2024 Synergy Mock Draft

• Team-oriented, more willing to do what is asked.
• Clingan’s energy has a bigger synergy impact than Alex Sarr (Taurus).
• Matches very well with Coach Snyder, D. Murray & T. Young. 
• Emotional and outspoken. Communication is key for this sign to flourish.

Alternative picks: Alex Sarr (Taurus), Reed Sheppard (Cancer)

Key synergy match: 

• Coach Snyder (Scorpio)
• T. Young (Virgo) 
• D. Murray (Virgo)

• Risarcher’s energy fits well with B. Coulibaly, K. Kuzma, and J. Poole. 
• If Wizards plan to build around Coulibaly, Risacher is the right energy to build him with. 
• Very strong leader energy. Impulsive. Will take action and lead without hesitation. 

Alternative picks: Nikola Topic (Leo), Matas Buzelis (Libra)

Key synergy match: 

• B. Coulibaly (Leo)
• J. Poole (Gemini)
• K. Kuzma (Leo)

• Reed is an ideal pick to help boost the overall synergy of the Rockets rotation. 
• The Rockets lack ‘leader’ energy, and Reed Sheppard can help with that.
• Intense energy, very picky, and have a knack for seeing details others overlook. 

Alternative picks: Zaccharie Risacher (Aries), Rob Dillingham (Capricorn)

Key synergy match: 

• T. Eason (Taurus)
• C. Whitmore (Cancer)
• J. Smith Jr. (Taurus)

• Alex Sarr, Taurus, is a great energy to match with Wembanyama. 
• Very strong connection and understanding of one another. 
• With Alex’s height and skill, Wemby/Sarr can be a very formidable duo for years to come. 
• Very mysterious yet cool version of Taurus. Dependable and loyal. 

Alternative picks: D. Clingan (Pisces), Reed Sheppard (Cancer)

Key synergy match: 

• V. Wembanyama (Capricorn)
• D. Vasell (Virgo)
• J. Sochan (Taurus)

• Topic would fit great with this group. 
• Strong connection with Cade Cunningham & Coach Williams. 
• Cool and likable personality. Social and great leader energy. 

Alternative picks: Dalton Knecht (Aries), Tidjane Salaun (Leo)

Key synergy match: 

• C. Cunningham (Libra)
• J. Wiseman (Aries)
• S. Fontecchio (Sagittarius)

• Natural leader energy will connect well with Coach Lee.
• This energy is determined and driven, and can easily be a ‘leader’ of any team.

Alternative picks: Cody Williams (Scorpio), Ron Holland (Cancer)

Key synergy match: 

• Coach Lee (Scorpio)

• Connects well with A. Simons and S. Sharpe.
• Vocal type of leader.

Alternative picks: Terrance Shannon (Leo), Isaiah Collier (Libra)

Key synergy match: 

• A. Simons (Gemini)
• S. Sharpe (Gemini)
• M. Brogdon (Sagittarius)

• Charismatic energy, very direct and talkative.
• Emotions can sway both ways simultaneously.
• Connects very well with V. Wembanyama.

Alternative picks: Cody Williams (Scorpio), Ron Holland (Cancer)

Key synergy match: 

• V. Wembanyama (Capricorn)
• D. Vasell (Virgo)
• J. Sochan (Taurus)

• Double Cardinal energy. Very emotional.
• Players around R. Holland would easily feed off of his energy.
• Think of Patrick Beverley, who also is a Cancer w/ Cancer moon.

Alternative picks:  Donovan Clingan (Pisces), Kel’el Ware (Taurus)

Key synergy match: 

• D. Bane (Cancer)
• J. Jackson Jr. (Virgo)
• M. Smart (Pisces)

• Amplified version of Libra. Very friendly and open-minded.
• Can be impatient and indecisive.
• Will connect well with L. Markkanen and J. Clarkson.

Alternative picks:  A.J. Johnson (Sagittarius), Johnny Furphy (Sagittarius)

Key synergy match: 

• J. Collins (Libra)
• L. Markkanen (Gemini)
• J. Clarkson (Gemini)

• Knecht will be a strong addition to this Bulls team.
• Their fiery personality meshes very well with D. DeRozan and Coach Donovan.

Alternative picks: Matas Buzelis (Libra), Jaylon Tyson (Sagittarius)

Key synergy match: 

• DeRozan (leo)
• Giddey (libra)
• White (aquarius)

• Great compliment for SGA and Holmgren.
• This combination is very creative, artistic, and passionate.

Alternative picks:  Ja’Kobe Walter (Virgo), Kel’el Ware (Taurus)

Key synergy match:

• Coach Daigneault (Pisces)
• S. Gilgeous-Alexander (Cancer)
• C. Holmgren (Taurus)

Key synergy match: 

• D. Fox (Sagittarius)
• H. Barnes (Gemini)
• K. Murray (Leo)

• Would connect well with S. Sharpe & A. Simons. 
• This energy is emotional and fiery. Dynamic in nature.

Alternative picks:  Tyler Kolek (Aries), KyShawn George (Sagittarius)

Key synergy match: 

• S. Henderson (Aquarius)
• S. Sharpe (Gemini)
• A. Simons (Gemini)

• This double-fixed sign is dependable and loyal. 
• This energy can sometimes be stubborn, but you can count on consistency.

