DGx33's Mock Draft (Updated)

xxSnEaKyPxx · Post #1 » by **xxSnEaKyPxx** » Sat Jun 6, 2009 12:28 am

Meh, I'm bored, so why not.

1. Clippers - Blake Griffin- The clear #1 pick. I don't see the Clippers trading the pick, but even if they did - Griffin is the #1 choice.

2. Grizzles - Ricky Rubio - Rubio will in all likelyhood go #2, even if the Grizzles decide to trade the pick, Rubio is the choice here.

3. Thunder - Hasheem Thabeet - I'm not a big Thabeet fan, but he makes sense for the Thunder.

4. Kings - Jrue Holiday - This is where it gets intersting for me. Its clear the Kings need a PG, and with Martin not being a good defender, Holiday would be a good compliment to him.

5. Wizards - Jordan Hill - I believe the Wizards will trade the pick, in which case James Harden could go #5, but as of now, Hill should be the guy.

6. Timberwolves - James Harden - I could see them going with Evans here, but I think they want the BPA. Hopefully Foye can go back to PG for them to make room for Harden, who should help out Jefferson and Love.

7. Warriors - Tyreke Evans - The Warriors need a big PG to go next to Ellis, he kills two birds with one stone as he also is appealing to Nelson because he can play wing too.

8. Knicks - Stephen Curry - Hes a D'Antoni type PG, and he is also friends with LeBron, two good reasons for the Knicks to take him.

9. Raptors - DeMar DeRozan - Bosh finally gets some athleticism on the wing. DeRozan should be the easy choice at this point.

10. Bucks - Jonny Flynn - Frankly, I think Jennings is the better choice, but the Bucks suck at drafting players and Flynn has been moving up draft boards.

11. Nets - DeJuan Blair - They got their Center with Lopez, I imagine they will want to put a bruiser next to him. I'm not a big Blair fan, and with the red flags on his knees, Hansbrough might slip into this spot.

12. Bobcats - Gerald Henderson - The Bobcats need a wing and love defense. Henderson could also reel in some local fans, should be an easy choice for them.

13. Pacers - Brandon Jennings - Frankly, I'm at the point where I don't see the Pacers keeping the pick. I can see them pulling a similar Bayless like trade, this year as well.

14. Suns - Earl Clark - I originally had Teague here as he fits the bill of their type of player. At the same time, I looked at their roster and can see the Suns hoping Clark becomes their new Marion. Its a long shot, but something they might look for.

15. Pistons - Terrence Williams - A reach at this point, but his defense might excite the Pistons. With Rip and Prince, they might go in a different direction, but they don't need a PG and everyone else will take more time than Williams.

16. Bulls - Tyler Hansbrough - His combine should move him up a lot. The Bulls are confident in Thomas for the future - but I can see them wanting a guy like Hansbrough off the bench.

17. 76ers - Jeff Teague - With Andre Miller a flight risk, a guy like Teague could come in handy. His 3 point shooting should help Philly.

18. Timberwolves - B.J. Mullens - Mullens is going to take some type to develope, but with Jefferson and Love, they can wait a few years. Mullens should be a good compliment to whoever the Wolves decide to keep down the road - if not both.

19. Hawks - Eric Maynor - Bibby might bolt and Law was a mistake, Maynor brings some defense and could eventually take over for Bibby(if they resign him).

20. Utah - James Johnson - They Jazz get a PF to replace with Boozer or Millsap - possibly both.

21. Hornets - Austin Daye - Daye slips a bit, but could be a steal at this point. Paul would be the perfect PG to put next to a guy like Daye.

22. Mavericks - Wayne Ellington - A shooter that will spread the floor for Dirk and co. I can see a PG here as well, but I'm not sure the Mavs would be sold on the ones who are left.

23. Kings - Chase Budinger - A good athlete who could train behind Nocioni.

24. Blazers - Ty Lawson - The Blazers are always a threat to trade the pick, but as of now - they go PG and Lawson is the best one left.

25. Thunder - Gani Lawal - Lawal is a potential steal at this point. If he can come through on his potential, the Thunder could have a very good solid 5 moving forward.

26. Bulls - DaJuan Summers - Bulls go BPA and Summers is it.

27. Grizzles - Darren Collison - Its likely the Grizzles will trade either Rubio or Conely, if that happens, they will want a backup PG, and Collison could be the Chalmers of this draft.

28. Timberwolves - Danny Green - Green is a do it all kinda player, has more potential than people realize.

29. Lakers - Patrick Mills - Lakers need a PG, and Mills can thrive in the right situation.

30. Cavaliers - Sam Young - The Cavs select Young hoping he can thrive in the SG position(for the future) next to LeBron.

Lemme know what ya'll think, all feedback is welcome.

Dr Positivity · Post #2 » by **Dr Positivity** » Sat Jun 6, 2009 2:48 am

Looks accurate. I have OKC taking Harden, Johnson higher, Philly taking a true PG over Teague, and Ellington not going that high, but for the most part those are just minor qualms.

