Mock Lotto w/ Notes

Post #1 » by **gswhoops** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:39 pm

1. Cleveland Cavaliers (from LAC): Kyrie Irving (6' 2" PG, Duke, Freshman)

Extremely talented, pure PG who played well at one of the best programs in the country. Derrick Williams might also be considered here, but I think in the end Irving is the best player overall.

2. Minnesota Timberwolves: Enes Kanter (6' 11" PF/C, Turkey, International '92)

Derrick Williams is probably the best player available, but there's just no room for him with Love, Beasley, Johnson and Randolph all on board looking for PT. Instead, they pick the young Turk, who could give them a potent inside threat to balance the team out, as well as an anchor in the middle.

3. Utah Jazz (from NJN): Derrick Williams (6' 9" F, Arizona, Sophomore)

The Jazz have a plethora of talented young big men, but Williams fills a big need as a scorer as well as being clearly the best player available. Stick him at SF and let him use his superior size and post moves to score at will.

4. Cleveland Cavaliers: Jonas Valanciunas (7' 0" C, Lithuania, International '92)

Some people consider Jonas to be the most talented big man in the draft. He has a huge frame and has shown a lot of promise on both ends of the floor. He might not be in the league for a year or two, but the rebuilding Cavs can afford to wait for him.

5. Toronto Raptors: Brandon Knight (6' 3" PG, Kentucky, Freshman)

Toronto's two biggest needs are PG and C. With Kanter and Valanciunas off the board, this pick comes down to a decision between Knight and Bismack Biyombo. Knight is a strong defender, 3pt shooter, and a hard worker who has been described as very coachable. With all the question marks surrounding Biyombo, Knight is the safer, and likely better, choice.

6. Washington Wizards: Jan Vesely (6' 11" F, Czech Republic, International '90)

The Wizards have a history of gambling on high-motor athletes, and Vesely certainly fits the mold. A high-flier who looks to be a great defender, he would fit well in the SF spot next to a creator like Wall.

7. Sacramento Kings: Jimmer Fredette (6' 3" PG, Brigham Young, Senior)

The first major upset of the draft. Some would consider Fredette a reach at #7, but he brings a lot of what Sacto needs next to Evans. A good shooter and ball handler, surprisingly quick (according to his Sacramento workout) and a born leader, he would be a strong addition.

8. Detroit Pistons: Bismack Biyombo (6' 9" PF/C, Congo, International '92)

Biyombo doesn't have a great offensive touch (or really, any at all). But he makes up for it with his defense, rebounding, athleticism, and ability to play PF or C. He would be a great compliment to Greg Monroe up front.

9. Charlotte Bobcats: Kemba Walker (6' 1" PG, Connecticut, Junior)

Charlotte loves to draft winners, and Walker one it all with UConn. He's been linked to Charlotte in rumor a couple times, and he would fill in nicely for them at the PG spot, especially with good passers like S-Jax and Diaw on board.

10. Milwaukee Bucks: Alec Burks (6' 6" SG, Colorado, Sophomore)

Milwaukee could really use anyone at SG, SF, or PF. Burks is the best one available at this point in the draft, though they could also go with someone like Marcus Morris or Tristan Thompson. Burks is a high-upside SG who defends and can create his own shot.

11. Golden State Warriors: Marcus Morris (6' 9" F, Kansas, Junior)

The guy we've worked out a couple times. Has a good repetoire of offensive skills and would bring some much needed offense to the Warriors' big man corps.

12. Utah Jazz: Klay Thompson (6' 7" SG/SF, Washington State, Junior)

Continuting to add offense to the wings, the Jazz pick up a dead-eye 3pt shooter with underrated athleticism here in Klay. Between Thompson and Williams, they could be much improved offensively in 11-12.

13. Phoenix Suns: Markieff Morris (6' 10" PF, Kansas, Junior)

Continuing their trend of picking "the other twin," (Robin Lopez and Taylor Griffin), the Suns pick up the other Morris twin, Markieff. His size and defense at PF would be a welcome addition to a team trying to make a push for a playoff spot before Nash's career is over. They could also pick the less ready, but higher upside Tristan Thompson.

14. Houston Rockets: Kawhi Leonard (6' 7" F, San Diego State, Sophomore)

Leonard's athleticism, defense and all-around game would be a great addition to a Houston team pushing to make the playoffs.

carrottop12 · Post #2 » by **carrottop12** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:44 pm

Jazz love this.

wildvikeswolves · Post #3 » by **wildvikeswolves** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:57 pm

hate it for the wolves

Post #4 » by **BigSlam** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 12:58 am

hate it for the bobcats

Post #5 » by **gswhoops** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 12:59 pm

wildvikeswolves wrote:hate it for the wolves

BigSlam wrote:hate it for the bobcats

Care to elaborate? What would you have them do instead?

Post #6 » by **BigSlam** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:43 pm

Kawhi, Burks, Klay or Brooks at #9 for the Bobcats would all be my choice over Kemba.

Post #7 » by **gswhoops** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:45 pm

BigSlam wrote:Kawhi, Burks, Klay or Brooks at #9 for the Bobcats would all be my choice over Kemba.

So, you think Charlotte's looking for a SG/SF then? From an outsider's perspective, that seemed to be the most covered position between Henderson/Jackson/Diaw

Post #8 » by **BigSlam** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 4:34 pm

gswhoops wrote:
BigSlam wrote:Kawhi, Burks, Klay or Brooks at #9 for the Bobcats would all be my choice over Kemba.

So, you think Charlotte's looking for a SG/SF then? From an outsider's perspective, that seemed to be the most covered position between Henderson/Jackson/Diaw

Diaw is a PF and in the final year of his contract.

Our wing rotations are:
SG: Henderson - Carroll
SF: Jackson - Cunningham

while our PG rotation is:
Augustin - Livingston

We need more help at the wing (not as much as we do at centre - but Kanter aint falling to #9!!) than any other position.

Post #9 » by **gswhoops** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:34 pm

Good to know. Lucky, since this draft seems to have a plethora of good wings in the late lotto-mid 1st range.

coordinator0 · Post #10 » by **coordinator0** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:38 pm

I think Walker would be the pick for Detroit if he's available at 8. Chad Ford has said that we really like him and I tend to listed to what he has to say about the Pistons. Biyombo isn't a bad pick though.

Relentless88 · Post #11 » by **Relentless88** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:14 pm

If Charlotte needs wing help, they can take a Jordan Hamilton at 19. Walker is a good pick at 9, and MJ reportedly likes him a lot.

Knight is a good pick for the Raptors. I prefer Kanter or Jonas, but since both are off the board....Knight is a solid pick. We'd probably have to move at least one of Jose/Bayless/Barbosa.

wildvikeswolves · Post #12 » by **wildvikeswolves** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 1:23 am

gswhoops wrote:
wildvikeswolves wrote:hate it for the wolves

BigSlam wrote:hate it for the bobcats

Care to elaborate? What would you have them do instead?

Williams is to good to pass up. The closer we get to the draft the more i think we draft and keep him

Post #13 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:27 am

Relentless88 wrote:Walker is a good pick at 9, and MJ reportedly likes him a lot.

Show me a link where it says that MJ likes Walker a lot.

Then I will show you were DJ Augustin is signed to Team Jordan.

http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/index.htm ... basketball

Don't get much more "likes him a lot" than that.....................

Relentless88 · Post #14 » by **Relentless88** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 3:45 am

^I'm actually not sure if he's said that, but it's basically what I've heard on RealGM. Is that not true?