I'm no pro but I've done some research and I've got my own opinion of players, tell me what you think of my choices. (I'm seriously trying to make every single team do what's best for them in this mock draft.) 1. Milwaukee -Andrew Bogut- They have to trade this pick, they've already invested in a center long term and cannot afford to simply waste past picks, and taking anyone but Bogut here would be a waste, they need to slide down and draft a position they have more of a need for and get something in return besides. 2. Atlanta -Deron Williams- This team could upgrade just about every position. They should take a center or pg though because Al Harrignton is an okay pf and they have young Joshes invested at the 2 and the 3 positions so the popular pick of Marvin Williams doesn't work, i also think chris paul is very overrated and people will realize it by draft day, we'll go safely with Deron Williams therefore. 3. Portland -Marvin Williams- This team would be best served to take a great tallent that can play pretty much wherever he's needed, ala Marvin Williams, he fits perfectly. 4. New Orleans -Gerald Green- This team could upgrade most positions, I believe their future lies in J.R. smith though, and center is not nearly as badly filled as it could be. Speedy Claxton is a more than serviceable one also, so they should take someone who can compliment JR smith on the Perimeter, defnense might also help. 5. Charlotte -Antione Wright- Charlotte needs to take someone who will be great right now, they had a surprisingly good first season, they'll take the best player now who is not gonna mess with Okafor. 6. Utah -Chris Paul- This team needs a pg, they don't have the greatest tallent for him to lob it to, but it's time for Chris Paul. 7. Toronto -Channing Frye- This team needs a 2 or a 5, they cannot afford to throw away another high pick like they did last year. 8. New York -Charlie Villanueva- This team is in disarray and badly needs to cut salary, just take a player you can use, best player available kinda situation, because at this point anyone is expendable. 9. Golden State -Sean May- This team is ready to do something next year, they should go for a big that they know can help out. 10. LA Lakers -Jarret Jack- Sorry Kobe, but this team's not great any more. They need a versatile big or a pg, but they also need someone who can do something in the long run, and they desperately need to get rid of useless players. 11.Orlando -Chris Taft- The magic are a touchy situation, one way or another they're pretty much set and 1, 3, and 4, and can work out a way to make the 2 work. A versatile swingman is probably best, but if they feel they'll be goodanough next year a center might push them into the category of contender. 12. LA clippers -M. Andriuskevicius- Interesting Situation, but almost guaranteed to fail. Whatever player they pick is doomed to mediocrety. but they should try to pick the best player they can not at pf. Hell take the chance on a Euro, nothing will change either way. 13. Charlotte -Rashad Mccants- You've got another pick, start building up your young team, oh bobcats, put together a team that can make noise, even if not seriously challenge for a title. Take the best player you can again, regardless of issues, the kid showed he can win. 14. Minnesota -Hakim Warrick- Everyone is expendable if a better player can be found. You will not find a better player for KG though, take a back up for him who might be able to move him over to 3 though, or might be able to drop down to 3. He's definately among the best left. 15. NJ -Wayne Simien- This is a good team, just get a lil more help up front. Best proven big available. 16. Toronto -Danny Granger Just grab a good player Toronto, best player left who you can use to build. 17. Indiana -Joey Graham- No matter what this team has a lot of depth and can take a risk, but If i were them I'd still try to take a player who can help soon. 18. Boston -Johan Petro- If they resign everyone, this team is serious. They need a true and legitimate center and than they are too legit to quit. Oh, and they're good enough to take a chance on a Euro. 19. Memphis -Martell Webster- This team can also take risks, they should probably grab a solid scorer though, or a center. 20. Denver -Fran Vasquez- This team is solid and won't get better without a dangerous retooling, so they have the obligation to take a risk. 21. Phoenix -Salim Stoudemire- Very little improvement necessary, might as well do the smart thing and go with the known good player from your state. 22. Denver -Tiago Splitter- Take risks, bank on upside. 23. Sacramento -Ike Diogu- Not much to do, best player left situation. 24. Houston -Ryan Gomes- Just take the best player left and see how he meshes with T-Mac and Yao. My opinion on the best left will be disagreed with though, i'm sure. 25. Seattle -Pat Carroll- I don't know what to think of this team, but they like the three, I'm gonna give them my boy who isn't getting the publicity he deserves after leading college basketball in threes made and threes made per game, while maintaining a very high shooting percentage and aslways hustling, he was an honorable mention All-American, better than a lotta others. 26. Detroit -Ronny Turiaf- This team needs nothing at all. Just pick somebody and move on. 27. Utah -Julius Hodge- If you take a pg before this, grab somebody for him to definately pass it to, or relieve pressure on him as a frosh. 28. San Antonio -Luther Head- A disciplined winner, just let the kid help you out. 29. Miami -Jawad Williams- The kid was a leader on a team that won the national title. Not much probable reward, but not much risk of a terrible bust either. 30. New York -Between Daniel Ewing and BJ Elder- Both were players able to thrive in the ACC both have a good chance of helping a team.
