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Post#1 » by GimmeDat » Mon Dec 5, 2016 5:05 am

This isn't a big board, I'll have teams needs considered. Very early stages of course but if the draft was today -

1. PHILLY - Markelle Fultz (BPA in draft hands down)
2. DALLAS - Lonzo Ball (Solidified himself as the clear 2nd at this point as well)
3. BOSTON* - Harry Giles (Boston are good enough/have the assets to afford an upside pick, plus he's a good fit)
4. PHOENIX - Josh Jackson (BPA, I think he's dropping a bit but no standout bigs or PG's to justify over him at this stage imo)
5. MINNESOTA - Jayson Tatum (we'll have to see how he goes this season, but could be future at SF with Wiggins/LaVine at SG)
6. NEW ORLEANS - Jonathan Isaac (Gives them a versatile piece that could play on the wing or at the 4 with Davis at 5)
7. WASHINGTON - Dennis Smith Jr. (BPA, could easily go earlier. At minimum, an elite backup to Wall, which they do need to upgrade)
8. MIAMI - Lauri Markennen (Their PF spot is wide open and he's a good fit with Winslow)
9. DENVER - OG Anunoby (Denver could do with a 3/4 prospect and a defender, might encourage them to move the vet wings)
10. SACRAMENTO - Frank Ntilikina (BPA which suites the Kings because they need a PG prospect, Cousins or not)
11. ORLANDO - De'Aaron Fox (Toss up with Monk, but I feel like they sway to Fox, especially if they're iffy on Payton going forward)
12. PHILLY - Malik Monk (Works out great for Philly, 3 point marksman who's uber-athletic? Fits to a tee)
13. INDIANA - Miles Bridges (BPA, especially considering all the C's after this point. Upside 3-4 for them isn't bad)
14. ATLANTA - Bam Adebayo (Drafted a few wings last year and no PG prospects around here. BPA as well.)
15. DETROIT - Kostja Mushidi (a reach, but Detroit could do with back-court depth and Mushidi looks impressive)
16. PORTLAND - Ivan Rabb (I've let him fall, probably lower than is fair for him, BPA)
17. NEW YORK - Robert Williams (Good fit as a 4/5 and good upside, could really carve a strong role out in NY)
18. CHARLOTTE - Tyler Lydon (Gives them a shooter at the 3 to back up MKG, another small ball 4 option maybe as well)
19. MILWAUKEE - Terrance Ferguson (long, athletic. Sounds like a Buck. 3/D a good fit)
20. UTAH - Rodions Kuruc (Utah need some more talent at the 3, this is good value)
21. CHICAGO - Marques Bolden (I've let this guy slip too far as well because of team needs, Bulls need a backup C)
22. BROOKLYN* - Jonathan Jeanne (Brooklyn need to go for talent, Jeanne has upside).
23. DENVER* - Edmund Sumner - (could do with a PG to groom in to a back up)
24. OKC - Thomas Bryant (purely BPA pick)
25. HOUSTON - Grayson Allen (athletic spot up guy for around Harden)
26. TORONTO - Jarrett Allen (they have C's, I know, but purely BPA. He's fallen too far already, plus Toronto have 2 picks)
27. CLEVELAND - Jaron Blossomgame (older pick, athletic, should fit in well and carve a niche)
28. TORONTO - Josh Hart (NBA ready, good fit)
29. SAN ANTONIO - Omer Yurtseven (fallen as it is, plus a Euro, and Spurs need good bigs)
30. GOLDEN STATE - Jawun Evans (given what's on the board, I think they don't mind going for Evans)

Big board does deviate a fair bit from this, will post it at some point.
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Post#2 » by GimmeDat » Tue Dec 20, 2016 11:36 pm