The 8-12 is starting to look rather set

flash22 · Post #3 » by **flash22** » Sat Jun 6, 2009 1:28 pm

I don't understand why the wizards would take Hill of Harden. Why would a team looking to win now draft a someone who would be 3rd string on the depth chart over a shooting guard who would fill in as an immediate starter at an area of need in shooter guard.

xxSnEaKyPxx · Post #4 » by **xxSnEaKyPxx** » Sat Jun 6, 2009 6:46 pm

flash22 wrote:I don't understand why the wizards would take Hill of Harden. Why would a team looking to win now draft a someone who would be 3rd string on the depth chart over a shooting guard who would fill in as an immediate starter at an area of need in shooter guard.

Mainly because I expect them to trade the pick. Even so, I could see the Wizards going for Hill though.

Post #5 » by **gswhoops** » Sat Jun 6, 2009 6:50 pm

Evans is a good pick for the Warriors, though I'd be a bit worried about him coexisting with Monta, since both base their offense around driving and kick-outs.

flash22 · Post #6 » by **flash22** » Sun Jun 7, 2009 3:26 am

DGrangeRx33 wrote:
flash22 wrote:I don't understand why the wizards would take Hill of Harden. Why would a team looking to win now draft a someone who would be 3rd string on the depth chart over a shooting guard who would fill in as an immediate starter at an area of need in shooter guard.

Mainly because I expect them to trade the pick. Even so, I could see the Wizards going for Hill though.

If the wizards don't trade the pick, why would they waste a pick on Hill, They are a team in win now mode and Hill would play less then 15 mpg on the current roster, while Harden would step in an be a quality starter from day 1...makes no sense to me.

xxSnEaKyPxx · Post #7 » by **xxSnEaKyPxx** » Sun Jun 7, 2009 6:48 pm

flash22 wrote:
DGrangeRx33 wrote:
flash22 wrote:I don't understand why the wizards would take Hill of Harden. Why would a team looking to win now draft a someone who would be 3rd string on the depth chart over a shooting guard who would fill in as an immediate starter at an area of need in shooter guard.

Mainly because I expect them to trade the pick. Even so, I could see the Wizards going for Hill though.

If the wizards don't trade the pick, why would they waste a pick on Hill, They are a team in win now mode and Hill would play less then 15 mpg on the current roster, while Harden would step in an be a quality starter from day 1...makes no sense to me.

Good points, l may change it for my update - but I really don't expect the Wizards to keep the pick.

Winter Wonder · Post #8 » by **Winter Wonder** » Tue Jun 9, 2009 5:30 pm

Suprised to not see Casspi make your late first round. I know it is the late first round, but he seems to really want to play in the NBA, is willing to stay in Europe an extra year, has an easy buy out, and wants to be the first player from his country in the NBA. I am guessing someone will grab him in the late first round (like MN who would rather not add that many rookies this year).

Solid mock though and can appreciate the reasoning.

Post #9 » by **KF10** » Tue Jun 9, 2009 5:38 pm

The Kings would draft James Harden at the #4 and Ty Lawson (if he falls) at the #23 position. These draft selections are more ideal and realistic than your mock selections for the Kings.

RIPskaterdude · Post #10 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Tue Jun 9, 2009 7:33 pm

kingsfan10 wrote:The Kings would draft James Harden at the #4 and Ty Lawson (if he falls) at the #23 position. These draft selections are more ideal and realistic than your mock selections for the Kings.

We'll see. So far, Harden has yet to work out with the team (I think he does tomorrow), but Holiday is scheduled to work out for the 2nd time on Friday...

xxSnEaKyPxx · Post #11 » by **xxSnEaKyPxx** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 6:50 pm

1 L.A. Clippers - Blake Griffin
2 Memphis - Hasheem Thabeet
3 Oklahoma City - Ricky Rubio
4 Sacramento - Tyreke Evans
5 Minnesota - James Harden
6 Minnesota - DeMar DeRozan
7 Golden State - Jordan Hill
8 New York - Stephen Curry
9 Toronto - Jrue Holiday
10 Milwaukee - Jonny Flynn
11 New Jersey - Terrence Williams
12 Charlotte - Gerald Henderson
13 Indiana - Brandon Jennings
14 Phoenix - Earl Clark
15 Detroit - DeJuan Blair
16 Chicago - James Johnson
17 Philadelphia - Ty Lawson
18 Minnesota - BJ Mullens
19 Atlanta - Jeff Teague
20 Utah - Tyler Hansbrough
21 New Orleans - Austin Daye
22 Dallas - Eric Maynor
23 Sacramento - Omri Casspi
24 Portland - Sam Young
25 Oklahoma City - Chase Budinger
26 Chicago - Toney Douglas
27 Memphis - DeJuan Summers
28 Minnesota - Danny Green
29 L.A. Lakers - Darren Collison
30 Cleveland - Wayne Ellington

I have the Wolves taking Harden and DeRozan because I expect a trade.