As we previously stated, Kai Sotto is likely to be selected late in the first round. However, we can’t really hold the NBA teams responsible given the abundance of extremely outstanding young prospects in this draft pool.
With his recent announcement, Kai Sotto stunned the basketball community. Kai revealed that he would be participating in the upcoming NBA draft on June 23, 2022, following a successful stint with the Australian side Adelaide 36ers in the National Basketball League.
The league is already overrun with a new type of frontcourt players. Guys with excellent ball-handling abilities aren’t afraid to shoot the ball from 30 feet away. Kai Sotto, who is from the Philippines, belongs to the new generation of bigs.
Filipino Fans Getting Nervous as the NBA Draft 2022 Draws to a Close
All Filipino fans worldwide are feeling the tension as the NBA Draft 2022 draws to a close, and Kai Sotto is no exception. When we asked some Filipino friends, they said they would be ecstatic if Kai were selected, even in the late second round. As the first home-grown Filipino to be selected in the NBA draft, Kai has a strong following especially among Filipino fans.
Whatever team chooses Kai, they will undoubtedly benefit from his talent because this young man works so hard.
As the NBA Draft 2022 comes to a close, Kai Sotto remains undrafted. Although Kai Sotto’s chances of playing in the NBA are still very good, many Filipino fans are undoubtedly dissatisfied.
Draft No. |
TEAM | PICK |
1st |
Orlando Magic | Paolo Banchero, F, Duke |
2nd |
Oklahoma City Thunder | Chet Holmgren, C, Gonzaga |
3rd |
Houston Rockets | Jabari Smith Jr., F, Auburn |
4th |
Sacramento Kings | Keegan Murray, F, Iowa |
5th |
Detroit Pistons | Jaden Ivey, G, Purdue |
6th |
Indiana Pacers | Bennedict Mathurin, G, Arizona |
7th |
Portland Trail Blazers | Shaedon Sharpe, G, Kentucky |
8th |
New Orleans Pelicans (via Lakers) | Dyson Daniels, G, G League Ignite |
9th |
San Antonio Spurs | Jeremy Sochan, F, Baylor |
10th |
Washington Wizards | Johnny Davis, G, Wisconsin |
11th |
New York Knicks | Ousmane Dieng, F, NZ Breakers (traded to Thunder) |
12th |
Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers) | Jalen Williams, G, Santa Clara |
13th |
Charlotte Hornets | Jalen Duren, C, Memphis (traded to Pistons) |
14th |
Cleveland Cavaliers | Ochai Agbaji, G, Kansas |
15th |
Charlotte Hornets (via Pelicans) | Mark Williams, C, Duke |
16th |
Atlanta Hawks | AJ Griffin, F, Duke |
17th |
Houston Rockets (via Nets) | Tari Eason, F, LSU |
18th |
Chicago Bulls | Dalen Terry, G, Arizona |
19th |
Minnesota Timberwolves | Jake LaRavia, F, Wake Forest (proposed trade to Grizzlies) |
20th |
San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors) | Malaki Branham, G, Ohio State |
21st |
Denver Nuggets | Christian Braun, F, Kansas |
22nd |
Memphis Grizzlies (via Jazz) | Walker Kessler, C, Auburn (proposed trade to Timberwolves) |
23rd |
Philadelphia 76ers | David Roddy, F, Colorado State (proposed trade to Grizzlies) |
24th |
Milwaukee Bucks | MarJon Beauchamp, G, G League Ignite |
25th |
San Antonio Spurs (via Celtics) | Blake Wesley, G, Notre Dame |
26th |
Houston Rockets (via Mavericks) | Wendell Moore Jr., F, Duke (proposed trade to Timberwolves) |
27th |
Miami Heat | Nikola Jovic, F, Mega Basket |
28th |
Golden State Warriors | Patrick Baldwin Jr., F, Milwaukee |
29th |
Memphis Grizzlies | TyTy Washington, G, Kentucky (proposed trade to Rockets) |
30th |
Denver Nuggets (via Suns) | Peyton Watson, F, UCLA |
31st |
Indiana Pacers (via Rockets) | Andrew Nembhard, G, Gonzaga |
32nd |
Orlando Magic | Caleb Houstan, G, Michigan |
33rd |
Toronto Raptors (via Pistons) | Christian Koloko, C, Arizona |
