> 2022 NBA Mock Draft Commentary
| 1-2 | Player | Updated 1/16/21 | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chet Holmgren | C – Minneapolis, MN – Ht – 7-0 – Wt – 195 – Wing – 7-3 1/2 – HSsr – Chet is the most dominant player at the high school level. A mobile and multi-talented big who changes the game on both ends of the floor. Has legit no.1 overall potential. | Dirk lite, Marcus Camby on D. |
| 2 | Jaden Hardy | SG – Henderson, NV – Ht – 6-5 – Wt – 185 – Wing – 6-10 – HSsr – Hardy is an elite scorer with ideal size for position and big time shot making ability. Hardy projects as a better prospect then recent no.1 Anthony Edwards, which shows how deep this 2022 draft class is. He has ended his HS career and could be G League bound. | James Harden, Ray Allen |
| 3 | Paolo Banchero | PF – Duke – Ht – 6-9 – Wt – 242 – Wing – 6-10 – HSsr – Paolo is a natural scorer with play-making instincts and a quick first step. He’s a polished prospect who should put up big numbers at Duke but he might not have the truly elite upside of Chet and the other guys in this lottery. 1on1 Interview | Chris Webber, Carlos Boozer+ |
| 4 | Patrick Baldwin Jr. | SF – Sussex, WI – Ht – 6-10 – Wt – 200 – Wing – NA – HSsr – A big wing with a smooth shooting stroke and elite size for position who compares favorably to Michael Porter Jr. PBJ has a chance to be a big time perimeter scorer at the NBA level. 1on1 Interview | MPJ |
| 5 | Daimion Collins | PF – Kentucky – HT: 6-9 – WT: 205 – WING: 7-5 – HSsr. – Collins is an absolute freak of an athlete with elite upside. He’s a devastating shot blocker with special physical tools. He doesn’t get the headlines and is flying way too far under the radar. Buy stock now. | AD lite |
| 6 | Yannick Nzosa | C – DR Congo – Ht – 6-11 – Wt – NA – Wing – NA – Int.03 – A game-changing defender with elite length/size and mobility. An unreal athlete for his size. International Elite 15 | more advanced Clint Capela |
| 7 | Jabari Smith | PF – Auburn – Ht – 6-9 – Wt – 190 – Wing – NA – HSsr – A long and athletic wing with a high ceiling. Has the talent to move higher on this list, as his game matures. | Rashard Lewis |
| 8 | Hunter Sallis | PG – Omaha, NE – Ht – 6-4 – Wt – 165 – Wing – NA – HSsr – A smooth and explosive combo guard with a lanky frame and nice scoring ability. Is just starting to come into his own and has the look of a possible future lottery pick. | De’Aaron Fox, Markelle |
| 9 | Adrian Griffin Jr. | SF – Duke – Ht – 6-6 – Wt – 200 – Wing – 7-0 – HSsr – A tough, big wing with a rock solid frame, tons of talent and great basketball bloodlines. | Jimmy Butler |
| 10 | Ousmane Dieng | SF – France – Ht – 6-8 – Wt – NA – Wing – 7-0 – Int.03 – A primary initiator/wing scorer with great one on one shot making ability. International Elite 15 | Paul George |
| 11 | Michael Foster | PF – Milwaukee, WI – HT: 6-8 1/2 – WT: 229 – WING: 6-11 – – HSsr – A big, skilled forward who’s got a thick frame and a lot of strength. Loves to face up and take his man off the bounce. Seems destined for the G League or other professional route. | Julius Randle Jr. |
| 12 | Payton Watson | SF – UCLA – Ht – 6-9 – Wt – 190 – Wing – NA – HSsr – A long, wiry athlete with a great first step for his size and awesome above the rim ability. Has reportedly grown to 6-9. | Derrick Jones Jr.+ |
| 13 | Kendall Brown | SF – Baylor – HT: 6-6 – WT: 180 – WING: NA – HSsr – A versatile player who brings it on both ends of the court. Has above-the-rim athleticism. 1on1 interview | Gerald Green |
| 14 | Caleb Houstan | SF – Michigan (Canada) – HT: 6-8 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – HSsr – A smooth, big wing with a great looking 3pt shot. Has re-classed to join the 2021 recruiting class. | Mike Dunleavy Jr. |
