Krapinsky, M.D. - Mocktologist (TM)

[Krapinsky]

*Notes have been added for the 2nd half of the first round.

[Devilzsidewalk]

No, he passes on Thabeet b/c Krstic is better, and because he looks to acquire a C via trade, perhaps by reacquiring Chandler.

+1 for sure, although the Chandler ship has unfortunately sailed. Still think it's going to be Harden.

Harden and Henderson are easily interchangeable, and I reserve the right to swap them at a later date. My worry with Harden though is that there wouldn't be enough shots to go around, so OKC might be better off shoring up their D.

Harden is a great passer, Henderson is a just a **** face

[Krapinsky]

*4/27 Changes:

- Brackins excluded upon news that he is returning to school.
- Bulls select Patterson at 16.
- Blazers select Lawai at 24.

[Devilzsidewalk]

where's Varnado

[Krapinsky]

where's Varnado

He's just testing the waters. I don't think he's going to be in.

I may have to add Calathes though. It's looking more and more like he may be in.

[Star-Lord]

I really, really like this mock. On the surface, it seems overly gutsy and defiant, but upon closer examination, it makes some sense. Beyond pick #3, almost every pick is up in the air this year.

I have to admit that my gut tells me to agree with the other folks, and echo that Gerald Henderson is too high. However, I do think he's a great fit for the Thunder, and I think it's a good call on Presti being that one GM who would most likely skip Thabeet for someone else he covets. Perhaps if OKC slips to somewhere around 7-10, I could see them taking Henderson. Anything in the top five, however, doesn't pass the eye test.

I can see Harden falling to #8 overall. He was absolutely awful in the NCAA tourney, and not great in the PAC-10 tourney. He'll have to own the workouts to get back into the top 5.

Like Henderson, Blair seems too high at first glance. With him, I think where he gets picked will depend on how much weight he loses compared to how much strength he keeps/gains. He could very well be a top ten pick, or he could slip to 15 or 16.

If he falls that far, the Bulls would be getting an absolute steal in Chase Budinger. It's a great fit, and he'd easily be the best player available at that point.

Easily the most intriguing mock draft I've seen on this forum.

[Krapinsky]

Thanks for the sentiments^^^

Updates 4/29/09

Holiday moved up to 12, Williams down to 14 as Buzz on Holiday continues to grow.

Calathes in at 23, Collison falls to round 2 on news that Calathes is likely to stay in draft.

Young to Hornets, Johnson to Jazz in mere inconsequential swicheroo.

[john2jer]

Who picks me? Do I go late in the 1st round to a contender? Or did I slip into the 2nd round because I'm loaded with potential, but maybe not ready to play just yet?

[Krapinsky]

Who picks me? Do I go late in the 1st round to a contender? Or did I slip into the 2nd round because I'm loaded with potential, but maybe not ready to play just yet?

The Raiders pick you.

And then everyone booos.

[john2jer]

It's because they know the Raiders will screw over my career. But it leaves me plenty of ammo for the book I'll write after my career is over. Either way I'll be a thousand-aire!

[Winter Wonder]

I know the SG's are all offer this draft right now, but I just can't see Henderson going that high. I see many as being interchangeable, as you point out, but something just doesn't sit right with him that high. Not sure Thabeet drops that far. I know we don't agree on his abilities or overall fit, but, if nothing else, I think Lopez sliding and doing as well as he did will entice a team to pick him earlier than where you have him. Overall, viable enough and interesting, and I really like the idea of Daye at 28.

[Krapinsky]

1. Clippers - Blake Griffin, Oklahoma PF
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2. Grizzlies - Ricky Rubio, DKV Joventut PG (*TRADED TO KINGS)
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3. Thunder - James Harden, ASU SG
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4. Kings - Jordan Hill, Arizona PF (*TRADED TO GRIZZLIES)
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5. Wizards - Tyreke Evans, Memphis SG
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6. T-Wolves - Hasheem Thabeet, Uconn C
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7. Warriors - Brandon Jennings, Lottomatica Roma PG
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8. Knicks - Stephen Curry, Davidson PG
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9. Raptors - Demar Derozan, USC SG
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10. Bucks - Jrue Holiday, UCLA PG
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11. Nets - Dejuan Blair, Pittsburgh PF
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12. Bobcats - Gerald Henderson, Duke SG
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13. Pacers - Earl Clark, Louisville PF
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14. Suns - Terrence Williams, Louisville SF
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15. Pistons - Ty Lawson, UNC PG
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16. Bulls - James Johnson, Wake Forest PF
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17. Sixers - Johnny Flynn, Syracuse PG
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18. Wolves - Eric Maynor, VCU PG
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19. Hawks - Jeff Teague, Wake Forest PG/SG
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20. Mavericks - BJ Mullens, Ohio State C

21. Jazz - Marcus Thornton, Louisville SG

22. Hornets - Chase Budinger, Arizona SG

23. Kings - Darren Collison, UCLA PG (*TRADED TO GRIZZ)
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24. Trailblazers - Tyler Hansborough, UNC PF
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25. Thunder - Gani Lawai, Georgia Tech PF
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26. Chicago - Nick Calathes, Florida PG

27. Grizzlies - Austin Daye, Gonzaga SF
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28. Wolves - Wayne Ellington, UNC SG
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29. Lakers - DaJuan Summers, Georgetown SF
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30. Cavaliers - Danny Green, UNC SG
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*Grizzlies send draft rights to Ricky Rubio (#2), Marko Jaric, and Greg Buckner to Kings for draft rights to Jordan Hill (#4) and Darren Collison (#23) and Kenny Thomas

[Winter Wonder]

I would be quite happy with this for MN. Maybe Summers over Ellington, but overall like this quite a bit.

Would even consider Mullins at 18 though MN needs a PG, Mullens would be great value at 18. Yes, way too many bigs for MN and trades would be made with Jefferson, Love, Smith, Pekovich, Thabeet, and Mullens, but you can't teach size. Yes, something would have to be traded so the PG is probably the right pick. Very well done over all as well.

[carmelbrownqueen]

Perhaps the Bucks will take Blair but I am not interested in him as a fan. A below the rim 300lb (so what if he lost 15lbs) 6'6 PF will not help Bogut out in the middle even PF in the league will shoot over him.