NBA Draft 2022: Final mock draft predictions of all 58 picks

35. Orlando Magic – Walker Kessler (Auburn Tigers)

I believe that there’s a real gap between Duren and Williams and the rest of the centers in the draft. But there’s still value to be had for a team if they’re patient enough. Orlando has Mo Bamba as the starting center and he’ll be fine there but finding a backup would be ideal. Kessler a 7’1 center that led the nation in blocks last season at Auburn was a star in the frontcourt in his own right. Pairing him up with Smith once again inside was good enough in the SEC, maybe it can be good enough in the Eastern Conference.

36. Portland Trailblazers – Marjon Beauchamp (G League Ignite)

Beauchamp is a very interesting prospect in that he’s a former five-star recruit out of high school but took a very alternative route that recently included the G League. He’s an elite athlete capable of doing a little bit of everything but is already 21 years old so how much he can develop is key. For a franchise like Portland that needs a lottery ticket or two, the 6’6 wing is worth taking a shot on.

37. Sacramento Kings – Christian Koloko (Arizona Wildcats)

The center position has been one of contention for the Kings, mainly with Marvin Bagley. He and  Richaun Holmes just hasn’t been cutting it in the West. Koloko likely isn’t the answer as a 35 mpg starter but the former Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year can certainly improve the interior defense and make life easier for Sabonis in the frontcourt. With a little bit of a team boost defensively that may help them in the win column.