Alternative picks:  Devin Carter (Pisces), Kyle Flipowski (Scorpio)

Key synergy match: 

• Coach Spoelstra (Scorpio)
• J. Butler (Virgo)
• B. Adebayo (Cancer)

• Very willing to help and/or adapt to any situation.
• Would be a great complimentary energy for J. Embiid and T. Maxey.

Alternative picks:  C. Carrington (Cancer), J. Shelstad (Taurus)

Key synergy match: 

• J. Embiid (Pisces)
• T. Maxey (Scorpio)
• T. Harris (Cancer)

• Passionate energy that will connect well with Coach Redick and L. James. 
• This is an energy type the Lakers lack — stability.

Alternative picks:  Y. Missi (Taurus), A. Mitchell (Cancer)

Key synergy match: 

• L. James (Capricorn)
• A. Davis (Pisces)
• D. Russell (Pisces)

• Natural leader energy.
• Can help P. Banchero & F. Wagner elevate their game to another level.

Alternative picks:  B. Klintman (Pisces), A. Holloway (Virgo)

Key synergy match: 

• P. Banchero (Scorpio)
• F. Wagner (Virgo)
• C. Anthony (Taurus)

• This energy will be a positive one and be an emotional leader.
• Will connect well with S. Barnes and R. Barrett.

Alternative picks:  J. Furphy (Sagittairus), I. Almansa (Gemini)

Key synergy match: 

• R. Barrett (Gemini)
• S. Barnes (Leo)
• I. Quickley (Gemini)

• Connects well with D. Garland & E. Mobley.
• Adaptable energy that can blend into rotation.

Alternative picks:  E. Cadeau (Virgo), J. Shelstad (Taurus)

Key synergy match: 

• D. Garland (Aquarius)
• M. Strus (Aries)
• Mobley (Gemini)

• Great synergy fit next to Williamson & McCollum.

Alternative picks:  T. Flowers (Pisces), C. Foster (Cancer)

Key synergy match: 

• Z. Williamson (Cancer)
• C. McCollum (Virgo)
• B. Ingram (Virgo)

• This energy is strong-willed and determined, can be impulsive, and also would be a Coach’s favorite.
• Matches very well with K. Durant.

Alternative picks:  D. Carter (Pisces), T. Smith (Scorpio)

Key synergy match: 

• Coach Budenholzer (Leo)
• K. Durant (Libra)
• G. Allen (Libra)

• Great compliment next to Giannis & Lillard.
• Very likable energy, a vocal type of leader.

Alternative picks:  T. Kolek (Aries), K. George (Sagittarius)

Key synergy match: 

• G. Antetokounmpo (Sagittarius)
• B. Lopez (Aries)
• K. Middleton (Leo)

• Would connect very well with J. Hart and J. Bruson.
• This is the type of player that Coach Thibadeau likes.

Alternative picks:  N. Djurisic (Pisces), T. Da Silva (Taurus)

Key synergy match: 

• Coach Thibadeau (Capricorn)
• J. Brunson (Virgo)
• J. Hart (Pisces)

• Edey would match the Knicks’ core synergy very well. This energy type is consistent and loyal.
• Once a staple in the rotation can bring you a solid player in the long run.
• Note: Hartenstein is also a Taurus.

Alternative picks:  X. Booker (Virgo), T. Flowers (Pisces)

Key synergy match: 

• J. Brunson (Virgo)
• J. Hart (Pisces)
• I. Hartenstein (Taurus)

• Very determined energy. This is the right energy to connect J. Poole and L. Kuzma with. 
• Synergy with Coulibaly would be elite.

Alternative picks:  A. Mara (Aries), S. Stewart (Aquarius)

Key synergy match: 

• B. Coulibaly (Leo)
• J. Poole (Gemini)
• K. Kuzma (Leo)

• This energy has a strong and direct personality that is willing to do what the coach asks of him. 
• Very strong connection with Coach Finch and R. Gobert.

Alternative picks:  M. Sears (Pisces), D. Jones (Scorpio)

Key synergy match: 

• K. Towns (Scorpio)
• R. Gobert (Cancer)
• N. Reid (Virgo)

• McCain’s energy fits perfectly with what the Nuggets have. Will connect well with Jokic and Murray. 
• With the possibility of losing Caldwell-Pope, McCain could be a solid piece to develop into the rotation.

Alternative picks:  D.J. Wagner (Taurus), T. Da Silva (Taurus)

Key synergy match: 

N. Jokic (Pisces)

J. Murray (Pisces)

A. Gordon (Virgo)

• Double fixed energy, that can hold stability within rotation.
• This energy will work well with Lauri Markkanen and John Collins.

Alternative picks:  I. Almansa (Gemini), K. Boswell (Aries)

Key synergy match: 

• L. Markkanen (Gemini)
• J. Collins (Libra)
• J. Clarkson (Gemini)

• Great synergy connection with Coach Mazzulla. Very passionate energy, ambitious, and loyal.
• Initially, this energy can be introverted, but it can feel comfortable very quickly, especially in a strong foundation like Boston.

Alternative picks:  A.J. Mitchell (Cancer), A.J. Johnson (Sagittarius)

Key synergy match: 

• D. White (Cancer)
• J. Brown (Scorpio)
• J. Tatum (Pisces)