gswhoops 2011 Mock Draft updated 6/20

[gswhoops]

Lotto only for now, until I get a better handle on the prospects.

1. Cleveland Cavaliers - Kyrie Irving (6' 2" PG, Duke, Fr.)
2. Sacramento Kings - Perry Jones (6' 11" SF/PF, Baylor, Fr.)
3. Minnesota Timberwolves - Enes Kanter (6' 10" PF/C, Kentucky, Fr.)
4. Washington Wizards - Jared Sullinger (6' 9" PF, Ohio State, Fr.)
5. New Jersey Nets - Brandon Knight (6' 0" PG, Kentucky, Fr.)
6. Detroit Pistons - Kemba Walker (6' 1" PG/SG, Connecticut, Jr.)
7. Los Angeles Clippers - Jonas Valanciunas (6' 11" C, Lytuvos Rytas, Int. '92)
8. Toronto Raptors - Terrence Jones (6' 9" SF/PF, Kentucky, Fr.)
9. Philadelphia Sixers - Donatas Motiejunas (7' 0" PF/C, Benetton Traviso, Int. '90)
10. Charlotte Bobcats - John Henson (6' 10" PF, North Carolina, So.)
11. Golden State Warriors - Harrison Barnes (6' 8" SG/SF, North Carolina, Fr.)
12. Phoenix Suns - Derrick Williams (6' 9" PF, Arizona, So.)
13. Memphis Grizzlies - Mason Plumlee (6' 10" PF, Duke, So.)
14. Houston Rockets - Jan Vesely (6' 11" SF, KK Partizan Belgrade, Int. '90)

[princeofpalace]

Brandon Knight is way too high and Terrence Jones is too low

Where is Jared Sullinger?

[510TWSS]

Sullinger @ 4.

Yuck, Dubz are stuck outside looking in again as it stands. I'd like to land one of bigs in this years draft but unless we tank it looks like we're going to be around 8-12. Jonas, Kanter, Sullinger could all help. I think Kanter would give us our best post threat since Webber. Jonas could be Andris right away, and develop down the road. I like Sullinger the least as he seems more suited to the 4. We need guys that could play some 5. I can't see Sullinger guarding bigger/longer/athletic bigs.

If we're late in the lottery I don't mind Barnes as he reminds too much of Marvin Williams. Although had Marvin been picked later in the draft it wouldn't be bad value per position.

[gswhoops]

Brandon Knight is way too high and Terrence Jones is too low

Where is Jared Sullinger?

Sullinger goes 4th to Washington. I like TJ a lot but I just didn't see a team where it made sense to draft him. Maybe if that NJ pick goes to Denver in a Melo trade, Jones goes 5th and Knight drops.

[gswhoops]

1/15/11

1. Cleveland Cavaliers - Kyrie Irving (6' 2" PG, Duke, Fr.)
2. Sacramento Kings - Perry Jones (6' 11" SF/PF, Baylor, Fr.)
3. Minnesota Timberwolves - Enes Kanter (6' 10" PF/C, Kentucky, Fr.)
4. Washington Wizards - Jared Sullinger (6' 9" PF, Ohio State, Fr.)
5. Denver Nuggets (from NJN)* - Terrence Jones (6' 9" SF/PF, Kentucky, Fr.)
6. Detroit Pistons - Kemba Walker (6' 1" PG/SG, Connecticut, Jr.)
7. Los Angeles Clippers - Jonas Valanciunas (6' 11" C, Lytuvos Rytas, Int. '92)
8. Toronto Raptors - Harrison Barnes (6' 8" SG/SF, North Carolina, Fr.)
9. Philadelphia Sixers - Donatas Motiejunas (7' 0" PF/C, Benetton Traviso, Int. '90)
10. Charlotte Bobcats - John Henson (6' 10" PF, North Carolina, So.)
11. Golden State Warriors - Jan Vesely (6' 11" SF, KK Partizan Belgrade, Int. '90)
12. Phoenix Suns - Derrick Williams (6' 9" PF, Arizona, So.)
13. Memphis Grizzlies - Mason Plumlee (6' 10" PF, Duke, So.)
14. Houston Rockets - Chris Singleton (6' 9" SF/PF, Florida St., Jr.)



