Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft <span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><u>1st Round</u></span>David Stern:<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>With the 1st pick in the 2006 NBA Draft the Toronto Raptors select..... Andrea Bargnani, F, Italy.</div>[1].--------|Andrea Bargnani, F, Italy|--------<u>Also could be considered:</u> LaMarcus Aldridge, PF/C, TexasWhy? - With the Raptors being a running team Bargnani would seem to fit right in with Bosh and Villanueva. Bargnani is also a favorite of GM Bryan Colangelo.[2].The Chicago Bulls select...--------|Tyrus Thomas, F, LSU|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> LaMarcus Aldridge, PF/C, Texas<u>If the fall:</u> Andrea Bargnani, F/C, ItalyWhy? - The Bulls really lack a big man down low with the athletic ability that Thomas possess. He also fills a gaping hole with his scoring down low.[3].The Charlotte Bobcats select...--------|Adam Morrison, F, Gonzaga|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Rudy Gay, F, UCONN<u>If they fall:</u> Andrea Bargnani, F, ItalyWhy? - The Bobcats fill a huge need here with a wing scorer. Morrison should fit right in with his winning attitude, and will undoubtedley help the franchise with ticket sales.[4].The Portland Trailblazers select...--------|LaMarcus Aldridge, F/C, Texas|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Rudy Gay, F, UCONN<u>If they fall:</u> Adam Morrison or Tyrus ThomasWhy? At this point Aldridge is BPA. You can?t pass up a talented big man to pair Zach Randolph or Joel Pryzbilla with.[5].The Atlanta Hawks select...--------|Marcus Williams, PG, UCONN|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Randy Foye, G, Villanova<u>If they fall:</u> LaMarcus Aldridge, F/C, TexasWhy? The Hawks #1 need is a PG who can take pressure off of Joe Johnson. Hawks get their man in Williams who is the true PG they need and can hopefully make up for them passing on Paul last year.[6].The Minnesota Timberwolves select...--------|Rudy Gay, F, UCONN|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Randy Foye or Brandon Roy<u>If they fall:</u> LaMarcus Aldridge or Tyrus ThomasWhy? With KG wanting to win now the Wolves need to draft an impact player. Gay has the type of talent to be a star in the league, and at this point you can?t pass him up.[7].The Boston Celtics select...--------|Randy Foye, G, Villanova|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Brandon Roy, G, Washington<u>If they fall:</u> Marcus Williams, PG, UCONNWhy? Even though Foye isn?t a true PG that the Celts want Foye could certainly fill that role. His toughness, perimeter defense, and ability to get to the rim should take some pressure of Wally and Pierce.[8].The Houston Rockets select...--------|Brandon Roy, G, Washington|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Ronnie Brewer or Shelden Williams<u>If they fall:</u> Rudy Gay, F, UCONNWhy? With TMAC and Yao carrying the load, the Rockets need to find a 3rd option to compliment them. Roy gives them a consistent 3rd option and should help out on defense by taking some of the load off of McGrady.[9].The Golden State Warriors select...--------|Patrick O?Bryant, C, Bradley|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Ronnie Brewer or Shelden Williams<u>If they fall:</u> Rudy Gay, F, UCONNWhy? Even though the Warriors have drafted big men the past 2 drafts, O?Bryant is just too good of a prospect to pass up. O?Bryant is only 20 and could make a scary pair with Jason Richardson.[10].The Seattle Sonics select...--------|Ronnie Brewer, G/F, Arkansas|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Shelden Williams, PF/C, Duke<u>If they fall:</u> Rudy Gay, F, UCONNWhy? With Ray Allen aging and Rashard Lewis in a contract year, it would be smart to start grooming a wing player to take over. Brewer would make a good compliment to either Lewis or Allen and could make an immediate impact coming off the bench for the Sonics with his versatility.[11].The Orlando Magic select...--------|Rodney Carney, G/F, Memphis|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> JJ Reddick, G, Duke<u>If they fall:</u> Ronnie Brewer, G/F, ArkansasWhy? The SG spot in the Magic?s lineup is a gaping hole. Stevenson was serviceable last year but isn?t the long-term solution. In drafting Carney, they find a legit 3rd scorer to go along with Nelson and Howard. [12].The NO/OK Hornets select...