2012 Mock Draft (1-30)

[RTM]

I would be absolutely thrilled if Detroit got Barnes at 7.

But Fab Melo at 11? I don't think so...

[babyjax13]

I would be absolutely thrilled if Detroit got Barnes at 7.

But Fab Melo at 11? I don't think so...

Portland is in a bit of a quandary with that pick in that scenario because all of the best players are power forwards and I have them drafting Beal earlier. They could use a point guard, but I don't know if Lilliard is the best fit. Fab is pretty underrated too and would really be a nice fit next to Aldridge.

[Kirsten19]

I would be absolutely thrilled if Detroit got Barnes at 7.

But Fab Melo at 11? I don't think so...

Portland is in a bit of a quandary with that pick in that scenario because all of the best players are power forwards and I have them drafting Beal earlier. They could use a point guard, but I don't know if Lilliard is the best fit. Fab is pretty underrated too and would really be a nice fit next to Aldridge.

Dont only look at size and athleticism.

Fab Melo is super super raw offensively and if u are not too sure, look at his rebounding numbers in college. 5.8 rebounds per game and 7.8 points

I dunno i think Dieng from Louisville Cardinals are too underrated compared to Fab Melo. He averaged 4 more rebounds a game and 3+ blocks, 6'11" with a 7'4" wingspan, numbers are identical to John Henson (or better than Drummond, PJIII) most lottery picks./........but projected at late 2nd round?????

[babyjax13]

I think most people have him in next year (Dieng). Melo is raw (really raw) but he has the potential to be an impact player immediately because of his athleticism. I think Portland is the only one who would take him in that range, though. I think I had him at 17 before.

[Kirsten19]

Dieng? He is 22 already.....i think if he declares this year, he'll be picked higher. And the Louisville Cardinals are doing well anyway, why not?

BTW, i like ur projection on Leonard. Chad Ford and Draftexpress.com have him in the 15th-18th range, but nbadraft.net and draftinsider have him in the top 10

I think his stock will only rise. He will impress for sure in the Draft Combine(measurements and athelticism testings?) and teams workout. He has workout warrior all over him

[No-Man]

Dieng should declare this year, he has high chanes of being pick at the 1st round, Miami/Chicago/Indiana, he fits properly in everyone of them.

[babyjax13]

You guys have made a good case I'll probably move him in next time I update.

[No-Man]

BTW the pick that GSW buy from Atlanta was their 2nd round, GSW owns Spurs 1st, Nets second, and Hawks second.

[djthesonicsfan]

29. Oklahoma City - William Buford

Daequan Cook > William Buford. Pretty sure Reggie Jackson > William Buford too. Don't think there's any room on the team for Buford. If I'm Presti, given your draft scenario I'd take Nicholson as Mohammed is done. I also like Jeff Taylor on a bpa basis. Teague would also be interesting as it'll be difficult keeping Maynor long term.

[babyjax13]

Updated. 2nd round may or may not come later.

[gswhoops]

I don't think GS would pick a shooting guard. We like Klay a lot and we have other needs. We're also supposedly interested in signing Roy if he decides to make a comeback (our GM was formerly his agent).

If that was our board I think Henson, Sullinger, Leonard, or even Zeller would be the pick.

[babyjax13]

I don't think GS would pick a shooting guard. We like Klay a lot and we have other needs. We're also supposedly interested in signing Roy if he decides to make a comeback (our GM was formerly his agent).

If that was our board I think Henson, Sullinger, Leonard, or even Zeller would be the pick.

I think Lamb would work well at small forward if he puts on 10 or 15 pounds. But you know more about the Warriors than me, so you are probably right.