RTM's Mock Draft Thread (6/23)

[RTM]

My first stab at a 1st round mock. Standings as of 3/11/10:

1. New Jersey - John Wall (6' 4" PG, Kentucky, Fr.)

2. Minnesota Timberwolves - Evan Turner (6' 7" G/F, Ohio St., Jr.)

3. Golden State Warriors - Derrick Favors (6' 10" PF, Georgia Tech, Fr.)

4. Indiana Pacers - DeMarcus Cousins (6' 11" F/C, Kentucky, Fr.)

5. Sacramento Kings - Hassan Whiteside (7' 0" C, Marshall, Fr.)

6. Utah Jazz (from NYK) - Wesley Johnson (6' 7" SF, Syracuse, Jr.)

7. Detroit Pistons - Cole Aldrich (6' 11" C, Kansas, Jr.)

8. Washington Wizards - Greg Monroe (6' 11" F/C, Georgetown, So.)

9. Philadelphia Sixers - Xavier Henry (6' 6" G/F, Kansas, Fr.)

10. Los Angeles Clippers - Al-Farouq Aminu (6' 9" F, Wake Forest, So.)

11. Milwaukee Bucks - Ed Davis (6' 9" PF, North Carolina, So.)

12. New Orleans Hornets - Patrick Patterson (6' 8" PF, Kentucky, Jr.)

13. Houston Rockets - Donatas Motiejunas (7' 0" F/C, Lithuania, Intl.)

14. Memphis Grizzlies - Stanley Robinson (6' 9" F, Connecticut, Sr.)

15. Miami Heat - Larry Sanders (6' 10" F/C, Virginia Commonwealth, Jr.)

16. Miami Heat (from TOR) - James Anderson (6' 6" G/F, Oklahoma St., Jr.)

17. Minnesota Timberwolves (from CHA) - Ekpe Udoh (6' 10" PF, Baylor, Jr.)

18. Chicago Bulls - Jan Vesely (6' 11" F, Czech Republic, Intl.)

19. Portland Trailblazers - Avery Bradley (6' 3" G, Texas, Fr.)

20. San Antonio Spurs - Devin Evanks (6' 7" SF, West Virginia, So.)

21. Oklahoma City Thunder (from PHX) - Paul George (6' 7" F, Fresno St., So.)

22. Oklahoma City Thunder - Solomon Alabi (7' 1" C, Florida St., So.)

23. Boston Celtics - Elliot Williams (6' 4" SG, Memphis, So.)

24. Atlanta Hawks - Darington Hobson (6' 7" G/F, New Mexico, Jr.)

25. Minnesota Timberwolves (from UTA) - Dominique Jones (6' 4" G, South Florida, Jr.)

26. Memphis Grizzlies (from DEN) - Gani Lawal (6' 8" PF, Georgia Tech, Jr.)

27. New Jersey Nets (from DAL) - Damion James (6' 7" F, Texas, Sr.)

28. Orlando Magic - Sherron Collins (5' 11" PG, Kansas, Sr.)

29. Memphis Grizzlies (from LAL) - Kalin Lucas (6' 0" PG, Michigan State, Jr.)

30. Washington - Craig Brackins (6’10’’, PF, Iowa State, Jr.)

Thoughts?

[BucksRUS]

Bucks and the Bulls have a pick swap, so Bucks would pick 11. Davis would be a resonable pick for the Bucks.

[RTM]

Completely forgot about the pick swap. Although I think that the Bucks would still want the high potential 4, and the Bulls would want the shooting F, so for now I'm going to leave it as is.

Also forgot about WAS at 30. I'll fix that.

[Silver Man]

Warrior fans won't be happy with them taking Derrick Favors.

[RTM]

Warrior fans won't be happy with them taking Derrick Favors.

I don't see Cousins being the pick there. He's a player who has had conditioning and character issues in the past, and that doesn't seem like a smart choice for a super athletic, uptempo, already volatile Golden State team.

Favors is long, athletic, and has tons of potential. He's drawn tons of comparisons to Amare (a guy GS had lots of interest in), and would seemingly be a much better fit.

I could see Whiteside as a pick they'd make at, but not at 3. I don't think he's going to go before Favors on draft night.

[princeofpalace]

Just in my opinion
Hassan Whiteside is not a top 5 pick
Greg Monroe should go ahead of Whiteside/Aldrich
I dont see Henry as a top 10 pick either

[Ruzious]

Bucks and the Bulls have a pick swap, so Bucks would pick 11. Davis would be a resonable pick for the Bucks.