| 15 | J.D. Davison | PG – Alabama – Ht – 6-2 – Wt – 175 – Wing – NA – HSsr – An elite leaper and dunker who is an overpowering force at the high school level. | DSJ |
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| 16 | Kennedy Chandler | PG – Tennessee – Ht – 6-1 – Wt – 165 – Wing – NA – HSsr – A bit undersized but plays bigger than his size and has big time athleticism. A gamer and a winner. | Kenny Anderson |
| 17 | Moussa Diabate | PF – Michigan (France) – Ht – 6-10 – Wt – 190 – Wing – NA – HSsr – A tall, skinny and talented forward who shows flashes of big time ability. | Jonah Bolden |
| 18 | Kai Jones | PF – Texas (Bahamas) – Ht – 6-10 – Wt – 205 – Wing – NA – So – Kai has made major strides over the past year, developing his game and his body to the point of being a possible first round prospect. 1on1 Interview | – |
| 19 | D.J. Steward | PG – Duke – Ht – 6-3 – Wt – 165 – Wing – NA – Fr – A rangy combo guard with blazing speed. Gets to the cup easily and can finish in traffic. Excels in an up tempo game. | Terry Rozier, Jeff McInnis |
| 20 | Matthew Cleveland | SG – Florida State – HT: 6-6 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – HSsr – A long, athletic, well built shooting guard with a high upside and is on a good trajectory. | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| 21 | Max Christie | SG – Michigan State – Ht – 6-5 – Wt – 170 – Wing – NA – HSsr – A tall, thin and talented SG with a super smooth game. Needs to get stronger but has loads of natural talent. | Jeremy Lamb |
| 22 | Bryce McGowens | SG – Nebraska – HT: 6-6 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – HSsr – A long, wiry athlete with a smooth game and intriguing upside. | – |
| 23 | Aminu Mohammed | SG – Georgetown (Nigeria) – Ht – 6-4 – Wt – 198 – Wing – 6-9 1/2 – HSsr – A high energy player who puts constant pressure on the opposing team. Very well built with a lot of natural ability. Flashes lead guard skills. | stronger Josh Jackson |
| 24 | Justin Powell | SG – Auburn – Ht – 6-5 – Wt – 205 – Wing – NA – Fr – Powell is having a big freshman season and making moves up draft boards. An excellent 3pt shooter. | – |
| 25 | Nolan Hickman | PG – Kentucky – Ht – 6-2 – Wt – 170 – Wing – NA – HSsr – A multi-level scorer who controls the game with the ball in his hands. | Cory Joseph+ |
| 26 | Trey Murphy III | SF – Virginia – Ht – 6-9 – Wt – 206 – Wing – NA – Jr – A long, tall guard/forward with a sweet shooting stroke who has been on fire to start the season. | – |
| 27 | Walker Kessler | C – UNC – Ht – 6-11 – Wt – 220 – Wing – NA – Fr – Kessler is coming on strong and moving up the rankings. He’s got great size and a very smooth game for a big. | Justin Patton |
| 28 | Makur Maker | PF – Howard (Australia) – Ht – 7-0 – Wt – 230 – Wing – NA – Fr – Makur is a point-center with outstanding open court agility and advanced ball skills. He’s got quick twitch athleticism and lives above the rim. | Charlie Villanueva |
| 29 | Azuolas Tubelis | PF – Arizona (Lithuania) – HT: 6-9 1/2 – WT: 243 – WING: NA – Fr – A multi-talented big man who has burly size, great handles and slick passing ability. Could be a breakout star as a freshman for Arizona. | – |
| 30 | Josh Primo | SG – Alabama (Canada) – HT: 6-6 – WT: 185 – WING: 6-11 – Fr – Lanky and athletic, Primo is one of the youngest players in the NCAA and has a lot of upside. | – |
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2022 Traded Picks
- Pelicans get Lakers 1st, unprotected (Anthony Davis trade)
- Rockets get Bucks 1st, unprotected (James Harden trade)
- Rockets get Nets 1st, unprotected (James Harden trade)
- Thunder get Clippers 1st pick, unprotected (Paul George trade)
- Thunder get Suns 1st round pick (Chris Paul trade)
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