2022 NBA draft

[danherbias07]

I was looking to place a bet on who the first pick of this year's NBA Draft would be, and I was very sure that the last time(way less than 24 hours ago) I checked the odds on Sportsbet.io, Jabari Smith was offered at around 1.67 to be first pick. However, the odds has reduced significantly to an absurd and not bet-worthy 1.24, could there have been some more insider information released to have such a drastic change or it's just bettor putting in a lot of stake on Jabari smith.

Here is the latest odds update as at time of this post as taken from: https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/basketball/usa/nba/nba-21-22-60f9572f41ddce1ac040cdfa

Mock drafts of different known websites of basketball analysis might have something to do about the absurd change that you were saying.
I wish we had a copy of the first one to compare it. Yes, it's not worth it at Sportsbet but at Stake.com it might still be profitable.  
https://stake.com/sports/outright/basketball/usa/nba/42070332-nba-21-22

I already put my bet for Jabari Smith at 1st pick @2.14 and Paolo Banchero as my 2nd pick @8.00. I wish it will hit. We will never know as sometimes it depends on what a team really needs. Just one of it goes right and I can still make some money.

[Harkorede]

I was looking to place a bet on who the first pick of this year's NBA Draft would be, and I was very sure that the last time(way less than 24 hours ago) I checked the odds on Sportsbet.io, Jabari Smith was offered at around 1.67 to be first pick. However, the odds has reduced significantly to an absurd and not bet-worthy 1.24, could there have been some more insider information released to have such a drastic change or it's just bettor putting in a lot of stake on Jabari smith.

Here is the latest odds update as at time of this post as taken from: https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/basketball/usa/nba/nba-21-22-60f9572f41ddce1ac040cdfa

Mock drafts of different known websites of basketball analysis might have something to do about the absurd change that you were saying.
I wish we had a copy of the first one to compare it. Yes, it's not worth it at Sportsbet but at Stake.com it might still be profitable.  
https://stake.com/sports/outright/basketball/usa/nba/42070332-nba-21-22

I already put my bet for Jabari Smith at 1st pick @2.14 and Paolo Banchero as my 2nd pick @8.00. I wish it will hit. We will never know as sometimes it depends on what a team really needs. Just one of it goes right and I can still make some money.

I literally just saw the change in odds yet again, I think there's more to this than just the mock drafts or analysis from different sources, my post is just about 6 hours ago, so  I don't think Banchero drop from 3.10 to just 1.50 over analysis, but I guess we'll find out soon enough, I would have been happy If I had put some money on the 3 Odds initially.

[Yamifoud]

I already put my bet for Jabari Smith at 1st pick @2.14 and Paolo Banchero as my 2nd pick @8.00. I wish it will hit. We will never know as sometimes it depends on what a team really needs. Just one of it goes right and I can still make some money.

I think I'm gonna follow your bet, let me tail your bet @danherbias07. I like the odds of Paolo Banchero  to be the 2nd pick, maybe I'll just stick with that one as that 8.00 is quite attractive to pass on. Hopefully our bet will hit, especially the x8.00.

[wheelz1200]

Sotto's odds have improved from 500 to 251, but of course, he has no chance to be the first pick.

personally, I have not followed the players that are in the draft pick now, but soon when they will be in the NBA, we will see if they are really worthy to play with the best teams. So my question here, is it worth to take Banchero for a 1.50 odds? Isn't it overvalued? considering there are plenty of potential players also to be a top pick?

There really are only 3 players in play for the #1 pick, Paulo, chet and Jabari.  With that being said Jabari and Paulo have such high floors and chet is an unknown because of how lanky he is.  I like Jabari with the #1, chet at the 2 spot (okc is real high on him) and Paulo at the 3 spot.  If I was going to bet it that's how I'd lay it in. 

[ChiBitCTy]

Kind of sad that the season is already over. I think we had a pretty good year overall and finals. That said I think my Chicago Bulls have a lot of work that needs to be take care of if they want to be competitive on a championship level. I think they may be best suited living their 18th pick in the first round for a potential big who’s good on defense. Maybe pair the 18th pick plus Cobi White for a sold piece.

