The Portland Trail Blazers didn’t have very high expectations when they selected Jabari Walker with the penultimate pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, but the rookie from Colorado was able to prove why he probably should have been drafted sooner.
The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie ranks Walker as the 32nd-best prospect from the 2022 NBA Draft after one year in the league.
Finally, let’s show some love for Walker, who had a few high-level moments this season. I really like the way he moves without the ball. He’s a sharp cutter and aggressively runs the court in transition.