The Philadelphia 76ers selected UCLA center Adem Bona with the 41st overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. Bona, known for his athleticism including a 40-inch vertical leap, averaged 12.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game during his college career. Despite starting late in basketball and still developing his offensive skills, Bona earned accolades such as Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. He will join the Sixers, providing depth behind MVP Joel Embiid. The 76ers also picked Duke guard Jared McCain with the 16th overall pick, whom they had ranked as a top-10 player. Both selections aim to bolster the team's roster with young talent.