Terry carries with him a jovial demeanor and unabashed confidence, and both will leave a mark with decision-makers around the league. The 2022 Finals MVP and four-time champion annually anchors the points, threes and free throw percentage categories in fantasy basketball. 2 corner Levi Wallace in free agency and No. He would be great complement to last year's first-rounder DeVonta Smith and help the Eagles move on from disappointing 2020 first-rounder Jalen Reagor. Soph Acquiring the 19th pick and a potential stud in that of power forward Jarred Vanderbilt would be seen as a coup for San Antonio. Soph He has a high ceiling and fits the roster reasonably well. Button shares his 2023 TSN Mock Draft. I project Curry's minutes and usage will remain in the. Penning has similar smaller-school big body traits to Armstead with his blend of power and athleticism. The Spurs arent going to enter next season with four rookies so an old fashioned draft-and-stash makes sense if the Spurs end up using all three of their first round picks. 36. 10 to 16. As a change-of-pace ball-handler with good size and defensive upside, there is so much to like about Daniels potential fit in New Orleans. 1 and complement fellow former Buckeye Terry McLaurin well to boost new starting QB Carson Wentz. Its not hard to see the pitch for Smith, who is 6-foot-10 and 18 years old but already has shown legitimate potential as a shot creator. Miller wasn't even a top-10 prospect in the Class of 2022, which seems ridiculous in hindsight. Plus, mocks can serve as a good introduction to the next generation of future pros. 23 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, and will instead inherit Phillys pick next season. The 20-year-old Wake Forest star is a 6-foot-8 combo forward who averaged 14.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. At 6-foot-6 and 220 pounds, Mathurin is a very good athlete who is also a proven three-point shooter. Im somebody that loves to win. Instead of concurring another mock draft that uses similar theories as to which player will go there, this serves a different purpose. These two scenarios listed above gives San Antonio a capable starting five in Murray, Walker, Vassell, Vanderbilt and Ayton. 21 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. / 165 lbs. 1. Beauchamp is a readymade role player who could earn minutes early in his career. Oklahoma City Thunder Ousmane Dieng. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Guard, Freshman, 6-5. With Mathurin, the Spurs get a scoring guard. 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Team Fits The 2022 NBA Draft is officially a week away. John Hollinger's 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Chet Holmgren goes No. We're a little over a week away from finding out where the San Antonio Spurs will be selecting in the 2022 NBA Draft. Simply put, San Antonio needs to use one of these assets to either find a starter-caliber four or more draft capital. So with all of that in mind, based on conversations with decision-makers around the league as well as the latest rumors and reporting, here is how I predicted the draft will shape up on June 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn: As I wrote earlier this week, despite recent reporting, its not a lock that the Magic select Auburns Jabari Smith. Mathurins defensive focus comes and goes but he has potential on that end. Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK, Florida State Seminoles: Big, Freshman, 7-1. Create Mock Draft. Atlantas defense needs a lot of work, and Eason was one of the most productive defensive playmakers in all of college basketball. If Ivey is off the board, this selection would be a lot more difficult. 6'6" He can be what Peterson was earlier in his career coming out of LSU for the Cardinals as a natural highly competitive ballhawk with an excellent overall coverage profile. Continuing with their international theme of the past, Serbias Nikola Jovic would also be a tremendous fit. We covered the entire first round and evaluated the Top 10 picks further, discussing their potential landing spots and fits with the respective organization. Daniels will be a very good defender and will take pressure off of Lillard on that end. Im good in the pick and roll and Im good off the ball, coming off down screens and catch and shoots. Indiana Boston Celtics: Yannick Nzosa (Unicaja Malaga: Big, International, 6-11), 54. One team who would be interested in moving up to select Ivey, per reports, is the Knicks. Projected trade with Chicago Bears - CHI receives 2023 first-round pick (7), 2023 second-round pick (38), 2024 first-round pick, 2024 fourth-round pick - LV receives 2023 . If he pans out, Indiana can bounce right back to playoff contention. Williams can also shoot it straight, as he averaged 18.0 points on 51.3% shooting from the field, 39.6% shooting from three-point range and 80.9% shooting from the line. Duke The 6-foot-6 wing willed himself from fringe pro prospect to an NBA free-agent contract. Wallace's back issues this season have caused a concern, if only because they're unusual for a player his age. Although there are some evaluators who prefer Holmgren or Smith, others have long had Banchero atop their big board due to his advanced processing, feel for the game, and self-creation. Of course, these rankings will change, but here is how we see the prospects at the moment. He has the star power to electrify Madison Square Garden, even if he isnt a true point guard who can make plays for his teammates. Davison from Alabama. Many talent evaluators would be willing to take the gamble on the prospect, even though he didnt play a minute of college basketball. The Sporting News' official