This is the big board -

1. Fultz
2. Ball
3. Tatum
4. J.Jackson
5. Smith
6. Monk
7. Anunoby
8. Isaac
9. Giles* (he's sleeping for a bit while we get more of a look at his health and post-injury game)
10. Ntilkina
11. Markennen
12. Fox
13. Bridges
14. Rabb
15. F.Jackson (think I left him out of my mock above)
16. Adebayo
17. Leaf
18. Diallo (also left him out of my mock)
19. Lydon
20. Mushidi
21. Bolden
22. Ferguson
23. Hartenstein
24. Kurucs
25. Hart
26. G.Allen
27. J.Allen
28. Yurtseven
29. Jeanne
30. Blossomgame
31. Evans
32. Sumner
33. Bryant
34. Motley
35. Kennard
36. Peters
37. Oliver
38. Bacon
39. Pasecniks
40. Kaba
41. Graham
42. Morris
43. Mykhailiuk
44. Pope
45. J.Jackson
46. Hayes
47. Trier
48. Beachem
49. Kornet
50. Trimble
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Post#3 » by GimmeDat » Sat Dec 31, 2016 6:00 am

Big board lottery update:

1. Fultz
2. Smith
3. Tatum
4. Ball
5. Jackson
6. Monk
7. Anunoby
8. Isaac
9. Ntilikina
10. Fox
11. Bridges
12. Markennen
13. Adebayo
14. Giles*
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Post#4 » by GimmeDat » Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:56 am

Big Board Update (major movements noted) -

1. Fultz
2. Smith
3. Ball
4. Jackson
5. Tatum
6. Monk
7. Isaac
8. Anunoby
9. Ntilikina
10. Bridges
11. Fox
12. Patton â–²
13. Markkenen
14. Giles*
15. Rabb
16. R. Williams
17. Kurucs â–²
18. Adebayo â–¼
19. Hartenstein
20. F.Jackson
21. Diallo
22. Leaf â–¼
23. Ferguson
24. Hart â–²
25. Lydon
26. Pasecniks â–²
27. Evans
28. Bolden â–¼
29. Mushidi â–¼
30. Bryant
31. Kennard â–²
32. G.Allen â–¼
33. Yurtseven
34. Bacon
35. Oliver
36. Jeanne â–¼
37. J.Allen â–¼
38. Blossomgame
39. Motley
40. Sumner
41. J.Jackson
42. Peters
43. Beachem
44. Kaba
45. Mitchell
46. Morris
47. Graham
48. J.Bolden
49. Hayes
50. Pope
51. Trier
52. Trimble
53. Kornet
51. Mykhailiuk
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Post#5 » by GimmeDat » Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:59 am

Big Board Update 16/2/17 (major movements noted) -

1. Fultz
2. Jackson
3. Ball
4. Smith
5. Tatum
6. Isaac
7. Monk
8. Ntilikina
9. Bridges
10. Fox
11. Markennen
12. Patton
13. R.WIlliams
14. Kurucs
15. Anunoby
16. Hartenstein
17. Ferguson
18. F.Jackson
19. Leaf
20. Rabb
21. Diallo
22. Leaf
23. Adebayo
24. Lydon
25. J.Collins
26. Kennard
27. Mitchell
28. Pasecniks
29. J.Allen
30. Bryant
31. Evans
32. Bacon
33. M.Bolden
34. Motley
35.Mushidi
36. Swanigan
37. Oliver
38. Jeanne
39. G.Allen
40. Yurtseven
41. Sumner
42. Blossomgame
43. Peters
44. Beachem
45. Kaba
46. J.Jackson
47. Morris
48. Trier
49. J.Bolden
50. Hayes
51. Graham
52. Pope
53. Trimble
54. Kornet
55. Mykhailiuk

Nothing major, but my opinion has developed on a few guys. Pretty happy with my top group right now, I still like Fultz strongly as #1. Jackson and Ball is a bit of a toss up at this stage, but Jackson's won me over recently with his big time play and better results with his jumper. With Smith not far behind, I think it's a clear top 4 at this stage. Tatum is on an island at 5 for me, a bit below the top 4 but well above Isaac/Monk, imo.

Things get a bit tricky towards the end of the lottery, a lot of big men to toss up. From 13 onwards I think is where things are really going to shake themselves out as we go on, right now it's tough to say.

Heading later in to the 1st, I've bumped up Ferguson 6 spots. He hasn't been able to do much in the Australian NBL, but I often have to go back and remind myself that he's super young, physically weak, going up against men, and he has a couple of great tools in his athletic talent and shooting ability. J.Collins could be going higher, but I need to see more from him.