It needs work. I think you are very mistaken on a lot of things. - Paul will most likely not leave the top 3. - Charlotte is kind of early for Wright - Don?t want to waste a pick for Toronto, but they choose Frye at #7? - Villanueva for the Knicks is really early - Why do Clippers choose Martynas with Kaman around? -Vazquez this late? - Hodge this early? -Jawad Williams this early? Those are just some of the stuff I have trouble with.
That is by the far the crappiest and most ridiculous mock draft that I've seen. Do you watch college basketball? God, why am I even asking?
Also where's Felton? No way Raps would take Frye, 7 is to early and there are better players to fill other needs. Also Babcock wouldnt draft another 5 10 picks earlier than what was predicted...it would be professional suicide. I dont see any way the Knicks would take Villanueva, hey have like 9 PF's. They'll take a PG or a swingman with the 8th. Taft wont go that low and neither with Martynas and Webster. I also dont see May going in the top 15 let alone top 10. Granger could move up but 16 is possible and i'm certain the Raps would love that to come to pass. Good stab at it though, might want to edit with these things in mind. Good read.
Yah sorry bout that, the Draft is slightly messed up, I didn't use Felton because i thought i had him gone already. Its edited. As for the other problems, I tend not to trust Euros and highschool players. These things are seriously how i'd do things were I gm of evfery team in the league without picking favorites. Frye would be a much better pick for toronto than Araujo was last year, simply in my defense of that statement which is still odd. He's the best center left proven in college basketball. With Bosh at PF and a chance at a good 2 later go with the big playing center, i say.
where? In addition to what everyone else said......... Where is Andrew Bynum? some people have him as high as 19 Why did Martell Webster and Franny fall so far? Both are listed by most in the late lottery There is no way Chris Paul goes down to number 6 Salim Stoudamire at 21? Most have him mid 2nd round and with recent comments about his percieved attitude problems he could fall to late second CJ Miles? Julius Hodge? He will go mid-late second rate without a doubt.
Edited version: there are still problems but I'll stand by this, too often Euros and highschool players fail for me to think otherwise. 1. Milwaukee -Andrew Bogut- They have to trade this pick, they've already invested in a center long term and cannot afford to simply waste past picks, and taking anyone but Bogut here would be a waste, they need to slide down and draft a position they have more of a need for and get something in return besides. 2. Atlanta -Deron Williams- This team could upgrade just about every position. They should take a center or pg though because Al Harrignton is an okay pf and they have young Joshes invested at the 2 and the 3 positions so the popular pick of Marvin Williams doesn't work, i also think chris paul is very overrated and people will realize it by draft day, we'll go safely with Deron Williams therefore. 3. Portland -Marvin Williams- This team would be best served to take a great tallent that can play pretty much wherever he's needed, ala Marvin Williams, he fits perfectly. 4. New Orleans -Gerald Green- This team could upgrade most positions, I believe their future lies in J.R. smith though, and center is not nearly as badly filled as it could be. Speedy Claxton is a more than serviceable one also, so they should take someone who can compliment JR smith on the Perimeter, defnense might also help. 5. Charlotte -Raymond Felton- Charlotte needs to take someone who will be great right now, they had a surprisingly good first season, they'll take the best player now who is not gonna mess with Okafor. 6. Utah -Chris Paul- This team needs a pg, they don't have the greatest tallent for him to lob it to, but it's time for Chris Paul. 7. Toronto -Channing Frye- This team needs a 2 or a 5, they cannot afford to throw away another high pick like they did last year. 8. New York -Charlie Villanueva- This team is in disarray and badly needs to cut salary, just take a player you can use, best player available kinda situation, because at this point anyone is expendable. 9. Golden State -Sean May- This team is ready to do something next year, they should go for a big that they know can help out. 10. LA Lakers -Jarret Jack- Sorry Kobe, but this team's not great any more. They need a versatile big or a pg, but they also need someone who can do something in the long run, and they desperately need to get rid of useless players. 11.Orlando -Chris Taft- The magic are a touchy situation, one way or another they're pretty much set and 1, 3, and 4, and can work out a way to make the 2 work. A versatile swingman is probably best, but if they feel they'll be goodanough next year a center might push them into the category of contender. 12. LA clippers -M. Andriuskevicius- Interesting Situation, but almost guaranteed to fail. Whatever player they pick is doomed to mediocrety. but they should try to pick the best player they can not at pf. Hell take the chance on a Euro, nothing will change either way. 13. Charlotte -Antione Wright- You've got another pick, start building up your young team, oh bobcats, put together a team that can make noise, even if not seriously challenge for a title. This Kid showed he's got tallent and has the will to win. 14. Minnesota -Hakim Warrick- Everyone is expendable if a better player can be found. You will not find a better player for KG though, take a back up for him who might be able to move him over to 3 though, or might be able to drop down to 3. He's definately among the best left. 15. NJ -Wayne Simien- This is a good team, just get a lil more help up front. Best proven big available. 16. Toronto -Rashad McCants- Just grab a good player Toronto, best player left who you can use to build. 