2022 NBA Mock draft: Detroit Pistons land #1 pick again
2022 NBA Mock Draft: Pick #2
2. player. 38. Scouting Report. Forward. Auburn / Orlando Magic. Jabari Smith. Pick Analysis
The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic are currently tied in wins but the Magic have one more loss separating them in the standings, so the NBA’s worst record is still very much up for grabs.
Orlando would be happy with this result, as Smith has a rare combination of size, defense and shooting that pretty much every team is looking for in a forward.
Smith’s biggest strength is shot making, as he can pull up from just about anywhere on the floor and is adept at getting his own shot.
But Smith’s defense has been a bit underrated this season, as he is averaging over a block and a steal per game and has the size to be a plus defender at several positions.
Like I said, I don’t think you can go wrong with these two three picks in just about any order.