*Assuming the Nets' 2011 1st round pick goes to Denver in a Melo deal

[dunkonu21]

MN doesn't need a big man that bad. They r gonna trade for Anthony Randolph prolly

[JamesNaismith]

I just don`t see Kemba going that high in the draft.


Despite his scoring ability at the college level I think he`s gonna drop to 10+ in the draft.

[gswhoops]

MN doesn't need a big man that bad. They r gonna trade for Anthony Randolph prolly

I went with Kanter as the BPA. Minny's in a tough situation draftwise.

[gswhoops]

1/21/11

1. Cleveland Cavaliers - Kyrie Irving (6' 2" PG, Duke, Fr.)
2. Sacramento Kings - Perry Jones (6' 11" SF/PF, Baylor, Fr.)
3. Minnesota Timberwolves - Enes Kanter (6' 10" PF/C, Kentucky, Fr.)
4. New Jersey Nets - Terrence Jones (6' 8" SF, Kentucky, Fr.)
5. Washington Wizards - Jared Sullinger (6' 9" PF, Ohio State, Fr.)
6. Toronto Raptors - Jonas Valanciunas (6' 11" C, Lytuvos Rytas, Int. '92)
7. Detroit Pistons - Kemba Walker (6' 1" PG/SG, Connecticut, Jr.)
8. Milwaukee Bucks - Donatas Motiejunas (7' 0" PF/C, Benetton Traviso, Int. '90)
9. Los Angeles Clippers - Jan Vesely (6' 11" SF, KK Partizan Belgrade, Int. '90)
10. Charlotte Bobcats - John Henson (6' 10" PF, North Carolina, So.)
11. Golden State Warriors - Harrison Barnes (6' 8" SG/SF, North Carolina, Fr.)
12. Houston Rockets - Chris Singleton (6' 9" SF/PF, Florida State, Jr.)
13. Phoenix Suns - Derrick Williams (6' 8" PF, Arizona, So.)
14. Memphis Grizzlies - Marcus Morris (6' 9" PF, Kansas, Jr.)

[Casperkid23]

Kanter to the Timberwolves would make me go because I'm fairly positive he won't be a good fit next to Kevin Love.

However, that seems to be the trouble once pick #3 is hit. Sullinger, T. Jones, Walker, Vesely, Motiejunas, Williams, Henson don't fit... so they are left with Kanter and Valanciunas.

I like the fits for every team outside of the Timberwolves and Bobcats.

[Piecake]

Kanter to the Timberwolves would make me go because I'm fairly positive he won't be a good fit next to Kevin Love.

However, that seems to be the trouble once pick #3 is hit. Sullinger, T. Jones, Walker, Vesely, Motiejunas, Williams, Henson don't fit... so they are left with Kanter and Valanciunas.

I like the fits for every team outside of the Timberwolves and Bobcats.

Yea, the only player I want outside of Irving is Valanciunas

[BigSlam]

I like the fits for every team outside of the Timberwolves and Bobcats.

With the Bobcats signing Tyrus Thomas long term over the summer I can't see them drafting Henson here.

I could more see them going with Harrison Barnes, Alec Burks, Jordan Hamilton or Tyler Honeycutt - maybe even someone like Trey Thompkins?

[gswhoops]

First attempt at a full 1st round:

