2022 First Round NBA Mock Draft
On Junes 24th, 2022 at 8 pm the Orlando Magic are on the clock as they have the #1 pick in this year’s 2022 NBA Draft. Before we get into my 2022 First Round NBA Mock Draft here are a couple of notes about the mock draft.
- These predictions are who I would pick at this spot if I was that teams scenario
- I do not predict trades, that is way too difficult to do
- For more analysis on players, you can listen to my podcast here
So without further ado, let’s get into my 2022 first-round NBA Mock Draft
Orlando Magic- Jabari Smith 6’10 PF 250Lbs Fr Aubrun
- Reminds me of Kevin Garnett but more fluid offensively
- Not as good an athlete as Garnett
- Excellent Jumpshot mechanics
- Has the size and the athleticism to shoot over anyone
- Settles for contested jumpers way too often
- Magic needs a shot-maker in the forward position
- Reminds me of Kevin Garnett but more fluid offensively
OKC Thunder- Chet Holmgren 7’0 C 195Lbs Fr Gonzaga
- Absurd length
- will have no trouble defending at the next level
- Solid shooting stroke
- Can play out of the pick roll/pop
- Concerns about the frame
- 195Lbs
- Can he withstand playing in the NBA
- 195Lbs
- Absurd length
Houston Rockets- Paolo Banchero 6’10 250lbs Fr Duke
- Versatility
- Can play the 3/4/5 in the NBA on both sides of the ball
- Perfect NBA Body
- Has a go-to move
- Spin move
- High floor, but doesn’t have as big of a ceiling as Holmgren and Smith
- Versatility
Sacramento Kings- Jaden Ivey 6’4 PG 200lbs Soph Purdue
- Best athlete in the class
- My favorite player in the class
- Pick and roll nightmare
- Elite finisher at the rim
- Can he play off the ball effectively
- The jumper has improved, but he has ways to go
- Kings likely to trade the pick
Detriot Pistons-Keegan Murray 6’8 225lbs SF Soph Iowa
- Can play the 2-4 in today’s NBA
- I can defend all those positions as well
- Good college scorer
- Doubts about his game being as effective in the NBA
- Due to not being the best athlete
- He projects as a 3-D player, especially if drafted by the Pistons
- Doubts about his game being as effective in the NBA
- Can play the 2-4 in today’s NBA
Indiana Pacers- Shaedon Sharpe 6’6 200lbs SG Fr Kentucky
- He did not a play a single game in college
- A fantastic athlete with such a fluid game
- Absurdly skilled
- But very raw as a talent
- Pacers have the time to take a developmental player like Sharpe
- He would’ve been a top 3 projected pick in next year’s draft if he didn’t reclassify
- He did not a play a single game in college
Portland Trail Blazers- AJ Griffin 6’6 222lbs SF Fr Duke
- Typical 3-D player
- Elite catch and shoot shooter
- (95th percentile in catch and shoot). 51.2% unguarded from 3.
- Can defend multiple positions
- Concerns about his knees
- Multiple ACL surgeries
- I doubt the Blazers use this pick
- Elite catch and shoot shooter
- Typical 3-D player
New Orleans Pelicans (Via Los Angeles Lakers)- Johnny Davis 6’5 194lbs SG Soph Wisconsin
- He is a terrific rebounder for his size
- 8.2 rebounds a game
- Excellent mid-range game
- Can heat up at any moment
- Think he could fit well off the bench or even next to CJ
- Think he will become a much better player if in a smaller role
- He is a terrific rebounder for his size
San Antonio Spurs- Jalen Duren 6’10 250lbs C Fr Memphis
- A physical force with an incredible wing span
- 7’5
- Great motor
- Improving offensive player
- Average free throw shooter and has little face-up game
- Lob threat
- A physical force with an incredible wing span
Washington Wizards- Bennedict Mathurin 6’6 210lbs CG Soph Arizona
- Multifacet shooter
- 45.1% on catch & shoot opportunities. 43.8% guarded and 46.2% unguarded. 91st percentile as a jump shooter.
