Offical Gruel Mock Draft (Version 2)

[Gruel]

Updated May 14h - New mock comes after lottery.

1. Kings
Blake Griffin

2. Wizards
Ricky Rubio

3. Clippers
Jordan Hill

4. Thunder
Hasheem Thabeet

5. Timberwolves
James Harden

6. Grizzlies
DeMar DeRozan

7. Warriors
Brandon Jennings

8. Knicks
Tyreke Evans

9. Raptors
Terrence Williams

10. Bucks
Jrue Holiday

11. Nets
Earl Clark

12. Bobcats
Gerald Henderson

13. Pacers
James Johnson

14. Suns
Stephen Curry

15. Pistons
B.J. Mullens

16. Bulls
DeJuan Blair

17. Sixers
Ty Lawson

18. Timberwolves
Eric Maynor

19. Hawks
Johnny Flynn

20. Jazz
Pattrick Patterson

21. Hornets
Danny Green

22. Mavericks
Austin Daye

23. Kings
Patrick Mills

24. Trailblazers
Gani Lawal

25. Thunder
Chase Budinger

26. Bulls
Tyler Hansborough

27. Grizzlies
Wayne Ellington

28. Timberwolves
Sam Young

29. Lakers
Victor Claver

30. Cavaliers
Jermaine Taylor

[RIPskaterdude]

Terrible pick at #23 for the Kings. Why do we need Chase Budinger?

[Gruel]

I could see the Kings wanting a true C late or a PG as another option. They could grab a PG that falls or take a flyer on Patrick Mills, but as of now I see them going for the BPA route in taking Budinger who has lottery talent.

[Gruel]

New mock up (May 5th)

[Baddy Chuck]

I wouldn't mind 9 players in this draft. The Bucks are at #10 .

[RIPskaterdude]

I could see the Kings wanting a true C late or a PG as another option. They could grab a PG that falls or take a flyer on Patrick Mills, but as of now I see them going for the BPA route in taking Budinger who has lottery talent.

The Kings need for a PG is much much greater than picking the BPA. They might do that with their 2nd round pick, but not with the Rockets pick.

[big3_8_19_21]

That's a bit high for Tyreke Evans, imo.

[Gruel]

Why do you think that?

[big3_8_19_21]

It's just my gut. At that point it would be tough to decide between Harden, Evans and DeRozan for me. My opinion of Evans fluctuates wildly depending on the day...I like the Maynor/Young picks at 18 and 28 for the Wolves, though...

[Wolves Fan]

http://2009NBADraft.com

1 Kings
Blake Griffin PF/C

2 Wizards
Ricky Rubio PG

3 Clippers
Hasheem Thabeet C

4 Thunder
James Harden SG

5 Timberwolves
Demar DeRozan SG/SF

6 Grizzlies
Jordan Hill PF

7 Warriors
Brandon Jennings PG

8 Knicks
Tyreke Evans PG/SG

9 Raptors
Earl Clark SF/PF

10 Bucks
Stephen Curry PG/SG

11 Nets
Gerald Henderson SG

12 Bobcats
Eric Maynor PG

13 Pacers
James Johnson PF

14 Suns
B.J. Mullens C

15 Pistons
Patrick Patterson PF

16 Bulls
Austin Daye SF

17 76ers
Ty Lawson PG

18 T-Wolves (Heat)
Patrick Mills PG

19 Hawks
Jonny Flynn PG

20 Jazz
Tyler Hansbrough PF

21 Hornets
DaJuan Summes SF

22 Mavericks
Jrue Holiday PG/SG

23 Kings (Rockets)
Jeff Teague PG/SG

24 Trail Blazers
Damion James PF

25 Thunder (Spurs)
DeJuan Blair PF/C

26 Bulls (Nugs via Thun)
Jarvis Varnado PF

27 Grizz (Orlando)
Chase Budinger SG/SF

28 T-Wolves (Boston)
Gani Lawal PF

29 Lakers
Sam Young

30 Cavaliers
Derrick Brown SF

[big3_8_19_21]

Welcome to RealGM, another Wolves fan is always good...just so you know, you probably want to post this in your own thread rather than Gruel's.

A few comments/critiques, though:
Jarvis Varnado and Patrick Patterson have already pulled their names out
Blair should for sure go before Hansbrough - maybe to the Bulls who REALLY need a bruiser
18 is way too high for Mills (I'd take Flynn over Mills 10 times out of 10)
Suns probably don't let Flynn and/or Lawson pass them by
Bobcats definitely don't need a PG with DJ Augustin and Raymond Felton
Is Terrence Williams on there?

[Gruel]

New update.

[deviljets7]

You have Terrence Williams being drafted twice

[Star-Lord]

You've got TWill on there twice. Can the troll borrow one?