The Orlando Magic surprised Thursday by retaining in first position in the NBA draft Paolo Banchero, a recently naturalized Italian interior who announced his choice to play with the transalpine selection. New York also surprised with the selection, in eleventh position, of French winger Ousmane Dieng, who was immediately transferred to Oklahoma City, under the eye of Kylian Mbappé passing through the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The production company of the star striker of PSG and the France team will work with the NBA to provide him with content. The point in pictures.
Achievement : Olivier JUSZCZAK
NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the start of the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 23, 2022, in New York City. — JOHN MINCHILL/AP/GIRL
The 2022 NBA draft took place Thursday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
French soccer player, Kylian Mbappé attends the NBA Draft on June 23, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. — CHRIS MARION/NBAE/GETTY IMAGES/AFP
With a distinguished guest! Our national Kylian Mbappé. The PSG striker, who recently launched his production company called Zebra Valley, was present to announce a partnership with the NBA.
NBA prospects Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero and Tari Eason pose for a photo ahead of the NBA Draft, June 23, 2022, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. — ALEX NAHORNIAK-SEVENSKI/NBAE/GETTY IMAGES/AFP
The NBA draft is a sort of young player scholarship for NBA franchises. The draw is defined in the reverse order of the ranking of the previous season of each team.
Paolo Banchero before the start of the NBA draft, Thursday, June 23, 2022, in New York. — JOHN MINCHILL/AP/GIRL
It is therefore the weakest teams that benefit from the best choices. And the Orlando Magic surprised Thursday by retaining in first position in the NBA draft Paolo Banchero, a recently naturalized Italian interior who announced his choice to play with the transalpine selection.
Paolo Banchero, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Kylian Mbappé chat on stage at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. — ARTURO HOLMES/GETTY IMAGES/AFP
The American-Italian (2.08m) interior averaged 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists with Duke University last season.
Chet Holmgren poses for a photo after being selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 23, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. — CATALINA FRAGOSO/NBAE/GETTY IMAGES/AFP
He overtook Chet Holmgren, considered the greatest potential of this 2022 vintage, chosen by Oklahoma City.
Jabari Smith Jr. poses for a photo after being selected by Houston Rockets, June 23, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. — CATALINA FRAGOSO/NBAE/GETTY IMAGES/AFP
Expected in the first place of the draft on the side of Orlando, the winger of Auburn, Jabari Smith, in third position, finally landed in Houston
Keegan Murray grabs a cap after being drafted by the Sacramento Kings during the at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. — ARTURO HOLMES/GETTY IMAGES/AFP
Sacramentos Kings have chosen 21-year-old Keegan Murray, who played two seasons in the NCAA, the college league.
Keegan Murray at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. — CHRIS MARION/NBAE/GETTY IMAGES/AFP
The Californian franchise opted for a slightly more experienced player.
Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith and Jaden Ivey pose for a portrait, June 23, 2022 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. — JENNIFER POTTHEISER/NBAE/GETTY IMAGES/AFP
In full reconstruction, the Detroit Pistons were particularly expected on the evening of the NBA draft. They were basically targeting Jaden Ivey (right)and Jalen Duren. And they managed to recover both!
Bennedict Mathurin is interviewed by Christian Crosby after being drafted by the Indiana Pacers, June 23, 2022 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. — MICHELLE FARSI/NBAE/GETTY IMAGES/AFP
The Canadian Bennedict Mathurin (2m01 for 88 kilos) was the 6th choice. He joined the Indiana Pacers.
Ousmane Dieng and French footballer Kylian Mbappé pose for a photo during the NBA Draft, June 23, 2022, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. — CHRIS MARION/NBAE/GETTY IMAGES/AFP
New York also surprised with the selection, in eleventh position, of French winger Ousmane Dieng, who was immediately transferred to Oklahoma City. Three other French were selected in the second round of the draft.
