KB20's 2008 1st Round Mock Draft Version 1.0

[KB20]

1. Chicago Bulls - Derrick Rose, PG Memphis
Why?
They pick up the hometown kid to begin a new era of Bulls Basketball. Kirk will likely be traded and Rose will step in and start right away.

2. Miami Heat - Michael Beasley, PF Kansas State
Why?
Beasley steps in immediately as Wade's sidekick and second option offensively.

3. Minnesota Timberwolves - OJ Mayo, SG USC
Why?
Mayo can split PG duties with Foye and provides another ball handler and shooter to spread the floor for Big Al. Opponents will not be able to double team him any more with Mayo on board.

4. Seattle Supersonics - Jerryd Bayless, PG Arizona
Why?
He's not their ideal PG but Bayless does provide Durant with some help offensively. Durant is currently the only real scoring option on that team. Bayless would be a welcomed addition.

5. Memphis Grizzlies - Brook Lopez, C Stanford
Why?
With Pau gone, they need a new post presence. Lopez has a very polished post game and would likely start right away.

6. New York Knicks - Anthony Randolph, PF LSU
Why?
Apparently Mike doesn't like Lee. I doubt he likes Zach so a new PF is needed. Randolph is perfect for Mike's uptempo system with his ability to play inside-out and handle the ball.

7. Los Angeles Clippers - Eric Gordon, SG Indiana
Why?
Mobely is declining and they need some scoring in the backcourt. Despite being undersized, he has great scoring ability and is a very tough and quick defender.

8. Milwaukee Bucks - Danilo Gallinari, SF Spain
Why?
With Simmons completely busting, SF has become there biggest need. Gallinari is a very unique player who fits their need and I can see him starting very soon if not right away.

9. Charlotte Bobcats - Kevin Love, PF UCLA
Why?
He's the perfect compliment to Okafor. Larry will love his B-Ball IQ and actually play him asa rookie. He's the last piece they need to make a playoff push next season.

10. New Jersey Nets - DeAndre Jordan, C Texas A&M
Why?
A lineup of Jordan-Williams-RJ-Vince-Harris will produce hundreds of highlights and has a lot of potential. I don't see him becoming a star but I do see him being a very good player and starter.

11. Indiana Pacers - D.J. Augustin, PG Texas
Why?
Tinsley has been a huge disappointment and Diener really isn't a white Isiah Thomas. D.J. fits the system perfectly and would start very soon.

12. Sacramento Kings - Marreese Speights, PF Florida
They are in desperate need of a young, athletic power forward to join their youth movement. Speights is exactly that. His only competition will be Mikki and Shelden which is much so he should step in next to Hawes pretty soon.

13. Portland Trail Blazers - Russell Westbrook, PG UCLA
Why?
There is a very good chance they trade this pick but I think that if Westbrook is available they take him. He won't have to handle the ball that much with Roy next to him and can focus on what he does best which is play great defense.

14. Golden State Warriors - Donte Greene, SF Syracuse
Why?
Barnes and Pietrus will both likely leave via free agency and Jackson is getting up there in age. Greene is a great fit for Nellie ball with his versatillity and ability to hit the 3.

15. Phoenix Suns - Darrell Arthur, PF Kansas
Why?
Arthur provides them with rebounding and post scoring off the bench.

16. Philadelphia 76ers - JaVale McGee, C Nevada
Why?
With all the top PFs gone, they take the next best big man. McGee is a great athlete who can run up and down the floor. He and Daly compliment each other pretty well.

17. Toronto Raptors - Roy Hibbert, C Georgetown
Why?
Hibbert provides them with rebounding, shotblocking, and some post scoring. The Raptors desperately need all three.

18. Washington Wizards - Robin Lopez, C Stanford
Why?
They have guys who can score, they need someone who can do all the little things. Lopez is a good hustle guy who can replace Etan Thomas.

19. Cleveland Cavaliers - Kosta Koufos, C Ohio State
Why?
Koufos injects some youth into an aging front court and can help stretch the floor for LeBron.

20. Denver Nuggets - Chase Budinger, SG Arizona
Why?
Chase is a big guard who can stroke the three ball. The Nuggets could definitely use that.

21. New Jersey Nets - Nicolas Batum, SF France
Why?
Batum is a steal this late. He can play either wing position and I see him becoming a star.

22. Orlando Magic - Jason Thompson, PF Rider
Why?
They desperately need another tough big guy next to Dwight. Thompson can provide them with scoring and rebounding.

23. Utah Jazz - Joe Alexander, SF West Virginia
Why?
Alexander is a tough guy with great work ethic that will eventually replace Harpring. I was very impressed by him in the game I watched him and I see him being a very good 6th man.

24. Seattle Supersonics - Chris Douglas-Roberts, SG Memphis
Why?
Roberts provides more scoring power for the Sonics.

25. Houston Rockets - Brandon Rush, SG Kansas
Why?
Houston needs someone else to help T-Mac and Yao in scoring. Rush can score in a variety of ways and I expect him to be a very good pro.

26. San Antonio Spurs - Earl Clark, SF Louisville
Why?
They need some youth on that team. It's clear that their old legs are catching up to them. Clark would likely recieve lots of time in order to keep guys like Bowen fresh for the playoffs.

27. New Orleans Hornets - J.J. Hickson, PF N.C. State
Why?
They have no one to play behind West. Hickson is a very athletic, physical player who will thrive next to Chris Paul.

28. Memphis Grizzles - Joey Dorsey, PF Memphis
Why?
They take the local guy who provides them with great rebounding and defense.

29. Detroit Pistons - DeVon Hardin, C California
Why?
They brought youth into the backcourt last year so they go for the frontcourt this year. I see Hardin thriving with all the veteran leadership similar to how Stuckey is thriving.

30 Boston Celtics - Ty Lawson, PG UNC
Why?
They can draft BPA and here that's Lawson. He and Rondo would be a very good young PG duo.

[Wade2k6]

Few things:
- Earl Clark would be in a great situation if drafted by the Spurs,i could fully expect him to fullfil his potential if drafted by them.
- Don't see the magic passing on CDR if he's available
- Don't see alexander dropping that far
- Dorsey at 28 is too high, he should be around 45-50

[Serpo]

Deandre Jordan is the worst big the Nets can pick . He doesn't fit with the Nets . We already have two young bigs that don't really have an offensive game we don't need a 3rd one . We need somebody who has at least somekind of offensive game .

Jordan can't do anything but dunk we really don't need that .

A lineup with RJ Vince Harris Jordan and Williams will play 3 on 5 on offense or maybe 3.5 on 5 if Sean really works hard this summer . Thats not going to work ....

[FutureKnicksGM]

I might be wrong but i am sure Earl Clark is returning to school

[theTHIEF]

I dont think Hardin, Dorsey or Hickson will end up in the 1st, maybe, but I doubt it...I also dont think the Magic would pass up on CDR or Rush, or Joe Alexander for that fact, who I think will go between 10-15...