DGx33's Mock Draft

[xxSnEaKyPxx]

Meh, I'm bored, so why not.

1. Clippers - Blake Griffin- The clear #1 pick. I don't see the Clippers trading the pick, but even if they did - Griffin is the #1 choice.

2. Grizzles - Ricky Rubio - Rubio will in all likelyhood go #2, even if the Grizzles decide to trade the pick, Rubio is the choice here.

3. Thunder - Hasheem Thabeet - I'm not a big Thabeet fan, but he makes sense for the Thunder.

4. Kings - Jrue Holiday - This is where it gets intersting for me. Its clear the Kings need a PG, and with Martin not being a good defender, Holiday would be a good compliment to him.

5. Wizards - Jordan Hill - I believe the Wizards will trade the pick, in which case James Harden could go #5, but as of now, Hill should be the guy.

6. Timberwolves - James Harden - I could see them going with Evans here, but I think they want the BPA. Hopefully Foye can go back to PG for them to make room for Harden, who should help out Jefferson and Love.

7. Warriors - Tyreke Evans - The Warriors need a big PG to go next to Ellis, he kills two birds with one stone as he also is appealing to Nelson because he can play wing too.

8. Knicks - Stephen Curry - Hes a D'Antoni type PG, and he is also friends with LeBron, two good reasons for the Knicks to take him.

9. Raptors - DeMar DeRozan - Bosh finally gets some athleticism on the wing. DeRozan should be the easy choice at this point.

10. Bucks - Jonny Flynn - Frankly, I think Jennings is the better choice, but the Bucks suck at drafting players and Flynn has been moving up draft boards.

11. Nets - DeJuan Blair - They got their Center with Lopez, I imagine they will want to put a bruiser next to him. I'm not a big Blair fan, and with the red flags on his knees, Hansbrough might slip into this spot.

12. Bobcats - Gerald Henderson - The Bobcats need a wing and love defense. Henderson could also reel in some local fans, should be an easy choice for them.

13. Pacers - Brandon Jennings - Frankly, I'm at the point where I don't see the Pacers keeping the pick. I can see them pulling a similar Bayless like trade, this year as well.

14. Suns - Earl Clark - I originally had Teague here as he fits the bill of their type of player. At the same time, I looked at their roster and can see the Suns hoping Clark becomes their new Marion. Its a long shot, but something they might look for.

15. Pistons - Terrence Williams - A reach at this point, but his defense might excite the Pistons. With Rip and Prince, they might go in a different direction, but they don't need a PG and everyone else will take more time than Williams.

16. Bulls - Tyler Hansbrough - His combine should move him up a lot. The Bulls are confident in Thomas for the future - but I can see them wanting a guy like Hansbrough off the bench.

17. 76ers - Jeff Teague - With Andre Miller a flight risk, a guy like Teague could come in handy. His 3 point shooting should help Philly.

18. Timberwolves - B.J. Mullens - Mullens is going to take some type to develope, but with Jefferson and Love, they can wait a few years. Mullens should be a good compliment to whoever the Wolves decide to keep down the road - if not both.

19. Hawks - Eric Maynor - Bibby might bolt and Law was a mistake, Maynor brings some defense and could eventually take over for Bibby(if they resign him).

20. Utah - James Johnson - They Jazz get a PF to replace with Boozer or Millsap - possibly both.

21. Hornets - Austin Daye - Daye slips a bit, but could be a steal at this point. Paul would be the perfect PG to put next to a guy like Daye.

22. Mavericks - Wayne Ellington - A shooter that will spread the floor for Dirk and co. I can see a PG here as well, but I'm not sure the Mavs would be sold on the ones who are left.

23. Kings - Chase Budinger - A good athlete who could train behind Nocioni.

24. Blazers - Ty Lawson - The Blazers are always a threat to trade the pick, but as of now - they go PG and Lawson is the best one left.

25. Thunder - Gani Lawal - Lawal is a potential steal at this point. If he can come through on his potential, the Thunder could have a very good solid 5 moving forward.

26. Bulls - DaJuan Summers - Bulls go BPA and Summers is it.

27. Grizzles - Darren Collison - Its likely the Grizzles will trade either Rubio or Conely, if that happens, they will want a backup PG, and Collison could be the Chalmers of this draft.

28. Timberwolves - Danny Green - Green is a do it all kinda player, has more potential than people realize.

29. Lakers - Patrick Mills - Lakers need a PG, and Mills can thrive in the right situation.

30. Cavaliers - Sam Young - The Cavs select Young hoping he can thrive in the SG position(for the future) next to LeBron.

