NBA Top Draft Prospects in 2022

By Jeffrey May NBA TOP DRAFT PROSPECTS

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[{"selector":"#anim-56bdc9fe-86eb-4727-b9cf-d86a31d598cd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(25.29345700949538%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2e856bd5-cd6a-47f0-a9fc-5e5e889a1105","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Jabari Smith is widely touted to be the number one pick. He can shoot from anywhere and has great defensive skill. And he is only 19 years old!

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