2022 NBA Mock Draft: What is going to happen on June 23?

By Mark Wessol | Jun 20, 2022

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New York Knicks, Baylor Bears, Kendall Brown

Kendall Brown, Baylor Bears. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) – New York Knicks /

Scouting Report. player. Nikola Jovic. 20. 29. Pick Analysis. SF. Mega Mozzart

This may sound silly, but Nikola Jovic is pretty similar to superstar Nikola Jokic. He loves to find his teammates by threading the needle and making it look effortless. He is 6’11” and can put the ball on the floor and has a good jump shot.

He is quicker and not as broad/strong as Jokic, and is still a bit slow, especially when sliding his feet on defense. Nonetheless, he is a player you don’t see every day and because of that, I think he finds himself off the board here with Popovich and the Spurs.

21. player. Scouting Report. Baylor. Kendall Brown. 73. Pick Analysis. SF

The Denver Nuggets are in dire need of a small forward/power forward, ultimately someone to take some minutes off Jeff Green, who is getting up there in age. The Nuggets could also use some defense as they lack some rim protection.

Kendall Brown is one heck of an athlete who can guard 1-4. His offense is lacking a bit behind, but they do say defense wins championships. Denver also shouldn’t be prioritizing scoring with the likes of Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Bones Hyland. Brown seems like a great fit.

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