Doc's First Round Mock 5/26

[docudrama]

1. Chicago Bulls - Derrick Rose
2. Miami Heat - Michael Beasley
3. Minnesota Timberwolves - OJ Mayo
4. Seattle Supersonics - Jerryd Bayless
5. Memphis Grizzlies - Brook Lopez
6. New York Knicks - Danilo Gallinari
7. Los Angeles Clippers - Russell Westbrook
8. Milwaukee Bucks - Darrell Arthur
9. Charlotte Bobcats - DeAndre Jordan
10. New Jersey Nets - Kevin Love
11. Indiana - Joe Alexander
12. Sacramento - Anthony Randolph
13. Portland - DJ Augustin
14. Golden State - Eric Gordon
15. Phoenix (from ATL) - Brandon Rush
16. Philadelphia - Donte Green
17. Toronto - Marreese Speights
18. Washington - Robin Lopez
19. Cleveland - Bill Walker
20. Denver - Kosta Koufos
21. New Jersey (via DAL) - JaVale McGee
22. Orlando - Chris Douglas-Roberts
23. Utah - Roy Hibbert
24. Seattle (via PHX) - Nicolas Batum
25. Houston - DeVon Hardin
26. San Antonio - Courtney Lee
27. New Orleans - JR Giddens
28. Memphis (via LAL) - Alexis Ajinca
29. Detroit - Jason Thompson
30. Boston - Shan Foster

Budinger slips into the second round in this mock.

Any thoughts?

[theGreatRC]

Some might say Bill Walker is a little too high on your mock, and Speights won't fall past Golden State IMO.

I love the top 5 though.

[GswStorm3]

I would do backflips if Gordon fell to 14, no chance that happens though.

[DanTown8587]

I don't see Buddinger goes 2nd round. I mean, Giddens and Foster ahead of him?

If Portland passes on Eric Gordon or the Bulls don't trade into that spot, I would be completely shocked.

[gswhoops]

I would do backflips if Gordon fell to 14, no chance that happens though.

Agree

That would be a dream come true.

[incontrol__]

It seems incredibly unlikely that Indiana would go for a SF over a PG or SG considering who they have at SF (Granger). There's no way they'd let Eric Gordon fall past them, if he were to fall, IMO.

I also don't see why the Bucks would take Darrell Arthur when they already have Yi and Villaneuva. Especially not with Anthony Randolph, Kevin Love, and Eric Gordon still on the board.

I also doubt the Bobcats would take DeAndre Jordan over Love (or a PG) when they have Okafor at Center.

I agree with the top 5, though.

[Liqourish]

Thanks for the good vibes. Someone who actually listens to team needs!!

[GJense4181]

I would **** myself if Budinger slipped to the second round.

Love the Thompson pick.

[Fire BK]

No chance Darrell Arthur is the 1st PF taken, before both Love & Speights...

No chance the Sixers pass on Speights at 16 if he's still available which would be miraculous.

No chance Eric Gordon slips to 14.

[takin'over]

Very unlikely Darrell Arthur comes off the board before Kevin Love and Westbrook before Eric Gordon. I think Anthony Randolph and Speights should be a bit higher than where they are now.

[Hydroponic3385]

Yeah, I think Walker is way too high. I'd definitely hope the Cavs take Koufos, CDR, or Batum any day of the week over Walker.

[mg]

^^Yep, If Cavs go with a wing (and that's a Big IF) they would go with someone like CDR who hasn't had the injuries. I think someone will take a risk on Walker late 1st/early 2nd..maybe a team with multiple picks would also be more willing to take a risk on him. He's definitely higher risk but could also be very high reward. My gut feeling still is the Cavs will take a big man to groom behind Ilgauskas.

[enIIgma_chan]

Hmm... it's interesting that you put Bill Walker at 19 but it just might work. Gibson was a long shot when he first joined the team but did an excellent job helping the team and Walker might do the same thing and will probably do well with Lebron. Walker did say the college game wasn't his thing and the pro was.

[dolladcity]

No chance Darrell Arthur is the 1st PF taken, before both Love & Speights...

No chance the Sixers pass on Speights at 16 if he's still available which would be miraculous.

No chance Eric Gordon slips to 14.

Very true