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NBA Mock Draft: Predicting lottery picks for the 2022 NBA draft

By Zach Pearson

Auburn Tigers forward Jabari Smith (10) celebrates after making a three point basket during the first round of the 2022 NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., on Friday, March 18, 2022. Auburn Tigers lead Jacksonville State Gamecocks 39-27 at halftime.
Auburn Tigers forward Jabari Smith (10) celebrates after making a three point basket during the first round of the 2022 NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., on Friday, March 18, 2022. Auburn Tigers lead Jacksonville State Gamecocks 39-27 at halftime. /
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player. 100. . G. Indiana Pacers. Bennedict Mathurin. 6

Mathurin showed out in this year’s March Madness tournament, but he had a good season overall. Going from 10 PPG in his first year to an average of 17 PPG this season, he played well in the extended minutes he saw. He has great athleticism, and his shot is solid. I like his upside, passing abilities, and fit with his 6’6” frame.

. F. Portland Trail Blazers. Keegan Murray. 7. player. 34

The Trailblazers could use a forward in their starting five, which Murray could do right away. His size is NBA-ready and is a solid defender per position. He has a consistency to his offense that would do great in Portland.

69. . F. New Orleans Pelicans. AJ Griffin. 8. player

Griffin is young with a size that I think will translate well to the modern NBA. His shooting speaks for itself (44.7% from deep) and I like his athleticism.

player. 29. . C. San Antonio Spurs. Jalen Duren. 9

The Spurs would benefit from getting a young big into their core of young talent. Duren is a solid scorer down low and was effective as a rim protector for the Tigers. Duren could start or come off the bench in his first season, but I think if San Antonio gets their hands on him, they wouldn’t hesitate to see his fit.

142. . G. Washington Wizards. Dyson Daniels. 10. player

Daniels could be a good fit for a team in need of depth at the guard spot. His three-point shot isn’t there, shooting just 25.5% from the spot, but he is just 19 years old. I like his upside and ball skills for this Wizards team that has three-point shooting in C.j. McCollum where Daniels wouldn’t be a huge negative in the lineup. Daniels is a facilitator who is young and has room to grow ahead of the NBA draft.

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