Dr Positivity 2017 mock

[Dr Positivity]

1. Boston Celtics (via Brooklyn) - PG/SG Markelle Fultz: Celtics take the expected #1 in Fultz who’s size allows them to try at the 2 beside Isaiah, or eventually replace him

2. Los Angeles Lakers - SF Josh Jackson: I feel the tide has begun to turn against Ball for #2 pick and will continue to during workouts and the more LaVar speaks. Jackson’s athleticism and two way game will have appeal. They will try to play Ingram or Jackson at the 2 to make this lineup work

3. Phoenix Suns - PG Lonzo Ball: The Suns hope Ball can recreate some of that Nash magic in Phoenix beside Booker as the backcourt of the future, and can make a good fit passing the ball to some players like Chriss and Bender

4. Orlando Magic - SF Jayson Tatum: The Magic hope to get some needed offensive firepower from Tatum on the wing

5. New York Knicks - PG De’Aaron Fox: The big 4 of Fultz, Jackson, Ball and Tatum may become a top 5 with Fox based on his recent play, they get this athletic PG to pair with Porzingis

6. Philadelphia (from Sacramento) - PG/SG Malik Monk: Colangelo adds a shooter who can play off the ball at either guard position beside Simmons, Saric and Embiid

7. Sacramento (from Philadelphia) - PG Dennis Smith: Smith's athleticism and shooting makes a good fit for the rest of the Kings

8. Minnesota Timberwolves - SF/PF Jonathan Isaac: Isaac provides defensive potential for Thibs team and if Wiggins ends up being a SG long term they would be in search of a future SF

9. Sacramento (from New Orleans) - SF Miles Bridges: Bridges give the Kings a highly athletic and versatile wing

10. Dallas Mavericks - PF/C Lauri Markkanen: The Mavericks draft a shooting big man to learn Dirk’s tricks

11. Charlotte Hornets - PG/SG Frank Ntilikina: The Hornets hope Frank can be a versatile combo guard who can play with Kemba

12. Portland Trail Blazers - PF/C Harry Giles: The Blazers try and get a home run big to compliment their guards in the high pedigree Giles

13. Detroit Pistons - SF Justin Jackson: The Pistons add an experienced floor spacing wing to their roster

14. Chicago Bulls - SG Terrance Ferguson: The Bulls hope his athleticism and shooting can be a good compliment to their core

[No-Man]

There is 0 chance Dallas drafts Markkanen ahead of Ntilikina in tat scenario, Giles going 12th and Ferguson in the lotto are hard to stomach too.

[Dr Positivity]

Final mock

1. PHI - PG/SG Markelle Fultz: Done

2. LAL - PG Lonzo Ball: Done

3. BOS - SF Jayson Tatum: Better fit than Jackson, don't like the Jackson workout thing with BOS

4. PHX - SF Josh Jackson: Good fit with Booker at SG

5. SAC - PG/SG Malik Monk: Vivek has always wanted to be the Warriors. Taking a non shooting PG in Fox? I say he takes Monk and calls Monk/Hield the Splash Brothers

6. ORL - SF Jonathan Isaac: Hammond takes long armed versatile guys, fits Payton and Gordon well

7. MIN - SG Donovan Mitchell: Thibs takes his favorite defender

8. NYK - PG De'Aaron Fox: Non shooting PG falls a little, but Knicks get a talented athlete to play with or without Porzingis

9. DAL - PG/SG Frank Ntilikina: They appear to have let the cat out the bag with this one

10. SAC - PF/C Lauri Markkanen: Another shooter for the Kings

11. CHA - SG Luke Kennard: Need a SG and classic MJ pick

12. DET - PG Dennis Smith, Jr: Terrific value here for a team who needs it

13. DEN - PF OG Anunoby: The Nuggets give defense, so I'll give them one of the best left

14. MIA - PF/C Zach Collins - Don't like the fit, but I guess this is good value here