NBA Mock Draft 2
There will be at least one more mock since underclassmen who haven't hired an agent can back out by Tuesday. I'm going with a zero trade rule to do this mock, but I will make note where a team is reaching or mismatched with their pick - and thus likely to trade.
1 - Chicago: PG Derrick Rose
It would make sense to take Beasley, but I get the feeling they lost faith in Hinrich. Look for a Hinrich/Gooden trade to Inidana for Jermaine O'Neal and his awful contract. I could also see the Bulls trading Hinrich or Gordon to the Clips for the 7th pick and a bad contract (Cutino Mobley).
2 - Miami: SG OJ Mayo
I believe the hype. I think Riley is nuts, but he's going to take OJ over Beasley. I for one liked the Marion/Beasley/Wade trio with Boozer replacing Marion next year. Add a pass first point guard and this team is on. Instead you'll have two scorers in the backcourt and a lousy front court. This would be greatest NCAA tournament team ever.
3 - Minnesota: F Mike Beasley
The recent measurements had him undersized for a 4, but that's okay when Al Jefferson is your 4. Essentially Minnesota gets Carmelo Anthony without the tats. I'll take it! If OJ is available here as sanity demands but Riley rejects - take Mayo and trade Foye (trade Foye anyway, but that's another post).
4 - Seattle: PG Jerryd Bayless
Everyone has Bayless here, but I don't believe it. Yes the Sonics need a PG, but I don't believe that the Sonics believe in Bayless. I predict trade for a decent PG or a C.
5 - Memphis: PF Anthony Randolph
ESPN claims they like Love, but I see them going more athletic to keep up with Conley and Gay. They also have Marc Gasol coming over, so this team could be set in a year or two once they gel.
6 - New York: PG Russel Westbrook
But they really want Bayless. I could see Seattle making the swap and then taking Brook Lopez here.
7 - LA Clips: SG Erik Gordon
I can also see the Clips trading for veteran help or taking SF Galinari to replace Maggete.
8 - Milwaukee: SF Danilo Galinari
Ugh, the thought of two skinny foreigners manning the 3 is gross, and probably not successful. This team needs to make lots of trades.
9 - Charlotte: C Kevin Love
Because he's better than Brook Lopez.
10 - New Jersey: C Brooke Lopez
The Nets beg to differ.
11 - Indiana: C DeAndre Jordan
They will trade O'Neal and need a center. If they don't land Hinrich they'll consider Augustine.
12 - Sacramento: PG DJ Augustine
Otherwise they have to roll with Beno-thanks.
13 - Portland: SG Nic Batum
They can leave the 6'8" Frenchy in France and roll with their loaded roster.
14 - Golden State: SG Chase Budinger
With Baron getting old and making noise, they can move Monta to PG and role with Chase.
15 - Phoenix: PF Darrel Arthur
The Suns get real value in a PF who slipped this far and will pair up very well with Amare post-Shaq... too bad they'll trade this pick.
16 - Philadelphia: C Mareese Speights
He's big and Philly needs big - but might go back to school.
17 - Toronto: SF Joe Alexander
Bargnani isn't getting it done at the 3, Alexander provides an option and a bargain at this point.
18 - Washington: C Robin Lopez
I was oringinally thinking hometown fav Hibbert, but he can't run with the Wiz.
19 - Cleveland: SF Donte Green
Very athletic complement to LeBron.
20 - Denver: PG Ty Lawson
If he comes out...
21 - New Jersey: C Roy Hibbert
They need bigs... not they have two legit 7 footers.
22 - Orlando: PF JJ Hickson
Allows Orlando to play big, but they still need a decent PG.
23 - Utah: SG Bill Walker
Could also play the 3 when Boozer walks.
24 - Seattle: C Kosta Koufos
They need a Center, but probably won't get the answer here.
25 - Houston: C Javale McGee
Can Mutumbo go another year? Can Yao get through a whole season?
26 - San Antonio: C Alexis Ajinca
Could actually become a player in the future, but wouldn't they rather have Ryan Gomes?
27 - New Orleans: SG/SF Brandon Rush
Pairs nicely with Jayhawk Julian Wright, but maybe they'd rather have McCants?
28 - Memphis: SG Chris Douglas-Roberts
How did he fall this far? Expect someone to move up to around 20 to get him.
29 - Detroit: PF Jason Thompson
Small school, good defender, and Ben Wallace is going away soon.
30 - Boston: PG Mario Chalmers
Because Sam Cassel has to go.
2nd Round - 4 picks only
31 - Minnesota: PF Joey Dorsey
Small, but a beast in the blocks. Pairs up nicely with AlJeff.
32 - Seattle: PF Serge Ibaka
A guy who can be stashed, and he's big.
33 - Portland: PF Nathan Jawai
All about the secret stash - can be left overseas to develop.
