Henry Roldán
On June 23, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, the 2022 NBA Draft edition will take place, and the teams will choose the prospects who should be the future of each one of the organizations on the circuit.
As an apéritif to the event, we’ve listed the five names that have been the most rumored to be in the top 5 of the list, along with some videos for you to enjoy their talents on the court.
Chet Holmgren, C, Gonzaga – 2022 NBA Draft
Chet Holmgren is one of the most intriguing possibilities in recent years, as it’s rare to find 7-footers with the skills of a pilot and the ability to shoot long-range shots at any moment during the game.
Gonzaga’s prospect possibilities in the 2022 NBA Draft are hampered by doubts about his physique. Since he isn’t that big, and he also plays center, many observers believe he won’t be successful against the NBA’s low posts when trying to win the game inside the paint.
Jaden Ivey, SG, Purdue – 2022 NBA Draft
Jaden Ivey has a great chance of being the number one pick in the 2022 NBA Draft thanks to his incredible scoring talent and physical power, something that very few point guards have when making their jump to the NBA.
Little by little, he has been improving his long distance shooting and his defense is above average. However, his biggest problem is creating play for his teammates and keeping the ball for his team, an ability analysts hope he can develop quickly.
Paolo Banchero, PF, Duke – 2022 NBA Draft
Paolo Banchero He’s one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft, because the Duke player not only has a fantastic ability to score from medium and long range, but he also has a unique ability to pass the ball, which is uncommon in players of his stature and style.
Analysts predict that his offense, as well as his defense, will rapidly provide positive results in the NBA, while his critics point to his inability to control the game on the court, where he depends more on coordination than explosiveness on his jump.
Jabari Smith, PF, Purdue – 2022 NBA Draft
At just 18 years old, Jabari Smith could be one of the youngest first picks in NBA Draft history if he is taken by the Orlando Magic on June 23. Smith was one of the best scorers in the NCAA last season, possessing an impeccable mid-range shot and an ability to shake off opponents rarely seen in a first-year player.
For analysts, Smith’s shortcomings are few and easy to solve. Because of Auburn’s style of play, he didn’t get to the rim much this season and still has a hard time passing the ball to his teammates, something he won’t need to learn as quickly as long as he maintains his devilish scoring pace.
Keegan Murray, PF, Iowa – 2022 NBA Draft
Keegan Murray is drawing the attention of many teams for the 2022 NBA Draft due to his skills, which make him a fairly complete player. The Iowa prospect has very little room for improvement playing above-average defense and having the ability to score points without much trouble.
He plays with a lot of energy and intelligence, and analysts point out that he only has two things to improve as he matures in his game: making better decisions that make him an impact player, and improving his passes to his teammates.
