12/2/2023 0 Comments 2022 nba mock draft bryce mcgowensMathurin also has ideal size and people seem to be forgetting he’s just 19 years old with plenty of time to grow. The Arizona sophomore has basically every trait I would want out of an NBA wing – he’s extremely athletic, can score at all three levels (off movement no less), engages on defense, and plays with energy. I’m higher on Bennedict Mathurin than most to me he has one of the highest ceilings of anyone in the 2022 NBA Draft. Portland Trail Blazers – Bennedict Mathurin, 6-7 Forward, Arizona Murray does a lot of things well and projects as a long-term contributor. He may not have as high a ceiling as some of the other prospects in this range, but he probably has one of the highest floors. In his breakout sophomore season, he displayed shooting touch from all three levels plus the ability to guard multiple positions. Murray is considered one of the safest options in the top 10 for the steady play he provides on both offense and defense. Indiana Pacers – Keegan Murray, 6-8 Forward, Iowa Putting his elite athleticism alongside Cade Cunningham could solidify Detroit as having one of the best young guard duos in the league for years to come. He’s a nightmare to guard in transition and is excellent at creating space in the half court. His three-point shot has steadily improved over the last two years, and he has some upside as a secondary ball-handler and playmaker. Ivey is probably the most athletic prospect in this draft class. Detroit Pistons – Jaden Ivey, 6-4 Guard, Purdueĭetroit sprints to the podium to take Jaden Ivey with the fifth overall pick. Sacramento takes a big swing here and attempts to fill out their wing depth with a boom-or-bust prospect. The vertical athleticism and shooting will translate, it’s just a question of how high Sharpe’s ceiling really is. Sharpe definitely has potential as a scorer, but a lot of the evaluations of him are based on a very limited sample size. Would gambling on Sharpe be dumb? Yes, and that’s why I think the Kings would do it. Word on the street is that the Kings are looking to trade this pick, but I don’t like inventing random trades in mock drafts so they make the pick in this case. Sacramento Kings – Shaedon Sharpe, 6-6 Guard, Kentucky Banchero has a real shot to be a star one day and he probably won’t take long to acclimate to the NBA pace and physicality. The Duke freshman has also shown to be a good playmaker and would give Houston plenty of size and versatility at the forward spot. He is very gifted on the offensive end, possessing impressive post footwork and a deadly midrange game. It’s weird to say the third overall pick might be a steal, but Banchero is likely the most NBA-ready prospect in this class. Houston Rockets – Paolo Banchero, 6-10 Forward, Duke Pairing him with facilitators like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey should get the most out of him right away. It’ll be important for him to develop a workable handle and figure out how to get to the rim better in order to make his ceiling more than just a complementary role player. He’ll offer plus shooting and defense on the arc. He might be the most perimeter-centric forward prospect we’ve ever seen. I’ve already said I’m not sold on the value Jabari Smith will ultimately provide at his current draft stock, but I’m almost positive he’ll be one of the first two players selected in the 2022 NBA Draft. Oklahoma City Thunder – Jabari Smith, 6-10 Forward, Auburn My one big concern with Holmgren is that he is too unique to the point that whatever team drafts him struggles to maximize his abilities and shoehorns him into a traditional rim protector role. His unicorn skillset will likely manifest itself on the defensive end first and the offense will follow in due time. Taking a chance on his ceiling is worth the first pick, and that’s ignoring everything he’ll immediately provide. A seven-footer who can shoot threes, crossover like a guard, protect the rim, and run in transition has never been a thing. Simply put, Chet Holmgren has the potential to develop into a type of star we’ve literally never seen before. Now reports are coming out that Orlando may not be totally sold on Smith with the top selection. I didn’t get off the Chet train despite the many reports claiming Jabari Smith is the favorite for No. Orlando Magic – Chet Holmgren, 7-0 Center, Gonzaga Here is the link to Mock Draft 1.0 for reference. The draft order is finalized as of the recent NBA Draft Lottery. Selections are based on a combination of my prospect scouting and team needs. For the sake of simplicity, potential draft day trades are not included. The 2022 NBA Draft is set for June 23, and it’s time to start taking a look at how things might shake out. (Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports) 2022 NBA Mock Draft 2.0
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