2022 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Who will shine during March Madness?

This could be a big stretch for the Trail Blazers who have the pressure of needing to stay competitive during the rest of Damian Lillard’s prime. But in this mock, they’re getting a much more NBA-ready player with their next pick and, assuming they aren’t making a trade, it might behoove them to roll the dice and see if they can land an unconventional player with a bit more upside and the potential to inspire some more immediate optimism for the future.

Jovic is 6-foot-10 with the mobility of a wing and will be one of the youngest players in this class. He is not an explosive athlete but he’s a good outside shooter and a smooth, polished creator. He’s not quite on Josh Giddey’s level but has a similar feel for the game and looks like he could be a much better shooter. He brings big defensive questions but Jovic is the kind of fun, exciting piece who could make things easier for Lillard and revive some joy for the moribund Blazers.