Paolo Banchero on his potential team: 'I never liked the Thunder' / News - Basketnews.com

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Paolo Banchero is a projected Top 3 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft.

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Though, a Seattle native admitted that he isn't into Oklahoma City Thunder, which hold the second pick in their pocket.

The Thunder controversially relocated to Oklahoma City from Seattle in 2008, turning away many Sonics fans, including the Italian-American prospect.

"I grew up with the [Seattle Super] Sonics a little bit. I was like six, I think, when they left, so I never liked the Thunder," Banchero revealed.

During the 2022 NCAA tournament, Banchero performed well. As a freshman, he averaged 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game (38 duels).

Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren, Auburn forward Jabari Smith, and Duke forward Paolo Banchero are considered the top three prospects available, without a clear front-runner for No. 1.

The full lottery order for the 2022 NBA Draft is as follows:

1. Orlando

2. Oklahoma City

3. Houston

4. Sacramento

5. Detroit

6. Indiana

7. Portland

8. New Orleans (via LA Lakers)

9. San Antonio

10. Washington

11. New York

12. Oklahoma City (via LA Clippers)

13. Charlotte

14. Cleveland

The remainder of the first round:

15. Charlotte (via New Orleans)

16. Atlanta

17. Houston (via Brooklyn)

18. Chicago

19. Minnesota

20. San Antonio (via Toronto)

21. Denver

22. Memphis (via Utah)

23. Philadelphia^^

24. Milwaukee

25. San Antonio (via Boston)

26. Dallas

27. Miami

28. Golden State

29. Memphis

30. Oklahoma City (via Phoenix)

^^ Pick may be conveyed to Brooklyn

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