2022 NBA Draft: Complete Picks, Trades, and Key Facts

Official Draft Picks

The 2022 NBA Draft was held on June 23, 2022, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Here are the complete 1-58 picks:

• 1. Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic)
• 2. Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder)
• 3. Jabari Smith Jr. (Houston Rockets)
• ...
• 58. Jaden Hardy (Sacramento Kings)

Key Trades

Several notable trades occurred before and during the draft. The most significant include:

• The Portland Trail Blazers traded Damian Lillard to the New York Knicks.
• The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards.
• The Indiana Pacers traded Malcolm Brogdon to the Boston Celtics.

Key Facts and Figures

Here are some key facts and figures about the 2022 NBA Draft:

• The draft was presented by State Farm.
• A total of 58 players were selected in the two rounds.
• Paolo Banchero became the first Italian-born player to be drafted No. 1 overall.