Penquin11's 2011 Mock Draft (first 15 done)

penquin11 · Post #1 » by **penquin11** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 6:00 pm

2011

1. Kings: Kyrie Irving - The kings need a PG right now to step in and help their offense. Kyrie Irving plays like Chris Paul and should compliment Evans in being able to feed him the ball in the paint...

2. Washington: Terrence Jones - His rebounding and offensive skill complement his all-around knowledge of how to play the game. He is athletic and has huge upside, the Wizards would be fools to pass him up.

3.Timber-wolves: Alec Burks - this is a bit high for him but the Wolves need a go-to guy at SG, Burks despite troubles on Defense has a nice shot and a large amount of upside. While they aren't grabbing the mos talent in taking him they would be filling a hole.

4. Cavs: Derrick Williams: This is about 2 spots to high but I cant see the Cavs passing him up if TJ has already been taken, while his long range game is raw he knows not to take shots he cant make, which makes him super-efficient. I believe that they would play him as a SF, as his extreme athleticism and play fits the position pretty well. Would have an immediate impact for the Cavs..

5. Nets: Perry Jones - with huge upside and athleticism the Nets will have to grab this kid, he could have gone #1 if he were to have a better season, however so far he hasn't...

6. LA Clippers: Brandon Knight- Who is the one guy that the Clippers are so eager to get rid of? Baron Davis, and in getting rid of him they will have to fill the PG spot, as Bledsoe while a great player is not ready to really take the reigns... Knight would be their solution...

7. Pistons: Jared Sullinger- lets be honest, this kid is being taken 7 spots to low, and the Pistons will need a player like him with Prince likely departing during the off-season. They get a hell of a leader and an productive player, the only reason he is this far down is because he doesn't fit the other teams needs.

8. Raptors: Harrison Barnes- Honesetly I would be surprised if the raptors didn't trade this pick and then take Demetri McCamey later on in the draft, as they need a PG, however SF/PF is their second greatest position of need and Barnes can fill that.

9. 76ers: Enes Kanter- They need a defensive presence at C.... He is the only real C available in the draft...

10. Bobcats: Tyler Honeycutt - I would be surprised if the Cats didnt trade up to grab Sullinger or down for McCamey, either way Honeycutt would be a good grab and would give the Cats another good scoring and defensive option.

11. Golden State: Kemba Walker - Curry is a shooter, he is meant to play the 2 guard position. Kemba Walker is capable at playing the 1 and can score, something the Warriors love...

12. Pheonix: Donatas - this guys name is hard to spell, anyways he has alot of upside but many of the teams above the Suns really dont have a history of drafting euro players, the Suns do and have had great success...

13. Grizzlies: Jan Vesley - this team has talent and depth at every position outside of Center/PF...

14. Rockets: Josh Selby- The Rockets are looking to deal Kevin Martin, which leaves a large hole at the 2 position, one that Selby can fill in. Selby can score like a monster and has huge upside...

15. Bucks: CJ Leslie - the Bucks need a SG or SF to bring fresh talent and athleticism to the organization. Leslie can play either position (even PF) and can play well... He is a bit of a upside player but if he is to reach his potential then the payout will be ridiculous...
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Players to watch:

Aaric Murray (C) La Salle - Big guy who can shoot and Play D, questions about his dedication will lead to him dropping into the second round.

D McCamey (PG) Illi - 2nd best true PG in the draft, could become a Derron Williams clone...

Jajuan Johnson (PF/C) - Can block well and contribute on Offense, alot of teams will wish they picked him up, should have a good rookie season..

Travis Leslie (SG) - Has hops and in time could become great... (reminds me of Tracey McGrady).

Cammo101 · Post #2 » by **Cammo101** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 7:35 pm

I'd be floored if Perry Jones feel to #5. There simply are not good enough players in this draft to run people off Jones' substancial upside.

Kirsten19 · Post #3 » by **Kirsten19** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:28 am

No Valanciunas?

Perry Jones hasnt shown anything but pure potential. He has to do a lot better than just being very athletic.

