Krap's Wolves Forum Mock Draft 1.0

[collin_k41]

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Kanter
6. Burks(1) Knight (1) Perry Jones (4)

I think we'd rather have a big than another PF/SF. Perry has loads of potential, but if we pick him you can guarantee a trade is coming.

[Vindicater]

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Kanter
6. Burks(1) Knight (1) Perry Jones (4)


There is no way we take Kanter over Jones

[Vindicater]

It seems my pick made it Officially Jones so I will start a new one.

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Kanter
6. Jones
7. Walker (1)

I am unsure of Rubio, Maybe Walker can be the playmaker we need?

[post0115]

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Kanter
6. Jones
7. Walker (1) Burks (1)

[eyeteeth]

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Kanter
6. Jones
7. Walker (1) Burks (2)

If the Wolves draft here it will be because they traded down to get Burks.

[Pistol Pete Vescey]

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Kanter
6. Jones
7. Walker (1) Burks (2) Knight (1)

[collin_k41]

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Kanter
6. Jones
7. Walker (1) Burks (3) Knight (1)

[bluethunder0005]

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Kanter
6. Jones
7. Walker (1) Burks (4) Knight (1)

[[RCG]]

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Kanter
6. Jones
7. Walker (2) Burks (3) Knight (1)

[Esohny]

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Kanter
6. Jones
7. Burks
8. Walker (1)

[C.lupus]

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Kanter
6. Jones
7. Walker (2) Burks (5) Knight (1)

[Casperkid23]

I'm going to correct the rankings

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Jones III (had 5 votes before Kanter)
6. Kanter
7. Burks
8. T. Jones (1)

[cpfsf]

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Jones III (had 5 votes before Kanter)
6. Kanter
7. Burks
8. T. Jones (1) Vesely (1)

Deciding between Walker and Vesely is like trying to pick which child to save when the boat is sinking.

[Esohny]

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Jones III (had 5 votes before Kanter)
6. Kanter
7. Burks
8. T. Jones (1), Walker (1) Vesely (1)

[The J Rocka]

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Jones III (had 5 votes before Kanter)
6. Kanter
7. Burks
8. T. Jones (1), Walker (2) Vesely (1)

Jones is slipping.

[horaceworthy]

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Jones III (had 5 votes before Kanter)
6. Kanter
7. Burks
8. T. Jones (1), Walker (2) Vesely (1) J. Lamb (1)

[[RCG]]

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Jones III
6. Kanter
7. Burks
8. T. Jones (2), Walker (2) Vesely (1) J. Lamb (1)

[theGreatRC]

Im on my phone so It'll take forever to write all the names down..

8. Bismack Biyombo (1)

I love the potential this kid has. 18 Years old, 6'9, 7'7 wingspan, great defensive instincts and a never slack on a play mindset.

[horaceworthy]

Standings with RC's vote

1. Irving
2. Barnes
3. Williams
4. Jonas
5. Jones III
6. Kanter
7. Burks
8. T. Jones (2), Walker (2) Vesely (1) J. Lamb (1) Bismack Biyombo (1)

[revprodeji]

I just want something documented so when Barnes becomes a franchise player I can say 'told you so.

I used to think the same thing. Out of high school he looked like the smooth playmaking SG we have been drooling for. This year he seems to be an average SF that relies too heavily on his pullback jumper. How is he any different then Xavier Henry? (Which would be an upgrade, but scary for a top-5 pick)

Henry's ast/t0: .77, Barnes' ast/to: .74. Henry's PPR: -3.44. Barnes' PPR: -3.38. I have no idea where Barnes is mentally or how much of an awesome killer instinct he has, but I do know that he plays very much like Henry. More Henry/Barnes comps: PER: 21.9/19.3, TS%: 59/52, pts/pos: 1.18/1.10. FTA/pos: .28/.25. TO%: 17/14. Oreb%: 5.1/7.1. Barnes makes up a bit with rebounding and fewer turnovers, but his shot...oi, his shot. He's a classic jack of all trades/master of none and had he not dominated the hotbed of high school basketball known as Ames, Iowa, he'd be just another ok shooting toolsy wing player with ok numbers in his freshman season.

He relies on step back jumpers and 1 dribble shots. The guy doesn't break anyone down off the dribble and that's about the last thing the Wolves need right now is someone who can't take his own man off the dribble from the perimeter. He definitely has a better handle than Wes, but his shot is suspect and he really can't break down his defender off the dribble. If he doesn't have upper level athleticism or a good sneaky change of pace game, he's going to be in for a rude awakening in the NBA. If you want a guy who can slash and score, Kemba Walker is probably your best bet and he should be the pick if the Wolves land in the 4th or 5th spot. He's everything Kahn thought he saw in Flynn. Beyond that, Burks is probably the closest thing you are looking for. He can't shoot all that well, but he can certainly slash. And yes, he has similar weaknesses to Wes...as an 18 year old, however. He's 5 years younger...which is yet another example of why you don't ever, ever, ever draft 23 year olds.

This video is nice on Barnes
http://www.draftexpress.com/article/NBA ... rnes-3648/

As painful as it is to admit, I need to agree with a comment Chad Ford made. "Out of high school he was Kobe, now he looks like Luol Deng."