Quick Top 10 Mock

[epfou1]

Ran tankathon and got the following lottery order. Here is the top 10 some quick thoughts.

1. Sacramento - AJ Dybantsa
I think he is almost a lock to go number 1. The durability issues with Peterson will likely sway the decision to pick AJ first. Franchise player that the Kings need.

2. Atlanta via New Orleans - Darryn Peterson
Despite the durability concerns, he is the 2nd most talented player in the draft. Peterson is a good fit in Atlanta to take over as the teams newest franchise player alongside Jalen Johnson from the Trae Young era.

3. Chicago - Cameron Boozer
Chicago gets lucky, jumping into the top 3. I like the fit as they desparately need size and scoring which Boozer can provide. Mr Consistent. I don't see him falling out of the top 3. Old school Bulls fans can dust out their old Carlos Boozer jersey at games if Cameron becomes a Bull.

4. Brooklyn - Caleb Wilson
Another team that can use more size, Brooklyn takes Wilson without hesitation. His combination of size, athleticism, and two-way versatility gives the Nets clear franchise-level potential if he continues to develop.

5. Washington - Darius Acuff Jr
This is where the draft gets interesting. A lot of guards coming up in the next picks and they are all very equal in talent. Acuff Jr is a pure point guard and in my opinion, he has shot past Flemings as best point guard available of the draft. He is great contigency plan for Washington if Trae Young experiment doesn't work.

6. LA Clippers via Indiana - Keaton Wagler
With the acquisition of Darius Garland, I can see Clippers opting for a combo guard like Wagler. Elite shooter.

7. Utah - Brayden Burries
Burries didn't have a great final 4 but I still think he is a very good pick for Utah to pair with the emerging Keyonte George to be the backcourt pair of the future.

8. Memphis - Nate Ament
I could also see Memphis taking a point guard here if they manage to find a suitor for a Ja Morant but I've opted for the size and skill of Ament to join Santi and Edey as a pretty good young frontcourt for the Grizzlies.

9. Dallas - Kingston Flemings
No brainer pick for Dallas. They need a point guard and would be thrilled if Flemings were available at their pick.

10. Milwaukee - Mikel Brown
Brown has injury concerns but he is as talented as Acuff Jr and Flemings. I think he is best player available here for Milwaukee, but I could also see Milwaukee opting for a player with size like Lendeborg or Steinbach as they bring to prepare for a team without Giannis. Ament could also be the pick here if Memphis opts for a guard at their pick.

[babyjax13]

I really like Burries as a Utah fan, but I am not sure that we would actually pick him given our glut of smallish guards (though, he would probably be my choice), I have a feeling we would go with Ament and roll the dice on our development program really helping him.

[SkyHook]

I really like Burries as a Utah fan, but I am not sure that we would actually pick him given our glut of smallish guards (though, he would probably be my choice), I have a feeling we would go with Ament and roll the dice on our development program really helping him.

Nice detail on your draft. If Wagler is gone and both Burries and Flemings are available, I'd personally lean towards Flemings.

[epfou1]

Updated Top 10 after Lottery

1. Washington - AJ Dybantsa
Still is number 1. Washington starting 5 could be scary with Dybantsa-Sarr-Davis-Young-Johnson.

2. Utah - Darryn Peterson
Peterson is a very good pick for Utah to pair with the emerging Keyonte George to be the backcourt pair of the future.

3. Memphis - Caleb Wilson
Memphis gets their choice of which big man to select. Wilson or Boozer. They need size after trading JJJ. I think Wilson may be the pick.

4. Chicago - Cameron Boozer
Chicago gets lucky, jumping into the top 4 and they take who's left from Wilson or Boozer.

5. LA Clippers via Indiana - Keaton Wagler
With the acquisition of Darius Garland, I can see Clippers opting for a combo guard like Wagler. Elite shooter.

6. Brooklyn - Darius Acuff Jr
Worst case scenario for Nets. After taking 4 guards last years draft 1st round, the last thing they need is another guard. I wonder if they trade the pick for an more established talent or to get up into top 4. If they stay at number 6, I think Acuff Jr is best player available.

7. Sacramento - Kingston Flemings
Sacramento needs a point guard and will take Flemings here.

8. Atlanta - Mikel Brown Jr
Atlanta need a point guard of the future after trading Young and will take Brown Jr.

9 Dallas - Brayden Burries
Probably best player available here for Dallas. I think he works well with Kyrie Irving.

10. Milwaukee - Nate Ament
Ament goes to the Bucks as they start to plan for a team without Giannis.