Jazzfan mock draft (First round)

Jazzfan12 · Post #1 » by **Jazzfan12** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 3:04 pm

Now that the standings are set, I thought a new topic should be made. Structure goes: Pick number. Player (Position, School/Country, Age)

1. Nets: John Wall (PG, Kentucky, 19)

2. Timberwolves: Evan Turner (SG/PG/SF, Ohio State, 21)

3. Kings: DeMarcus Cousins (C/PF, Kentucky, 19)

Kings seem to care a lot more about NBA-readiness than character or need.

4. Warriors: Derrick Favors (PF/C, Georgia Tech, 18)

5. Wizards: Al-Farouq Aminu (PF/SF, Wake Forest, 19)

6. Pistons: Cole Aldrich (C, Kansas, 21)

7. 76ers: Wesley Johnson (SF/SG, Syracuse, 22)

Team despserately needs shooting and is also obessed with small forwards.

8. Jazz (From Knicks): Greg Monroe (C/PF, Georgetown, 20)

Draftexpress says he's 50/50 about declaring, I hope he does declare.

9. Clippers: Xavier Henry (SF/SG, Kansas, 19)

10. Pacers: Ed Davis (PF, North Carolina, 21)

11. Hornets: Ekpe Udoh (PF/C, Baylor, 23)

12. Raptors: Daniel Orton (PF/C, Kentucky, 19)

For whatever reason, GMs love Daniel Orton. I don't get it. Massive injury history, awful college production, questionable intangibles, not that great of athletism or skill, etc. However, they still love him.

13. Grizzlies: Donatas Motiejunas (PF, Lithuania, 19)

To much talent to pass up for the Grizzlies

14. Rockets: Patrick Patterson (PF, Kentucky, 21)

15. Bucks (From Bulls): Jan Vesely (SF/PF, 19)

16. Timberwolves (From Bobcats): Hassan Whiteside (C, Marshall, 21)

17. Bulls (From Bucks): Paul George (SG/SF, Fresno State, 20)

I see George climbing up the draft boards a lot before the draft. Wouldn't be too surprised to see him picked by the Jazz/Clippers at 9.

18. Heat: Eric Bledsoe (Triangle PG, Kentucky, 19)

19. Thunder: Damion James (SF, Texas, 22)

20. Spurs: James Anderson (SG/SF, Oklahoma State, 21)

21. Celtics: Gordon Hayward (SF, Butler, 20)

22. Blazers: Quincy Pondexter (SF, Washington, 22)

23. Timberwolves (From Jazz): Kyle Singler (SF, Duke, 22)

24. Grizzlies (From Nuggets): Elliot Willliams (SG, Memphis, 21)

25. Hawks: Solomon Alabi (C, Florida State, 22)

26. Thunder (From Suns): Devin Ebanks (SF, West Virginia, 20)

27. Nets (From Mavericks): Larry Sanders (PF/C, Virginia Commonwealth, 21)

28. Grizzlies (From Lakers): Avery Bradley (Triangle PG, Texas, 19)

29. Magic: Jordan Crawford (SG, Xavier, 21)

30. Wizards (From Cavaliers): Greivis Vasquez (PG/SG, Maryland, 23)

Relentless88 · Post #2 » by **Relentless88** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:58 am

Most Raps fans probably disagree and like Whiteside more at #12, but I would be on board with Orton.

BucksRUS · Post #3 » by **BucksRUS** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:43 am

OKC drafting two SFs? I could see them moving up to Pick up Orton. The two SFs would be hardpressed to get any time with Durant, Green and Harden all getting SF minutes. All three are also better players than the picks.

I could see the local ties thing with Washington and Vasquez, but I would be surprised if he goes this early.

Grizzlies with two short shooting guards, to add to OJ Mayo who is also a short SG. I don't think they would pick both players.

Jazzfan12 · Post #4 » by **Jazzfan12** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:19 pm

It's true that neither team fills needs with those, but you don't really draft for need post-20 I would say. The class is so thin at that point, it's almost pointless to do so. Most will bust, so taking similar players doesn't matter too much.

brassviews · Post #5 » by **brassviews** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:40 pm

I think either Vesely or Motiejunas (maybe both) is likely to stay with his team. Expect one of them or both to drop significantly unless a team is willing to wait.

Jazzfan12 · Post #6 » by **Jazzfan12** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 6:05 pm

I agree with that, but Bucks have picked prospects who were unlikely to play for them right away because of their upside.

