Re: noballer07's Mock Draft v3.0 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Mock Draft v 3.0by noballer071. POR- C Greg Oden- Should be a given; the Blazers don't have a major need in the post but he obviously has the potential to be better than all of their current players down low. If Kevin Prichard passes up on this pick and go for Kevin Durant, they would be making a huge mistake.2. SEA- F Kevin Durant- Seattle could really use Greg Oden but I don't think that the Blazers will drop the ball and take Durant. For Seattle, KD can provide insurance in case Rashard Lewis departs and would essentially be the future at the small forward position for them. He doesn't fill a need, but he will obviously be the BPA here and they could invest on a big man or a guard in the second round.3. ATL- PF/C Al Horford- Word on the street is that Acie Law has gotten a promise from Atlanta at 11, so it looks like they won't bother to take Mike Conley here. The Hawks could certainly use an NBA-ready big man like Al Horford (to stay away from their potential-based draft practices for once) who might as well be their starting center in a lineup next to Shelden Williams next season.4. MEM- PF Brandan Wright- Memphis could immediately fill their need at point guard here, but word has been going around that they are looking to acquire Milwaukee's Maurice Williams in free agency. If they feel confident they can do this, they might as well take Brandan Wright here to compliment Pau Gasol in the post. Wright is athletic, gifted offensively down low, and blocks shots like it's nobody's business. His lack of toughness in his game might be a minus, but his potential is without a ceiling and they cannot afford to pass up on such a great prospect.5. BOS- F Jeff Green- Lets face it- after their late-season failures, Boston needs to win now. They cannot afford to settle on potential in this draft. With Horford and Wright gone, they could go with Jeff Green. This combo forward out of Georgetown is solid. His basketball IQ is off the charts and his mobility for his size is a plus, not to mention he can help improve their 29th ranked field goal percentage. Green would definitely give them a more formidable forward than Yi or Joakim Noah, both who probably will be available here. We just hope that his addition actually makes them improve as far as getting to the playoffs.6. MIL- PG Mike Conley- Maurice Williams has been solid for Milwaukee, but is not the best passer/playmaker in the world, and is probably not their future at that position. Mike Conley can give them that, even if they decide to keep Mo.7. MIN- G/F Corey Brewer- The T'Wolves truly need a solid wing player in their offense and need somebody that can play right now. It's true Brewer can only get better, but his defense is pretty good.8. CHA- PF Joakim Noah- Why not? Charlotte could use an athletic big man to help jumpstart their young lineup, and can really do well off the bench as an energizing force.9. CHI- C Spencer Hawes- Chicago is looking for a big man to fill P.J. Brown's shoes and to recreate depth in the post. Hawes is probably the most skilled center offensively next to Greg Oden; he has soft hands, excellent passing skills, and a jumper out to 18 feet. Hawes will give them that low post scorer that can only compliment Ben Wallace and still allow Tyrus Thomas to grow at the 4.10. SAC- SF Julian Wright- Wright's defense and versatility could be an asset to the Kings, especially since there is much uncertainty in Sac-Town concerning Ron Artest and the well-being of the SF position. This could be a first step to improving and infusing youth into their frontcourt.11. ATL- PG Acie Law- If rumors aren't unfounded, Acie Law will be going to the ATL at 11. Picking two relatively NBA-ready prospects is a must for the Hawks, and it looks like they'll do it this year. Law will finally give them a solid floor general, one that can also score off the dribble and has made big shots in the past. This 6-3 prospect out of Texas A&M may end up being individually successful earlier than the rest of the point guards in this draft class and might actually be the key to finally tying together all of the Hawks' young pieces.12. PHI- PF Yi Jianlian- The Sixers probably need a power forward more than anything right now. If Yi Jianlian falls to them, it would be a godsend. Yi has excellent potential and puts the ball on the floor extremely well for a 4 and might be a nice addition for the 76ers in the future. 13. NO- SG Nick Young- New Orleans has no choice here- they need a 2 guard badly. Devin Brown is their current starter there with little to no depth on the bench behind him. Hopefully he doesn't turn into another J.R. Smith in terms of work ethic and defense, as both of these aspects are questionable in his game.14. LAC- PG Jarvaris Crittenton- The Clippers desperately need a point guard since their current future at the position may never recover from his injuries, and Sam Cassell will be 38 this November. Elgin Baylor may have learned from his mistakes and would probably cringe away from taking another young point guard like Crittenton (who is one year out of high school), but at 14 and with his potential, they almost have no choice. They may as well work on this guy's skills while Cassell ages and while they pray for Livingston to return at full health. Let's just hope Elgin keeps his mouth shut about who he is going to take this year.15. DET- G Rodney Stuckey- Detroit could really use a solid player in the backcourt after Carlos Delfino failed to fulfill this need and was traded to the Raptors. Stuckey is a versatile combo guard that was known for his scoring prowess at E. Washington. His defense may not be fully up to the Pistons' standards, but there is room to improve within this guy and he has really proven that he belongs in the first round.16. WAS- G/F Derrick Byars- A lot of people comment that the Warriors need a big man more than anything right now, but at this point in the draft they won't find one that will truly help them go deep in the playoffs next season. Their