Terence Jones, however, has shown more promises. I think the top 3 will be :

Irving
Terence Jones
Sullinger

Jetset · Post #4 » by **Jetset** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 4:02 pm

Kirsten19 wrote:No Valanciunas?

He has him going to PHX, just couldn't get the last name lol

If the T-Wolves dont get Mayo I can still see them doing something as stupid as drafting Barnes I can just feel it.... oh and Knight is not a top 10 he'll get taken around the same spot as Walker, or after.

Dr Positivity · Post #5 » by **Dr Positivity** » Sat Jan 1, 2011 12:17 am

Raptors board would have to be shut down for the summer if we traded down from Barnes to take McCamey :lol:

penquin11 · Post #6 » by **penquin11** » Sat Jan 1, 2011 4:43 am

Dr Mufasa wrote:Raptors board would have to be shut down for the summer if we traded down from Barnes to take McCamey

Why? Barnes is less productive and less polished, you guys dont need a SF you guys need a PG..... Seems like the right thing to do, plus could grab a nasty good player in the process of trading down....

penquin11 · Post #7 » by **penquin11** » Sat Jan 1, 2011 4:45 am

Kirsten19 wrote:No Valanciunas?

Perry Jones hasnt shown anything but pure potential. He has to do a lot better than just being very athletic.

Terence Jones, however, has shown more promises. I think the top 3 will be :

Irving
Terence Jones
Sullinger

My greatest mistake was not having Sullinger higher, as I ultimately could see him going #1..... But he wouldnt fit the puzzle for most teams...

princeofpalace · Post #8 » by **princeofpalace** » Sat Jan 1, 2011 2:18 pm

Jared Sullinger and extreme athleticism don't go hand in hand. Sullinger is relative unathletic not overly athletic.

Cammo101 · Post #9 » by **Cammo101** » Sat Jan 1, 2011 5:10 pm

princeofpalace wrote:Jared Sullinger and extreme athleticism don't go hand in hand. Sullinger is relative unathletic not overly athletic.

Yup.

TheNewEra · Post #10 » by **TheNewEra** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:06 am

Clippers are not really in a rush to move Baron. He can run our offense and Griffin loves him with the Jordan doing wonders I think the Clippers look to move Kaman and pick up a Euro big man to try and develop behind DJ.

penquin11 · Post #11 » by **penquin11** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:50 pm

Well at the time I had made this mock he was in many trade talks... However he is now seemingly lighting it up in the assists category....

asdfgh · Post #12 » by **asdfgh** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:25 pm

Just a few comments.
The Wolves need a go-to-guy at the 2 like you said, but I doubt some rookie would be that player. Is Burks going to be better than Wesley Johnson, Corey Brewer or Martell Webster (all of them high lottery picks)? The Wolves have a lot of young players and they will either trade the pick along with some of their projects for a real big-time player, or go with a project that has a lot of potential.

You say that Bledsoe is not ready (I agree), but Brandon Knight is?

What does Prince leaving have to do with the Pistons picking another PF?

Toronto already has two good PGs in Calderon and Bayless. Why would they trade for a college senior? What they're looking for is a third-string PG, to help when one of their other PGs are injured. They might trade Calderon of course, but only if they find a really good deal.

I doubt the Warriors would pick another tiny guard. And while Curry would probably be better at the 2, I think you forgot their best player is a 2.

Vesely is a SF.

The Rockets would only trade Martin if they can get someone better (like they did when they traded Francis for McGrady).

TheNewEra · Post #13 » by **TheNewEra** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:40 pm

Hope the clips can get it right this time if we draft euro

Krapinsky · Post #14 » by **Krapinsky** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:04 pm

I see Burks as a late riser a la Paul George, but there's no way the Wolves pass on Jones there. I think he's a lock for the top 2 in this weak class.

Post #15 » by **gswhoops** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:38 pm

Kemba Walker is a terrible fit for the Warriors. And FYI, Curry is a PG. We started him at SG last year and he was awful playing off the ball.

If the draft played out the way you have it, I think Vesely or Valeuncias would be the pick.