- Profiles & statistics of the 2022 NBA draft top 3
- Names of other notable players
The NBA Draft has evolved into the start of a new season. The 2022/23 season would begin with the entrance of the league’s new rookies.
The NBA draft 2022 is on the heels of the Golden State Warriors securing the 2022 championship just a few days ago.
The free-agent market, the trading window, pre-season, and regular-season games will follow ASAP.
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is set to host the meeting of basketball’s finest prospects expecting to hear their names called as soon as possible for the eighth time in its existence.
Before the NBA draft 2022 on Thursday night, NBA teams are finishing up their selection boards. The top three spots, according to reliable sources, are secure.
Same sources claim Jabari Smith Jr. from Auburn will join the Orlando Magic at No. 1, Chet Holmgren from Gonzaga will join the Oklahoma City Thunder at No. 2, and Paolo Banchero from Duke will join the Houston Rockets at No. 3.
Profile Of The NBA Draft 2022 Top 3
1. Jabari Smith [NBA Draft 2022]
Position: Power forward
6-10, 220lb (208cm, 99kg)
Hometown: Fayetteville, GA
High School: Sandy Creek, Tyrone, Georgia
RSCI Top 100: 4 (2021)
School: Auburn University
DOB: May 13 2003
16.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 blocks, 1.1 steals, 42% shooting, 42% three-pointers
He was the No. 1 player on most draft boards for much of the year, but much more so when it was revealed that the Orlando Magic would choose first.
He is a fantastic scorer, the greatest shooter in this draft, and can shoot in a variety of ways, including coming out of blocks and producing his shots.
He is a strong physical player with good defensive abilities.
Jabari Smith’s Career highlights and awards
Consensus second-team All-American (2022), Wayman Tisdale Award (2022), NABC Freshman of the Year (2022), First-team All-SEC (2022), SEC Freshman of the Year (2022), SEC All-Freshman Team (2022), McDonald’s All-American (2021), Jordan Brand Classic (2021), Nike Hoop Summit (2021), & Mr. Georgia Basketball (2021)
2. Chet Holmgren
Position: Center/Power forward
7-0, 195lb (213cm, 88kg)
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
High School: Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis, Minnesota
RSCI Top 100: 1 (2021)
School: Gonzaga University
DOB: May 1 2002
14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 3.7 blocks, 0.8 steals, 60% shooting, 39% three-pointers
Some critics consider him the favourite first choice, but the Magic are expected to go with Jabari Smith. He is a seven-footer who has been dubbed the draft’s unicorn due to his height, but his only flaw is that he weighs 200 pounds.
He’s a modern centre, one of those players who can shoot threes and play on the perimeter, but he needs to understand the basics of a pure centre. His troubles with foul trouble could raise the suspicions of clubs. Regardless, he is still a solid second choice for the NBA draft 2022.
Chet Holmgren’s career highlights and awards:
Consensus second-team All-American (2022), WCC Defensive Player of the Year (2022), WCC Newcomer of the Year (2022), First-team All-WCC (2022), WCC All-Freshman Team (2022), National high school player of the year (2021), McDonald’s All-American (2021), Jordan Brand Classic (2021), Nike Hoop Summit (2021), Minnesota Mr. Basketball (2021), & FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP (2021)
3. Paolo Banchero
Position: Power Forward
6-10, 250lb (208cm, 113kg)
Hometown: Seattle, WA
High School: O’Dea HS
College: Duke University
DOB: November 12 2002
17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.9 blocks, 1.1 steals, 47% shooting, 34% three-pointers
Paolo Banchero is an excellent defender who can also play offensively. He possesses exceptional footwork, which allows him to play admirably in the box. This makes him the solid third choice in the NBA draft 2022
Paolo Banchero’s career highlights and award:
Consensus second-team All-American (2022), ACC Rookie of the Year (2022), First-team All-ACC (2022), ACC All-Rookie Team (2022), McDonald’s All-American (2021), Jordan Brand Classic (2021), & Nike Hoop Summit (2021)
NBA Draft 2022: Other notable ballers
Bennedith Mathurin, Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey, Dyson Daniels, Jalen Duren, Shaedon Sharpe, Adrian Griffin Jr, Johnny Davis, Ousmane Dieng, A.J. Griffin, Malaki Branham, Mark Williams, Jeremy Sochan, Tari Eason, Ochai Agbaji, TyTy Washington Jr., Jalen Williams, Kennedy Chandler, E.J Lidel, & Ismael Kamagate.
