1. Portland TrailBlazers- Tyrus Thomas, PF from LSU.Thomas is extremely athletic, plays with passion, good defender. He has a winning attitude, which would be a change in Portland. I would sya Morrison goes here, but Zach Randolph is more movable than Darius Miles. Option #2: Adam Morrison2. Chicago Bulls (via NYK)- LaMarcus Aldridge, PF/C from Texas.I'd say this is the only clear-cut pick in the draft, unless Portland decides to take Aldridge over Thomas or Morrison. Aldridge is an asolute perfect fit for Chicago, without a doubt. Option #2: Tyrus Thomas.3. Charlotte Bobcats- Rudy Gay, SG/SF from Connecticut.I've changed my mind. I don't think they can pass on Rudy. He may have been a no show in the tourney, but he really can do it all. He can shoot, drive, finish from anywhere, pass, and defend. The total package with star potential. Option #2: Adam Morrison4. Atlanta Hawks- Andrea Bargnani, PF/C from Italy.I really like Bargnani's game. He's not as soft as most would think. He is not afraid of contact and does well off the dribble. He is not just a shooter. Option #2: Marcus Williams5. Toronto Raptors- Adam Morrison, SF from Gonzaga.Toronto is really just picking the best player available, but he is a nice fit. Good shooter, no defense. . But seriously, he can make an instant impact, and he can shoot the ball. option #2: Marcus Williams6. Boston Celtics- Tiago Splitter, PF from Brazil.I'll probably change my mind tomorrow, but for now, i'll take the athletic 6'11" versatile post player. He doesn't defend as well as i thought he did, but he has great quickness and athletic ability. His length allows him to block shots and guard perimeter players. Some even say his future is at the SF. He has good footwork and shooting touch. Good compliment to Al Jefferson. I think he could play C. Option #2: Brandon Roy/Marcus Williams7. Minnesota Timberwolves- Brandon Roy, PG/SG from Washington.Probably my favorite player in college basketball. He can do literally everything on the court well. He rebounds, defends, shoots, drives, and even passes well. Rashad McCants will move to SF. They would've probably liked to take Splitter, but the Celtics snatched him with the previous pick (muahaha). Option #2: Tiago Splitter8. Houston Rockets- Randy Foye, PG/SG from Villanova.Randy Foye is a good fit, simply bc he can put the ball in the basket. The rockets have enough small role players around TMac and Yao, they need someone to help with the scoring load. Foye can do that. Option #2: Marcus Williams9. Golden St. Warriors- Patrick O'Bryant, C from Bradley.Okay, BCB, i kind of give in. . This pick is by default, they need size that can run the floor and O'Bryant is probably their best option. He's huge and athletic. Option #2: Cedric Simmons10. Seattle Sonics- Rodney Carney, SG/SF from Memphis.Ideal fit. He's a great shooter, a good defender. He is Rashard Lewis with defense. Very good backup for them. They already have a logjam at PF/C, and they don't need another pg. Option #2: Shelden Williams11. Orlando Magic- Ronnie Brewer, PG/SG/SF from Arkansas.Ronnie can do it all. Tenacious defender, decent shooter, excellent ballhandler and passer. He is unselfish and team oriented. Great fit. Option #2: Shelden Williams12. New Orleans Hornets- Shelden Williams, PF from Duke.This would be alot easier if Williams was 2 inches taller. Hornets pick him bc of his gritty play and tough defense. He will make an instant impact as a defender, and although he can't truly play Center, he will be useful. Option #2: Cedric Simmons13. Philadelphia 76ers: Marcus Williams, PG from Connecticut.Williams slips due to need. Williams will be good for the future of Philly. Also, Iverson can m=play more at his natural position, SG. Option #2: Shelden Williams14. Utah Jazz- JJ Redick, SG from Duke.JJ plays well within a system, moves well without the ball. Great shooter of course. SG is the biggest hole in Utah's line-up. Option #2: Mardy CollinsI'm just doing the lottery for now. I'll come back later with the rest of the first round..
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>9. Golden St. Warriors- Patrick O'Bryant, C from Bradley.Okay, BCB, i kind of give in. . This pick is by default, they need size that can run the floor and O'Bryant is probably their best option. He's huge and athletic. Option #2: Cedric Simmons</div> Damn right. :happy0144:
Those seem like good picks, but I don't think Splitter's going to go that high because his defense isn't that good and he could improve his post up skills
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kingjamez @ May 7 2006, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I have Morrison going number 1 in my mock.</div>Are you serious or joking? I just don't see him as a number one pick. I guess it's possible depending on who gets the first pick. I highly doubt it though.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (nba dogmatist @ May 8 2006, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Supposedly the fans want Portland to pick Morrison.</div> If you like no defense, athletic ability, speed, and no first step, then Morrison is your man.
Boston has big guysi dunno why they would REALLY need tiago unless the were just going for the best player available.
Well to be honest, I really would be upset if the Hawks draft Andrea Bargnani because he is going to need help to get used to the atmosphere in the US and the coaches in ATL are idiots. I would honestly love to get Tyrus Thomas and then with are second pick get someone like Quincy Douby.
That would be a great pick up by the Magic if they drafted Brewer. Carney would be awesome also, but I dont think Williams would be the second option I say Richard Roby would. The Magic will draft a solid big man in the second round like Powe or Gray.
I just don't see Morrison fitting in anywhere other than Minnesota and they have Davis and McCants already.