A couple of guys I've moved from the 2nd round up to the first - Kennard and Mitchell. They've been playing great, I've looked some more at them, and I think they can be very solid players at the NBA level.

With all these guys proving themselves I see Grayson Allen falling further, in part due to warranted or unwarranted drama. He can definitely be a solid NBA player, but with the breadth of talent available, I think he just slips.

Think I missed Swanigan on my last big board, he's in there at 36. Great college player, but I think the question marks to how he translates and his NBA upside keep him rooted in the 2nd round.
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Post#6 » by GimmeDat » Wed Mar 8, 2017 7:05 am

Big Board Update 8/3/17 -

1. Fultz
2. Jackson
3. Ball
4. Smith
5. Tatum
6. Isaac
7. Monk
8. Ntilikina
9. R.Williams
10. Bridges
11. Markennen
12. Anunoby
13. Hartenstein
14. Patton
15. J.Allen
16. Kurucs
17. F.Jackson
18. Ferguson
19. Mitchell
20. J.Collins
21. Leaf
22. Rabb
23. Adebayo
24. Kennard
25. B.Brown
26. Giles
27. Swanigan
28. Pasecniks
29. Mushidi
30. Lydon
31. Evans
32. J.Jackson
33. Hart
34. T.Bryant
35. Motley
36. Bacon
37. M.Bolden
38. M.Morris
39. Jeanne
40. G.Allen
41. Yurtseven
42. Sumner
43. Oliver
44. Blossomgame
45. Lessort
46. Kaba
47. Beachem
48. Trier
49. J.Bolden
50. N.Williams-Goss
51. Hayes
52. Graham
53. Pope
54. Trimble
55. Kornet
56. Mykhailiuk


Still a bit all over the place, but I'd like to point out some major movements - R.Williams up, Hartenstein up, J.Allen up, D.Mitchell up, Swanigan up, J.Jackson up, Mushidi up. Giles down (I just keep steadily dropping him until I see something from him), Patton down a tad, Rabb down. These are all the major changes I remember making, and they're based off recent play but mostly just more thought.

Some new names added as well as I've discovered them, notably Lessort in the mid 2nd and B.Brown in the late 1st.

Depending who comes out this could be a pretty impressive class in terms of depth as well.
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Post#7 » by The-Power » Wed Mar 8, 2017 1:25 pm

I reckon you just missed Fox?
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Post#8 » by GimmeDat » Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:49 pm

The-Power wrote:I reckon you just missed Fox?


Oh man, I completely did, thanks for pointing that out. I won't go fixing up the post because but I'd have him at #12 right now (below Markennen, above OG).
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Post#9 » by GimmeDat » Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:07 am

Got a few updated thoughts - including Z.Collins and Ojeleye, removing R.Williams, etc., but figured it's time I do another actual mock -

1. Boston - Fultz (BPA, simple as that).
2. Lakers - Ball (Clear #2, him being a UCLA product is just a nice convenience)
3. Phoenix - Jackson (again, BPA pick, but also a great fit next to Booker on the wing).
4. Orlando - Tatum (not a perfect fit but Orlando have room at SF and he's probably the best on the board again).
5. Philly - Smith Jr. (Isaac doesn't fit needs, Fox doesn't fit skill need, Monk would be a reach. Again, not a perfect fit, but the best).
6. New York - Fox (Rose leaves and they can slot Fox right in).
7. Sacramento - Isaac (I think they wish a PG drops but Isaac is BPA and has a future at the 3 and 4 for Sac (FWIW I think he's a PF) ).
8. Minnesota - Bridges (raw talent that Thibs can mold on both ends with good habits. Probably develop him to a 3, which is a need)
9. Sacramento - Ntilikina (they get a PG, and continue to push length + shooting. Good formula).
10. Dallas - Monk (can't see him falling much lower. SG's probably their weakest spot and I can see Cubes liking him).
11. Charlotte - Anunoby (this was tough. Markennen probs BPA but not a good fit. OG fits, bit of a reach though).
12. Portland - Markennen (BPA and he can fit well in to minutes at PF and C given the guys they play at PF).
13. Detroit - Ferguson (these guys need a SG bad, even more so if they have any doubt on matching KCP. Ferg is not bad here).
14. Chicago - Z.Collins (Bulls may be rebuilding, may trade RoLo, Felicio is RFA. Collins makes a lot of sense.
15. Denver - Kurucs (Denver love drafting Euro's, and SF is their biggest need. Kurucs shows potential and makes sense at this range).

