The 2022 NBA draft represents hope for every franchise in the league. However, more than any sport, the basketball draft represents hope for teams at the top of the order.
Franchises with young cores have the chance to add potential superstar pieces that can grow with the foundation that has already been set.
None of these teams are completely devoid of talent, though.
Houston has Jalen Green, Detroit has Cade Cunningham and even Oklahoma City has Shai-Gigleous Alexander. Each of these teams desperately needs more talent to supplant their young building blocks with.
The possible outcome of the draft could lead to some pairings that are made in a laboratory. Others still could be disastrous for the development of these rookies.
With that in mind, here are five of the best possible combinations that could come out of draft night.