Post #7 » by **pillwenney** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:52 pm

Jazzfan12 wrote:3. Kings: DeMarcus Cousins (C/PF, Kentucky, 19)[/b]

Kings seem to care a lot more about NBA-readiness than character or need.

Basis?

The only guy with even questionable character that they have drafted is Tyreke, but that was based off of one incident and the franchise was confident that it didn't really reflect on who he is. That wasn't seen as a risk at all.

And Cousins fills the teams needs as much as anybody.

Jazzfan12 · Post #8 » by **Jazzfan12** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:33 pm

I was mostly going off the Tyreke Evans pick.

babyjax13 · Post #9 » by **babyjax13** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:39 pm

I'm in agreement with you on Paul George, and I love Monroe for the Jazz - I hope that it happens, otherwise I will settle for Johnson (or George).

BucksRUS · Post #10 » by **BucksRUS** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 3:55 am

Jazzfan12 wrote:I agree with that, but Bucks have picked prospects who were unlikely to play for them right away because of their upside.

Vesely is definitely a possibility for the Bucks if he falls that far. He has a staggered buyout based on where he is picked in the draft. Not sure if he would be coming over next year, but I am sure that would be investigated before the pick was made.

Montiejunas doesn't have a buyout in his contract, but NBA teams have been assured that it would be hard to get out of his contract. His current team has some financial issues.

Jazzfan12 · Post #11 » by **Jazzfan12** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:16 am

4/18/2010

1. Nets: John Wall (PG, Kentucky, 19)

2. Timberwolves: Evan Turner (SG/PG/SF, Ohio State, 21)

3. Kings: DeMarcus Cousins (C/PF, Kentucky, 19)

4. Warriors: Derrick Favors (PF/C, Georgia Tech, 18)

5. Wizards: Al-Farouq Aminu (PF/SF, Wake Forest, 19)

6. 76ers: Wesley Johnson (SF/SG, Syracuse, 22)

I have wonder if Johnson is enough of a Larry Brown player to be picked here, but I don't know which direction he would lean in if not Johnson.

7. Pistons: Cole Aldrich (C, Kansas, 21)

8. Clippers: Ekpe Udoh (PF/C, Baylor, 23)

Changed the Clippers pick since Henry just doesn't have the value to go at 8. Udoh will add needed interior defense.

9. Jazz (From Knicks): Greg Monroe (C/PF, Georgetown, 20)

10. Pacers: Ed Davis (PF, North Carolina, 21)

11. Hornets: Patrick Patterson (PF, Kentucky, 21)

12. Grizzlies: Donatas Motiejunas (PF, Lithuania, 19)

13. Raptors: Daniel Orton (PF/C, Kentucky, 19)

14. Rockets: Xavier Henry (SF/SG, Kansas, 19)

15. Bucks (From Bulls): Jan Vesely (SF/PF, 19)

16. Timberwolves (From Bobcats): Hassan Whiteside (C, Marshall, 21)

17. Bulls (From Bucks): Paul George (SG/SF, Fresno State, 20)

18. Heat: Eric Bledsoe (Triangle PG, Kentucky, 19)

19. Thunder: Damion James (SF, Texas, 22)

20. Spurs: James Anderson (SG/SF, Oklahoma State, 21)

21. Celtics: Gordon Hayward (SF, Butler, 20)

22. Blazers: Quincy Pondexter (SF, Washington, 22)

23. Timberwolves (From Jazz): Kyle Singler (SF, Duke, 22)

24. Grizzlies (From Nuggets): Elliot Willliams (SG, Memphis, 21)

25. Hawks: Solomon Alabi (C, Florida State, 22)

26. Thunder (From Suns): Devin Ebanks (SF, West Virginia, 20)

27. Nets (From Mavericks): Larry Sanders (PF/C, Virginia Commonwealth, 21)

28. Grizzlies (From Lakers): Avery Bradley (Triangle PG, Texas, 19)

29. Magic: Jordan Crawford (SG, Xavier, 21)

30. Wizards (From Cavaliers): Greivis Vasquez (PG/SG, Maryland, 23)

backasswards · Post #12 » by **backasswards** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:55 am

someone break down jordan crawford's game? is he just an undersized 2 or can he play point?

