NBA Fans React To Top Picks In 2022 NBA Draft: “OKC Already Looking Like A Problem”

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The 2022 NBA Draft is underway and we already know where the top three prospects will be going. In the lead-up to the draft, everyone knew that Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, and Jabari Smith Jr. would be the first three picks, but we didn’t know which team would be the one to select them.

Paolo Banchero came out of left field to go No. 1 overall to the Orlando Magic, despite never having even worked out with them. Chet Holmgren went to the most ideal option for him, as he joins the young core in Oklahoma City. Jabari Smith Jr. was the last remaining player, and the Houston Rockets were more than happy to draft him.

But how are people around the league and fans looking at these picks? Is the optimism around their league-changing talent still growing now that everyone knows the teams and situations they will be joining? 

The draft has continued to see top talent go off the boards. The 4th pick saw Sacramento Kings pass on Jaden Ivey for Keegan Murray, a talented forward coming out of Iowa. Detroit pounced on drafting Ivey and now has a backcourt of Cade Cunningham and Ivey, with the possibility of Deandre Ayton signing with the team in free agency. 

Paolo will fit like a glove next to Franz Wagner in the Orlando frontcourt with Wendell Carter Jr. as their center. Chet is getting two dynamic guards in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey setting him up, with versatile defender Lu Dort on the wing. Jabari Smith Jr. gives Houston a fantastic scoring duo with him and Jalen Green, alongside other players like Kevin Porter Jr., Alperen Sengun, and others.

Hopefully, these players live up to their potential and these bottom-feeder teams can fight to make it out of the lottery this season itself. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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