Don't think he slips but if the bulls can snag mark Williams that would be optimal for them.  Hoping the Knicks actually take him 11th.  He's great on the pick and roll.  Cleans up anything around the rim.  AND he can hit foul shots so you can't just hack the dude.  Wingspan is unreal and is a worker amd great teammate.  Checks all the big man boxes for me.  I hate 7 footers standing 30 feet away from the bucket.  Gimme a 1990s big man any day.

There is some talk that the Bulls may try and trade up. 

Kind of sad that the season is already over. I think we had a pretty good year overall and finals. That said I think my Chicago Bulls have a lot of work that needs to be take care of if they want to be competitive on a championship level. I think they may be best suited living their 18th pick in the first round for a potential big who’s good on defense. Maybe pair the 18th pick plus Cobi White for a sold piece.

Indeed they do. The Chicago Bulls went through health problems and their stars have no one to cover for them while they are at rest. What they need is a strong bench that could facilitate in their worst times. Perhaps this season they will be doing more trades to fill that problem in their roster.
If they cannot find a big man then perhaps a quality shooter will do them good. They have DeMar and LaVine covering the mid-range and paint attacks with their athleticism but they have none who can space the floor. Someone who is scary enough to be left in the 3-point line.

How about Nikola Jovic? Versatile with shooting capabilities at 6'10.

Nikola looks pretty legit.  The Bulls have been pretty tight lipped about what they plan on doing.  Basically all we know as of right now..

“We’ve always been ready for what comes our way,’’ Karnisovas said when asked about staying put at No. 18 and simply adding to the current core. “So hopefully we can keep the core together, and like you said, work around the margins. But we’re gonna look at free agents and see what else we need, what do we need to add. We’re gonna be in the draft, picking at 18, we still have Portland’s pick, so we have a couple assets, and we’ll see what happens.’’ https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2022/6/22/23178575/bulls-operating-in-dark-as-the-thursday-nba-draft-nears


Looking forward to tonights draft!

[wheelz1200]

Picks 7 and 4 are probably the most up for trade but depending on where you are coming from its gonna take some weight to get to the 4 to have a shot at Murray or ivey. Unless you are one piece away from competing for a championship I'm usually reluctant to deal future firsts because you never know where they are gonna land and how bad it will hurt.  Can't wait.  Draft then summer league let's go!!! Lol

[morvillz7z]

<...> I like Jabari with the #1, chet at the 2 spot (okc is real high on him) and Paulo at the 3 spot.  If I was going to bet it that's how I'd lay it in. 

^ This is exactly how i see the top three go.

Orlando won't take any chances with the first pick, instead, they'll go the safest pick possible, and that's Jabari. Sam Presti will be able to be more creative with his decisions with OKC having a ton of picks over the next couple of years, Holmgren fits in perfectly there. Houston might be onto something with Banchero, Jalen Green, and M. Porter Jr....i quite like the thought of those three playing together.

Picks 7 and 4 are probably the most up for trade but depending on where you are coming from its gonna take some weight to get to the 4 to have a shot at Murray or ivey. Unless you are one piece away from competing for a championship I'm usually reluctant to deal future firsts because you never know where they are gonna land and how bad it will hurt.  Can't wait.  Draft then summer league let's go!!! Lol

Blazers traded for J. Grant yesterday, i won't be surprised if they deal the 7th pick, if of course, the right deal presents itself. Dame will be 32 in a few weeks, Shaedon Sharpe will probably be available at 7, maybe they draft him and look for the future instead?

We all know what the Kings will do, they will fuck up again. Take Ivey and then trade Davion or Fox, just like they did with Haliburton...

[Bttzed03]

The first three teams to pick went for bigs but not at the order most people expected. Magic went for Banchero instead of Smith. Jabari was stolen by the Rockets. I don't know why why the Thunders passed up on him but a 7'0" Chet Holmgren with a decent J isn't that bad.

I think Heat also got a good one with Nikola Jovic.

Sotto's odds have improved from 500 to 251, but of course, he has no chance to be the first pick.