Jazzfan12 · Post #13 » by **Jazzfan12** » Tue May 4, 2010 6:55 pm

New Big Board:

Tier 1

1. John Wall
2. Evan Turner
3. Derrick Favors

Tier 2

4. Wesley Johnson
5. DeMarcus Cousins

Tier 3

6. Ekpe Udoh
7. Cole Aldrich
8. Greg Monroe
9. Al-Farouq Aminu
10. Xavier Henry
11. Ed Davis

Tier 4

12. Avery Bradley
13. Paul George
14. Patrick Patterson

Tier 5

15. James Anderson
16. Donatas Motiejunas
17. Quincy Pondexter
18. Solomon Alabi

Tier 6

19. Gordon Hayward
20. Hassan Whiteside
21. Stanley Robinson
22. Larry Sanders
23. Devin Ebanks
24. Gani Lawal
25. Luke Babbitt

Boneman2 · Post #14 » by **Boneman2** » Thu May 6, 2010 4:06 am

^^^ isn't Bledsoe on your Big Board?

Jazzfan12 · Post #15 » by **Jazzfan12** » Thu May 6, 2010 1:45 pm

No. I think he's way too selfish and out of control and a too much of a choker to be a quality point guard.

Jazzfan12 · Post #16 » by **Jazzfan12** » Thu May 6, 2010 10:32 pm

5/6/2010

1. Nets: John Wall (PG, Kentucky, 19)

2. Timberwolves: Evan Turner (SG/PG/SF, Ohio State, 21)

3. Kings: DeMarcus Cousins (C/PF, Kentucky, 19)

4. Warriors: Derrick Favors (PF/C, Georgia Tech, 18)

5. Wizards: Al-Farouq Aminu (PF/SF, Wake Forest, 19)

6. 76ers: Wesley Johnson (SF/SG, Syracuse, 22)

7. Pistons: Cole Aldrich (C, Kansas, 21)

8. Clippers: Ekpe Udoh (PF/C, Baylor, 23)

9. Jazz (From Knicks): Greg Monroe (C/PF, Georgetown, 20)

10. Pacers: Ed Davis (PF, North Carolina, 21)

11. Hornets: Patrick Patterson (PF, Kentucky, 21)

12. Grizzlies: Donatas Motiejunas (PF, Lithuania, 19)

13. Raptors: Daniel Orton (PF/C, Kentucky, 19)

14. Rockets: Xavier Henry (SF/SG, Kansas, 19)

15. Bucks (From Bulls): Paul George (SG/SF, Fresno State, 20)

16. Timberwolves (From Bobcats): Hassan Whiteside (C, Marshall, 21)

17. Bulls (From Bucks): James Anderson (SG/SF, Oklahoma State, 21)

18. Heat: Eric Bledsoe (Triangle PG, Kentucky, 19)

19. Thunder: Damion James (SF, Texas, 22)

20. Spurs: Gordon Hayward (SF, Butler, 20)

21. Celtics: Larry Sanders (PF/C, Virginia Commonwealth, 21)

22. Blazers: Quincy Pondexter (SF, Washington, 22)

23. Timberwolves (From Jazz): Solomon Alabi (C, Florida State, 22)

24. Grizzlies (From Nuggets): Elliot Willliams (SG, Memphis, 21)

25. Hawks: Devin Ebanks (SF, West Virginia, 20)

26. Thunder (From Suns): Avery Bradley (Triangle PG, Texas, 19)

27. Nets (From Mavericks): Kevin Seraphin (PF/C, French Guyana, 20)

28. Grizzlies (From Lakers): Gani Lawal (PF, Georgia Tech, 21)

29. Magic: Jordan Crawford (SG, Xavier, 21)

30. Wizards (From Cavaliers): Greivis Vasquez (PG/SG, Maryland, 23)

funkatron101 · Post #17 » by **funkatron101** » Thu May 13, 2010 3:14 pm

There is a strong rumor that the Wolves are bringing Pekovic over this year, and want to resign Darko, so I don't expect them to pick two centers with their picks.

I personally think James Anderson will climb, but If available, I think I would take him for the Wolves at #16, even with Turner.

Jazzfan12 · Post #18 » by **Jazzfan12** » Sun May 16, 2010 8:11 pm

Big Board (5/16/2010)

Tier 1

1. John Wall
2. Evan Turner
3. Derrick Favors

Tier 2

4. Wesley Johnson
5. DeMarcus Cousins

Tier 3

6. Al-Farouq Aminu
7. Ekpe Udoh
8. Greg Monroe
9. Cole Aldrich
10. Xavier Henry
11. Ed Davis

Tier 4

12. Avery Bradley
13. Paul George
14. Patrick Patterson

Tier 5

15. James Anderson
16. Donatas Motiejunas
17. Quincy Pondexter

Tier 6

18. Gordon Hayward
19. Hassan Whiteside
20. Stanley Robinson
21. Larry Sanders
22. Devin Ebanks
23. Gani Lawal
24. Luke Babbitt
25. Kevin Seraphin

