which means someone drops.
There are so many ways to go depending who falls. You can see by these selections that there isn’t a consensus player other than Carter, who is linked by the obvious connection.
Ware is my personal top guy that combines potential fit with Bam, but probably not this year. DeSilva is like JJJ where you can plug and play.
I’m really looking forward to this draft
What if Miami trades Butler to Houston and gets their #3 pick. Who is best available player? I could see trading #3 & #15 picks to San Antonio for #4 & #8, if San Antonio wants to make sure they get their guy at #3.