Jay Bilas: 10 players who might change your mind about this NBA draft

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If you listen to analysts, pundits, observers and NBA personnel talking about the 2024 draft, you will get the distinct impression that this is a "weak draft" or a "bad draft."

Granted, there isn't a "no-brainer" selection at the very top and there aren't any surefire All-Stars in the lottery, as we have seen in past drafts, but there is still talent and value. Look at it this way: If Jalen Brunson (Villanova) and Tyrese Haliburton (Iowa State) were coming out of college this year instead of a few years ago, people would still call this a weak draft.

The draft, which will take place Wednesday and Thursday (ABC, ESPN, ESPN+), is not as sexy or powerful at the top as…