Jazzfan12 · Post #19 » by **Jazzfan12** » Wed May 19, 2010 12:56 am

Post-lottery

1. Wizards: John Wall

2. 76ers: Evan Turner

3. Nets: Derrick Favors

4. Timberwolves: DeMarcus Cousins

5. Kings: Al-Farouq Aminu

6. Warriors: Greg Monroe

7. Pistons: Cole Aldrich

8. Clippers: Wesley Johnson

9. Jazz: Ed Davis

10. Pacers: Ekpe Udoh

11. Hornets: Patrick Patterson

12. Grizzlies: Luke Babbitt

13. Raptors: Daniel Orton

14. Rockets: Xavier Henry

15. Bucks: Paul George

16. Timberwolves: Donatas Motiejunas

17. Bulls: Gordon Hayward

18. Heat: Avery Bradley

19. Celtics: James Anderson

20. Spurs: Kevin Seraphin

21. Thunder: Hassan Whiteside

22. Blazers: Eric Bledsoe

23. Timberwolves: Damion James

24. Grizzlies: Elliot Williams

25. Hawks: Devin Ebanks

26. Thunder: Larry Sanders

27. Nets: Lance Stephenson

28. Grizzlies: Quincy Pondexter

29. Magic: Jordan Crawford

30. Wizards: Greivis Vasquez

Jazzfan12 · Post #20 » by **Jazzfan12** » Sun May 23, 2010 6:22 pm

5/23/2010

1. Wizards: John Wall (PG, Kentucky, 19)

2. 76ers: Evan Turner (SG, Ohio State, 21)

I think he'll be traded to the Timberwolves later on.

3. Nets: Derrick Favors (PF/C, Georgia Tech, 18)

4. Timberwolves: DeMarcus Cousins (C/PF, Kentucky, 19)

5. Kings: Cole Aldrich (C, Kansas, 21)

Bit of a reach but Aldrich fills a major need and the Kings have reached a lot in the past.

6. Warriors: Greg Monroe (C/PF, Georgetown, 20)

7. Pistons: Wesley Johnson (SF/SG, Syracuse, 22)

Trade bait.

8. Clippers: Avery Bradley (Triangle PG, Texas, 19)

Perfect PG complement to LeBron.

9. Jazz (From Knicks): Ed Davis (PF/C, North Carolina, 21)

Undersized and injury-prone, but adds needed shot blocking fits the system very well.

10. Pacers: Ekpe Udoh (PF/C, Baylor, 23)

11. Hornets: Al-Farouq Aminu (PF/SF, Wake Forest, 19)

12. Grizzlies: Luke Babbitt (SF/PF, Nevada, 21)

Grizzlies are usually pretty open about how they're going to pick.

13. Raptors: Hassan Whiteside (C/PF, Marshall, 21)

14. Rockets: Paul George (SG/SF, Fresno State, 20)

BPA pick since it will most likely be traded.

15. Bucks (From Bulls): Patrick Patterson (PF, Kentucky, 21)

16. Timberwolves (From Bobcats): Gordon Hayward (SF, Butler, 20)

Pick will most likely be traded and Hayward has the most value of any prospect at this point.

17. Bulls (From Bucks): Xavier Henry (SF/SG, Kansas, 19)

18. Heat: Quincy Pondexter (SF, Washington, 22)

19. Celtics: James Anderson (SG/SF, Oklahoma State, 21)

20. Spurs: Damion James (SF/PF, Texas, 22)

21. Thunder: Daniel Orton (C/PF, Kentucky, 19)

22. Trailblazers: Kevin Seraphin (PF/C, France, 20)

23. Timberwolves (From Jazz): Larry Sanders (PF/C, Virginia Commonwealth, 21)

24. Hawks: Solomon Alabi (C, Florida State, 22)

25. Grizzlies (From Nuggets): Elliot Williams (SG, Memphis, 21)

26. Thunder (From Suns): Devin Ebanks (SF, West Virginia, 20)

27. Nets (From Mavericks): Lance Stephenson (SG, Cincinnati, 19)

28. Grizzlies (From Lakers): Eric Bledsoe (PG, Kentucky, 19)

29. Magic: Jordan Crawford (SG, Xavier, 21)

30. Wizards (From Cavaliers): Greivis Vasquez (SG, Maryland, 23)