1/23/11

1. Cleveland Cavaliers - Kyrie Irving (6’ 2” PG, Duke, Fr.)
2. Sacramento Kings - Perry Jones III (6’ 11” F, Baylor, Fr.)
3. Minnesota Timberwolves - Jonas Valanciunas (7’ 0” C, Lietuvos Rytas, Int. ‘92)
4. New Jersey Nets - Terrence Jones (6’ 8” SF, Kentucky, Fr.)
5. Washington Wizards - Jared Sullinger (6’ 9” PF, Ohio State, Fr.)
6. Toronto Raptors - Enes Kanter (6’ 10” F/C, Turkey, Int. ‘92)
7. Detroit Pistons - Kemba Walker (6’ 1” G, Connecticut, Jr.)
8. Milwaukee Bucks - Donatas Motiejunas (7’ 0” F/C, Benetton Traviso, Int. ‘90)
9. Los Angeles Clippers - Jan Vesely (6’ 11” SF, KK Partizan Belgrade, Int. ‘90)
10. Charlotte Bobcats - Josh Selby (6’ 1” G, Kansas, Fr.)
11. Golden State Warriors - Chris Singleton (6’ 9” F, Florida State, Jr.)
12. Houston Rockets - Brandon Knight (6’ 3” PG, Kentucky, Fr.)
13. Phoenix Suns - Derrick Williams (6’ 9” PF, Arizona, Jr.)
14. Memphis Grizzlies - John Henson (6’ 10” PF, North Carolina, So.)
15. Indiana Pacers - Trey Thompkins (6’ 10” PF, Georgia, Jr.)
16. Philadephia Sixers - Lucas Nogueria (7’ 0” C, Estudiantes, Int. ‘92)
17. Portland Trailblazers - Alec Burks (6’ 6” SG, Colorado, So.)
18. New York Knicks - Tyler Honeycutt (6’ 8” G/F, UCLA, So.)
19. Denver Nuggets - Jordan Hamilton (6’ 7” G/F, Texas, So.)
20. New Orleans Hornets - CJ Leslie (6’ 9” F, North Carolina State, Fr.)
21. Orlando Magic - Kyle Singler (6’ 9” SF, Duke, Jr.)
22. Atlanta Hawks - Kawhi Leonard (6’ 7” SF, San Diego State, So.)
23. Dallas Mavericks - Markeiff Morris (6’ 9” PF, Kansas, Jr.)
24. Oklahoma City Thunder - Nolan Smith (6’ 3” G, Duke, Sr.)
25. Utah Jazz - Kris Joseph (6’ 7” SF, Syracuse, Jr.)
26. Chicago Bulls - Klay Thompson (6’ 6” SG, Washington State, Jr.)
27. Toronto Raptors (from MIA) - Jimmer Fredette (6’ 2” PG, Brigham Young, Sr.)
28. New Jersey Nets (from LAL) - Demetri McCamey (6’ 3” G, Illinois, Sr.)
29. Boston Celtics - Kenneth Fareid (6’ 8” PF, Morehouse State, Sr.)
30. San Antonio Spurs - JaJuan Johnson (6’ 10” F/C, Baylor, Sr.)

[gswhoops]

2/6/11

1. Cleveland Cavaliers - Kyrie Irving (6’ 2” PG, Duke, Fr.)
2. Minnesota Timberwolves - Perry Jones III (6’ 11” F, Baylor, Fr.)
3. Sacramento Kings - Derrick Williams (6’ 9” F, Arizona, So.)
4. Toronto Raptors - Jonas Valanciunas (7’ 0” C, Lithuania, Int. ‘92)
5. Washington Wizards - Jared Sullinger (6’ 9” PF, Ohio State, Fr.)
6. New Jersey Nets - Terrence Jones (6’ 8” SF, Kentucky, Fr.)
7. Detroit Pistons - Kemba Walker (6’ 1” PG, Connecticut, Jr.)
8. Indiana Pacers - Enes Kanter (6’ 10” F/C, Turkey, Int. ‘92)
9. Los Angeles Clippers - Donatas Motiejunas (7’ 0” F/C, Lithuania, Int. ‘90)
10. Milwaukee Bucks - Alec Burks (6’ 6” SG, Colorado, So.)
11. Golden State Warriors - Harrison Barnes (6’ 8” G/F, North Carolina, Fr.)
12. Houston Rockets - Jan Vesely (6’ 11” SF, Czech Rep., Int. ‘90)
13. Phoenix Suns - John Henson (6’ 10” PF, North Carolina, So.)
14. Memphis Grizzlies - Mason Plumlee (6’ 10” PF, Duke, So.)
15. Charlotte Bobcats - Jimmer Fredette (6’ 2” PG, Brigham Young, Sr.)
16. Philadelphia Sixers - Trey Thompkins (6’ 10” PF, Georgia, Jr.)
17. New York Knicks - Brandon Knight (6’ 4” PG, Kentucky, Fr.)
18. Portland Trailblazers - Josh Selby (6’ 1” G, Kansas, Fr.)
19. Denver Nuggets - Chris Singleton (6’ 9” F, Florida State, Jr.)
20. Utah Jazz - Jordan Hamilton (6’ 7” G/F, Texas, So.)
21. Atlanta Hawks - Lucas Nogueria (7’ 0” C, Brazil, Int. ‘92)
22. Orlando Magic - Marcus Morris (6’ 9” PF, Kansas, Jr.)
23. Oklahoma City Thunder - Kawhi Leonard (6’ 7” SF, San Diego State, So.)
24. New Orleans Hornets - Kris Joseph (6’ 7” SF, Syracuse, Jr.)
25. Dallas Mavericks - Markieff Morris (6’ 9” PF, Kansas, Jr.)
26. New Jersey Nets (from LAL) - Nolan Smith (6’ 3” G, Duke, Sr.)
27. Chicago Bulls - Klay Thompson (6’ 6” SG, Washington State, Jr.)
28. Toronto Raptors (from MIA) - Kyle Singler (6’ 9” SF, Duke, Sr.)
29. Boston Celtics - Tobias Harris (6’ 8” F, Tennessee, Fr.)
30. San Antonio Spurs - Keith Benson (6’ 11” F/C, Oakland, Sr.)

