Dick Grayson's 2015 Mock Draft

[DickGrayson]

http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/draft/ ... ew/119922/


1 Karl-Anthony Towns, C, Kentucky
Minnesota Timberwolves - Worst defensive team in the NBA(106 points) get a defensive anchor who can score and pass, timeless potential. Towns teams up with Wiggins again, catches easy passes from Rubio and becomes mentored under Garnett and Pekovic. If they were smart and respect their defense, they would stay far away from Okafor as possible. They already have interior scoring with Pekovic.

2 Jahlil Okafor, C, Duke
Los Angeles Lakers - Not the best fit, put this gives Lakers a center. The question will be how will Randle fit with Okafor? How do the Lakers build around Okafor since they need a PF who can block shots and stretch the floor? Rare to find. They could look at Mudiay, Russell or Winslow as an alternative for prospects who would be easier to build around.

3 D'Angelo Russell, PG/SG, Ohio State
Philadelphia Sixers - Desperately in need of a primary ball handler who can shoot and create offense. Russell is a steal for Philadelphia right here, great fit with Noel/Embiid. Could be the best guard in Philly since Iverson.

4 Emmanuel Mudiay, PG, Guangdong Foshan (China)
New York Knicks - Best player available. Knicks need a PG and some who can take the ball away from Melo. Mudiay has great potential as a rebounder, passer and slasher, reminds me of a young Jason Kidd. Will his shooting develop? Knicks would have to wait, which they should. They can't rely on Melo's time table to be successful. Acquire young talent and look towards the future when Mudiay hits his prime. Winslow can be an option here.

5 Justise Winslow, SF, Duke
Orlando Magic - Payton/Oladipo/Winslow would be a very dynamic trio to play along with Gordon and Vucevic. Another bad defensive team gets an upgrade on the defensive side. Winslow's style of play transition perfectly into the NBA and is a great fit for a team like Orlando, Winslow is used to playing with quality guards and a big man who can score inside.

6 Kristaps Porzingis, FC, Baloncesto Sevilla (Spain)
Sacramento Kings - Sacramento have about 4-5 options here. There are rumors Porzingis may go higher, but they're just rumors.

7 Willie Cauley-Stein, C, Kentucky
Denver Nuggets - 3rd worst defensive team in the NBA. WCS would be a priority here. Great prospect to play along side Nurkic.

8 Frank Kaminsky, F, Wisconsin
Detroit Pistons - Stan Van Gundy loves his stretch 4s and has been successful with them. Kaminsky is the best shooting big man in the draft and would really benefit playing next to Drummond who covers most of Kaminsky's weaknesses.

9 Mario Hezonja, SG, FC Barcelona II (Spain)
Charlotte Hornets - BPA. Hornets finished dead last in the NBA in 3PT shooting (31%). Mario is one of the best shooting prospects and athletes in this draft. He would fit perfectly along side Walker and MKG. Now it's up to Vonleh to show his worth and get the Hornets to becoming a stronger team in the East. Future is always bright in Charlotte.

10 Devin Booker, SG, Kentucky
Miami Heat - the Heat are another team that struggle with shooting (bottom 6). Booker may very well be the best shooter in the draft next to Harvey. Was the 2nd best offensive weapon in Kentucky behind Towns and has a lot of room for growth as an overall player. Would be able to take over Wade's SG position when Wade retires.

11 Cameron Payne, G, Murray State
Indiana Pacers - A lot of rumors going around that Payne has a lottery promise. I believe Indiana is the team. Payne can be the future PG for Indiana once Hill gets passed his prime, they'll also have the luxury to run a two PG lineup similar to what Phoenix dos since Indiana will be increasing the tempo in the 2015-16 season.

12 Stanley Johnson, F, Arizona
Utah Jazz - the Jazz are already one of the most effective defensive teams in the NBA and can only get better. Johnson would secure that by putting his 245 6"7 frame next to Hayward/Favors/Gobert. Burk/Exum need to develop, but Jazz would go into the 2015-16 season as the favorites for the best defensive team.

13 Myles Turner, FC, Texas
Phoenix Suns - Not much depth in the front court. Len is a good young center, but the Morris twins are mediocre. Turners provide a big body for Phoenix and can also stretch the floor.

14 Kelly Oubre, SF, Kansas
Oklahoma City Thunder - Thunder get a lottery talent who can back up and cover for Durant.

15 Sam Dekker, SF, Wisconsin
Atlanta Hawks - Insurance incase Carroll doesn't stay in ATL. Dekker fits ATL's culture perfectly. Unselfish and sacrificial player with intangibles.

16 Bobby Portis, PF, Arkansas
Boston Celtics - 6"11 246lbs big man who was the most productive player in the SEC. Boston's back court is solid with Smart/Thomas/Bradley, they can also look upgrading at SF and C here, but Portis would be a great fit at PF for Boston.

17 Kevon Looney, F, UCLA
Milwaukee Bucks - Could be Illyasova's replacement in the future. Bucks have a lot of options with this pick because they're already stacked with two awesome young stars in Giannis and Jabari who will exploit a lot of teams with their dynamicity at SF/PF.