Right now, that trade is looking surprisingly great for the Bucks.

[Silver Man]

Hassan Whiteside is not a top 5 pick

If the Kings had a top five pick with Turner, Wall off the board I'd want the Kings to take him.

Wall
Turner
Hassan
Cousins
Monroe
Aldrich

Cousins and Hassan is interchangeable though.

[Soca]

Favors is not going ahead of Big Cuz or Monroe for the W's.

[RTM]

Favors has played well in the ACC tournament, will be in the NCAA tournament, and scouts have been riding his jock waiting for the flashes he's showing now. I honestly believe he could go ahead of Cousins on draft night.

[RTM]

FINAL FOUR UPDATE - 3/31/10

1. New Jersey - John Wall (6' 4" PG, Kentucky, Fr.)

2. Minnesota Timberwolves - Evan Turner (6' 7" G/F, Ohio St., Jr.)

3. Golden State Warriors - DeMarcus Cousins (6' 11" F/C, Kentucky, Fr.)

4. Washington Wizards - Wesley Johnson (6' 7" SF, Syracuse, Jr.)

5. Detroit Pistons - Derrick Favors (6' 10" PF, Georgia Tech, Fr.)

6. Sacramento Kings - Cole Aldrich (6' 11" C, Kansas, Jr.)

7. Philadelphia Sixers - Al-Farouq Aminu (6' 9" F, Wake Forest, So.)

8. Utah Jazz (from NYK) - Greg Monroe (6' 10" PF, Georgetown)

9. Indiana Pacers - Ed Davis (6' 9" PF, North Carolina, So.)

10. Los Angeles Clippers - Hassan Whiteside (7' 0" C, Marshall, Fr.)

11. New Orleans Hornets - Ekpe Udoh (6' 10" PF, Baylor, Jr.)

12. Milwaukee Bucks - Patrick Patterson (6' 8" PF, Kentucky, Jr.)

13. Houston Rockets - Jan Vesely (6' 11" F, Czech Republic, Intl.)

14. Memphis Grizzlies - Xavier Henry (6' 6" G/F, Kansas, Fr.)

15. Miami Heat (from TOR) - Eric Bledsoe (6' 1" PG, Kentucky, Fr.)

16. Minnesota Timberwolves (from CHA) - Donatas Motiejunas (7' 0" F/C, Lithuania, Intl.)

17. Miami Heat - James Anderson (6' 6" G/F, Oklahoma St., Jr.)

18. Chicago Bulls - Solomon Alabi (7' 1" C, Florida St., So.)

19. San Antonio Spurs - Quincy Pondexter (6' 7" SF, Washington, Sr.)

20. Portland Trailblazers - Larry Sanders (6' 10" F/C, Virginia Commonwealth, Jr.)

21. Oklahoma City Thunder - Stanley Robinson (6' 9" F, Connecticut, Sr.)

22. Memphis Grizzlies (from DEN) - Paul George (6' 7" F, Fresno St., So.)

23. Oklahoma City Thunder (from PHX) - Gani Lawal (6' 8" PF, Georgia Tech, Jr.)

24. Boston Celtics - Willie Warren (6' 4" G, Oklahoma, So.)

25. Atlanta Hawks - Da'Sean Butler (6' 7" G/F, West Virginia, Sr.)

26. Minnesota Timberwolves (from UTA) - Devin Evanks (6' 7" SF, West Virginia, So.)

27. New Jersey Nets (from DAL) - Gordon Hayward (6' 7" SF, Butler, So.)

28. Orlando Magic - Avery Bradley (6' 3" G, Texas, Fr.)

29. Memphis Grizzlies (from LAL) - Damion James (6' 7" F, Texas, Sr.)

30. Washington - Dominique Jones (6' 4" G, South Florida, Jr.)

Bubble:

Craig Brackins (6’10’’, PF, Iowa State, Jr.)
Elliot Williams (6' 4" SG, Memphis, So.)
Jarvis Varnado (6' 9" PF, Mississippi State, Sr.)

[HoopsGuru25]

I think Washington takes Favors if he's there.

[RTM]

4/16 Lotto Update:

Top 5 are self explanatory.

