| 2022 NBA G League draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Date(s) | October 22, 2022 |
| Overview | |
| League | NBA |
| First selection | Sam Merrill, Cleveland Charge |
The 2022 NBA G League draft was the 22nd draft of the NBA G League. It was held on October 22, 2022. Sam Merrill was selected by the Cleveland Charge as the first overall pick. [1] [2]
| Pos. | G | F | C |
| Position | Guard | Forward | Center |
| † | Denotes player who was also selected in an NBA Draft |
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