17. Indiana -Danny Granger- No matter what this team has a lot of depth and can take a risk, but If i were them I'd still try to take a player who can help soon. 18. Boston -Johan Petro- If they resign everyone, this team is serious. They need a true and legitimate center and than they are too legit to quit. Oh, and they're good enough to take a chance on a Euro. 19. Memphis -Martell Webster- This team can also take risks, they should probably grab a solid scorer though, or a center. 20. Denver -Fran Vasquez- This team is solid and won't get better without a dangerous retooling, so they have the obligation to take a risk. 21. Phoenix -Salim Stoudemire- Very little improvement necessary, might as well do the smart thing and go with the known good player from your state. 22. Denver -Tiago Splitter- Take risks, bank on upside. 23. Sacramento -Ike Diogu- Not much to do, best player left situation. 24. Houston -Ryan Gomes- Just take the best player left and see how he meshes with T-Mac and Yao. My opinion on the best left will be disagreed with though, i'm sure. 25. Seattle -Pat Carroll- I don't know what to think of this team, but they like the three, I'm gonna give them my boy who isn't getting the publicity he deserves after leading college basketball in threes made and threes made per game, while maintaining a very high shooting percentage and aslways hustling, he was an honorable mention All-American, better than a lotta others. 26. Detroit -Joey Graham- This team needs nothing at all. Just pick somebody and move on. 27. Utah -Julius Hodge- If you take a pg before this, grab somebody for him to definately pass it to, or relieve pressure on him as a frosh. 28. San Antonio -Ronny Turriaf- A disciplined winner, just let the kid help you out. 29. Miami -Jawad Williams- The kid was a leader on a team that won the national title. Not much probable reward, but not much risk of a terrible bust either. 30. New York -Between Daniel Ewing, BJ Elder, and Luther Head- All 3 were players able to thrive in the Power conferences, both have a good chance of helping a team.
Still needs some work. I can guarentee you that the Lakers or any team will take Jarret Jack with the tenth pick in the NBA draft. Also Pat Carroll? I have seen him play at St. Joes numerous times in person, he has a great shot, but by no means is this kid a first round pick, second round maybe for a team that needs a shooter bad. Jawad Williams is getting over hyped by everybody because he won the National Championship, David Lee out of Florida might actually be the better choice for the power forward that is going to be a second round pick. I know somebody on this forum would be very happy if by some chance Martell Webster slips to the Grizzles, *caugh*Voodoo*caugh*
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting CourtKing:</div><div class="quote_post"> I know somebody on this forum would be very happy if by some chance Martell Webster slips to the Grizzles, *caugh*Voodoo*caugh* </div> Of course I would, but it's very unlikely. Webster is almost a lottery pick lock, and even if he falls to the Grizzlies, why would they want him? They're set with Mike Miller and James Posey. Anyway, I just have a little bit advice for you, TheGreatK-Bob. Whatever you do, don't just keep editing your picks to suit everyone's needs. Everyone will view everything differently. Just stay with what you think will be right.
I'm just going to talk about Pat Carroll, I think he has become better than his bro, who ent undrafted, he was an honorable mention all American and yah, that doesn't matter to people now, nor does the face that he was the top of both the college basketball threes made list and threes made per game. I say this kid has heart, and if Korver can be an NBA starter, so can Carroll, except for a slightly smaller size they do essentially the same thing. His being a lefty also makes him a more attractive commodity.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting TheGreatK-Bob:</div><div class="quote_post">I'm just going to talk about Pat Carroll, I think he has become better than his bro, who ent undrafted, he was an honorable mention all American and yah, that doesn't matter to people now, nor does the face that he was the top of both the college basketball threes made list and threes made per game. I say this kid has heart, and if Korver can be an NBA starter, so can Carroll, except for a slightly smaller size they do essentially the same thing. His being a lefty also makes him a more attractive commodity.</div> You know, I almost missed that part of your mock draft. No matter how much you love that kid, odds are he's a push for the second round. You want to talk about great college players? Four of the five best players in the Big Ten this year are looking like second rounders. Arguably the best shooter in the nation, Salim Stoudamire, is looking at a second round pick. And to cap it all off, Wayne Simien who averaged twenty points and eleven rebounds per game as an All-American at Kansas might slip out of the first round. The college game doesn't mean very much anymore if you don't have a good NBA body or great athleticism.
I doubt Felton will go over Paul, but I think they're both overrated. Salim Stoudamire, and Julius Hodge are second rounders, Hodge maybe last pick.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting CourtKing:</div><div class="quote_post">Still needs some work. I can guarentee you that the Lakers or any team will take Jarret Jack with the tenth pick in the NBA draft.</div> I could definately see Jack taken past 10. i think 15 is a good number for him, or maybe 16 with the Raps. Lakers need a PG its true, but i have a hard time believing they wont try and trade down a few spots and then landing him. Or even trying to move up a few to grab Felton. Perhaps a pick swap with the Raps? so it would be... Raps draft Felton 7th; traded to Lakers Lakers draft Granger 10th; traded to Raps with a second rounder That would leave it possible for the Raps to grab Jack or Mccants with the 16th or trade up with one of thier many 2nd rounders to gaurentee one or the other.