Slim chance even in round 2. Maybe next year's draft.

[Vaculin]

Sotto's odds have improved from 500 to 251, but of course, he has no chance to be the first pick.

personally, I have not followed the players that are in the draft pick now, but soon when they will be in the NBA, we will see if they are really worthy to play with the best teams. So my question here, is it worth to take Banchero for a 1.50 odds? Isn't it overvalued? considering there are plenty of potential players also to be a top pick?

There really are only 3 players in play for the #1 pick, Paulo, chet and Jabari.  With that being said Jabari and Paulo have such high floors and chet is an unknown because of how lanky he is.  I like Jabari with the #1, chet at the 2 spot (okc is real high on him) and Paulo at the 3 spot.  If I was going to bet it that's how I'd lay it in. 

Well, that seemed to be a good pick, so good luck with that man. At least we don't bet on what the bookie showed as the favorite on the number 1 pick.  Jabari is really a good choice for the number 1 pick, so I wish you get that one.

[vennali]

Orlando Magic take the first pick of the NBA draft and its Paolo Banchero from Duke. Paolo is a 6'10" forward and the 2nd Pick of the draft done by OKC is Chet Holmgren from Gonzaga University. Chet is a 7ft center. 3rd pick is Jabari Smith Jr. from Auburn University. Jabari is a 6'10" forward.

[danherbias07]

Oh damn, the house wins.  Their blueprint was right for the 1st and 2nd pick. We as fans didn't expect that as there's a lot of talk about Jabari being the first pick considering the missing piece of the Orlando Magic. He ended up in the 3rd pick for the Houston Rockets.
Well, that's it and I think the Rockets are now filled with freshmen with trades of that 1st round ending up to them. When we talk about the greatest overhaul of a team, this could be it.
Two sophomores Jalen Green and Sengun combined with a freshman Jabari Smith. Let's see what they can do when the game starts.
Let's do this again next year wheelz1200.

[xzone]

Jabari Smith is one of the basketball players I'm most curious about in this draft and who I think has the highest potential. I think he's a good choice for the Houston Rockets.
The team will be more successful this year, the contribution of its young and quality players will be very valuable

[Natalim]

Jabari Smith is one of the basketball players I'm most curious about in this draft and who I think has the highest potential. I think he's a good choice for the Houston Rockets.
The team will be more successful this year, the contribution of its young and quality players will be very valuable

I don't expect a lot of contribution from a rookie, we never know if they can carry their talent in the NBA. And also, the Rockets are still in the rebuilding stage, so success won't come so easy, they need to create good chemistry first, and it seemed like Christian Wood will be traded.

https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2022/6/22/23177184/analyzing-what-the-dallas-mavericks-are-losing-in-the-christian-wood-trade

[xzone]

Jabari Smith is one of the basketball players I'm most curious about in this draft and who I think has the highest potential. I think he's a good choice for the Houston Rockets.
The team will be more successful this year, the contribution of its young and quality players will be very valuable

I don't expect a lot of contribution from a rookie, we never know if they can carry their talent in the NBA. And also, the Rockets are still in the rebuilding stage, so success won't come so easy, they need to create good chemistry first, and it seemed like Christian Wood will be traded.

https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2022/6/22/23177184/analyzing-what-the-dallas-mavericks-are-losing-in-the-christian-wood-trade

Of course, a rookie may not be able to show their full performance in a short time, but the Houston Rockets have been a good team for young players to shine. We saw this with Alperen Şengün last year, she became an actress liked by many and we can say that she is getting better every day.
Jabari Smith's potential is quite high and I think if he doesn't have a problem, he may be one of the basketball players whose name we hear the most in the next 10 years

[Dave1]

Jabari Smith is one of the basketball players I'm most curious about in this draft and who I think has the highest potential. I think he's a good choice for the Houston Rockets.
The team will be more successful this year, the contribution of its young and quality players will be very valuable

I don't expect a lot of contribution from a rookie, we never know if they can carry their talent in the NBA. And also, the Rockets are still in the rebuilding stage, so success won't come so easy, they need to create good chemistry first, and it seemed like Christian Wood will be traded.

