TJ's 2011 Mock Draft + Discussion

[S.W.A.N]

I can't see vesely going before kanter

rumour is raps were very impressed with his workout

[teamjosh04]

i don't think okc is going to sign a guy who just signed with real madrid until 2016.. waste of a pick in my opinion.

The Thunder aren't overly impressed with anyone around their draft range. If someone like Chris Singelton slips, then Im sure they would take him, but there aren't that many difference makers at #26.

Mirotic has lottery talent and fits what the Thunder need. It doesnt sound like he is coming over anytime soon, nor does he want to, but he has value. The Thunder don't need immediate help from the draft and have been patient in the past with draft picks. I think they are one of the few teams that would take him in the first round.

[teamjosh04]

I can't see vesely going before kanter

rumour is raps were very impressed with his workout

Believe what you want. Rumor is that everyone is impressive in their team workouts. Take that with a grain of salt. Especially considering Kanter was the first guy they went to see. Could be a huge smokescreen. Rumors also say that they are very high on Vesely and Colangelo was in Europe to see Vesely lead his team to the Serbian title yesterday. Vesely had a big game.

Raptors have made it known that they need to change their defensive culture. Vesely will help do that, Kanter will not. Im sure they still are both in consideration, but Id give Vesely the edge now.

Kanter is very overrated by the general public. He is nowhere near the consensus best Euro among GMs as he is among internet GMs.

[clockwork]

i don't think okc is going to sign a guy who just signed with real madrid until 2016.. waste of a pick in my opinion.

The Thunder aren't overly impressed with anyone around their draft range. If someone like Chris Singelton slips, then Im sure they would take him, but there aren't that many difference makers at #26.

Mirotic has lottery talent and fits what the Thunder need. It doesnt sound like he is coming over anytime soon, nor does he want to, but he has value. The Thunder don't need immediate help from the draft and have been patient in the past with draft picks. I think they are one of the few teams that would take him in the first round.

at 26 i don't think any team has ever been overly impressed with a player.

i do think however the thunder need some type help seeing how their season ended.

[teamjosh04]

and thats what trades and free agency is for. Thunder aren't finding a player at #26 that is going to help much next year.

Moot point since Mirotic likely isnt staying in the draft

[teamjosh04]

Chad Ford via twitter - Looks like both Nikola Mirotic & Davis Bertans staying in the draft. Both will be 1st rounders. Look for Mirotic at OKC & Bertans to Spurs

[teamjosh04]

1. Cleveland - Kyrie Irving
2. Minnesota - Derrick Williams
3. Utah - Brandon Knight
4. Cleveland - Jonas Valanciunas
5. Toronto - Jan Vesely
6. Washington - Enes Kanter
7. Sacramento - Kawhi Leoanrd
8. Detroit - Bismack Biyombo
9. Charlotte - Marcus Morris
10. Milwaukee - Alec Burks
11. Golden State - Klay Thompson
12. Utah - Chris Singleton
13. Phoenix - Jimmer Fredette
14. Houston - Donatas Motiejunas
15. Indiana - Tristan Thompson
16. Philadelphia - Markieff Morris
17. New York - Marshon Brooks
18. Washington - Tobias Harris
19. Charlotte - Jordan Hamilton
20. Minnesota - Josh Selby
21. Portland - Kenneth Faried
22. Denver - Tyler Honeycutt
23. Houston - Nikola Vucevic
24. Oklahoma City - Justin Harper
25. Boston - Jeremy Tyler
26. Dallas - Davis Bertans
27. New Jersey - Jimmy Butler
28. Chicago - Nolan Smith
29. San Antonio - Nikola Mirotic
30. Chicago - Reggie Jackson

31. Miami - Malcolm Lee
32. Cleveland - Kyle Singler
33. Detroit - Darius Morris
34. Washington - Chandler Parsons
35. New Jersey - Charles Jenkins
36. Sacramento - Shelvin Mack
37. LA Clippers - Norris Cole
38. Houston - Bojan Bogdanovic
39. Charlotte - Trey Thompkins
40. Milwaukee - Ben Hansbrough
41. LA Lakers - Jon Leuer
42. Indiana - Iman Shumpert
43. Chicago - David Lighty
44. Golden State - Greg Smith
45. New Orleans - Jordan Williams
46. LA Lakers - Keith Benson
47. LA Clippers - Travis Leslie
48. Atlanta - Michael Dunigan
49. Memphis - Brad Wanamaker
50. Philadelphia - Rick Jackson
51. Portland - Corey Joseph
52. Detroit - Malcolm Thomas
53. Orlando - Andrew Goudelock
54. Cleveland - E'Twaun Moore
55. Boston - Jamie Skeen
56. LA Lakers - Julyan Stone
57. Dallas - DeAndre Liggins
58. LA Lakers - Scotty Hopson
59. San Antonio - Jereme Richmond
60. Sacramento - Demetri McCamey

[RTM]

^ You forgot Kemba Walker here.