ESPN used the BPI index to predict the prospects of each team this season, and the BPI that won the top three picks had the highest magic probability, reaching 39.8%, the Pistons 39.2%, the Rockets 36.5%, and the Thunder 35.5%.
According to draft expert Chad Ford, Auburn University striker Jabari Smith Jr. is already recognized as the winner of the class of 2022 among many lotto teams.
"Of the lotto teams I've researched, he [Jabari Smith Jr.] has become a big hit." Chad Ford wrote in his article. "There are also teams that are bullish on Chet Homegren of Gonzaga University and Paul Banquero of Duke University."
Introducing Jabari Smith Jr., who is 18 years old, 2.08 meters tall, and occupies a position as a big forward.
So far this season, he has played in 18 games, averaging 27.1 minutes per game, 15.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1 block, 1.4 steals, shooting 45.7% from the field and 43% from three-point range.
It is worth mentioning that his father Jabari Smith's cousin is Kwame Brown, the hand-picked champion of Joe's grandfather. The family's NBA genes are very strong.
In addition, other teams with a top 3 pick probability of more than 10% are the Kings (26.9%), Spurs (23.6%), Pelicans (20.6%), Blazers (12.4%), Pacers (16.7%), Knicks (11.6%) and Eagles (13.5%).
Note: The Basketball Power Index Basketball Strength Index (BPI) is a measure of a team's strength developed by ESPN's analytics team. It is considered the best predictor of a team's performance for the rest of the season, including efficiency, schedule intensity, pace, rest days, play locations and pre-season predictions for each match.