Every NBA Affiliate Takes Part In G League Draft For First Time; Matt Ryan Goes No. 1

The 2024 G League Draft brought a new twist to the NBA pipeline, as every team had its affiliate involved in the selection process for the first time.

Westchester snagged the top two picks, taking Matt Ryan and Landry Shamet, two players who could very well see time with the Knicks at some point this season.

Ryan is a 6-foot-7 sharpshooter and has already drawn NBA interest with his impressive 41.1% on 3-pointers over 63 games with the Celtics, Lakers, Timberwolves, and Pelicans.

While drafting Ryan gives the Knicks’ affiliate his G League rights, it doesn’t block any other team from signing him. But the Knicks get a unique advantage here — as they will get an extended look, perhaps teeing him up for a two-way deal or more.

As for Shamet, he’s no stranger to NBA minutes himself with 348 games under his belt. The Knicks’ decision to draft him gives them a rehab period to monitor firsthand as he works his way back from a shoulder injury. If Shamet can stay healthy, he could be in the mix for an NBA return later this season.

Then there’s Chandler Hutchison, who came out of retirement for this opportunity. The 2018 first-round pick went fifth overall, technically to the Long Island Nets. But soon after, the Lakers’ affiliate, South Bay, reportedly worked out a deal to bring Hutchison their way. With his blend of length and athleticism, Hutchison offers some upside and versatility if he can get back to form.

But this draft wasn’t just about the usual suspects. We also saw some family ties that fans will recognize.

DJ Rodman, son of Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman, went to the Wizards’ Capital City Go-Go, while Scottie Pippen’s nephew, Kavion Pippen, was taken by the Maine Celtics. 

G League training camps open Monday. Teams will fill out their rosters with two-way players, affiliate players, returning rights players, tryout players, and players who are assigned by their NBA parent clubs. 

Full results are available on the G League website or directly below:

FIRST ROUND

1. Westchester Knicks (Knicks): Matt Ryan
2. Westchester Knicks (Knicks): Landry Shamet
3. Cleveland Charge (Cavaliers): Sean East II
4. Rip City Remix (Trail Blazers): Thierry Darlan
5. Long Island Nets (Nets): Chandler Hutchison
6. Sioux Falls Skyforce (Heat): Christian Brown
7. Texas Legends (Mavericks): Tyson Walker
8. Greensboro Swarm (Hornets): Malik Hall
9. Maine Celtics (Celtics): Eric Gaines
10. Salt Lake City Stars (Jazz): Tae Williams
11. Santa Cruz Warriors (Warriors): Seth Maxwell (Indiana Wesleyan)
12. Motor City Cruise (Pistons): Cam Martin
13. Austin Spurs (Spurs): Ibrahima Diallo
14. Rio Grande Valley Vipers (Rockets): Justin Moore
15. Raptors 905 (Raptors): Tylor Perry
16. Indiana Mad Ants (Pacers): Kevin Cross
17. Sioux Falls Skyforce (Heat): Paul Mulcahy
18. Sioux Falls Skyforce (Heat): Brandon Childress
19. Valley Suns (Suns): Nate Roberts
20. Santa Cruz Warriors (Warriors): Tommy Rutherford
21. Maine Celtics (Celtics): London Johnson
22. Cleveland Charge (Cavaliers): Trae Hannibal
23. South Bay Lakers (Lakers): Marlain Veal
24. Texas Legends (Mavericks): Bryce Griggs (Overtime Elite)
25. Salt Lake City Stars (Jazz): Jaylan Gainey
26. Oklahoma City Blue (Thunder): Justyn Hamilton
27. San Diego Clippers (Clippers): Garrett Denbow (Anderson University)
28. Austin Spurs (Spurs): Steven Richardson (Montana State-Billings)
29. Mexico City Capitanes (N/A): Lewis Duarte (Overtime Elite)
30. Sioux Falls Skyforce (Heat): No pick
31. San Diego Clippers (Clippers): Emmanuel Bandoumel

SECOND ROUND

32. Iowa Wolves (Timberwolves): Sy Chatman
33. Austin Spurs (Spurs): Xavier Johnson
34. Delaware Blue Coats (Sixers): Vonterius Woolbright
35. Texas Legends (Mavericks): Keyon Menifield
36. College Park Skyhawks (Hawks): Terrell Burden
37. Memphis Hustle (Grizzlies): Kamani Johnson
38. Wisconsin Herd (Bucks): Jamal Bieniemy
39. Austin Spurs (Spurs): Charles Pride
40. Texas Legends (Mavericks): Bobby Planutis
41. Birmingham Squadron (Pelicans): E.J. Montgomery
42. Delaware Blue Coats (Sixers): No pick
43. Capital City Go-Go (Wizards): DJ Rodman
44. Salt Lake City Stars (Jazz): Dee Barnes
45. Santa Cruz Warriors (Warriors): Devine Eke
46. Rip City Remix (Trail Blazers): Sterling Manley
47. Austin Spurs (Spurs): No pick
48. Rip City Remix (Trail Blazers): Olisa Akonobi
49. Salt Lake City Stars (Jazz): Jericole Hellems
50. Valley Suns (Suns): Olin Carter III
51. Osceola Magic (Magic): Cameron Parker
52. Long Island Nets (Nets): No pick
53. Rio Grande Valley Vipers (Rockets): Allonzo Trier
54. Maine Celtics (Celtics): Kavion Pippen
55. Grand Rapids Gold (Nuggets): William Kondrat (D’Youville University)
56. Capital City Go-Go (Wizards): Jayden Hardaway
57. Oklahoma City Blue (Thunder): Tray Jackson
58. Indiana Mad Ants (Pacers): Ishmael Lane
59. Delaware Blue Coats (Sixers): No pick
60. Sioux Falls Skyforce (Heat): No pick
61. Sioux Falls Skyforce (Heat): No pick
62. San Diego Clippers (Clippers): Mike Scott