Charlotte Hornets: 2022 NBA Lottery Mock Draft 1.0

#6 Keegan Murray, F, Iowa – Indiana Pacers

Murray is significantly older than many of his contemporaries in this draft, but that does make him a bad prospect. Indiana is in a weird “win-now, but still tank” state. This pick fits that mood.

#7 AJ Griffin, F, Duke – Portland Trail Blazers

As a knock-down shooter, Griffin could pair with Damian Lillard perfectly. He can space the floor straightaway and provide wide open lanes for Lillard to attack the basket.

#8 Dyson Daniels, G, Ignite – New Orleans Pelicans

Drawing comparisons to Lonzo Ball, Daniels is a near-perfect fit in New Orleans. This would be the pick I am most confident in.

#9 Jeremy Sochan, F, Baylor – San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs have always made their claim on the defensive end, and Sochan is one of the better defenders in this class. He is the ideal size to make a great on-ball defender in the NBA.

#10 Bennedict Mathurin, G, Arizona – Washington Wizards

On a team that needs guard depth at all costs, Mathurin slides right into big minutes in Washington.