As a Chicago-based NBA data analyst, I break down the 2024 draft’s most intriguing twist: will the Toronto Raptors take a bold leap at No. 9 with Chinese center Yang Hanshen—mirroring last year’s Memphis gamble on Iyin Ede? Using Synergy tracking data and player projection models, I analyze how pre-draft evaluations shift after workouts. The key? Positional scarcity, physical metrics, and team-specific fit—especially with Zion Williamson’s absence opening space in the paint. This isn’t just about rankings—it’s about strategy. Follow along for cold hard numbers behind the next big mid-round breakout.