Needs considered, that drops J.Allen, Patton, Hartenstein out of the lottery.
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Post#10 » by Cammo101 » Thu Mar 23, 2017 5:15 pm

I'd be pretty shocked if Markkanen fell this far.
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Post#11 » by skywalker33 » Sun Mar 26, 2017 12:05 am

GimmeDat wrote:Got a few updated thoughts - including Z.Collins and Ojeleye, removing R.Williams, etc., but figured it's time I do another actual mock -

1. Boston - Fultz (BPA, simple as that).
2. Lakers - Ball (Clear #2, him being a UCLA product is just a nice convenience)
3. Phoenix - Jackson (again, BPA pick, but also a great fit next to Booker on the wing).
4. Orlando - Tatum (not a perfect fit but Orlando have room at SF and he's probably the best on the board again).
5. Philly - Smith Jr. (Isaac doesn't fit needs, Fox doesn't fit skill need, Monk would be a reach. Again, not a perfect fit, but the best).
6. New York - Fox (Rose leaves and they can slot Fox right in).
7. Sacramento - Isaac (I think they wish a PG drops but Isaac is BPA and has a future at the 3 and 4 for Sac (FWIW I think he's a PF) ).
8. Minnesota - Bridges (raw talent that Thibs can mold on both ends with good habits. Probably develop him to a 3, which is a need)
9. Sacramento - Ntilikina (they get a PG, and continue to push length + shooting. Good formula).
10. Dallas - Monk (can't see him falling much lower. SG's probably their weakest spot and I can see Cubes liking him).
11. Charlotte - Anunoby (this was tough. Markennen probs BPA but not a good fit. OG fits, bit of a reach though).
12. Portland - Markennen (BPA and he can fit well in to minutes at PF and C given the guys they play at PF).
13. Detroit - Ferguson (these guys need a SG bad, even more so if they have any doubt on matching KCP. Ferg is not bad here).
14. Chicago - Z.Collins (Bulls may be rebuilding, may trade RoLo, Felicio is RFA. Collins makes a lot of sense.
15. Denver - Kurucs (Denver love drafting Euro's, and SF is their biggest need. Kurucs shows potential and makes sense at this range).

Needs considered, that drops J.Allen, Patton, Hartenstein out of the lottery.


To suggest DEN will over draft a guy because he is a Euro is pretty pathethic reasoning. Not sure I agree SF is their BIGGEST need either. I see the Nuggets still ok at SF with Wilson Chandler as well as Will Barton, with a strong chance of resigning Gallo in place of overdrafting a player. Given that I'd say Patton is the best talent available, which would allow Plumlee to play even more PF (and perhaps Jokic and Patton could play some together). That's just my $.02 take it for what it's worth
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Post#12 » by GimmeDat » Sun Mar 26, 2017 12:11 am

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GimmeDat wrote:Got a few updated thoughts - including Z.Collins and Ojeleye, removing R.Williams, etc., but figured it's time I do another actual mock -

