NBA: How are the top picks from the draft performing in Summer League?

Checking in on how each of the top three picks from the 2022 NBA Draft are performing in Summer League so far. 

The top three selections from the 2022 NBA Draft were Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic), Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder), and Jabari Smith (Houston Rockets). And each of them is heading into their rookie seasons with a certain level of expectation and hype.

But through the first few games of their NBA Summer League experience, have they performed better or worse than we expected? The immense pressure can be overwhelming to play under, but some excel while some struggle.

With the NBA’s Summer League slate in full swing, we take a look at how Banchero, Holmgren, and Smith have looked with their respected teams thus far – and how it could carry over to successful rookie seasons.