Draft prospects LA should consider moving up for

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 02: Trevor Keels #1 of the Duke Blue Devils shoots the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half in the semifinal game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four at Caesars Superdome on April 02, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Handout/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) /

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LA Clippers fans won’t make a peep as the 2022 NBA Draft unfolds. Unlike many franchises who are gearing up to put their hopes and dreams onto the shoulders of a young athlete who has yet to play his first professional game yet, LA is devoid of a first-round draft pick, thanks to the acquisition of Paul George last season.

As LA will be forced to wait until the 43rd overall pick to make their selection, they could find themselves pondering a slow, yet meticulous move up the draft boards. This year’s draft has not only been lauded for some of the generational talents that will be found near the top but ultimately, the 2022 NBA Draft is one of the more deeper drafts in recent memory.

With Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Norman Powell, and Reggie Jackson expected to play significant roles next season, there won’t be much room for any of the incoming rookies to make a significant impact. Be that as it may, there are a number of quality players who could fall just within arms reach of LA in the draft. Who amongst them could the Clippers jump ahead of the line for and go on to snag before it’s too late? Keep reading to find out.