34 - Minnesota: C Omer Asik
This is not a favorite of mine, just makes the most sense with what's left.
1 - Chicago: PG Derrick Rose
It would make sense to take Beasley, but I get the feeling they lost faith in Hinrich. Look for a Hinrich/Gooden trade to Inidana for Jermaine O'Neal and his awful contract. I could also see the Bulls trading Hinrich or Gordon to the Clips for the 7th pick and a bad contract (Cutino Mobley).
2 - Miami: SG OJ Mayo
I believe the hype. I think Riley is nuts, but he's going to take OJ over Beasley. I for one liked the Marion/Beasley/Wade trio with Boozer replacing Marion next year. Add a pass first point guard and this team is on. Instead you'll have two scorers in the backcourt and a lousy front court. This would be greatest NCAA tournament team ever.
3 - Minnesota: F Mike Beasley
The recent measurements had him undersized for a 4, but that's okay when Al Jefferson is your 4. Essentially Minnesota gets Carmelo Anthony without the tats. I'll take it! If OJ is available here as sanity demands but Riley rejects - take Mayo and trade Foye (trade Foye anyway, but that's another post).
4 - Seattle: PG Jerryd Bayless
Everyone has Bayless here, but I don't believe it. Yes the Sonics need a PG, but I don't believe that the Sonics believe in Bayless. I predict trade for a decent PG or a C.
5 - Memphis: PF Anthony Randolph
ESPN claims they like Love, but I see them going more athletic to keep up with Conley and Gay. They also have Marc Gasol coming over, so this team could be set in a year or two once they gel.
6 - New York: PG Russel Westbrook
But they really want Bayless. I could see Seattle making the swap and then taking Brook Lopez here.
7 - LA Clips: SG Erik Gordon
I can also see the Clips trading for veteran help or taking SF Galinari to replace Maggete.
8 - Milwaukee: SF Danilo Galinari
Ugh, the thought of two skinny foreigners manning the 3 is gross, and probably not successful. This team needs to make lots of trades.
9 - Charlotte: C Kevin Love
Because he's better than Brook Lopez.
10 - New Jersey: C Brooke Lopez
The Nets beg to differ.
11 - Indiana: C DeAndre Jordan
They will trade O'Neal and need a center. If they don't land Hinrich they'll consider Augustine.
12 - Sacramento: PG DJ Augustine
Otherwise they have to roll with Beno-thanks.
13 - Portland: SG Nic Batum
They can leave the 6'8" Frenchy in France and roll with their loaded roster.
14 - Golden State: SG Chase Budinger
With Baron getting old and making noise, they can move Monta to PG and role with Chase.
15 - Phoenix: PF Darrel Arthur
The Suns get real value in a PF who slipped this far and will pair up very well with Amare post-Shaq... too bad they'll trade this pick.
16 - Philadelphia: C Mareese Speights
He's big and Philly needs big - but might go back to school.
17 - Toronto: SF Joe Alexander
Bargnani isn't getting it done at the 3, Alexander provides an option and a bargain at this point.
18 - Washington: C Robin Lopez
I was oringinally thinking hometown fav Hibbert, but he can't run with the Wiz.
19 - Cleveland: SF Donte Green
Very athletic complement to LeBron.
20 - Denver: PG Ty Lawson
If he comes out...
21 - New Jersey: C Roy Hibbert
They need bigs... not they have two legit 7 footers.
22 - Orlando: PF JJ Hickson
Allows Orlando to play big, but they still need a decent PG.
23 - Utah: SG Bill Walker
Could also play the 3 when Boozer walks.
24 - Seattle: C Kosta Koufos
They need a Center, but probably won't get the answer here.
25 - Houston: C Javale McGee
Can Mutumbo go another year? Can Yao get through a whole season?
26 - San Antonio: C Alexis Ajinca
Could actually become a player in the future, but wouldn't they rather have Ryan Gomes?
27 - New Orleans: SG/SF Brandon Rush
Pairs nicely with Jayhawk Julian Wright, but maybe they'd rather have McCants?
28 - Memphis: SG Chris Douglas-Roberts
How did he fall this far? Expect someone to move up to around 20 to get him.
29 - Detroit: PF Jason Thompson
Small school, good defender, and Ben Wallace is going away soon.
30 - Boston: PG Mario Chalmers
Because Sam Cassel has to go.
2nd Round - 4 picks only
31 - Minnesota: PF Joey Dorsey
Small, but a beast in the blocks. Pairs up nicely with AlJeff.
32 - Seattle: PF Serge Ibaka
A guy who can be stashed, and he's big.
33 - Portland: PF Nathan Jawai
All about the secret stash - can be left overseas to develop.
34 - Minnesota: C Omer Asik
This is not a favorite of mine, just makes the most sense with what's left.
posted by Bill Gilles | 6:14 PM
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