2024 NBA Draft

Who did the Mavericks draft? Get to know Melvin Ajinca

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NBA Draft: List of picks, trades

The Mavericks entered the 2024 NBA Draft with the No. 58 overall pick.


No. 51 pick: Melvin Ajinca

Ajinca is living his first experience as a professional player in 2023-24 while featuring regularly for Saint-Quentin BB in LNB Pro A, France’s top-tier league. The 19-year-old small forward has seen decent minutes with the team and has made the most of his role in the rotation, putting up 9.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists across 24.5 minutes per contest.

Ajinca has also represented France at youth levels and was a standout performer during the 2024 U19 FIBA World Cup, averaging 19.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while being named to the All-Second Team and leading France to the silver medal, losing in the final match against Spain. Ajinca also participated in the 2024 Nike Hoop Summit, representing his country. — RotoWire. Go deeper.


No. 58 pick: Ariel Hukporti

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