- Explosive athlete
- Good NBA frame
- Can he take the next step as a ball-handler and passer
- Multifacet shooter
New York Knicks- Dyson Daniels 6’6 185lbs PG G League Ignite
- Great size for a PG
- Very fluid passer and decision-maker
- Needs to work on his jump shot
- NBA Teams are going to dare him to shoot
- Creative in changing pace in his offensive game
- Great size for a PG
OKC Thunder (Via La Clippers)- Jeremy Sochan 6’10 230lbs PF Fr Baylor
- Versatile defender
- Can guard 1-5
- Excellent motor
- Has an NBA frame
- Very little offensive game
- Lu Dort replacement
- Because they have to pay him and I don’t think they will
- Versatile defender
Charlotte Hornets- Mark Williams 6’10 242lbs C Soph Duke
- Uses his athleticism exceptionally well in catching lobs and finishing around the basket
- Great hands
- Massive wingspan
- 7’6.5 9’9 standing reach
- Doesn’t have a post-up/face-up game
- Uses his athleticism exceptionally well in catching lobs and finishing around the basket
Cleveland Cavilers- Malaki Branham 6’5 195lbs SG/SF FR Ohio State
- Shot up draft boards over March Madness
- Excellent at getting to his spot
- Nothing fancy
- Would replace Collin Sexton
- Projects to be a solid defender
- 6’10 Wing Span
- I am very high on this prospect
Charlotte Hornets(Via New Orleans Pelican)- Ochai Abaji 6’6 215lbs SF SR Kansas
- Great shooting stroke
- 41% from 3 last season
- Winner
- BIG 12POY/ Final Four MOP
- Tends to be passive
- Low ceiling
- Great shooting stroke
Atlanta Hawks- Tari Eason 6’8 216lbs SF Soph LSU
- Physical specimen
- Average 1.9 stl per game and 1.1 blocks
- Needs to work on his playmaking
- Skillset projects very well to the next level
- Unconventional jumper
- Physical specimen
Houston Rockets(Via Brooklyn Nets) Ousmane Dieng 6’10 205lbs PF NZ Breakers
- Best talent at this point in the draft
- He really improved in the second half of his season in the NBL
- Dieng First Half: 4.8 PTS, 25.6% FG, 16.8% 3FG, 2.3 REB, 0.8 AST, 0.1 STL
- Dieng Second Half: 13.3 PTS, 49% FG, 29.4% 3FG, 4.1 REB, 1.1 AST, 1.1 STL
- Needs time to develop
- shot just 35.6 percent from the field and 23.5 percent from the 3-point range in the NBL.
- A team like the rockets can afford to draft Dieng and stash him in the G-league for a couple of years
- He really improved in the second half of his season in the NBL
- Best talent at this point in the draft
Chicago Bulls- EJ Liddell 6’7 240lbs PF Jr Ohio State
- Can score all 3 levels
- Great NBA body
- Not the best athlete but projects to be a 4 that can play the small ball 5
- Can be a Grant Willams or P.J Tucker at the next level
Minnesota Timberwolves- Nikola Jovic 6’10 220lbs Point Forward Serbia
- Deep bag and creative in the ways he scores the basketball
- An excellent passer, especially on outlets
- Cannot defend his life
- Struggles to stay in front of his defender
San Antonio Spurs(Via Toronto Raptors) Marjon Beauchamp 6’7 185lbs SG G League Ignite
- Offensive talent
- Competes on both ends of the floor
- If his shot is not falling, he will find other ways to get involved
- Needs to improve his percentages
- Shot just 24% from 3 and 65% from the FT line.
- Needs to improve his percentages
- Offensive talent
Denver Nuggets- Blake Wesly 6’5 185lbs SG Fr Notre Dame
- Dynamic athlete
- Great first step
- Smooth-looking jump shot
- Yet was 30% from 3
- Can play the PG or CG position
- Dynamic athlete
Memphis Grizzlies(Via Utah Jazz)- Bryce McGowens 6’6 180lbs SG Nebraska
- Thin wiring guard
- Elite scoring ability
- 3-level scorer
- Tends to settle for bad shots
- Thin frame
- Needs to improve on defense
- Elite scoring ability
- Thin wiring guard
Philadelphia 76ers-Jalen Williams 6’6 190lbs SG Jr Santa Clara
- Good catch and shoot 3-point shooter
- He made 44.3 percent of his catch-and-shoot 3s. He also made 3’s in multiple ways.
- 51/40/81 shooting splits.
- Solid all-around player
- Ready to contribute right away
- If Sixers use this pick
- Most likely, they trade it
- If Sixers use this pick
- Good catch and shoot 3-point shooter
Milwaukee Bucks-Walker Kessler 7ft 245lbs C Soph UNC
- DPOY in CBB
- Great size and shot-blocking ability
- Not much of an offensive game outside the paint
- DPOY in CBB
- San Antonio Spurs- TyTy Washington 6’4 197lbs PG Fr Kentucky
- Excellent in the pick and roll game
- Great size for a PG
- Good elevation on jumpers
- Too many turnovers
- Not a reliant floor general
Houston Rockets- Jaden Hardy 6’4 190lbs CG G-League Ignite
- Uber talented
- #2 player in his recruiting class
- He can be the number one scoring option if he reaches his full potential
- Excellent free-throw shooter
- 88.2%
- Inefficient
- 27% from 3 and 35% from the field
- Iso-heavy
- Uber talented
Miami Heat- Wendell Moore Jr 6’6 215lbs SF Jr Duke
- Improved every year in college
- Solid all-around player
- 5.3rb and 4.4 apg
- Fit right in the Miami Heat system
Golden State Warriors- Kendall Brown 6’8 205lbs PF FR Baylor
- Elite defender
- Can switch 2-4
- NBA ready body
- Very little offensive game
- Reminds me of a stronger Matisse Thybulle
- Elite defender
Memphis Grizzlies- Patrick Baldwin Jr. 6’9 220lbs SF FR Milwaukee
- A shooter who shot very poorly in college
- 34% EFG
- Not an elite athlete
- Tested very poorly at the combined
- I believe in his shooting stroke
- Would benefit to be a very good team early
- A shooter who shot very poorly in college
Denver Nuggets(Via Phoenix Suns)-Dalen Terry 6’7 195lbs PG Soph Arizona
- Versatility
- 6’7 PG
- Average 5 rebounds and 4 assists per game
- shot 50% from the field, 36% from 3, and 74% from the free-throw line
- Great intangibles
- Not much, not too like
- Versatility
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