EMG's 2016 Mock Draft

[dorkestra]

I like when people are willing to think outside the box with their mocks. So while I don't agree with say Skal at 3, I can appreciate your difference of opinion. Every year I do my mocks, and watch other people's mocks, and there are always, always surprises. I like it when group think can be avoided.

[skywalker33]

While I am hearing that Skal has been on the rise, 3 does seem to be a bit high. Also have to point out the elephant in the room...WHY does Denver select TWO centers when they already have Jokic, Nurkic and Lauvergne ???? Put some thought into that one..... That's not outside the box, it's on the other side of the solar system !!

[EMG518]

While I am hearing that Skal has been on the rise, 3 does seem to be a bit high. Also have to point out the elephant in the room...WHY does Denver select TWO centers when they already have Jokic, Nurkic and Lauvergne ???? Put some thought into that one..... That's not outside the box, it's on the other side of the solar system !!

I dont think they are married to any of those guys, I think Zimmerman can play some 4 as well as the 5, none of those guys are a real defensive anchor like Qi could potentially be. Not to mention they have 3 picks, I think when your team is bad you grab talent and figure it out afterwards. Why would you be drafting on fit with those picks? You need players to fit with your team that has the 23rd worst record?, mind you the 23rd worst record when trying to win and some of the teams below them are deliberately tanking.

[skywalker33]

While I am hearing that Skal has been on the rise, 3 does seem to be a bit high. Also have to point out the elephant in the room...WHY does Denver select TWO centers when they already have Jokic, Nurkic and Lauvergne ???? Put some thought into that one..... That's not outside the box, it's on the other side of the solar system !!

I dont think they are married to any of those guys, I think Zimmerman can play some 4 as well as the 5, none of those guys are a real defensive anchor like Qi could potentially be. Not to mention they have 3 picks, I think when your team is bad you grab talent and figure it out afterwards. Why would you be drafting on fit with those picks? You need players to fit with your team that has the 23rd worst record?, mind you the 23rd worst record when trying to win and some of the teams below them are deliberately tanking.

I've even seen Qi falling to the early 2nd, but it is your MOCK. Denver is building nicely and I seriously doubt we select two more centers, it would diminish our trading power as well. I was just trying to help inform you, but you seem to know it all.

[EMG518]

While I am hearing that Skal has been on the rise, 3 does seem to be a bit high. Also have to point out the elephant in the room...WHY does Denver select TWO centers when they already have Jokic, Nurkic and Lauvergne ???? Put some thought into that one..... That's not outside the box, it's on the other side of the solar system !!

I dont think they are married to any of those guys, I think Zimmerman can play some 4 as well as the 5, none of those guys are a real defensive anchor like Qi could potentially be. Not to mention they have 3 picks, I think when your team is bad you grab talent and figure it out afterwards. Why would you be drafting on fit with those picks? You need players to fit with your team that has the 23rd worst record?, mind you the 23rd worst record when trying to win and some of the teams below them are deliberately tanking.

I've even seen Qi falling to the early 2nd, but it is your MOCK. Denver is building nicely and I seriously doubt we select two more centers, it would diminish our trading power as well. I was just trying to help inform you, but you seem to know it all.

You werent trying to help inform me, you came in here with a condescending attitude telling me to "put some thought into it " and my mock is "on the other side of the solar system". Dont act like you had some good intentions here, you dont like whom my mock has your team drafting, ok, all you have to do is explain why to get your point across. I disagree like I already explained.

[skywalker33]

I dont think they are married to any of those guys, I think Zimmerman can play some 4 as well as the 5, none of those guys are a real defensive anchor like Qi could potentially be. Not to mention they have 3 picks, I think when your team is bad you grab talent and figure it out afterwards. Why would you be drafting on fit with those picks? You need players to fit with your team that has the 23rd worst record?, mind you the 23rd worst record when trying to win and some of the teams below them are deliberately tanking.

