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Sportsbooks Pull NBA Draft First Overall Pick Markets Following Woj Tweet

Neil Parker

Last Updated: June 23, 2022 7:30 AM EDT • 40 sec read.

Following a tweet from ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, sportsbooks have taken down their betting markets for who will be the first overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday. Coincidence?

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1539951821405429761

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Wojnarowski projects the first three selections to be Auburn Tigers forward Jabari Smith Jr. going first overall to the Orlando Magic.

https://twitter.com/johnewing/status/1539639362182295552

Gonzaga Bulldogs center Chet Holmgren and Duke Blue Devils forward Paolo Banchero will follow, going second and third to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets, respectively.

Of course, Wojnarowski is relying on his sources, and the draft is still hours away. 

However, it’s also clear bookmakers aren’t willing to take on the potential liability that the insider’s sources are correct.

Cowardly or savvy, you be the judge.

The NBA Draft starts at 8 pm EST.

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Neil Parker
A lifelong Cowboys, Cubs, Maple Leafs and Gators supporter, Neil has been covering sports in print and online since 2011. His past stops include USA TODAY, theScore, DraftKings Playbook and RotoWire among others. He's a graduate of St. Thomas University and Acadia University and spends ample time at KenWo Golf Club.