NBA Mock Draft: Oklahoma City Opts for Raw Athleticism

The Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder have two lottery alternatives within the upcoming draft, in addition to a choose to spherical out the primary. With the No. 30 general choose, there’s fairly just a few choices Thunder GM Sam Presti could have. 

Whether or not it is reaching for a prospect Presti is excessive on, or grabbing somebody that is slipped to the tip of the primary spherical, there may very well be an actual alternative so as to add a core piece with that choose. Whereas the ceilings of gamers in that vary will not be that of a celebrity, high-level contributors in the fitting position are extraordinarily invaluable within the trendy NBA. 

Moreover, Oklahoma Metropolis might decide to make use of that late first rounder in a bundle to maneuver up. Nevertheless, in the event that they stick, there’s loads of expertise that’ll be on the board. 

Who might they take?

Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report just lately launched a mock draft for the 2022 class, which provides perception into the place a few of the prime upcoming rookies might land. His mock has the Thunder taking a prospect that was as soon as projected to go within the lottery.

15. Charlotte Hornets: Jeremy Sochan (Ahead | Baylor)

16. Atlanta Hawks: Jalen Williams (Guard | Santa Clara)

17. Houston Rockets: TyTy Washington (Guard | Kentucky)

18. Chicago Bulls: Tari Eason (Ahead | LSU)

19. Minnesota Timberwolves: EJ Liddell (Ahead | Ohio State)

20. San Antonio Spurs: Jake LaRavia (Ahead | Wake Forest)

21. Denver Nuggets: MarJon Beauchamp (Ahead | G League Ignite)

22. Memphis Grizzlies: Jaden Hardy (Guard | G League Ignite)

23. Brooklyn Nets: Mark Williams (Heart | Duke)

24. Milwaukee Bucks: Kennedy Chandler (Guard | Tennessee)

25. San Antonio Spurs: Wendell Moore (Ahead | Duke)

26. Dallas Mavericks: Nikola Jovic (Ahead | Worldwide)

27. Miami Warmth: Blake Wesley (Guard | Notre Dame)

28. Golden State Warriors: Andrew Nembhard (Guard | Gonzaga)

29. Memphis Grizzlies: Walker Kessler (Heart | Auburn)

30. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder: Kendall Brown (Ahead | Baylor)

Brown is a superb athlete, however confirmed final season at Baylor that he’s received a protracted strategy to go. Early within the school season, he was a possible lottery choose along with his upside. Now, he’s slid fairly a bit however may very well be a strong choose at No. 30 general.

Need to be part of the dialogue? Like SI Thunder on Fb and follow us on Twitter to remain updated on all the most recent Thunder information. You too can meet the group behind the protection.