I've even seen Qi falling to the early 2nd, but it is your MOCK. Denver is building nicely and I seriously doubt we select two more centers, it would diminish our trading power as well. I was just trying to help inform you, but you seem to know it all.

You werent trying to help inform me, you came in here with a condescending attitude telling me to "put some thought into it " and my mock is "on the other side of the solar system". Dont act like you had some good intentions here, you dont like whom my mock has your team drafting, ok, all you have to do is explain why to get your point across. I disagree like I already explained.

Whatever, I won't be back to your MOCK !! (I don't see many others either), it's really not worth it to me...

[EMG518]

I've even seen Qi falling to the early 2nd, but it is your MOCK. Denver is building nicely and I seriously doubt we select two more centers, it would diminish our trading power as well. I was just trying to help inform you, but you seem to know it all.

You werent trying to help inform me, you came in here with a condescending attitude telling me to "put some thought into it " and my mock is "on the other side of the solar system". Dont act like you had some good intentions here, you dont like whom my mock has your team drafting, ok, all you have to do is explain why to get your point across. I disagree like I already explained.

Whatever, I won't be back to your MOCK !! (I don't see many others either), it's really not worth it to me...

You will be dearly missed. Best of luck to you.

[dorkestra]

Well that escalated quickly

[EMG518]

Well that escalated quickly

Hah, yea it did but if you are going to talk to someone in a condescending manner you can expect to be called out for it. Its not the first time, this guy has a history of coming into my mocks and being disruptive.

[EMG518]

Mock V6.0


1.Brandon Ingram-76ers
2.Ben Simmons-Lakers
3.Dragan Bender-Suns
4.Henry Ellenson-Celtics
5.Buddy Hield-Timberwolves
6.Jaylen Brown-Pelicans
7.Jamal Murray-Kings
8.Timothe Luwawu-Nuggets
9.Kris Dunn-Raptors
10.Skal Labissiere-Magic
11.Jacob Poetl-Bucks
12.Stephen Zimmerman-Jazz
13.Ivan Rabb-Suns
14.Diamond Stone-Pistons
15.Denzel Valentine-Celtics
16.Zhou Qi-Nuggets
17.Malik Beasley-Nuggets
18.Demetrius Jackson-Bulls
19.Caris Levert-Pacers
20.Damian Jones-Hornets
21.Isaia Cordinier-Hawks
22.Marquese Chriss-Celtics
23.Domantas Sabonis-Grizzlies
24.Wade Baldwin-76ers
25.Ante Zizic-Clippers
27.Dejounte Murray-76ers
26.Juan Hernangomez-Raptors
28.Furkan Korkmaz-Suns
29.Deandre Bembry-Spurs
30.Grayson Allen-Warriors

[EMG518]

I just looked at a few other mocks posted here, and I have to say this feels like the most parody I have seen between mocks in recent years.

[EMG518]

Mock V7.0


1.Brandon Ingram-76ers
2.Ben Simmons-Lakers
3.Dragan Bender-Celtics
4.Henry Ellenson-Suns
5.Timothe Luwawu-Timberwolves
6.Buddy Hield-Pelicans
7.Jamal Murray-Nuggets
8.Kris Dunn-Kings
9.Thon Maker-Raptors
10.Skal Labissiere-Bucks
11.Jaylen Brown-Magic
12.Jacob Poetl-Jazz
13.Denzel Valentine-Suns
14.Furkan Korkmaz-Bulls
15.Zhou Qi-Nuggets
16.Deandre Bembry-Celtics
17.Malik Beasley-Grizzlies
18.Demetrius Jackson-Pistons
19.Marquese Chriss-Nuggets
20.Stephen Zimmerman-Pacers
21.Patrick McCaw-Hawks
22.Diamond Stone-Hornets
23.Deyonta Davis-Cetlics
24.Dejounte Murray-76ers
25.Domantas Sabonis-Clippers
27.Malcolm Brogdon-76ers
26.Juan Hernangomez-Raptors
28.Damian Jones-Suns
29.Caris Levert-Spurs
30.Petr Cornelie-Warriors

[nomansland]

If Chriss is available at 15 the Nuggets are taking him.