--------|Shelden Williams, PF/C, Duke|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Cedric Simmons, PF/C, North Carolina State<u>If they fall:</u> Rodney Carney or Ronnie BrewerWhy? With PJ Brown aging the Hornets need some toughness and defense down low. Williams is an all-around good defensive player and would compliment David West well.[13].The Philadelphia 76'ers select...--------|Rajon Rondo, PG, Kentucky|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Cedric Simmons, PF/C, North Carolina State<u>If they fall:</u> Rodney Carney or Shelden WilliamsWhy? With Philly being one of the worst defensive teams in the league last year, they need to find some defensive players in the draft. Rondo fits the description and would be a great guard to compliment AI.[14].The Utah Jazz select...--------|JJ Redick, G, Duke|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Saer Sene, C, Senegal<u>If they fall:</u> Rodney Carney, G/F, MemphisWhy? Just like the Magic, the Jazz are seeking to fill their 2 guard slot via draft. With Reddick still being on the board, I don?t see how they can pass on him with him filling a 2 big needs [SG and outside shooting].[15].The NO/OK Hornets select...--------|Maurice Ager, G, Michigan State|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Thabo Sefolosha, G, Switzerland<u>If they fall:</u> Rodney Carney, G/F, MemphisWhy? With the Hornets taking care of their need down-low, they will probably take a look to find a running mate for Chris Paul. Mo Ager would fit right in with the run-and?gun offense and would benefit from the drive & kick opportunities. He is also the 2 way player that Byron Scott likes.[16].The Chicago Bulls select...--------|Thabo Sefolosha, G, Switzerland|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Cedric Simmons or Mardy Collins<u>If they fall:</u> Shelden Williams, F/C, DukeWhy? With already taking care of the PF slot, the Bulls need to address their SG problem. By taking Sefolosha, it would give the Bulls a big, physical 2 guard.[17].The Indiana Pacers select...--------|Cedric Simmons, F/C, North Carolina State|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Hilton Armstrong, PF/C, UCONN<u>If they fall:</u> Rajon Rondo, PG, KentuckyWhy? With Simmons falling so far in the draft, the Pacers have to take the BPA. Although Simmons is BPA, he also fills a need for a big man that can block shots and score some.[18].The Washington Wizards select...--------|Mardy Collins, G, Temple|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Saer Sene or Hilton Armstrong<u>If they fall:</u> Cedric Simmons, PF/C, UCONNWhy? With already having one of the best scoring teams in the league the Wiz need to get better defensively. With Jeffries maybe leaving via FA, Collins would be a great insurance policy with his versatility offensively and defensively.[19].The Sacramento Kings select...--------|Hilton Armstrong, C, UCONN|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Saer Sene, C, Sengal<u>If they fall:</u> Mardy Collins, G, TempleWhy? The Kings sorely missed a shot-blocker down low last year. With already having good perimeter defenders, the Kings snag a missing piece to their puzzle to help them compete for the Finals.[20].The New York Knicks select...--------|Saer Sene, C, Senegal|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Kyle Lowry, PG, Villanova<u>If they fall:</u> Cedric Simmons or Mardy CollinsWhy? With Sene falling this far, the Knicks can?t pass up his potential and athleticism. Sene would give the Knicks a presence down-low who can alter shots; Something they were hoping for Jerome James to do.[21].The Phoenix Suns select...--------|Jordan Farmar, PG, UCLA|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Sergio Rodriguez, PG, Spain<u>If they fall:</u> Saer Sene, C, SenegalWhy? With Nash aging, the Suns have to eventually find a replacement for him. Farmar would be the perfect PG to groom for the Suns offense.[22].The New Jersey Nets select...--------|Sergio Rodriguez, PG, Spain|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Kyle Lowry, PG, Villanove<u>If they fall:</u> Jordan Farmar, PG, UCLAWhy? Like the Suns, the Nets need a future replacement for Kidd. Rodriguez possess some of the same skills that Kidd has and would be a great young PG to groom.[23].The New Jersey Nets select...--------|Alexander Johnson, PF, Florida State|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Josh Boone or James Augustine<u>If they fall:</u> Saer Sene, C, SenegalWhy? The Nets desperately lacked a PF last year. Johnson could fill that role and eventually become a Udonis Haslem type player who would compliment Kristic very nicely.continued....[24].The Memphis Grizzlies select...