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

14. Cleveland Cavaliers – Ochai Agbaji (Kansas Jayhawks)

The Cavaliers have such a unique three-big lineup they used last season and have both Collin Sexton and Darius Garland in the backcourt. Whether Sexton stays long-term is a question, while Caris LeVert joined the team last season and Isaac Okoro is a past top-5 draft pick that started 61 games on the wing, averaging 8.8 ppg.

The only position that makes sense to possibly upgrade is at small forward, and Agbaji could be the best “3 and D” player entering the draft. The senior leader and national champion was always a great defender but his scoring gradually grew over the years to become Big 12 Player of the Year. Long as his defense stays solid and he can defend, I can see Agbaji being part of the rotation.

15. Charlotte Hornets – Mark Williams (Duke Blue Devils)

The Hornets need a center the most but because it’s Cleveland picking before them, they could take the risk and land Griffin and still get their ideal big outside of the lottery. The best true center of the draft is Williams, a 7’1 dominant physical force that was a quality defender and elite rim runner as well.

Williams could start at center on Day 1, making him a great value at No. 15 for Charlotte and help improve the team’s defense. And he can catch lobs from Ball and Rozier all day and get in some offense as well.

16. Atlanta Hawks – Jalen Duren (Memphis Tigers)

The lack of depth at power forward in the middle of the draft hurts a team like the Hawks, who could’ve used one round here since they’re fairly solid on the wings and the backcourt. With Clint Capela having injury history and an expiring contract coming up, getting a backup center that could potentially become a starter is the move.

And if Mark Williams is off the board, Duren is easily the best choice. The former five-star prospect managed to produce both ways on the court despite the drama that occurred throughout the rest of the roster. Duren has more offensive upside and could be a nice piece for Trae Young and the Hawks with good value at 16.