1. New Jersey - John Wall (6' 4" PG, Kentucky, Fr.)

2. Minnesota Timberwolves - Evan Turner (6' 7" G/F, Ohio St., Jr.)

3. Sacramento Kings - DeMarcus Cousins (6' 11" F/C, Kentucky, Fr.)

4. Golden State Warriors - Derrick Favors (6' 10" PF, Georgia Tech, Fr.)

5. Washington Wizards - Wesley Johnson (6' 7" SF, Syracuse, Jr.)

6. Detroit Pistons - Greg Monroe (6' 11" F/C, Georgetown, So.)

The Pistons need size, and Monroe gets the nod over Aldrich due to his superior offensive ability.

7. Philadelphia Sixers - Cole Aldrich (6' 11" C, Kansas, Jr.)

Philly adds a great fit at C who frees the team up to trade Daly's expiring.

8. Utah Jazz (from NYK) - Xavier Henry (6' 6" G/F, Kansas, Fr.)

Utah reaches, but having the luxury of not needing to go BPA, they get the best fit for their team.

9. Los Angeles Clippers - Al-Farouq Aminu (6' 9" F, Wake Forest, So.)

LAC gets a guy with huge upside and the ability to play either F spot.

10. Indiana Pacers - Ed Davis (6' 9" PF, North Carolina, So.)

Davis is extremely athletic, and could get a great face up PF next to Granger and Hibbert.

11. New Orleans Hornets - Ekpe Udoh (6' 10" PF, Baylor, Jr.)

NOH picks the multi-talented Udoh, who will be able to play right away.

12. Toronto Raptors - Jan Vesely (6' 11" F, Czech Republic, Intl.)

Toronto pick the versatile and hard nosed Vesely. He can play SF, PF or C, and has an emerging offensive game.

13. Memphis Grizzlies - Patrick Patterson (6' 8" PF, Kentucky, Jr.)

Memphis gets beef and athleticism up front. Patterson can step in and play right away.

14. Houston Rockets - Hassan Whiteside (7' 0" C, Marshall, Fr.)

HOU gambles on an athletic center in the mold of Camby with outstanding per-minute numbers.

[RTM]

