DB's Mock (3-20-11)
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 3:12 am
Cavs: Irving is the obvious choice. Cleveland gets 2 picks in this draft inside the top 10 so they will be looking for a nice combo. Irving has the tools to be a great PG and is already been said to be in Clevelands radar if they have the first pick.
Wolves: Barnes. Minnesota is actually not too far from being a decent team. Although they have bigger needs at C and PG, their depth and talent on the wing is inadequate and I dont see them reaching for a Euro C or a PG like Knight or Walker with this early of a pick. Barnes has the "potential" to be a superstar and will fit nicely on a team with Love, W. Johnson, and maybe Rubio someday. Beasley to the bench or on the block?
Kings: Williams. The Kings need an upgrade at SF bad. Neither Garcia or Casspi is the answer at this position and getting someone as consistent and efficient as Williams will be great for them. Some say Williams is a PF but IMO he will be able to play both PF/SF but will excel at SF. He is too small to be effective as a full time 4. However he is a great rebounder and shooter and will matchup better with 3's in the NBA. He will be a great compliment to the rebuilding Kings and Cousins, Evans, and Thornton.
Wizards: Sullinger. Not only is he the best guy available for the Wiz, the Wiz is probably the best place available for him. With John Wall he will have a very good career. He has solid game, and will probably go on to be a 20/10 guy and an AllStar. Couldnt be a better fit for both the player and the team.
Toronto: P. Jones. The Raptors need to take a chance and Perry Jones might end up the best player in this draft. He has some development needed to see max potential, but the Raptors are in need of a freakish athlete. Toronto has a ways to go before they are competitive so they have the time for Jones to become what he can be. Almost picked Kanter, but I dont see them passing up on Jones.
Utah: Vesely. With Kirlenko headed to NJ (haha my guess) they will need to replace him with a solid player who can play both the 3 and 4. The Jazz have other needs too (SG), but Vesely will be a great pick and fit on this team.
Detroit: Kanter. Detroit needs some size and will take a chance on Kanter in this draft. He will actually match up pretty well long term with Greg Monroe. Kanter could be gone at 5 with Toronto but if he is left on the board they will take him. Their frontcourt is weak and he will help immediately.
Cleveland: T.Jones. His stock has been falling as of late but he has been at odds with his coach and playing slightly injured. He would be a great rebuilding piece to pair with Irving. He has great size and talent and under coach Byron Scott he should excel if he is pushed.
Milwaukee: Burks. With the Bucks having the worst offense in the league they need to add some scoring, especially from the 2. Burks will play well alongside Jennings and Bogut, and even though their might be more talented players available (Euro Centers), they will draft a serious need. Also might draft Leonard.
Charlotte: Leonard. Gerald Wallace junior. Fits a need, and should be able to contribute right away. A solid overall game, he will be a great piece in the rebuild.....again.
Wolves: Barnes. Minnesota is actually not too far from being a decent team. Although they have bigger needs at C and PG, their depth and talent on the wing is inadequate and I dont see them reaching for a Euro C or a PG like Knight or Walker with this early of a pick. Barnes has the "potential" to be a superstar and will fit nicely on a team with Love, W. Johnson, and maybe Rubio someday. Beasley to the bench or on the block?
Kings: Williams. The Kings need an upgrade at SF bad. Neither Garcia or Casspi is the answer at this position and getting someone as consistent and efficient as Williams will be great for them. Some say Williams is a PF but IMO he will be able to play both PF/SF but will excel at SF. He is too small to be effective as a full time 4. However he is a great rebounder and shooter and will matchup better with 3's in the NBA. He will be a great compliment to the rebuilding Kings and Cousins, Evans, and Thornton.
Wizards: Sullinger. Not only is he the best guy available for the Wiz, the Wiz is probably the best place available for him. With John Wall he will have a very good career. He has solid game, and will probably go on to be a 20/10 guy and an AllStar. Couldnt be a better fit for both the player and the team.
Toronto: P. Jones. The Raptors need to take a chance and Perry Jones might end up the best player in this draft. He has some development needed to see max potential, but the Raptors are in need of a freakish athlete. Toronto has a ways to go before they are competitive so they have the time for Jones to become what he can be. Almost picked Kanter, but I dont see them passing up on Jones.
Utah: Vesely. With Kirlenko headed to NJ (haha my guess) they will need to replace him with a solid player who can play both the 3 and 4. The Jazz have other needs too (SG), but Vesely will be a great pick and fit on this team.
Detroit: Kanter. Detroit needs some size and will take a chance on Kanter in this draft. He will actually match up pretty well long term with Greg Monroe. Kanter could be gone at 5 with Toronto but if he is left on the board they will take him. Their frontcourt is weak and he will help immediately.
Cleveland: T.Jones. His stock has been falling as of late but he has been at odds with his coach and playing slightly injured. He would be a great rebuilding piece to pair with Irving. He has great size and talent and under coach Byron Scott he should excel if he is pushed.
Milwaukee: Burks. With the Bucks having the worst offense in the league they need to add some scoring, especially from the 2. Burks will play well alongside Jennings and Bogut, and even though their might be more talented players available (Euro Centers), they will draft a serious need. Also might draft Leonard.
Charlotte: Leonard. Gerald Wallace junior. Fits a need, and should be able to contribute right away. A solid overall game, he will be a great piece in the rebuild.....again.
