We are fast approaching the final stretch of the 2022-23 NBA season. The trade deadline brought about a whirlwind of change, the fallout of which won’t be fully realized until many years from now. The NBA Draft picture changed as much as anything else. A record number of second-round picks exchanged hands. Meanwhile, plenty of first-round picks were tossed around too. Teams with their sights set on Victor Wembanyama and the enticing crop of potential lottery picks cleaned house (see: Jazz, Utah), while other teams decided to heck with tanking, we want to win now (see: Raptors, Toronto). The NBA Draft picture is becoming clearer and clearer. Beyond the rather obvious No. 1 and 2, we’re starting to understand just how deep the class is. A number of players have flashed legitimate All-Star potential. The jumble of different opinions in the 3-14 range is indicative of the volume of quality prospects set to become available to NBA teams next summer.
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