My First Mock Ever, Lottery Only (3-23)
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:02 am
Miami- Michael Beasley: In my mind the consensus number one pick in this draft. I think he brings the most to the table immediately and that he'll be the most dominant player from this draft right away.
Minnesota- Brooks Lopez: Post scoring threat to couple with Al Jefferson. I also don't think they're ready to give up on Foye, although Derrick Rose is obviously a really big possibility here. I'd take Lopez because he brings a lot to both sides of the ball and coupled with Jefferson can lock down the front court for years.
Memphis- DeAndre Jordan: Can't justify taking Rose here with the number of young PG's they already have. I think they roll the dice with a big man with a ton of potential, althought Mayo, Gordon, and Gallinari are all possibilities here. Hell, it's Memphis I guess Rose is still a possibility.
Seattle- Derrick Rose: Don't think they go anywhere else if Rose is there. The best point guard option in this draft, especially for a team that already features KD and Jeff Green. Can't see them going anywhere else, although Bayless giving them another scoring option is an option.
New York- OJ Mayo: Big market, potential head case, but hey he's marketable. I say this is where Mayo goes, to me he's the biggest wild card in the draft, and if he does it'll make him or break him. I can't imagine them passing on him for Bayless or Gordon, but it is possible. The size Mayo has coupled with his ability to score really makes him attractive to a team that doesn't have nearly enough scoring guards.
LA Clippers- Jerryd Bayless: I think the Clippers are ecstatic to score the athletic combo guard here. He doesn't crowd the backcourt that much because he or Livingston can bring the ball down and have the size go guard both guard positions. Gordon is an option, but I think Bayless brings more to the table.
Milwaukee- Haseem Thabeet: I think they're taking the game changing big man here. This guy changes a lot of shots and will get more polished on the offensive end. I don't see them taking Gordon because they already have Redd, and Gallinardi is an option, but I think with Yi they'll shy away from a player at the same position.
Charlotte- Danilo Gallinari: Little hope of not stacking at positions here (they have a set starting 5), so they go with the best player available here.
Indiana- Eric Gordon: Probably looking to add a scorer here, and Gordon has shown he can do that. Give him a few years and hope he can get more consistent with the ball and getting his own shot. I really like this pick for a Pacers team that needs a player of his caliber.
Chicago- Russell Westbrook: Can give them more energy off the bench and can guard either PG or SG. Adds depth to the backcourt and is probably the best talent available.
New Jersey- Roy Hibbert: After adding Devin Harris with Marcus Williams the PG position is locked down. Adding another swing player doesn't seem like the best idea. Finally, having Kristic as a question mark because of injury I think they add the 7'2" Hibbert.
Sacramento- Darren Collison: Add a PG to the mix after losing Bibby to the Hawks.
Portland- Anthony Randolph: Super long, very athletic and a guy that can grow as the rest of the Blazers grow. Adding another athletic SF doesn't seem to hurt a team that would like to go PG if the draft was deeper. Maybe they took a look at DJ Augustin.
Denver- Donte Green: Take a risk reward guy at this spot. I don't like the talk of adding another big man here. I guess Augustin could be a possibility but I think Green is a good pick here for the value. It worked pretty well for the last Syracuse freshmen they took.
Comments welcome.
Minnesota- Brooks Lopez: Post scoring threat to couple with Al Jefferson. I also don't think they're ready to give up on Foye, although Derrick Rose is obviously a really big possibility here. I'd take Lopez because he brings a lot to both sides of the ball and coupled with Jefferson can lock down the front court for years.
Memphis- DeAndre Jordan: Can't justify taking Rose here with the number of young PG's they already have. I think they roll the dice with a big man with a ton of potential, althought Mayo, Gordon, and Gallinari are all possibilities here. Hell, it's Memphis I guess Rose is still a possibility.
Seattle- Derrick Rose: Don't think they go anywhere else if Rose is there. The best point guard option in this draft, especially for a team that already features KD and Jeff Green. Can't see them going anywhere else, although Bayless giving them another scoring option is an option.
New York- OJ Mayo: Big market, potential head case, but hey he's marketable. I say this is where Mayo goes, to me he's the biggest wild card in the draft, and if he does it'll make him or break him. I can't imagine them passing on him for Bayless or Gordon, but it is possible. The size Mayo has coupled with his ability to score really makes him attractive to a team that doesn't have nearly enough scoring guards.
LA Clippers- Jerryd Bayless: I think the Clippers are ecstatic to score the athletic combo guard here. He doesn't crowd the backcourt that much because he or Livingston can bring the ball down and have the size go guard both guard positions. Gordon is an option, but I think Bayless brings more to the table.
Milwaukee- Haseem Thabeet: I think they're taking the game changing big man here. This guy changes a lot of shots and will get more polished on the offensive end. I don't see them taking Gordon because they already have Redd, and Gallinardi is an option, but I think with Yi they'll shy away from a player at the same position.
Charlotte- Danilo Gallinari: Little hope of not stacking at positions here (they have a set starting 5), so they go with the best player available here.
Indiana- Eric Gordon: Probably looking to add a scorer here, and Gordon has shown he can do that. Give him a few years and hope he can get more consistent with the ball and getting his own shot. I really like this pick for a Pacers team that needs a player of his caliber.
Chicago- Russell Westbrook: Can give them more energy off the bench and can guard either PG or SG. Adds depth to the backcourt and is probably the best talent available.
New Jersey- Roy Hibbert: After adding Devin Harris with Marcus Williams the PG position is locked down. Adding another swing player doesn't seem like the best idea. Finally, having Kristic as a question mark because of injury I think they add the 7'2" Hibbert.
Sacramento- Darren Collison: Add a PG to the mix after losing Bibby to the Hawks.
Portland- Anthony Randolph: Super long, very athletic and a guy that can grow as the rest of the Blazers grow. Adding another athletic SF doesn't seem to hurt a team that would like to go PG if the draft was deeper. Maybe they took a look at DJ Augustin.
Denver- Donte Green: Take a risk reward guy at this spot. I don't like the talk of adding another big man here. I guess Augustin could be a possibility but I think Green is a good pick here for the value. It worked pretty well for the last Syracuse freshmen they took.
Comments welcome.