[hotshotschamp]

Beasley, k love and perry jones up front...sexy

[gswhoops]

Beasley, k love and perry jones up front...sexy

Yeah that's a diverse and talented frontcourt. What they really need is a SG, but the best one on the board IMO is Burks and he would be a pretty major reach in the top 5. Maybe if Barnes keeps playing well he'll move back into range.

[gswhoops]

2/20/11

1. Cleveland Cavaliers - Kyrie Irving (6’ 2” PG, Duke, Fr.)
2. Sacramento Kings - Perry Jones III (6’ 11” PF, Baylor, Fr.)
3. Minnesota Timberwolves - Jonas Valanciunas (7’ 0” C, Lithuania, Int. ‘92)
4. Toronto Raptors - Derrick Williams (6’ 9” F, Arizona, So.)
5. Washington Wizards - Jared Sullinger (6’ 9” PF, Ohio State, Fr.)
6. New Jersey Nets - Harrison Barnes (6’ 8” G/F, North Carolina, Fr.)
7. Detroit Pistons - Enes Kanter (6’ 10” F/C, Turkey, Int. ‘92)
8. Los Angeles Clippers - Kemba Walker (6’ 1” G, Connecticut, Jr.)
9. Milwaukee Bucks - Terrence Jones (6’ 8” SF, Kentucky, Fr.)
10. Charlotte Bobcats - Alec Burks (6’ 6” SG, Colorado, So.)
11. Golden State Warriors - Jordan Hamilton (6’ 7” SF, Texas, So.)
12. Houston Rockets - Jimmer Fredette (6’ 2” PG, Brigham Young, Sr.)
13. Phoenix Suns - John Henson (6’ 10” PF, North Carolina, So.)
14. Memphis Grizzlies - Donatas Motiejunas (7’ 0” F/C, Lithuania, Int. ‘90)
15. Indiana Pacers - Mason Plumlee (6’ 10” PF, Duke, So.)
16. Philadelphia Sixers - Jan Vesely (6’ 11” F, Czech Repub., Int. ‘90)
17. New York Knicks - Brandon Knight (6’ 4” PG, Kentucky, Fr.)
18. Denver Nuggets - Kawhi Leonard (6’ 7” F, San Diego State, So.)
19. Portland Trailblazers - Josh Selby (6’ 1” G, Kansas, Fr.)
20. Minnesota Timberwolves (from UTA) - Tyler Honeycutt (6’ 8” G/F, UCLA, So.)
21. New Orleans Hornets - Marcus Morris (6’ 9” PF, Kansas, Jr.)
22. Orlando Magic - Chris Singleton (6’ 9” F, Florida State, Jr.)
23. Atlanta Hawks - Nolan Smith (6’ 3” G, Duke, Sr.)
24. Oklahoma City Thunder - Tobias Harris (6’ 8” F, Tennessee, Fr.)
25. New Jersey Nets (from LAL) - Kyle Singler (6’ 9” SF, Duke, Sr.)
26. Chicago Bulls - Klay Thompson (6’ 6” SG, Washington State, Jr.)
27. Dallas Mavericks - Markieff Morris (6’ 10” PF, Kansas, Jr.)
28. Toronto Raptors (from MIA) - Lucas Nogueria (7’ 0” C, Brazil, Int. ‘92)
29. Boston Celtics - Demetri McCamey (6’ 3” PG, Illinois, Sr.)
30. San Antonio Spurs - Trey Thompkins (6’ 9” PF, Georgia, Jr.)

