RIEHLDEAL's 1st Lotto Mock

[riehldeal]

1. Chicago- Rose
2. Miami- Beasley
3. Minnesota- Lopez
4. Seattle- Mayo
5. Memphis- Love
6. New York- Bayless
7. LAC- Gordon
8. Milwaukee- Gallinari
9. Charlotte- Arthur
10. New Jersey- Westbrook
11. Indiana- Augustin
12. Sacramento- Randolph
13. Portland- Batum
14. Golden State- Speights

This is what I think teams will do......not necessarily what I would do......the one that really had me stuck was Batum over Alexander for Portland, I went Batum because I think in the end they keep him overseas to save a roster spot.....but as a Portland fan I would be pissed if Alexander was available and then passed over

thoughts on the mock?

[lurkingobeiscity]

I think it would be idiotic for Chicago to pass up on Beasley for Rose but I could see them doing it.

I don't think Minnesota passes up on Mayo who would give them a nice inside-outside combo.

I really like how Love would fit in Memphis. I hope they take him.

I've been thinking of Arthur being a good fit for Charlotte as well. I know you like him a lot more than most, but I also think his athleticism and post game would be very good for the Bobcats with or without Okafor. They also trend towards multiple year college players.

I can't see the Nets taking Westbrook who doesn't fill a need, has no set position, and doesn't fit as the BPA either. IMO they would take Randolph as the best player available. While they do have some youth upfront, Krstic is a RFA (may not come back), and neither Williams or Boone have really established themselves as anything more than role players yet.

I think Portland would settle on Batum as well and I think it is the smart choice. He should be an excellent role player and can be a great versatile defender as well. I could see them doing something stupid like picking Greene though. Alexander has a lot of potential, and I like him a lot, but I don't think he is a great fit as his lateral quickness could put POR's bigmen in trouble and his 3pt shot isn't quite there yet which I think they want to spread the floor.

I have no idea what Golden State will do but I hope they don't pick Speights. He would be ruined by Nellie.

[DanBlazer]

I like the Batum pick for Portland, I think he would do great on our team. I think at the 13 he would be a great pick for us if we werent going to trade up or out of the draft. Very solid mock, I like it.

[FNQ]

If Arthur, Love, and Gordon are gone at 14, I can see us taking Speights... I wouldnt be thrilled about it, but its better than Alexander.

I'd rather go early w/Rush than Speights, really.