The legacy of the 2022 NBA draft may be centered around the drama that played out at the top, as the Magic shocked many by taking Duke’s Paolo Banchero over Auburn’s Jabari Smith and Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren with the first pick. But one of the things that made this draft unique was how wide-open the back half of the first round and early second round were. The gap in talent between No. 20 and No. 40 in this year’s draft felt smaller than normal, which presents some great opportunities to get a steal that can impact winning early in their careers.
Top Five Steals From the 2022 NBA Draft