Lemme know what ya'll think, all feedback is welcome.

[Miller4ever]

I think Pacers players named Danny G. have a history of being awesome.

I'm personally surprised you have everyone's favorite point guard Ty Lawson going below #20. You've worked out the top 10 quite nicely. This is one of the hardest drafts to mock because past Griffin and Rubio, there's not much talent variation in the players.

[Grang33r]

I could be completly wrong, but besides 1 or 2 picks in top 20, i would say that would look like my mock draft as well. It is a hard draft to mock because so many players could be top 7-8 or 12-16, like DeRozen who's slipped a lot according to some, although, i just read earlier this morning he may be a top 3 pick? Holiday i would have at #4 too but some say he could be avail when Indiana picks.

It's gonna be a crazy draft. The more we go into draft night, the more i realize what the experts are saying about this being a weak draft, but still, theres gonna be some stars named out and thats what makes it fun. Bird needs to do his homework and land us another star!

[boshjonesford]

Thats really good actually

but i gotta disagree with some of the stuff

- there is no way Sam Young is a Shooting Guard ( he is a clear cut Sf, you could probobly use him as a PF but SG is a stretch)

- Just watched Jonny Flynn work out for the raptors and i think the bucks should take him over Jennings, plays really good defense (a bit underrated in that aria) + had the best verticle from the combine which included Budinger and Derozen.

- BJ Mullins probobly goes 15 to the Pisotons, they need young bigs with potential (Wallace. Mcdyess too old and Amir/ Maxelle too small) + at the begining of the season this guy was a top three pick and at 15 he would be a good choice even though he had a horrible season.
- I really dont see Brandon Jennings as 13 (although this is the same thing i said last year about Bayless) Kings or Warriors could draft him but if not he Might go to the the pacers, so you could be right + remember teams know that he had one year of professional basketball experience which should give him an advantage.

- James Johnson to Utah doesnt seem right, the already have two small powerforwards (one which they will likely keep) i think they would go for a wing or a back up PG.

- i dont see Jeff Teague going to the 76ers cause Luo Williams is a duplicate they would rather go for a guard who can distrubute and make plays or a SG/SF who can shoot threes (budinger)/ Wayne Elington.


- Marcus Thornton is pretty much a lock for the Hornets 21st pick (unless someone better is available) + Hornets needs a SG (peterson is too old and They have no one with talent at that spot) Thornton is an amazing scorer and is from New Orleans and its a perfect fit.

[Grang33r]

Sam Young won't be a PF in the NBA. I don't think he'll be a SG either but def not a PF. He's gonna be a backup SF or he'll play in Europe.

[Dunthreevy]

Looks pretty good, and I will say this

Danny Green will be the steal of this draft.

[boshjonesford]

Sam Young won't be a PF in the NBA. I don't think he'll be a SG either but def not a PF. He's gonna be a backup SF or he'll play in Europe.

im not saying he is gonna be natural PF, he is gonna mainly play SF but you could also see him at PF when team plays small ball because of his strength (kind of like Joey Graham from toronto who plays PF ones ina blue moon)

[chatard5]

Looks pretty good, and I will say this

Danny Green will be the steal of this draft.

Haha, I have thought that. Just because his name is pretty close to Granger's, they kinda look alike, or are at least close to the same size and same position.

[chatard5]

Actually they don't really look alike at all, besides their build and height are close. Maybe? We'll go with that.

[Boneman2]

I'd resign JJ and trade Ford if that happened.

[xxSnEaKyPxx]

Actually they don't really look alike at all, besides their build and height are close. Maybe? We'll go with that.

Danny Green always reminded me of Danny Granger. Not because they look alike or their names, but they play the same game. Both are do it all kinda players. Danny Green will hit a 3 one play, come down and get a block, then dunk it on someone, followed by a steal. He can do it all - just not on the same level as Granger - except he might be a better dunker haha.

[Dunthreevy]

Actually they don't really look alike at all, besides their build and height are close. Maybe? We'll go with that.

Danny Green always reminded me of Danny Granger. Not because they look alike or their names, but they play the same game. Both are do it all kinda players. Danny Green will hit a 3 one play, come down and get a block, then dunk it on someone, followed by a steal. He can do it all - just not on the same level as Granger - except he might be a better dunker haha.