Teams around the NBA believe the Orlando Magic taking Jabari Smith with the No. 1 pick in the June could be one of the most predictable decisions at the annual event.
There are never guarantees when it comes to what decisions franchises will make each year at the NBA Draft. However, there are instances where a consensus of expert opinions can usually point observers of the sport in the right direction.
At this year’s annual event, several players seem to be getting the lion’s share of the attention when it comes to the first few selections. Those are Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren, Auburn forward Jabari Smith, Duke forward Paolo Banchero and Purdue guard Jaden Ivey. On the Sportanut 2022 NBA mock draft, Holmgren is expected to land in Orlando, the first team on the clock. However, it seems that teams around the league believe the Magic will go in a different direction.