https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2022/6/22/23177184/analyzing-what-the-dallas-mavericks-are-losing-in-the-christian-wood-trade

Of course, a rookie may not be able to show their full performance in a short time, but the Houston Rockets have been a good team for young players to shine. We saw this with Alperen Şengün last year, she became an actress liked by many and we can say that she is getting better every day.
Jabari Smith's potential is quite high and I think if he doesn't have a problem, he may be one of the basketball players whose name we hear the most in the next 10 years

That's the problem with some rookies though, it's either they are a bust or not. Wood being traded means that they will go full on Alperen Şengün as their center. And they have a long of still young players being developed including Jabari Smith. So we will see how this rookies and sophomores will developed into a great player. So for now, let's hope that this breed of drafted players are names that we are going to hear because they are very good and not a missed.

[Sanitough]

Jabari Smith is one of the basketball players I'm most curious about in this draft and who I think has the highest potential. I think he's a good choice for the Houston Rockets.
The team will be more successful this year, the contribution of its young and quality players will be very valuable

I don't expect a lot of contribution from a rookie, we never know if they can carry their talent in the NBA. And also, the Rockets are still in the rebuilding stage, so success won't come so easy, they need to create good chemistry first, and it seemed like Christian Wood will be traded.

https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2022/6/22/23177184/analyzing-what-the-dallas-mavericks-are-losing-in-the-christian-wood-trade

Of course, a rookie may not be able to show their full performance in a short time, but the Houston Rockets have been a good team for young players to shine. We saw this with Alperen Şengün last year, she became an actress liked by many and we can say that she is getting better every day.
Jabari Smith's potential is quite high and I think if he doesn't have a problem, he may be one of the basketball players whose name we hear the most in the next 10 years

That's the problem with some rookies though, it's either they are a bust or not. Wood being traded means that they will go full on Alperen Şengün as their center. And they have a long of still young players being developed including Jabari Smith. So we will see how this rookies and sophomores will developed into a great player. So for now, let's hope that this breed of drafted players are names that we are going to hear because they are very good and not a missed.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but none of the rookies in the past have made a big impact in the NBA yet. I'm talking about the same impact that Lebron, Kyrie, and Williamson impact on their rookie year after they got drafted. I don't want to expect a lot from these rookies, but I hope I'm wrong and they'll surprise me.

[Bttzed03]

~ Well, that's it and I think the Rockets are now filled with freshmen with trades of that 1st round ending up to them. When we talk about the greatest overhaul of a team, this could be it.
Two sophomores Jalen Green and Sengun combined with a freshman Jabari Smith. Let's see what they can do when the game starts.

A team mostly in their (early) 20's is going to be exciting to watch. I think they will wreak havoc in the western conference and they won't be fearful of anyone We'll probably see a lot high flying action from them (good for game highlights). With Wall and Schroder on the trading block/free agency, Eric Gordon (if not traded) might assume the PG role. He'll probably have fun passing lobs to these young guys.

[Baofeng]

~ Well, that's it and I think the Rockets are now filled with freshmen with trades of that 1st round ending up to them. When we talk about the greatest overhaul of a team, this could be it.
Two sophomores Jalen Green and Sengun combined with a freshman Jabari Smith. Let's see what they can do when the game starts.

A team mostly in their (early) 20's is going to be exciting to watch. I think they will wreak havoc in the western conference and they won't be fearful of anyone We'll probably see a lot high flying action from them (good for game highlights). With Wall and Schroder on the free agency, Eric Gordon (if not traded) might assume the PG role. He'll probably have fun passing lobs to these young guys.

Yeah and that's the luxury they got for now, and willing to great a great player in C Wood still very young at 26. But they still have another talent to develop in Sengun at that position and then Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. So we might see a lot of high and electrifying dunks and maybe some close out games too with this young guys.

