Big Slam's Post Lotto Mock

Post #1 » by **BigSlam** » Thu May 22, 2008 1:18 am

Here is my "knee jerk" reaction after last nights lotto. It still needs to be tweaked. If you need me to explain any of my selections, let me know and I will be happy to try and justify why I have guys going where I have them!!

There is always method to my madness!!

1: Bulls = Beasley
2: Heat = Rose
3: Wolves = Randolph
4: Sonics = B.Lopez
5: Grizzlies = Love
6: Knicks = Bayless
7: Clippers = Gordon
8: Bucks = Gallinari
9: Bobcats = Mayo
10: Nets = Batum
11: Pacers = Augustin
12: Kings = Westbrook
13: Blazers = Budinger
14: Warriors = Greene
15: Suns = Jordan
16: 76ers = Speights
17: Raptors = McGee
18: Wizards = Hibbert
19: Cavs = Authur
20: Nuggets = Chalmers
21: Nets = Alexander
22: Magic = R.Lopez
23: Jazz = CDR
24: Sonics = Rush
25: Rockets = Koufos
26: Spurs = Lee
27: Hornets = Dorsey
28: Grizzlies = Hardin
29: Pistons = Walker
30: celts = Weaver

Cammo101 · Post #2 » by **Cammo101** » Thu May 22, 2008 1:28 am

The right players arr here by and large, but I do not really like the order. As a Magic fan, I doubt we would pass on Koufos if he is available.

siro · Post #3 » by **siro** » Thu May 22, 2008 1:32 am

Mayo at 9?? over Eric Gordon? Batum at 10?

I disagree with 3-10, I also think Jordan will be go higher.

Post #4 » by **BigSlam** » Thu May 22, 2008 1:36 am

Cammo101 wrote:The right players arr here by and large, but I do not really like the order. As a Magic fan, I doubt we would pass on Koufos if he is available.

I thought you guys might target a more defensive minded big.

Post #5 » by **BigSlam** » Thu May 22, 2008 1:40 am

siro wrote:Mayo at 9?? over Eric Gordon? Batum at 10?

I disagree with 3-10, I also think Jordan will be go higher.

B.Wright was said to be a top 3 pick last year, Rudy Gay the year before. They both slipped. I see Mayo as the potential big slipper this year - especially after character issues resurfaced again over the past week regarding excepting gifts and money from USC to play there.

Gordon will blow minds during the workouts - as will Batum.

Jordan was exposed for what he currently is during his freshman year at Texas A&M and with the crash and burn of guys like POB and slow progress of Sene, GM's will be scared off.

Post #6 » by **gswhoops** » Thu May 22, 2008 2:22 am

Warriors would take Speights or Arthur over Greene IMO.

Post #7 » by **BigSlam** » Thu May 22, 2008 2:24 am

gswhoops wrote:Warriors would take Speights or Arthur over Greene IMO.

Greene has comparable size to those two, is an equal defender/rebounder/shot blocker but is a MUCH better shooter than both Speights and Authur combined.

I thought that would suit Nellie ball a lot more?

ChrisTheFuturePaul · Post #8 » by **ChrisTheFuturePaul** » Thu May 22, 2008 2:33 am

1. Why Randolph so high? does he fit with what the Wolves are doing?

2. I think the Sonics would take a PG over another center to develop. They've wasted too many picks on project centers, Brook Lopez is by no means a finished product.

3. Hornets won't pass on Walker, I hope, lol

zike_42 · Post #9 » by **zike_42** » Thu May 22, 2008 2:51 am

No way New York pass up Mayo, he would be huge in NY.

Post #10 » by **loflin3hree5ive** » Thu May 22, 2008 2:51 am

Clips would take OJ over Gordon 100 times out of 90 should they get the chance.

legacyinthemakin89c · Post #11 » by **legacyinthemakin89c** » Thu May 22, 2008 3:41 am

Why do the Wolves take Randolph when they already have Brewer and Jefferson?

Lopez should be a universal lock at that pick.

The only other potential pick I could see being made there is Mayo, and that would be if the Wolves decide they want to build around a core of Mayo, Jefferson and Brewer, which I think would be an incredible base for a franchise.

Post #12 » by **gswhoops** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:00 am

BigSlam wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Greene has comparable size to those two, is an equal defender/rebounder/shot blocker but is a MUCH better shooter than both Speights and Authur combined.