[5DOM]

Both are good picks for Toronto.

[gswhoops]

New mock to reflect the deadline trades

2/25/11

1. Cleveland Cavaliers - Perry Jones III (6’ 11” F, Baylor, Fr.)
2. Minnesota Timberwolves - Kyrie Irving (6’ 2” PG, Duke, Fr.)
3. Sacramento Kings - Derrick Williams (6’ 9” F, Arizona, So.)
4. Washington Wizards - Jared Sullinger (6’ 9” PF, Ohio State, Fr.)
5. Toronto Raptors - Enes Kanter (6’ 10” F/C, Turkey, Int. ‘92)
6. Utah Jazz (from NJ) - Harrison Barnes (6’ 8” G/F, North Carolina, Fr.)
7. Detroit Pistons - Brandon Knight (6’ 4” PG, Kentucky, Fr.)
8. Cleveland Cavaliers (from LAC) - Jonas Valanciunas (7’ 0” C, Lithuania, Int. ‘92)
9. Milwaukee Bucks - Terrence Jones (6’ 9” F, Kentucky, Fr.)
10. Charlotte Bobcats - Kawhi Leonard (6’ 7” F, San Diego State, So.)
11. Houston Rockets - Kemba Walker (6’ 2” PG, Connecticut, Jr.)
12. Golden State Warriors - Jordan Hamilton (6’ 7” G/F, Texas, So.)
13. Phoenix Suns - John Henson (6’ 10” PF, North Carolina, So.)
14. Memphis Grizzlies - Donatas Motiejunas (7’ 0” F/C, Lithuania, Int. ‘90)
15. Indiana Pacers - Mason Plumlee (6’ 10” PF, Duke, So.)
16. Philadelphia Sixers - Jan Vesely (6’ 11” F, Czech Repub., Int. ‘90)
17. New York Knicks - Marcus Morris (6’ 9” PF, Kansas, Jr.)
18. Minnesota Timberwolves (from UTA) - Alec Burks (6’ 6” SG, Colorado, So.)
19. Denver Nuggets - Trey Thompkins (6’ 9” PF, Georgia, Jr.)
20. Charlotte Bobcats (from NOH via POR) - Jimmer Fredette (6’ 2” PG, Brigham Young, Sr.)
21. Charlotte Bobcats (from POR) - Lucas Nogueria (7’ 0” C, Brazil, Int. ‘92)
22. Washington Wizards (from ATL) - Nolan Smith (6’ 3” G, Duke, Sr.)
23. Orlando Magic - Kyle Singler (6’ 9” SF, Duke, Sr.)
24. Oklahoma City Thunder - Tyler Honeycutt (6’ 8” G/F, UCLA, So.)
25. New Jersey Nets (from LAL) - Josh Selby (6’ 1” G, Kansas, Fr.)
26. Chicago Bulls - Klay Thompson (6’ 6” SG, Washington State, Jr.)
27. Dallas Mavericks - Kenneth Faried (6’ 8” PF, Morehouse State, Sr.)
28. Chicago Bulls (from MIA via TOR) - Tristan Thompson (6' 8" PF, Texas, So.)
29. Boston Celtics - Demetri McCamey (6’ 3” PG, Illinois, Sr.)
30. San Antonio Spurs - Markieff Morris (6’ 10” PF, Kansas, Jr.)

[Dr Positivity]

Toronto would love Kanter, but I believe Washington is #4 and we're #5 as of now (and don't forget #28 now belongs to the Bulls)