1. Boston - Fultz (BPA, simple as that).
2. Lakers - Ball (Clear #2, him being a UCLA product is just a nice convenience)
3. Phoenix - Jackson (again, BPA pick, but also a great fit next to Booker on the wing).
4. Orlando - Tatum (not a perfect fit but Orlando have room at SF and he's probably the best on the board again).
5. Philly - Smith Jr. (Isaac doesn't fit needs, Fox doesn't fit skill need, Monk would be a reach. Again, not a perfect fit, but the best).
6. New York - Fox (Rose leaves and they can slot Fox right in).
7. Sacramento - Isaac (I think they wish a PG drops but Isaac is BPA and has a future at the 3 and 4 for Sac (FWIW I think he's a PF) ).
8. Minnesota - Bridges (raw talent that Thibs can mold on both ends with good habits. Probably develop him to a 3, which is a need)
9. Sacramento - Ntilikina (they get a PG, and continue to push length + shooting. Good formula).
10. Dallas - Monk (can't see him falling much lower. SG's probably their weakest spot and I can see Cubes liking him).
11. Charlotte - Anunoby (this was tough. Markennen probs BPA but not a good fit. OG fits, bit of a reach though).
12. Portland - Markennen (BPA and he can fit well in to minutes at PF and C given the guys they play at PF).
13. Detroit - Ferguson (these guys need a SG bad, even more so if they have any doubt on matching KCP. Ferg is not bad here).
14. Chicago - Z.Collins (Bulls may be rebuilding, may trade RoLo, Felicio is RFA. Collins makes a lot of sense.
15. Denver - Kurucs (Denver love drafting Euro's, and SF is their biggest need. Kurucs shows potential and makes sense at this range).

Needs considered, that drops J.Allen, Patton, Hartenstein out of the lottery.


To suggest DEN will over draft a guy because he is a Euro is pretty pathethic reasoning. Not sure I agree SF is their BIGGEST need either. I see the Nuggets still ok at SF with Wilson Chandler as well as Will Barton, with a strong chance of resigning Gallo in place of overdrafting a player. Given that I'd say Patton is the best talent available, which would allow Plumlee to play even more PF (and perhaps Jokic and Patton could play some together). That's just my $.02 take it for what it's worth


I'm not suggesting Denver drafts him because he's a Euro, but I think it's within his fair range and Denver do scout Euro's very well. It's not overdrafting, DX have had him in the lottery previously.

I thought about Collins and Patton but I think they're a tad overrated, and while Plumlee has been playing a bit with Jokic, he is first and foremost a C, so I think that covers the C position very comfortably. I'm also not going to say that Gallo or Chandler are going to be traded, but having that extra depth at SF is a contingency in case the right deal does come up. Also, I'm not sure whether Kurucs would come over immediately or not, but given Denver is pretty deep all around, it's a possibility to stash and let him develop overseas rather than whoever else they draft getting DNP's.
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Post#13 » by puppa bear » Sun Mar 26, 2017 2:00 am

Cammo101 wrote:I'd be pretty shocked if Markkanen fell this far.

I see his range as 6-12. That's a big range, but it really depends on how teams view players like Tatum, Isaac, and Bridges, and how big a role fit plays into their considerations.
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Post#14 » by GimmeDat » Sun Mar 26, 2017 2:57 am

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Cammo101 wrote:I'd be pretty shocked if Markkanen fell this far.

I see his range as 6-12. That's a big range, but it really depends on how teams view players like Tatum, Isaac, and Bridges, and how big a role fit plays into their considerations.


I definitely think the spot I put him (12) is the latest he could possibly go. Love the shooting/scoring, but physically I'm just concerned about his rebounding/defense.

I think his range is 8-12.. I could see him going to Minny. Yes they need shooting, but they also need defense, and I think Bridges under Thibs is super intriguing.
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Post#15 » by Kings2013 » Sun Mar 26, 2017 3:20 am

GimmeDat wrote:Got a few updated thoughts - including Z.Collins and Ojeleye, removing R.Williams, etc., but figured it's time I do another actual mock -

