Cammo's (Post Early Entry Deadline) Mock Draft

[Cammo101]

1. Miami - Derrick Rose (6

[ponder276]

Good mock, although I have a few issues:
- Philly takes Joe Alexander at 16? Are they trying to copy Atlanta and build an all-SF team? Can't see them passing on bigs like Speights, Hibbert or Lopez for Alexander. Regardless of team needs, Joe seems like a slight reach at 16 (even with his great work ethic), and I don't see why Philly would reach
- Batum is definitely a SF, not a SG

[Village Idiot]

I think Portland would take one of Greene, Batum, Budinger or Alexander at 13 instead of Love.

[Young_Star11]

I agree with the top 7 choices.

Don't know enough about other prospects, sorry!

[WillC]

DeVon Hardin went from being overrated to underrated very quickly.

[djdjdj28]

I like Chicago taking Frobes with their 2nd round pick. Forbes is a player.

[Liqourish]

[Cammo101]

DeVon Hardin went from being overrated to underrated very quickly.

Devon Hardin made the mistake of not improving in a year that is absolutely loaded with big men. Hardin could be this years Carl Landry or Paul Milsap though. His complete and utter lack of offense and upside have causes him to free fall.

[WillC]

I understand his lack of offense, but lack of upside? I disagree with that. He's got an amazing frame and surely with the right coaching he'll improve tremendously.

I should add that I was one of the people who thought he was terribly overrated earlier in the season when some draft websites were all over him. Some people were comparing him to outstanding defensive players in the NBA which seemed a bit unfair - Hardin is hardly a great shot-blocker even by college standards.

However, now that he's a bit under the radar, I think someone will pick him in the early 2nd round (at the latest) and, as you said, he could be a bit like Paul Millsap or a poor man's Antonio Davis one day.

I'd definitely be pleased if the Bulls took him with their 2nd round pick.

By the way, I can't see Roy Hibbert falling to #22. I don't really like him, but someone will take him in the lottery.

[Cammo101]

I understand his lack of offense, but lack of upside? I disagree with that. He's got an amazing frame and surely with the right coaching he'll improve tremendously.

I should add that I was one of the people who thought he was terribly overrated earlier in the season when some draft websites were all over him. Some people were comparing him to outstanding defensive players in the NBA which seemed a bit unfair - Hardin is hardly a great shot-blocker even by college standards.

However, now that he's a bit under the radar, I think someone will pick him in the early 2nd round (at the latest) and, as you said, he could be a bit like Paul Millsap or a poor man's Antonio Davis one day.

I'd definitely be pleased if the Bulls took him with their 2nd round pick.

By the way, I can't see Roy Hibbert falling to #22. I don't really like him, but someone will take him in the lottery.

His frame is fine, but that has little to do with upside if you lack basketball skills. He can become a capable defensive player in the NBA. A Marc Jackson or Reggie Evans type. Both of those guys have a good frame for a big man too. And both had little upside.

I like Hibbert as a top 15 player in this draft, but the glut of big men with upside in this draft is causing him to slide.

[Ruzious]

It's a nice job again, but there are 3 players that I think will go significantly higher - Love, Hibbert, and Foster. I think Ellington goes significantly lower. Hendrix, Clathes, and Hardin should go a bit higher.

[deeney0]

Love the top of the first, not sure about Wolves taking two undersized PFs in the 2nd though.

[yearsago]

I hope Seattle gets Rose!

[illastrate]

35. LA Clippers - Lester Hudson (6

[Cammo101]

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I've heard good things about Hudson, how is his game?? Is he NBA ready?

Truthfully, I have not seen a ton of him. He has shown some nice skills, but he was also playing against nobodies. It is hard to say whther he is NBA ready because he hasn't even been playing quality college players. But, he is a big athletic PG with some nice skills.

[deNIEd]

Good mock for Sacramento Again, personally along with the majority of the kings board, all feel that Augustin/Westbrook/Jordan/Arthur anyone would be a great fit.
Both Beaubois and JJ Hickson, don't really know either one could you provide some information on what kind of players they are? And whether they would be a better fit than Hendrix?.)

[loserX]

With Boozer and Millsap on the roster, I don't see the Jazz spending BOTH picks on PFs. One as insurance, maybe, but not both.

Or do you project Thompson as a full-time C?

[deanx]

love the Nicolas Batum pick!

[Cammo101]

With Boozer and Millsap on the roster, I don't see the Jazz spending BOTH picks on PFs. One as insurance, maybe, but not both.

Or do you project Thompson as a full-time C?

Both guys are straight value picks. Thompson can play center and he and Hendrix will bring a lot of depth and toughness to Utah's frontline. Utah does not have a lot of needs, and those 2 and Foster will really round out that roster IMO.

[Cammo101]

Good mock for Sacramento Again, personally along with the majority of the kings board, all feel that Augustin/Westbrook/Jordan/Arthur anyone would be a great fit.
Both Beaubois and JJ Hickson, don't really know either one could you provide some information on what kind of players they are? And whether they would be a better fit than Hendrix?.)

Hickson is a lot more raw than Hendirx, but he is bigger and more skilled. Beaubois is another quick PG from France with good size. Both will be solid players in a couple years.