--------|Shannon Brown, G, Michigan State|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Quincy Douby, G, Rutgers<u>If they fall:</u> Hilton Armstrong, PF/C, UCONNWhy? The Grizz really need a combo guard who can penetrate and finish at the rim. With Brown they get an explosive player who can do all the things they need.[25].The Cleveland Cavaliers select...--------|Quincy Douby, G, Rutgers|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Kyle Lowry or Guillermo Diaz<u>If they fall:</u> Sergio Rodriguez, PG, SpainWhy? A PG is the Cavs biggest need this offseason. Douby would be a great fit with LeBron being a guy who can light it up from the perimeter.[26].The Los Angeles Lakers select...--------|Marcus Vinicius, F, Brazil|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Kyle Lowry or James Augustine<u>If they fall:</u> Shannon Brown, G, Michigan StateWhy? BPA. With there really being no other players worthwhile at this selection, Vinicius would be a good player to have develop under the triangle offense.[27].The Phoenix Suns select...--------|Josh Boone, F/C, UCONN|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Shawne Williams, F, Memphis<u>If they fall:</u> Marcus Vinicius, F, BrazilWhy? The Suns really need some shot-blocking to compliment Amare. Even though Boone might be a bit of a reach, he fits a huge need and most importantly fits the Suns? system.[28].The Dallas Mavericks select...--------|Oleksiy Pecherov, F, Ukraine|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Guillermo Diaz, G, Miami (FL)<u>If they fall:</u> Quincy Douby, G, RutgersWhy? With Van Horn likely to leave via FA this offseason the Mavs will have a spot open at PF. Pecherov is a PF who has a nice stroke from beyond the ark would fill what Van Horn brought to the Mavs.[29].The New York Knicks select...--------|Kyle Lowry, PG, Villanova|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> PJ Tucker or James White<u>If they fall:</u> Marcus Vinicius, F, BrazilWhy? With the Knicks really having no ?true? PG who can distribute, Lowry seems to fit the role well. He would be the PG that the team needs with him being a distributer and a defensive PG. Isiah also might like the toughness that Lowry plays with.[30].The Portland Trailblazers select...--------|Joel Freeland, PF/C, England|--------<u>Also could be considered here:</u> Damir Markota, F, Croatia<u>If they fall:</u> Marcus Vinicius, F, BrazilWhy? With the Blazers already having a pretty young roster, it would be wise to take a young prospect and store him overseas until he is ready.<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><u>2nd Round</u></span>[31].<u>Portland Trailblazers</u> ? PJ Tucker, G/F, Texas[32]. <u>Houston Rockets</u> ? Steve Novak, F, Marquette[33]. <u>Atlanta Hawks</u> ? Paul Davis, PF/C, Michigan State[34]. <u>Los Angeles Clippers</u> ? James Augustine, F, Illinos[35]. <u>Toronto Raptors</u> ? Guillermo Diaz, G, Miami (FL)[36]. <u>Minnesota Timberwolves</u> ? Leon Powe, PF, California[37]. <u>Minnesota Timberwolves</u> ? Jose Juan Barea, PG, Northeastern[38]. <u>Golden State Warriors</u> ? Shawne Williams, F, Memphis[39]. <u>Milwaukee Bucks</u> ? Bobby Jones, G/F, Washington[40]. <u>Seattle Sonics</u> ? Hassan Adams, G, Arizona[41]. <u>Orlando Magic</u> ? Taj Gray, F, Oklahoma[42]. <u>Cleveland Cavaliers</u> ? Solomon Jones, PF/C, South Florida[43]. <u>New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets</u> ? Dee Brown, PG, Illinois[44]. <u>Orlando Magic</u> ? James White, F, Cincinnati[45]. <u>Indiana Pacers</u> ? Will Blalock, PG, Iowa State[46]. <u>Utah Jazz</u> ? Daniel Gibson, G, Texas[47]. <u>Utah Jazz</u> ? Justin Williams, PF/C, Wyoming[48]. <u>Washington Wizards</u> ? Yemi Nicholson, PF/C, Denver[49]. <u>Denver Nuggets</u> ? Mike Gansey, G, West Virginia[50]. <u>Charlotte Bobcats</u> ? Kevin Pittsnogle, PF/C, West Virginia[51]. <u>Los Angeles Lakers</u> ? Darius Washington, PG, Memphis[52]. <u>Los Angeles Clippers</u> ? Yotam Halperin, G, Israel[53]. <u>Seattle Sonics</u> ? Paul Millsap, F, Louisiana Tech[54]. <u>New Jersey Nets</u> ? Louis Amundson, F, UNLV[55]. <u>Cleveland Cavaliers</u> ? Allan Ray, G, Villanova[56]. <u>Toronto Raptors</u> ? Renaldo Balkman, F, South Carolina[57]. <u>Minnesota Timberwolves</u> ? Denham Brown, G, UCONN[58]. <u>Dallas Mavericks</u> ? Viktor Keirou, G, Russia[59]. <u>San Antonio Spurs</u> ? Damir Markota, F, Croatia[60]. <u>Detroit Pistons</u> ? Ryan Hollins, C, UCLA----------------------------------------------------------------------------Constructive criticism and comments are appreciated.
Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft I guess you never heard the Hawks promised Sheldan Williams to take him w/ the 5th pick???Besides that its a pretty good mock. looks like you put a lot of work into it.
Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft Great job, you put a lot of work into this. :beerchug: (Thanks for registering!).
Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (iversonfan268 @ Jun 22 2006, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I guess you never heard the Hawks promised Sheldan Williams to take him w/ the 5th pick???</div>Link saying that Williams promise is falseIt may be a promise... But it could be only if a certain player is off the board. If say Bargnani or Aldridge falls to them, do you really think they'd honor that promise? You can't really trust promises that haven't been confirmed...<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BCB @ Jun 22 2006, 09:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Great job, you put a lot of work into this. :beerchug: (Thanks for registering!).</div>Thanks I appreciate it... :happy0144:
Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Smooth32 @ Jun 22 2006, 06:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Link saying that Williams promise is falseIt may be a promise... But it could be only if a certain player is off the board. If say Bargnani or Aldridge falls to them, do you really think they'd honor that promise? You can't really trust promises that haven't been confirmed...Thanks I appreciate it... :happy0144:</div>Oh thanks for the article. I knew this was nothing fully guaranteed but it kept seeming like more and more that they did really promise him that.
Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft I like this for the C's mostly because they can sign the undrafted Craig Smith, not crazy about the idea of them taking Foye.
Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DRob-50-Forever @ Jun 23 2006, 01:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I like this for the C's mostly because they can sign the undrafted Craig Smith, not crazy about the idea of them taking Foye.</div> The Bucks have promised Craig Smith with the 39th pick.
Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BCB @ Jun 22 2006, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The Bucks have promised Craig Smith with the 39th pick.</div>I know, that is exactly why I like this mock draft. :dribble:
Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft Very good work...I don't know if I see Tucker slipping into the 2nd round...same with Diaz...we'll see though
Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BCB @ Jun 22 2006, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The Bucks have promised Craig Smith with the 39th pick.</div>That surprising considering they need more of a perimeter stopper at SF.
Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft Very nicely done. professional, and i agree with almost all the picks. Only a few players slip a little too far. I don't think Shawne Williams, Paul Millsap, Allan Ray would slip that low. Also, Daniel Gibson isn't entering the draft.
Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (nba dogmatist @ Jun 23 2006, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Very nicely done. professional, and i agree with almost all the picks. Only a few players slip a little too far. I don't think Shawne Williams, Paul Millsap, Allan Ray would slip that low. Also, Daniel Gibson isn't entering the draft.</div>How do you know Gibson isnt entering?
Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DRob-50-Forever @ Jun 23 2006, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Actually Gibson is in the draft.</div>Gibson is IN the draft and actually has received a promise from the Cavaliers at #25:Link: Scroll to the bottom
Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft How come Mavs are taking 2 foreign players with their picks? And why would they want a Van Horn type player again?
Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rok @ Jun 23 2006, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>How come Mavs are taking 2 foreign players with their picks?</div>I didn't plan it out that way, it was just by chance that the player fit their need.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>And why would they want a Van Horn type player again?</div>To stretch the defense, give Dirk a rest and help carry some of the scoring load.
Re: Smooth's 2 Round Mock Draft I doubt we take a Van Horn type player in the draft this year, if anything we could just resign Van Horn for that. We need a better low post presence and defender/enforcer behind Dirk. That something might better off through free agency or trade.
