NBA Mock Draft 4.0: The best prospect for every team in the first round

2022 NBA Mock Draft 4.0 (Picks 25-27)

25. San Antonio Spurs (from BOS) – EJ Liddell | PF | Ohio State | 6’7” | 240 LBS

The Spurs, rather surprisingly, fared better offensively than defensively this season despite having no top-tier scorers aside from Dejounte Murray. As a point of emphasis, E.J. Liddell deserves a look from San Antonio, as he is a great defender who adds the requisite length to be versatile.

26. Dallas Mavericks –  Christian Braun | SG | Kansas | 6’6” | 218 LBS

The Dallas Mavericks have been a tremendous defensive team this season in large part due to their strong perimeter stoppers. That shouldn’t change in their approach to the draft. One target that makes sense is Christian Braun, a reliable jump shooter who can finish in transition and guard the perimeter.

27. Miami Heat – Patrick Baldwin Jr. | PF | Milwaukee | 6’9” 220 LBS

Patrick Baldwin Jr.’s NBA draft stock severely declined after meager showings in college and in the recent combine, but he still could be a high-risk, high-reward prospect . One team that can afford to gamble is the Miami Heat, a contending franchise with an excellent developmental staff, which can unlock his potential.