On Thursday, June 23, the 2022 NBA Draft airs live at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN; our NBA Mock Draft 2022 for Round 1 is featured below. This is the 76th edition of the league’s annual draft. This event is occurring at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The top 5 projected first-round selections include Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, Jaden Ivey and Keegan Murray.
According to BetOnline oddsmakers, Jabari Smith Jr. has the best odds (-180) of being selected first overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. Next, Chet Holmgren has the best odds (-180) of landing the second overall pick. Likewise, Paolo Banchero is projected to go at pick No. 3. He has -500 odds of earning the third selection.
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NBA Mock Draft 2022: Round 1 Projection
Pick No. |
NBA Team |
Projected Pick |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Orlando Magic | Jabari Smith Jr. |
| 2. | Oklahoma City Thunder | Chet Holmgren |
| 3. | Houston Rockets | Paolo Banchero |
| 4. | Sacamento Kings | Jaden Ivey |
| 5. | Detroit Pistons | Keegan Murray |
| 6. | Indiana Pacers | Shaedon Sharpe |
| 7. | Portland Trail Blazers | Jalen Duren |
| 8. | New Orleans Pelicans | Dyson Daniels |
| 9. | San Antonio Spurs | Johnny Davis |
| 10. | Washington Wizards | Bennedict Mathurin |
| 11. | New York Knicks | AJ Griffin |
| 12. | Oklahoma City Thunder | Mark Williams |
| 13. | Charlotte Hornets | Ousmane Dieng |
| 14. | Cleveland Cavaliers | Malaki Branham |
| 15. | Charlotte Hornets | TyTy Washington |
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NBA Mock Draft 2022: Projecting Round 1 (Continued)
| 16. | Atlanta Hawks | Jeremy Sochan |
|---|---|---|
| 17. | Houston Rockets | Ochai Agbaji |
| 18. | Chicago Bulls | Tari Eason |
| 19. | Minnesota Timberwolves | Blake Wesley |
| 20. | San Antonio Spurs | Jalen Williams |
| 21. | Denver Nuggets | EJ Liddell |
| 22. | Memphis Grizzlies | Patrick Baldwin Jr. |
| 23. | Philadelphia 76ers | Mark Williams |
| 24. | Milwaukee Bucks | Walker Kessler |
| 25. | San Antonio Spurs | Marjon Beauchamp |
| 26. | Dallas Mavericks | Max Christie |
| 27. | Miami Heat | Kennedy Chandler |
| 28. | Golden State Warriors | Bryce McGowens |
| 29. | Memphis Grizzlies | Jaden Hardy |
| 30. | Denver Nuggets | Jake LaRavia |
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Pick No. 1: Orlando Magic — Jabari Smith Jr.
Moreover, for a reminder, this draft order is subject to change. Anyway, the Magic could use a 3-point shooter. Jabari Smith is 6’10” and…