The Atlanta Hawks were considering taking Donovan Clingan with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. So how did he manage to fall all the way to the Portland Trail Blazers at No. 7!?
The consensus was that Clingan was a higher-ranked prospect than that, but it essentially came down to team need, as franchises selecting before Portland already had their center position solidified.
Washington was the one exception, but they understandably chased upside with Alex Sarr. Houston already had Alperen Sengun, San Antonio had Victor Wembanyama, Detroit had Jalen Duren, and Charlotte had Mark Williams.