18 Jerian Grant, G, Notre Dame
Houston Rockets - Rockets need a guard since Terry and Prigioni are close to retiring and Beverly is a free agent.

19 Justin Anderson, GF, Virginia
Washington Wizards - great value pick here, Anderson has enough talent and skills to be a top 10 pick. This gives Washington a great defensive GF who can hit the 3 and spread the floor for Wall and Bradley.

20 Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, SF, Arizona
Toronto Raptors - probably the best perimeter defender in the draft and will make Toronto a more serious team since Toronto fell below the bottom half of defense amongst all NBA teams.

21 Trey Lyles, PF, Kentucky
Dallas Mavericks - Mavericks lack youth and depth in the front court. Lyles can go as high as #8, so this pick is a steal for Dallas and they take the BPA here.

22 Tyus Jones, PG, Duke
Chicago Bulls - BPA, depends who will be their coach also. Not sure what they'll do here.

23 Christian Wood, PF, UNLV
Portland Trail Blazers - Insurance just incase Aldridge leaves.

24 R.J. Hunter, G, Georgia State
Cleveland Cavaliers - SG for the future, not exactly Andrew Wiggins, but gives Cleveland a shooter with a freaky long wing span and great shooting form. Cleveland has other options, not sure if Hunter is their primary choice.

25 Montrezl Harrell, F, Louisville
Memphis Grizzlies - Definitely going big here, no confirmation from Gasol or Koufos whether they're staying or not. Harrell is a tough player who fits perfectly in Memphis.

26 George Lucas, G, Pinheiros/Sky (Brazil)
San Antonio Spurs - Mystery player for a quiet franchise, perfect place to develop such a unique talent and could become the PG of the future when Parker retires

27 Aleksandar Vezenkov, SF, Aris BC (Greece)
Los Angeles Lakers - LA have no depth at all in the SF department. Vezenkov is one of the best prospects in Europe and can contribute at the 3 for the city of Angels.

28 Robert Upshaw, C, Washington
Boston Celtics - Boston gets their shotblocker.

29 Jarell Martin, F, LSU
Brooklyn Nets - BK needs young talent, Martin IMO can be as good as Bobby Portis. Love his game.

30 Delon Wright, G, Utah
Golden State Warriors - Depth at the guard position for when Barbosa retires.

31 Rashad Vaughn, GF, UNLV
Minnesota Timberwolves

32 Jordan Mickey, SF, LSU
Houston Rockets from New York

33 Siqueira Fuzaro, G, Minas (Brazil)
Boston Celtics from Philadelphia via Miami

34 J.P. Tokoto, GF, North Carolina
Los Angeles Lakers

35 Chris McCullough, PF, Syracuse
Philadelphia Sixers from Orlando

36 Rakeem Christmas, SF, Syracuse
Minnesota Timberwolves from Sacramento via Houston

37 Andrew Harrison, G, Kentucky
Philadelphia Sixers from Denver via Minnesota to Portland to Houston

38 Nikola Milutinov, C, KK Partizan (Serbia)
Detroit Pistons

39 Dakari Johnson, C, Kentucky
Charlotte Hornets

40 Mouhammadou Jaiteh, FC, JSF Nanterre (France)
Miami Heat

41 Timothe Luwawu, F, Antibes Sharks (France)
Brooklyn Nets

42 Willy Hernangomez, C, Cajasol Seville Junior Team (Spain)

Utah Jazz
43 Moussa Diagne, C, Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (Spain)

Indiana Pacers
44 Jonathan Holmes, F, Texas

Phoenix Suns
45 Michael Qualls, G, Arkansas
Boston Celtics

46 Cliff Alexander, PF, Kansas
Milwaukee Bucks

47 Aaron Harrison, GF, Kentucky
Philadelphia Sixers

48 Terry Rozier, G, Louisville
Oklahoma City Thunder

49 Richaun Holmes, F, Bowling Green
Washington Wizards

50 Arturas Gudaitis, C, Zalgiris (Lithuania)
Atlanta Hawks from Toronto

51 Olivier Hanlan, G, Boston College
Orlando Magic from Chicago

52 Michael Frazier, G, Florida
Dallas Mavericks

53 Alpha Kaba, PF, Pau-Orthez (France)
Cleveland Cavaliers from Portland

54 Daniel Diez, F, Gipuzkoa BC San Sebastian (Spain)
Utah Jazz from Cleveland

55 Cedi Osman, SG, Anadolu Efes (Turkey)
San Antonio Spurs

56 Marc Garcia, F, La Bruixa d'Or Manresa (Spain)
New Orleans Pelicans from Memphis

57 Joseph Young, G, Oregon
Denver Nuggets from L.A. Clippers

58 Anthony Brown, GF, Stanford
Philadelphia Sixers from Houston

59 Tyler Harvey, G, Eastern Washington
Atlanta Hawks

60 Chris Walker, PF, Florida
Philadelphia Sixers

[skywalker33]

Can't see Nurkic or WCS playing PF, bad pick. Can see us going Herzonja though.