Slam's 2008 mock with explanations

[BigSlam]

There is no way the Clippers pick Augustin over Westbrook or Gordon.

I think they need a pure point to lead the team more than they need a combo who plays the off guard but can handle the ball a little.

[jman3134]

Besides Koufas going that low, I think this mock is one of my favorites.

[ponder276]

Heh, only 4.5 picks were right (Alexander at 8th, Rush at 13th, Speights at 16th, Lee at 22nd, and I'll give you half a "right pick" for Love at 3rd), and zero correct picks in the top 7. This is what happens when you try to be creative I guess.

[BigSlam]

No, no, no. You are looking at it the wrong way.

All of my mock selections were bang on. It's the TEAMS that got it wrong.

[cgf]

Bayless to New York is just a terrible pick, I'm sorry but you can't explain why the Knicks would add yet another undersized 2 guard. Sure he's nasty fast, incredibly quick and a scoring machine, but we don't need another scorer in the back court, we needed a true point and playmaker. Basically outside of Rose none of the top guards really fit our needs. Plus Gallo seems to be a great fit with his beautiful shot and could passing/playmaking ability.