I thought that would suit Nellie ball a lot more?

Greene has reasonable size compared to Arthur but is 25 pounds lighter then Speights at the same height. Speights also averages one more rebound and as many blocks as Greene in 12 minutes less per game.

So, I wouldn't really say Greene has comparable size to a guy like Speights or is as good a shotblocker/rebounder.

GJense4181 · Post #13 » by **GJense4181** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:26 am

Pistons would consider Jason Thompson over Bill Walker, but I'd be ok with either one.

wolves_fan_82au · Post #14 » by **wolves_fan_82au** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:28 am

legacyinthemakin89c wrote:Why do the Wolves take Randolph when they already have Brewer and Jefferson?

Lopez should be a universal lock at that pick.

The only other potential pick I could see being made there is Mayo, and that would be if the Wolves decide they want to build around a core of Mayo, Jefferson and Brewer, which I think would be an incredible base for a franchise.

Comparisons:
Best Case: Chris Kaman Meets P.J. Brown
Worst Case: Brendan Haywood

meh Lopez doesnt sound that great to me :-?

and from what ive seen of him hes not very good

A.J. · Post #15 » by **A.J.** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:37 am

I have no problem with Koufos if Hibbert or Rush is gone.

Cammo101 · Post #16 » by **Cammo101** » Thu May 22, 2008 5:14 am

BigSlam wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I thought you guys might target a more defensive minded big.

Dwight is our defensive anchor. We do not need a star defender, just an upgrade over Shard. Koufos can rebound and defend without hurting us offensively. His ability to hit open jumpers would be key to keeping pressure off of Dwight.

Cammo101 · Post #17 » by **Cammo101** » Thu May 22, 2008 5:16 am

wolves_fan_82au wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Comparisons:
Best Case: Chris Kaman Meets P.J. Brown
Worst Case: Brendan Haywood

meh Lopez doesnt sound that great to me
and from what ive seen of him hes not very good

If Minny had a chance to get Kamen or PJ Brown in his prime with the third pick they would jump all over it. Lopez is nothing like Brendan Haywood. He is far more athletic, fluid, and refined offensively.

theGreatRC · Post #18 » by **theGreatRC** » Thu May 22, 2008 5:56 am

Randolph with the third?

Wolves take Mayo or Lopez, all draft makers of RealGM should take my advice if you want to make us happy with your picks.

wolves_fan_82au · Post #19 » by **wolves_fan_82au** » Thu May 22, 2008 6:15 am

Cammo101 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

If Minny had a chance to get Kamen or PJ Brown in his prime with the third pick they would jump all over it. Lopez is nothing like Brendan Haywood. He is far more athletic, fluid, and refined offensively.

over Mayo?

DanTown8587 · Post #20 » by **DanTown8587** » Thu May 22, 2008 8:46 am

BigSlam wrote:1: Bulls = Beasley
2: Heat = Rose
3: Wolves = Randolph
4: Sonics = B.Lopez
5: Grizzlies = Love
6: Knicks = Bayless
7: Clippers = Gordon
8: Bucks = Gallinari
9: Bobcats = Mayo
10: Nets = Batum
11: Pacers = Augustin
12: Kings = Westbrook
13: Blazers = Budinger
14: Warriors = Greene
15: Suns = Jordan
16: 76ers = Speights
17: Raptors = McGee
18: Wizards = Hibbert
19: Cavs = Authur
20: Nuggets = Chalmers
21: Nets = Alexander
22: Magic = R.Lopez
23: Jazz = CDR
24: Sonics = Rush
25: Rockets = Koufos
26: Spurs = Lee
27: Hornets = Dorsey
28: Grizzlies = Hardin
29: Pistons = Walker
30: celts = Weaver

I think Bulls go Rose, but then we get interesting.
1. Why does Minny take Randolph (a 3/4 tweener) when they have Brewer/Jefferson almost locked in there?
2. How the Sonics gonna take ANOTHER big considering how muddled their back court is?
3. Gordon OVER Mayo? In LA? No way Sterling makes that pick.
4. The Suns, a veteran title contending team, takes the biggest project in the entire draft?
5. The Hornets take a non-offensive PF when they need either C or SG help?
6. The Pistons take a 2/3 when all their locked up young guys are 1/2/3 in Stuckey, Prince, Hamilton and Afflao? Considering they have no C on the roster for next year under 35?