[EMG518]

Mock V8.0


1.Ben Simmons-76ers
2.Brandon Ingram-Lakers
3.Kris Dunn-Celtics
4.Dragan Bender-Suns
5.Thon Maker-Timberwolves
6.Buddy Hield-Pelicans
7.Jamal Murray-Nuggets
8.Jaylen Brown-Kings
9.Skal Labissiere-Raptors
10.Jacob Poetl-Bucks
11.Marquese Chriss-Magic
12.Henry Ellenson-Jazz
13.Denzel Valentine-Suns
14.Furkan Korkmaz-Bulls
15.Timothe Luwawu-Nuggets
16.Malachi Richardson-Celtics
17.Wade Baldwin-Grizzlies
18.Demetrius Jackson-Pistons
19.Zhou Qi-Nuggets
20.Stephen Zimmerman-Pacers
21.Taurean Prince-Hawks
22.Damian Jones-Hornets
23.Deyonta Davis-Cetlics
24.Patrick McCaw-76ers
25.Domantas Sabonis-Clippers
27.Kahlil Felder-76ers
26.Malik Beasley-Raptors
28.Ivica Zubac-Suns
29.Malcolm Brogdon-Spurs
30.Deandre Bembry-Warriors

[EMG518]

Final Mock V9.0


1.Ben Simmons-76ers
2.Brandon Ingram-Lakers
3.Kris Dunn-Celtics
4.Dragan Bender-Suns
5.Buddy Hield-Timberwolves
6.Jamal Murray-Pelicans
7.Jaylen Brown-Nuggets
8.Marquese Chriss-Kings
9.Henry Ellenson-Raptors
10.Jacob Poetl-Bucks
11.Skal Labissiere-Magic
12.Wade Baldwin-Jazz
13.Malachi Richardson-Suns
14.Furkan Korkmaz-Bulls
15.Timothe Luwawu-Nuggets
16.Thon Maker-Celtics
17.Domantas Sabonis-Grizzlies
18.Demetrius Jackson-Pistons
19.Zhou Qi-Nuggets
20.Stephen Zimmerman-Pacers
21.Taurean Prince-Hawks
22.Deyonta Davis-Hornets
23.Denzel Valentine -Celtics
24.Patrick McCaw-76ers
25.Dejounte Murray-Clippers
27.Kahlil Felder-76ers
26 Ivica Zubac-Raptors
28.Malik Beasley-Suns
29.Deandre Bembry-Spurs
30.Malcolm Brogdon-Warriors

[EMG518]

Final Mock V10.0 Adjusted for trades


1.Ben Simmons-76ers
2.Brandon Ingram-Lakers
3.Kris Dunn-Celtics
4.Dragan Bender-Suns
5.Buddy Hield-Timberwolves
6.Jamal Murray-Pelicans
7.Jaylen Brown-Nuggets
8.Marquese Chriss-Kings
9.Henry Ellenson-Raptors
10.Jacob Poetl-Bucks
11.Skal Labissiere-Magic
12.Malachi Richardson-Hawks
13.Furkan Korkmaz-Suns
14.Wade Baldwin-Bulls
15.Timothe Luwawu-Nuggets
16.Thon Maker-Celtics
17.Domantas Sabonis-Grizzlies
18.Demetrius Jackson-Pistons
19.Zhou Qi-Nuggets
20.Stephen Zimmerman-Pacers
21.Deyonta Davis-Hawks
22.Dejounte Murray-Hornets
23.Denzel Valentine -Celtics
24.Patrick McCaw-76ers
25.Taurean Prince-Clippers
27.Kahlil Felder-76ers
26 Ivica Zubac-Raptors
28.Malik Beasley-Suns
29.Deandre Bembry-Spurs
30.Malcolm Brogdon-Warriors