So this is the complete list of 1st round drafts:

1st Round:

1. Magic draft Paolo Banchero (Duke)

2. Thunder draft Chet Holmgren (Gonzaga)

3. Rockets draft Jabari Smith (Auburn)

4. Kings draft Keegan Murray (Iowa)

5. Pistons draft Jaden Ivey (Purdue)

6. Pacers draft Bennedict Mathurin (Arizona)

7. Blazers draft Shaedon Sharpe (Kentucky)

8. Pelicans draft Dyson Daniels (G League Ignite)

9. Spurs draft Jeremy Sochan (Baylor)

10. Wizards draft Johnny Davis (Wisconsin)

11. Knicks draft Ousmane Dieng (New Zealand Breakers) — Traded to OKC

12. Thunder draft Jalen Williams (Santa Clara)

13. Hornets draft Jalen Duren (Memphis) — Traded to DET in 3-team deal

14. Cavaliers draft Ochai Agbaji (Kansas)

15. Hornets draft Mark Williams (Duke)

16. Hawks draft A.J. Griffin (Duke)

17. Rockets draft Tari Eason (LSU)

18. Bulls draft Dalen Terry (Arizona)

19. Timberwolves draft Jake LaRavia (Wake Forest) — Reportedly traded to MEM

20. Spurs draft Malaki Branham (Ohio State)

21. Nuggets draft Christian Braun (Kansas)

22. Grizzlies draft Walker Kessler (Auburn) — Reportedly traded to MIN

23. Sixers draft David Roddy (Colorado State) — Traded to MEM

24. Bucks draft MarJon Beauchamp (G League Ignite)

25. Spurs draft Blake Wesley (Notre Dame)

26. Mavericks draft Wendell Moore Jr. (Duke) — Reportedly traded to MIN

27. Heat draft Nikola Jovic (Mega Mozzart)

28. Warriors draft Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Milwaukee)

29. Grizzlies draft TyTy Washington Jr. (Kentucky) — Reportedly traded to MIN

30. Thunder draft Peyton Watson (UCLA) — Traded to DEN

https://www.nba.com/news/2022-nba-draft-order

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

~ Well, that's it and I think the Rockets are now filled with freshmen with trades of that 1st round ending up to them. When we talk about the greatest overhaul of a team, this could be it.
Two sophomores Jalen Green and Sengun combined with a freshman Jabari Smith. Let's see what they can do when the game starts.

A team mostly in their (early) 20's is going to be exciting to watch. I think they will wreak havoc in the western conference and they won't be fearful of anyone We'll probably see a lot high flying action from them (good for game highlights). With Wall and Schroder on the free agency, Eric Gordon (if not traded) might assume the PG role. He'll probably have fun passing lobs to these young guys.

Yeah and that's the luxury they got for now, and willing to great a great player in C Wood still very young at 26. But they still have another talent to develop in Sengun at that position and then Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. So we might see a lot of high and electrifying dunks and maybe some close out games too with this young guys.

That's what I also speculate on why the Rockets just gave up a good player in Christian Wood. But maybe they wanted Sengun to be their center and wait for him to developed together with the other guys in the roster. Jabari Smith though was being eyed as the 1st pick, but luck is on the side of the Rockets as Banchero first to the Magic and then Holmgren second to the Thunder.

[danherbias07]

~ Well, that's it and I think the Rockets are now filled with freshmen with trades of that 1st round ending up to them. When we talk about the greatest overhaul of a team, this could be it.
Two sophomores Jalen Green and Sengun combined with a freshman Jabari Smith. Let's see what they can do when the game starts.

A team mostly in their (early) 20's is going to be exciting to watch. I think they will wreak havoc in the western conference and they won't be fearful of anyone We'll probably see a lot high flying action from them (good for game highlights). With Wall and Schroder on the trading block/free agency, Eric Gordon (if not traded) might assume the PG role. He'll probably have fun passing lobs to these young guys.

Sure will. I think the Rockets have some big plans coming around, it may not be for next year but for their future. Nurturing these new guys and who knows they might find their gem in one of them.

I am glad wheelz1200 opened up a thread like this to focus solely on Drafted players. I mean this gives us the opportunity to recognize them more even with just a short amount of time that the Draft Pick event will happen. Unlike with the NBA discussion thread where the conversation is wild, it becomes confusing where it will go.  But that is also why it is fun there.