mock draft below attempts to project each pick from what could be one of the more chaotic first rounds in recent draft history. He's an explosive athlete who shoots it well enough from 3-point range to make him a lock for the top-10 of this draft even if Villanova is having a disappointing season. Dukes AJ Griffin had a historically impressive year as a 3-point shooter last season, which will warrant looks in the lottery. / 231 lbs. Fr That should change, because McDonald dominated at the Senior Bowl and . FULL INTERVIEW: https://t.co/Lp7QnnI61o @_moneyballrypic.twitter.com/1mffxhN85g, Bryan Kalbrosky (@BryanKalbrosky) May 12, 2022. Williams' outside big-play skills are the ideal complement to the games of Corey Davis and Elijah Moore. As the 2022 NBA Draft grows closer, the rumors, trade talks and smoke screens are starting to heat up. Even after trading Derrick White to the Boston Celtics back in February, theres too many wings in the mix. The Brooklyn Nets opted to defer the option to use the No. Im a good basketball player. By selecting Sochan, Koloko, and LaRavia, the Spurs would get immediate help in the frontcourt from day one. Spurs are on the clock at 9, 20, 25, and 38. As it is, he's a lesser prospect but still worthy of a first-round prick because he's an instant-offense scorer and ever-improving passer who projects as a rotation player as long as he shows he's not too much of a defensive liability. He gets the edge at the position barely over Ickey Ekwonu and Charles Cross. In this scenario, we suggest that the Spurs move off Johnson for multiple assets. 20. Nonetheless, with a haul like this, the San Antonio Spurs would simultaneously conquer numerous flaws on their roster while aiming for upside on three of their four picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. I like the fit of Daniels next to Damian Lillard. Jackson reclassified and enrolled at South Carolina, ensuring he'd be the latest one-and-done lottery pick to play a mostly insignificant season of college hoops. He wreaks havoc on the defensive end of the floor, and thats going to help him stay on the floor in the NBA. It's impossible to overstate the upside of a 7-foot-4 center who rim-protects like a Defensive Player of the Year candidate and creates offense on the other end like a future MVP. Portland Trail Blazers: Ron Harper Jr. (Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Wing, Senior, 6-6), 58. If I have to grab ten rebounds per game and shoot two shots, Ill do that. 6'2" They had the worst 3-point percentage in the NBA in 2021-22, and Smith would immediately help their spacing concerns next season. Why not? Hes not a finished product but I see him starting early in his Spurs career. I expect Baldwins stock to climb as teams go back and watch his pre-college tape. Sensabaugh was only ranked as the 65th-best prospect in the Class of 2022, which suggests he was never supposed to be a one-and-done first-round pick. During a recent conversation with For The Win, Sochan spoke about his defensive mentality and what he will bring with him to the pros: Im trying to be that disruptive player like Draymond Green, Patrick Beverley, and Jae Crowder. Lewis has developed into a big-time scorer and reliable 3-pointer shooter in his second season in the West Coast Conference. He is going to become a better 3-point shooter, one NBA scout, who believes Banchero is the best player in the class, told For The Win. Heading into the lottery, there was about a 50% chance that the Spurs would pick ninth so this outcome is far from a surprise. Ousmane Dieng made significant strides to improve his game as the season progressed in Australias NBL, and now Im fully on board with the idea of selecting him in the lottery. 20.) He's the second-best college player on a legitimate national-title contender who is shooting above 40% from 3-point range and is versatile and strong enough to defend guards and centers. Ridder's experience, leadership, strong arm and sometimes dazzling athleticism provides the welcome makeup for their new franchise passer to replace Jared Goff. Charlotte Hornets: Justin Lewis (Marquette Golden Eagles: Big, Sophomore, 6-7), 46. Walker can deliver in multiple spots for their front, from end to tackle to even outside linebacker at times, the reason he's the choice over the more position-limited Aidan Hutchinson. But his abilities as a shot creator at the rim and on the perimeter make him an enticing project. Beauchamp is a good fit for the modern NBA, and he projects as a potential 3-and-D wing who can potentially fill a valuable role in the pros. There is a plethora of mock drafts to sift through, projecting where each player will be drafted. However, with his ideal NBA frame and his excellent offensive productivity, he would be a good pick as a secondary shot creator for the Hornets. Plus, the last time the Spurs used a first-round pick on an upperclassman from Wake Forest, it turned out well. The Saints look like they're fine bridging at quarterback for another season with the combination of Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton after losing out on Deshaun Watson but they do need to replace left tackle Terron Armstead opposite Ryan Ramczyk. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. I just want to make sure when he shoots, hes not shooting air balls. Fr He should be the first college player selected although Jarace Walker (Houston), Keyonte George (Baylor), Nick Smith Jr. (Arkansas) and Cam Whitmore (Villanova) are also obvious candidates to be the first college player selected. While hes already 21 years old, Williams is a definite late bloomer. Last month, we wrote a long feature on Canadas Leonard Miller, which you can read here.