The 2024 NBA draft, the 78th edition, made history as the first to be held over two nights since the two-round format debuted in 1989, with the first round taking place on June 26 at Barclays Center and the second round on June 27 at ESPN's Seaport District Studios. The Atlanta Hawks used the first overall pick on French forward Zaccharie Risacher, making him the second consecutive French player to go No. 1 after Victor Wembanyama, and France became only the second nation (after the U.S.) to produce three top-10 picks in a single draft. The event featured just 58 picks instead of the usual 60 because the Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns forfeited second-round selections for tampering violations. In a landmark moment, Bronny James—son of superstar LeBron James—was selected 55th overall, setting the stage for the first father-son duo to play together in NBA history, while Stephon Castle of the Spurs emerged as Rookie of the Year. Eligibility rules required all draftees to be born by December 31, 2005, and the scouting process included a combine held in Chicago in May.