2022 NBA Draft: Complete Results and Analysis

Round 1 - Picks 1-14

1. Orlando Magic: Paolo Banchero, Duke

2. Oklahoma City Thunder: Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga

3. Houston Rockets: Jabari Smith Jr., Auburn

4. Sacramento Kings: Keegan Murray, Iowa

5. Detroit Pistons: Jaden Ivey, Purdue

6. Indiana Pacers: Bennedict Mathurin, Arizona

7. Portland Trail Blazers: Shaedon Sharpe, Kentucky

8. New Orleans Pelicans: Dyson Daniels, G League Ignite

9. San Antonio Spurs: Jeremy Sochan, Baylor

10. Washington Wizards: Johnny Davis, Wisconsin

11. New York Knicks: Ousmane Dieng, New Zealand Breakers

12. Oklahoma City Thunder: Jalen Duren, Memphis

13. Charlotte Hornets: Mark Williams, Duke

14. Cleveland Cavaliers: Ochai Agbaji, Kansas

Round 1 - Picks 15-28

15. Charlotte Hornets: Bryce McGowens, Nebraska

16. Atlanta Hawks: AJ Griffin, Duke

17. Houston Rockets: Tari Eason, LSU

18. Chicago Bulls: Dalen Terry, Arizona

19. Minnesota Timberwolves: Jake LaRavia, Wake Forest

20. Toronto Raptors: Christian Koloko, Arizona

21. Denver Nuggets: Peyton Watson, UCLA

22. Memphis Grizzlies: David Roddy, Colorado State

23. Philadelphia 76ers: Jaden Hardy, G League Ignite

24. Milwaukee Bucks: MarJon Beauchamp, G League Ignite

25. San Antonio Spurs: Blake Wesley, Notre Dame

26. Dallas Mavericks: Wendell Moore Jr., Duke

27. Miami Heat: Nikola Jovic, Serbia

28. Golden State Warriors: Patrick Baldwin Jr., Milwaukee

Conclusion

The 2022 NBA Draft was one of the most anticipated in recent memory, with several highly touted prospects available. Paolo Banchero ultimately emerged as the top pick, and the rest of the first round was filled with a mix of potential stars and intriguing developmental prospects.

The draft unfolded in surprising ways, with several trades and unexpected selections shaking up the projected order. The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook in separate deals, while the Indiana Pacers made a splash by selecting Bennedict Mathurin.

The 2022 NBA Draft class has the potential to be one of the most impactful in recent years. With so much young talent entering the league, the future of the NBA looks bright.