Paolo Banchero, 2022 NBA Draft prospects show off fashion sense with draft-day suits

Gilbert McGregor

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The 2022 NBA Draft is here.

There is a great deal of speculation about how the draft will play out, but there is arguably an equal amount of suspense surrounding what prospects will be wearing when they take the stage to put on the caps of their new teams.

Who could forget LeBron James' classic suit? (or the entire class of 2003, for that matter).

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What about the white piping on Kawhi Leonard's lapel? Darius Garland's one-of-one ensemble? Nickeil Alexander-Walker's bolo tie that would make Philip Rivers proud?

As prospects realize their lifelong dreams of becoming NBA players, fans can get an idea of their personalities based on their sartorial choices on draft night, which is only Day 1 of their NBA careers.

Take a peek into the personalities of the 2022 NBA Draft class.

Jabari Smith Jr., Auburn

Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga

Paolo Banchero, Duke

Johnny Davis, Wisconsin 

Bennedict Mathurin, Arizona

Jeremy Sochan, Baylor

Mark Williams, Duke

Ochai Agbaji, Kansas

Walker Kessler, Auburn

Gilbert McGregor

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Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events.