LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and Anthony Carl-Towns are just some of the list of players selected first in the NBA Draft, and have become superstars in world basketball.
Tonight (Friday) will be the annual event of the best league in the world, and 60 young players from all over the world will fulfill their big dream and get a chance to get a contract in the league.
As always, the lottery draws the most attention (the first 14 picks), and this season there are three young stars who have been marked for a long time who will lead the next round.
Just before they become the new symbols of their teams in the best league in the world, we make you a brief acquaintance with the players who may become stars very soon.
Top three NBA draft picks from the last four years.
Which first-round pick has made the biggest impact?
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Jabari Jr. Smith (2.08, 19, Power Forward, Auburn College)
Averages last season:
17.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 43% for three
Reminiscent of:
Michael Porter Jr., Harrison Barnes, Chris Bush
Review:
If not a big surprise Jabri Smith will pick first in the draft and become the face of the Orlando Magic.
This is an all-around - who can play in positions 3 and 4, long hands, excellent ball control, and especially excellent shooting for 3.
A player who has the whole package.
Won a freshman this season in colleges, he is considered a very good defensive player, able to keep players in a variety of positions and excels in defending guards.
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Although he has not managed to lead his college far this season in the NCAA but is still marked as the most mature player in this draft despite his age, and looks like someone who is surely going to get far in the future.
His father, named after Jabari Jr., was also a basketball player in the best league in the world, but did not leave a serious mark and also played in Europe.
Provided in colleges some out-of-the-ordinary games.
Smith.
Will probably choose first, Photo: AFP
Chet Holmgren (2.13, 20, Forward-Center, Gonzaga College)
Averages last season:
14.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, 41% for three, 3.6 blocks
Reminiscent of:
Christopher Forzingis, Pau Gasol
Overview:
Probably the most special player in the upcoming draft, very different in scenery, tall and thin - physically reminiscent of Forzingis.
Holmgren, who comes from Gonzaga College, has also played for the U.S. youth teams and is considered an immature and raw talent, but if he develops properly there is a good chance he will become a big superstar in the league.
Holmgren.
Very large potential, Photo: AP
Very long armrests, great blocker, great shots, but physically weak, and too many ups and downs during the game.
Excellent character - a social leader on and off the field.
Knows to come out excellent for scenes despite his size, and moves very nicely with the ball.
If he chooses a second by Oklahoma, he can become a super interesting player there.
The Chet Holmgren experience.
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Paulo Benecro (2.08, 19, Forward Center, Duke College)
Averages last season:
17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists
Reminiscent of:
Julius Randall
Overview:
One of the last players to reach the best league in the world and pass under the legendary coach who left Duke after many years - Mike Sheshevsky.
His father is Italian, so he holds citizenship and even plans to play with the national team in the future.
Bankro.
Lots of confidence in the game, Photo: AP
Considered the safest stock in the draft.
He possesses an intriguing skill set, with a combination of mass, ball control and scoring ability.
A game with a lot of confidence relative to a young player, and loses a lot of balls (4 on average per game).
Throughout the year he led the draft forecasts quite a few times, but ahead of the event he seems to be choosing second or third.
A fast first step, must improve defensively, all around who can play in positions 3-5.
Which team will land Italy's top prospect Paolo Banchero in the 2022 NBA Draft?
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