Toronto Takes Tristan Da Silva In Latest Mock Draft

The 2024 NBA Draft is less than two weeks away.

Unless the Toronto Raptors make a trade, they are slated to have the No. 19 and No. 31 picks in the draft.

Many mock drafts are coming out speculating who the Raptors will take in the first and second round. The team is in a rebuild so adding good young talent will be essential.

The Raptors have held many workouts with prospects as they begin to narrow down their selections.

In Yahoo Sports’ latest mock draft, Krysten Peek’s has the Raptors going with a more mature player in Tristian da Silva:

“The Colorado forward was one of the best hybrid frontcourt players in the Pac-12 this year. He has the size and versatility to come in and be an instant contributor to any team that selects him in the first round.”

Da Silva is 23-years-old and he is a competitive defender, great passer with an excellent understand for the game.

The forward averaged 16 points, five rebounds, two assists and 1.7 stocks per game with 49/39/83 shooting splits.

He posted very good measurables for a wing at the combine – 6-9 with a 6-10 wingspan and an 8’8.50 standing reach.

Da Silva grew into an excellent outside shooter as he knocked down 40 percent of his catch-and shoot three point attempts last season. He was an even better shooter in the NCAA Tournament making him one of the best shooters in this year’s draft class.

He finished well at the rim with both hands and has a nice low post scoring game. Da Silva
works hard on defense, can be a switch defender and showed promise rotating off the ball as well.

There’s a good chance Da Silva is off the board by the time the Raptors pick at No. 19, but if he falls this would be an ideal pick for Toronto.

Raptors are a team to monitor for Zach Edey

Zach Edey is among the prospects the Raptors have recently worked out. Edey was sporting a Raptors jersey at the OVO Athletic Center going through a workout with Toronto.

According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, Toronto could snag Edey at No. 19 if he falls.