1. Boston - Fultz (BPA, simple as that).
2. Lakers - Ball (Clear #2, him being a UCLA product is just a nice convenience)
3. Phoenix - Jackson (again, BPA pick, but also a great fit next to Booker on the wing).
4. Orlando - Tatum (not a perfect fit but Orlando have room at SF and he's probably the best on the board again).
5. Philly - Smith Jr. (Isaac doesn't fit needs, Fox doesn't fit skill need, Monk would be a reach. Again, not a perfect fit, but the best).
6. New York - Fox (Rose leaves and they can slot Fox right in).
7. Sacramento - Isaac (I think they wish a PG drops but Isaac is BPA and has a future at the 3 and 4 for Sac (FWIW I think he's a PF) ).
8. Minnesota - Bridges (raw talent that Thibs can mold on both ends with good habits. Probably develop him to a 3, which is a need)
9. Sacramento - Ntilikina (they get a PG, and continue to push length + shooting. Good formula).
10. Dallas - Monk (can't see him falling much lower. SG's probably their weakest spot and I can see Cubes liking him).
11. Charlotte - Anunoby (this was tough. Markennen probs BPA but not a good fit. OG fits, bit of a reach though).
12. Portland - Markennen (BPA and he can fit well in to minutes at PF and C given the guys they play at PF).
13. Detroit - Ferguson (these guys need a SG bad, even more so if they have any doubt on matching KCP. Ferg is not bad here).
14. Chicago - Z.Collins (Bulls may be rebuilding, may trade RoLo, Felicio is RFA. Collins makes a lot of sense.
15. Denver - Kurucs (Denver love drafting Euro's, and SF is their biggest need. Kurucs shows potential and makes sense at this range).

Needs considered, that drops J.Allen, Patton, Hartenstein out of the lottery.


Skal is the future at PF for Sac
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Post#16 » by Norm2953 » Sun Mar 26, 2017 3:34 am

How many of us think Fox might end up going third to Phoenix after Jackson laid an egg against
Oregon?
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Post#17 » by GimmeDat » Sun Mar 26, 2017 3:35 am

Kings2013 wrote:Skal is the future at PF for Sac



I mean, it's early days to be making a claim like that, but I do agree. Might even transition to C when he bulks up more.

Look at your options in my outcome though - DSJ and Fox are off the board. It's Isaac, who I believe is firmly BPA at that stage, Bridges (another SF/PF), Ntilikina, or Monk (you already have Hield and I think he'd be a reach here).

Isaac seems like the most logical pick here, and you still end up with a PG with Frank at 9 (Minny aren't drafting a PG).
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Post#18 » by GimmeDat » Sun Mar 26, 2017 3:37 am

Norm2953 wrote:How many of us think Fox might end up going third to Phoenix after Jackson laid an egg against
Oregon?


I think #4 is his ceiling, the top 3's pretty locked in. Fox/Tatum is a bit of a toss up. Struggle to see Fox slipping past 6.
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Post#19 » by Kings2013 » Sun Mar 26, 2017 5:23 am

GimmeDat wrote:
Kings2013 wrote:Skal is the future at PF for Sac



I mean, it's early days to be making a claim like that, but I do agree. Might even transition to C when he bulks up more.

Look at your options in my outcome though - DSJ and Fox are off the board. It's Isaac, who I believe is firmly BPA at that stage, Bridges (another SF/PF), Ntilikina, or Monk (you already have Hield and I think he'd be a reach here).

Isaac seems like the most logical pick here, and you still end up with a PG with Frank at 9 (Minny aren't drafting a PG).


Would you trade down, like for Portlands three first rounders (if they are interested in Markannen and fear him not dropping for instance)
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Post#20 » by GimmeDat » Sun Mar 26, 2017 6:07 am

Kings2013 wrote:
GimmeDat wrote:
Kings2013 wrote:Skal is the future at PF for Sac



I mean, it's early days to be making a claim like that, but I do agree. Might even transition to C when he bulks up more.

Look at your options in my outcome though - DSJ and Fox are off the board. It's Isaac, who I believe is firmly BPA at that stage, Bridges (another SF/PF), Ntilikina, or Monk (you already have Hield and I think he'd be a reach here).

Isaac seems like the most logical pick here, and you still end up with a PG with Frank at 9 (Minny aren't drafting a PG).


Would you trade down, like for Portlands three first rounders (if they are interested in Markannen and fear him not dropping for instance)


I'm always for quality>quantity for drafting, so I tend to favor trading up (unless you're drafting Doug McDermott). 3 picks isn't ideal from a roster or development standpoint. Considering what I think is a dropoff at about 12/13, the Portland pick is too much of a drop-off for me. If I was the Kings I'd rather get BPA and work it out from there.

Kings have quite a few young players already anyway.

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