4/25 UPDATE

1. New Jersey - John Wall (6' 4" PG, Kentucky, Fr.)

2. Minnesota Timberwolves - Evan Turner (6' 7" G/F, Ohio St., Jr.)

3. Sacramento Kings - DeMarcus Cousins (6' 11" F/C, Kentucky, Fr.)

4. Golden State Warriors - Derrick Favors (6' 10" PF, Georgia Tech, Fr.)

5. Washington Wizards - Wesley Johnson (6' 7" SF, Syracuse, Jr.)

6. Philadelphia Sixers - Cole Aldrich (6' 11" C, Kansas, Jr.)

7. Detroit Pistons - Greg Monroe (6' 11" F/C, Georgetown, So.)

8. Los Angeles Clippers - Al-Farouq Aminu (6' 9" F, Wake Forest, So.)

9. Utah Jazz (from NYK) - Jan Vesely (6' 11" F, Czech Republic, Intl.)

10. Indiana Pacers - Ed Davis (6' 9" PF, North Carolina, So.)

11. New Orleans Hornets - Xavier Henry (6' 6" G/F, Kansas, Fr.)

12. Memphis Grizzlies - James Anderson (6' 6" G/F, Oklahoma St., Jr.)

13. Toronto Raptors - Ekpe Udoh (6' 10" PF, Baylor, Jr.)

14. Houston Rockets - Daniel Orton (6'10 C, Kentucky, Fr.)

15. Milwaukee Bucks (from CHI) - Donatas Motiejunas (7' 0" F/C, Lithuania, Intl.)

16. Minnesota Timberwolves (from CHA) - Paul George (6' 7" F, Fresno St., So.)

17. Chicago Bulls (from MIL) - Willie Warren (6' 4" G, Oklahoma, So.)

18. Miami Heat - Patrick Patterson (6' 8" PF, Kentucky, Jr.)

19. Boston Celtics - Elliot Williams (6' 4" SG, Memphis, So.)

20. San Antonio Spurs - Hassan Whiteside (7' 0" C, Marshall, Fr.)

21. Oklahoma City Thunder - Larry Sanders (6' 10" F/C, Virginia Commonwealth, Jr.)

22. Portland Trailblazers - Devin Evanks (6' 7" SF, West Virginia, So.)

23. Minnesota Timberwolves (from UTA) - Solomon Alabi (7' 1" C, Florida St., So.)

24. Atlanta Hawks - Dominique Jones (6' 4" G, South Florida, Jr.)

25. Memphis Grizzlies (from DEN) - Damion James (6' 7" F, Texas, Sr.)

26. Oklahoma City Thunder (from PHX) - Luke Babbit (6' 8" F, Nevada, So.)

27. New Jersey Nets (from DAL) - Gordon Hayward (6' 7" SF, Butler, So.)

28. Orlando Magic - Eric Bledsoe (6' 1" PG, Kentucky, Fr.)

29. Memphis Grizzlies (from LAL) - Avery Bradley (6' 3" G, Texas, Fr.)

30. Washington - Stanley Robinson (6' 9" F, Connecticut, Sr.)

[RTM]

4/29 Update

1. New Jersey - John Wall (6' 4" PG, Kentucky, Fr.)
2. Minnesota Timberwolves - Evan Turner (6' 7" G/F, Ohio St., Jr.)
3. Sacramento Kings - DeMarcus Cousins (6' 11" F/C, Kentucky, Fr.)
4. Golden State Warriors - Derrick Favors (6' 10" PF, Georgia Tech, Fr.)
5. Washington Wizards - Wesley Johnson (6' 7" SF, Syracuse, Jr.)
6. Philadelphia Sixers - Cole Aldrich (6' 11" C, Kansas, Jr.)
7. Detroit Pistons - Ed Davis (6' 9" PF, North Carolina, So.)
8. Los Angeles Clippers - Al-Farouq Aminu (6' 9" F, Wake Forest, So.)
9. Utah Jazz (from NYK) - Greg Monroe (6' 11" F/C, Georgetown, So.)
10. Indiana Pacers - Ekpe Udoh (6' 10" PF, Baylor, Jr.)
11. New Orleans Hornets - Xavier Henry (6' 6" G/F, Kansas, Fr.)
12. Memphis Grizzlies - Patrick Patterson (6' 8" PF, Kentucky, Jr.)
13. Toronto Raptors - Hassan Whiteside (7' 0" C, Marshall, Fr.)
14. Houston Rockets - Daniel Orton (6'10 C, Kentucky, Fr.)
15. Milwaukee Bucks (from CHI) - Donatas Motiejunas (7' 0" F/C, Lithuania, Intl.)
16. Minnesota Timberwolves (from CHA) - Gordon Hayward (6' 7" SF, Butler, So.)
17. Chicago Bulls (from MIL) - James Anderson (6' 6" G/F, Oklahoma St., Jr.)
18. Miami Heat - Paul George (6' 7" F, Fresno St., So.)
19. Boston Celtics - Elliot Williams (6' 4" SG, Memphis, So.)
20. San Antonio Spurs - Larry Sanders (6' 10" F/C, Virginia Commonwealth, Jr.)
21. Oklahoma City Thunder - Solomon Alabi (7' 1" C, Florida St., So.)
22. Portland Trailblazers - Eric Bledsoe (6' 1" PG, Kentucky, Fr.)
23. Minnesota Timberwolves (from UTA) - Luke Babbit (6' 8" F, Nevada, So.)
24. Atlanta Hawks - Willie Warren (6' 4" G, Oklahoma, So.)
25. Memphis Grizzlies (from DEN) - Stanley Robinson (6' 9" F, Connecticut, Sr.)
26. Oklahoma City Thunder (from PHX) - Damion James (6' 7" F, Texas, Sr.)
27. New Jersey Nets (from DAL) - Devin Evanks (6' 7" SF, West Virginia, So.)
28. Orlando Magic - Armon Johnson (6' 3" G, Nevada, Jr.)
29. Memphis Grizzlies (from LAL) - Avery Bradley (6' 3" G, Texas, Fr.)
30. Washington - Jordan Crawford (6' 4" G, Xavier, So.)

[BucksRUS]

Where's Udoh? I don't think I would be all that thrilled with Motiejunas for the Bucks. Would prefer a wing player. I still think you have Henry too high.

[vincecarter4pres]

He's got Udoh at 10 to the Pacers.

[vincecarter4pres]

Devin Ebanks. Ugh.

[Gremz]

He's got Udoh at 10 to the Pacers.

Quality choice too.