34th |
Oklahoma City Thunder | Jaylin Williams, F, Arkansas |
35th |
Los Angeles Lakers (via Magic) | Max Christie, G, Michigan State |
36th |
Portland Trail Blazers | Gabriele Procida, G, Fortitudo Bologna (proposed trade to Pistons) |
37th |
Sacramento Kings | Jaden Hardy, G, G League Ignite (proposed trade to Mavericks) |
38th |
San Antonio Spurs (via Lakers) | Kennedy Chandler, G, Tennessee (proposed trade to Grizzlies) |
39th |
Cleveland Cavaliers (via Spurs) | Khalifa Diop, C, Gran Canaria |
40th |
Minnesota Timberwolves (via Wizards) | Bryce McGowens, G, Nebraska (proposed trade to Hornets) |
41st |
New Orleans Pelicans | E.J. Liddell, F, Ohio State |
42nd |
New York Knicks | Trevor Keels, G, Duke |
43rd |
LA Clippers | Moussa Diabate, F, Michigan |
44th |
Atlanta Hawks | Ryan Rollins, G, Toledo (proposed trade to Warriors) |
45th |
Charlotte Hornets | Josh Minott, F, Memphis (proposed trade to Timberwolves) |
46th |
Detroit Pistons (via Nets) | Ismaeel Kamagate, C, Paris Basketball (proposed trade to Nuggets) |
47th |
Memphis Grizzlies (via Cavaliers) | Vince Williams Jr., F, VCU |
48th |
Minnesota Timberwolves | Kendall Brown, F, Baylor (proposed trade to Pacers) |
49th |
Cleveland Cavaliers (via Kings) | Isaiah Mobley, F, USC |
50th |
Minnesota Timberwolves (via Nuggets) | Matteo Spagnolo, G, Vanoli Cremona |
51st |
Golden State Warriors (via Raptors) | Tyrese Martin, F, Connecticut (proposed trade to Hawks) |
52nd |
New Orleans Pelicans (via Jazz) | Karlo Matkovic, F, Mega Basket |
53rd |
Boston Celtics | JD Davison |
54th |
Milwaukee Bucks | Forfeited |
55th |
Miami Heat (via 76ers) | Forfeited |
56th |
Washington Wizards (via Mavericks) | Yannick Nzosa, C, Unicaja |
57th |
Golden State Warriors | Gui Santos, F |
58th |
Cleveland Cavaliers (via Heat) | Luke Travers, F, Perth Wildcats |
59th |
Portland Trail Blazers (via Grizzlies) | SF Jabari Walker, Colorado |
60th |
Indiana Pacers (via Suns) | PG Hugo Besson, France |
Kai Sotto Achievements
Basketball player Kai Sotto was raised and born in the Philippines. He participated in last season’s NBL (National Basketball League) in Australia with the Adelaide 36ers. The 20-year-old big man had previously tried his luck with the NBA G-League Ignite franchise. After announcing that he would be participating in the NBA 2022 draft this June, he has been creating waves in the basketball world.
- NBL Fans MVP (2022)
- 2017 SEABA Under-16 Championship Gold Medal
- 2017 FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship Mythical First Team
- 2016 UAAP Season 79 Juniors Rookie of the Year
- 2017 UAAP Season 80 Juniors Mythical Five
- 2017 UAAP Season 80 Juniors Finals MVP
- 2018 UAAP Season 81 Juniors MVP
- 2018 UAAP Season 81 Juniors Mythical Five
Reasons Why NBA Teams are Interested In Kai Sotto
Kai Sotto is a pure-blood Filipino, as we are well aware. He might be the first genuine Filipino to play in the NBA if he gets lucky. Basketball courts may be found everywhere in the Philippines since Filipinos enjoy the game so much.
Skills:
- Excellent shot blocker and rim defender
- With impressive scoring prowess from the field and from beyond the arc.
- Excellent three-point shooting for a large man.
- Capable scorer in the low post
- An athlete who is nimble and adaptable
Market:
- The Adelaide 36ers jersey that Kai Sotto wears is the one that sells the most. His jersey was already the fourth most popular item in the NBL in February 2022.
- Due to his popularity, Sotto won the 2022 NBL Fans MVP award during his first season in the league.
- Any team he joins will undoubtedly experience an increase in marketing.
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