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2022 NBA Mock Draft Commentary
*HS to the pros
| 1-2 | Player | Updated 8/5/20 | Comp | ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emoni Bates* | SF – Ypsilanti, MI (Michigan State) – Ht – 6-8 1/2 – Wt – 175 – Wing – 6-9 – HSjr – Emoni has committed to Michigan State but could be draft bound if the NBA changes the one and done rule, which is widely expected for 2022 or 2023. | smaller KD | |
| 2 | Chet Holmgren | C – Minneapolis, MN – Ht – 7-0 – Wt – 183 – Wing – 7-3 1/2 – HSsr – Tall, skinny and talented, Holmgren has an advanced feel for the game and a high skill level. If he can fill out his frame he’ll have a long NBA career. | Dirk lite | |
| 3 | 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 | ⬆ |
| 4 | Paolo Banchero | PF – Seattle, WA – Ht – 6-9 – Wt – 242 – Wing – 6-10 – HSsr -A multi-talented forward who can do a little bit of everything on the court. A natural scorer with play-making instincts and a quick first step. 1on1 Interview | Tobias Harris | |
| 5 | Jaden Hardy | SG – Henderson, NV – Ht – 6-5 – Wt – 185 – Wing – 6-10 – HSsr – Hardy is a sensational athlete with elite level quickness and leaping ability, to go along with natural ball skills. | O.J. Mayo | |
| 6 | 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. Has a chance to be a big time perimeter scorer at the NBA level. 1on1 Interview | MPJ | |
| 7 | Ousmane Dieng | SF – France – Ht – 6-7 – Wt – NA – Wing – 7-0 – Int.03 – A big point guard/wing scorer with great one on one shot making ability. | Paul George | |
| 8 | 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 | |
| 9 | Jalen Duran* | C – Montverde, FL – Ht – 6-9 1/2- Wt – 228 – Wing – 7-5 – HSjr – Duran is another player who could go straight to the League. He’s a man among boys at the high school level with an NBA frame. | Dwight Howard | |
| 10 | Caleb Houstan | SF – Ontario, Canada (Montverde) – HT: 6-8 – WT: 170 – 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. | |
| 11 | 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 | ⬆ |
| 12 | Adem Bona | PF – Turkey – Ht – 6-9 – Wt – NA – Wing – NA – Int.03 – A quick, explosive athlete with great open court speed, tons of strength and above the rim ability. | faster Al Harrington | |
| 13 | Jabari Smith | SF – Tyrone, GA – Ht – 6-8 – 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 | |
| 14 | Jean Montero | PG – Dominican Republic – Ht – 6-3 – Wt – 175 – Wing – NA – Int.03 – A slick ball handler, passer and creative finisher. | taller Dennis Schröder | |
| 15 | Yannick Nzosa | C – DR Congo – Ht – 6-11 – Wt – NA – Wing – NA – Int.03 – A game-changing defender with elite length/size and mobility. | more advanced Clint Capela | |
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| 1-2 | Player | Comp | ↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Moussa Diabate | PF – IMG (France) – Ht – 6-10 – Wt – 190 – Wing – NA – HSsr – A tall, skinny and talented forward who shows flashes of big time ability. | Jonah Bolden | |
| 17 | Kennedy Chandler | PG – Memphis, TN – Ht – 6-0 – Wt – 160 – Wing – NA – HSsr – A bit undersized but plays big and controls the game from the PG position. | Kenny Anderson | ⬆ |
| 18 | Sadragque Nganga* | PF – Phoenix, AZ (Angola) – Ht – 6-10 – Wt – 210 – Wing – NA – HSjr – A unique talent with elite physical tools and upside. Could jump straight to the draft if he stays on his current trajectory. | Giannis lite, Michael Beasley | |
| 19 | Moses Moody | SG – Arkansas – Ht – 6-6 – Wt – 185 – Wing – NA – Fr – One of the best shooters in his class. Moody is absolutely lethal from three point range. 1on1 Interview | Allan Houston | |
| 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 | Hunter Sallis | PG – Omaha, NE – Ht – 6-4 – Wt – 165 – Wing – NA – HSsr – A smooth combo guard with a lanky frame and nice scoring ability. | De’Aaron Fox | |
| 22 | 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 | |
| 23 | Adam Miller | PG – Illinois – Ht – 6-4 – Wt – 175 – Wing – NA – Fr – A big, talented lead guard who can really get into the paint and make plays off the dribble. | Deron Williams | |
| 24 | Harrison Ingram | SG – Dallas, TX – Ht – 6-6 – Wt – 210 – Wing – NA – HSsr – A big guard who can do it all, score, handle, defend and pass the rock. 1on1 Interview | Aaron Harrison | |
| 25 | Sharife Cooper | PG – Auburn – Ht – 6-0 – Wt – 165 – Wing – NA – Fr – A crafty ball-handler and passer but undersized for the pro game. | bigger Tyler Ulis | |
| 26 | Mark Williams | C – Duke – Ht – 7-0 – Wt – 220 – Wing – 7-4 – Fr – A defensive minded center with a great NBA frame, Williams will anchor the Duke frontcourt, at least for a year or two. | Michael Olowokandi | |
| 27 | Aminu Mohammed | SG – Springfield, MO (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 | |
| 28 | J.D. Davison | PG – Letohatchee, AL – Ht – 6-2 – Wt – 175 – Wing – NA – HSsr – An elite leaper and dunker who is an overpowering force at the high school level. | DSJ | |
| 29 | Payton Watson | SF – Long Beach, CA – Ht – 6-6 – Wt – 185 – Wing – NA – HSsr – A long, wiry athlete with great above the rim ability. | Derrick Jones Jr. | ⬆ |
| 30 | D.J. Jefferies | SF – Memphis – HT: 6-7 – WT: 190 – WING: 6-9 – So – A bouncy wing with length. Raw but with an NBA frame and intriguing upside. | Luol Deng | |
2022 Traded Picks
- Pelicans get Lakers pick, unprotected (Anthony Davis trade)
- Thunder get Clippers 1st round pick, unprotected (Paul George trade)
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