[RTM]

5/11 Update (Top 45)

1. New Jersey Nets - John Wall (6' 4" PG, Kentucky, Fr.)
2. Minnesota Timberwolves - Evan Turner (6' 7" G/F, Ohio St., Jr.)
3. Sacramento Kings - Derrick Favors (6' 10" PF, Georgia Tech, Fr.)
4. Golden State Warriors - DeMarcus Cousins (6' 11" F/C, Kentucky, Fr.)
5. Washington Wizards - Wesley Johnson (6' 7" SF, Syracuse, Jr.)
6. Philadelphia Sixers - Cole Aldrich (6' 11" C, Kansas, Jr.)
7. Detroit Pistons - Ed Davis (6' 9" PF, North Carolina, So.)
8. Los Angeles Clippers - Al-Farouq Aminu (6' 9" F, Wake Forest, So.)
9. Utah Jazz (from NYK) - Greg Monroe (6' 11" F/C, Georgetown, So.)
10. Indiana Pacers - Ekpe Udoh (6' 10" PF, Baylor, Jr.)
11. New Orleans Hornets - Hassan Whiteside (7' 0" C, Marshall, Fr.)
12. Memphis Grizzlies - Xavier Henry (6' 6" G/F, Kansas, Fr.)
13. Toronto Raptors - Daniel Orton (6'10 C, Kentucky, Fr.)
14. Houston Rockets - Donatas Motiejunas (7' 0" F/C, Lithuania, Intl.)
15. Milwaukee Bucks (from CHI) - Patrick Patterson (6' 8" PF, Kentucky, Jr.)
16. Minnesota Timberwolves (from CHA) - Paul George (6' 7" F, Fresno St., So.)
17. Chicago Bulls (from MIL) - James Anderson (6' 6" G/F, Oklahoma St., Jr.)
18. Miami Heat - Eric Bledsoe (6' 1" PG, Kentucky, Fr.)
19. Boston Celtics - Gordon Hayward (6' 7" SF, Butler, So.)
20. San Antonio Spurs - Damion James (6' 7" F, Texas, Sr.)
21. Oklahoma City Thunder - Solomon Alabi (7' 1" C, Florida St., So.)
22. Portland Trailblazers - Larry Sanders (6' 10" F/C, Virginia Commonwealth, Jr.)
23. Minnesota Timberwolves (from UTA) - Kevin Seraphin (6' 9" C, France, Intl.)
24. Atlanta Hawks - Avery Bradley (6' 3" G, Texas, Fr.)
25. Memphis Grizzlies (from DEN) - Luke Babbit (6' 8" F, Nevada, So.)
26. Oklahoma City Thunder (from PHX) - Quincy Pondexter (6' 7" F, Washington, Sr.)
27. New Jersey Nets (from DAL) - Devin Evanks (6' 7" SF, West Virginia, So.)
28. Orlando Magic - Willie Warren (6' 4" G, Oklahoma, So.)
29. Memphis Grizzlies (from LAL) - Terrico White (6' 5" G, Mississippi, So.)
30. Washington Wizards - Elliot Williams (6' 4" SG, Memphis, So.)

31. New Jersey Nets - Gani Lawal (6' 8" PF, Georgia Tech, Jr.)
32. Oklahoma City Thunder (from MIN) - Armon Johnson (6' 3" G, Nevada, Jr.)
33. Sacramento Kings - Jordan Crawford (6' 4" G, Xavier, So.)
34. Washington Wizards - Miroslav Raduljica (7' 0" C, Serbia, Intl.)
35. Golden State Warriors - Stanley Robinson (6' 9" F, Connecticut, Sr.)
36. Detroit Pistons - Jerome Jordan (7' 0" C, Tulsa, Jr.)
37. Milwaukee Bucks (from PHI) - Dominique Jones (6' 4" G, South Florida, Jr.)
38. New York Knicks - Lance Stephenson (6' 5" SG, Cincinnati, Fr.)
39. New York Knicks (from LAC) - Jarvis Varnado (6' 9" PF, Mississippi St., Sr.)
40. Indiana Pacers - Craig Brackens (6' 10" PF, Iowa St., Jr.)
41. Miami Heat (from NOH) - Darington Hobson (6' 7" F, New Mexico, Jr.)
42. Miami Heat (from TOR) - Artisom Parahouski - (6' 11" C, Radford, Sr.)
43. Los Angeles Lakers (from MEM) - Greivis Vazquez (6' 5" G, Maryland, Sr.)
44. Portland Trail Blazers (from CHI) - Robin Benzing (6' 7" SF, Germany, Int.)
45. Minnesota Timberwolves (from HOU) - Trevor Booker (6' 7" PF, Clemson, Sr.)