hole at shooting guard right now is bigger than that at the 4 or the 5 (Jamison is doing fine at PF and the Etan Thomas/Haywood tandem has been fair enough). Byars could finally give Arenas a viable backcourt mate that should be ready to put up solid numbers next season and help them make that push past the first round and beyond.17. NJ- PF Josh McRoberts- New Jersey could be getting a steal with McRoberts here at 17, whose athleticism and finishing skills is needed in the Nets' post game. His back to the basket offense needs help, but his potential is great and his energetic nature would fit right in with the rest of New Jersey's talent.18. GS- F Al Thornton- Thornton really shouldn't fall this far, but if GS gets the opportunity they should take him. They need a SF considering Stephen Jackson's conduct, and Thornton has even shown that he can post up, filling another need for them.19. LAL- SF Thaddeus Young- The Lakers would probably do better by drafting a point guard or big man here, but they could use a solid forward with potential like Thaddeus Young, especially if he falls this far. Anything that can please Kobe, they must do, but at 19 there's not a lot they can pull together.20. MIA- SG Daequan Cook- Miami ended the season ranked 27th in the league in three point shooting percentage and could really use some extra shooting, especially if Jason Kapono bolts for a long term deal somewhere else. Cook can give them the deep shooting they need at the 2-guard position, all he needs to do is improve his ballhandling and defense.21. PHI- SG Morris Almond- After trading Allen Iverson, Philadelphia needs more offense. Almond is one of the best offensive two guards in the draft and may end up being a huge steal.22. CHA- SG Rudy Fernandez- Charlotte could fill their need at shooting guard by taking Fernandez here and hoping for some solid development.23. NY- PF Jason Smith- There have been quite a few rumors about this pick, including one that the Knicks may actually be picking for someone else. Who knows what might happen, but why shouldn't the Knicks take a look at this guy?24. PHX- SG Marco Belinelli- Belinelli's jumpshot and offensive skills make for a perfect fit for the Suns' offense. In their system, Belinelli might even be able to play right away and have the ability to put up big numbers for Phoenix.25. UTA- SG Arron Afflalo- The Jazz really need a solid two guard in their system in order to be more competitive in the playoffs next season. Ronnie Brewer might end up being good offensively, but they can stand to add more depth there anyway. Afflalo plays solid defense, has a nice jumpshot, and is definitely one of the most NBA-ready 2 guards in this draft. He is a Jerry Sloan-type player and could give them what Jazz fans saw in Raja Bell a few years back.26. HOU- PF Tiago Splitter- Since trading veteran Juwan Howard to the Timberwolves, the Rockets have created a huge hole at the power forward position. Down here at 26 they may have a hard time filling this need as Splitter is no guarantee to be here. If he is, expect them to snatch him up and hope he can play as soon as next season.27. DET- C Marc Gasol- The Pistons could just end up using this pick on a center with potential. They might have their pick of Fesenko and Gasol, but they may be looking to get someone who won't take too much time to develop. Gasol's offense and rebounding attributes are solid, but he definitely needs work defensively.28. SAN- C Kyrylo Fesenko- Fesenko has been a quick riser this offseason, going from a potentially undrafted prospect to a first-round possibility. Look for the Spurs to continue their practices of drafting international players here, all the while filling their need at center for the future.29. PHX- PG Gabe Pruitt- The Suns need a point guard to spell Steve Nash and Pruitt can run the floor with the best of them, making this a solid fit.30. PHI- PG Ramon Sessions- Philly could use another point on their roster and Sessions has shown that he is one of the purest in the draft. He would have ample time to learn from Andre Miller before being worked more into the offense.Second Round Notables31. SEA- C Aaron Gray- Let's only hope that Gray will actually pan out for them. He has lead feet, but they shouldn't care- he's 7-foot-1 and they need a big man badly.32. BOS- G/F Marcus Williams- They could use some depth at the 2.39. MIA- PG Taurean Green- Why not keep him in Florida while filling a need at the point guard?56. MIL- PF Stephane Lasme- The Bucks could use a shot blocker down low; they were the worst shot blocking team last season.</div>More changes to come; I'll let ya'll know when the final version is up on my blog, possibly Wednesday morning. Need to fix this Thaddeus Young thing...
Re: noballer07's Mock Draft v3.0 [quote name='SpursFan10' date='Jun 24 2007, 08:32 PM' post='389140']Where is Yi Jianlian?[/q]Damn, where is he Let me get that together
Re: noballer07's Mock Draft v3.0 I dont get how people can say Conley is going to the Bucks. He plays exactly like TJ Ford, a person they traded for not too long ago. Its evident the Bucks dont want an up tempo offense and would rather want to run a half court set.
Re: noballer07's Mock Draft v3.0 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (noballer07 @ Jun 27 2007, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Mock Draft Updated, 4.0 Final Comments and bashes appreciated</div> Brandan Wright at 10? My god.
Re: noballer07's Mock Draft v3.0 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Jun 27 2007, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Brandan Wright at 10? My god. </div>Explain why it is so laughable...
Re: noballer07's Mock Draft v3.0 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (noballer07 @ Jun 27 2007, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Explain why it is so laughable...</div> Because I think he has the highest ceiling in this draft, other than Oden/Durant of course, and I find it ridiculous that some people have him falling to 9-10 just now. Hell 5 days ago he was going 3-6 on everyone's mock draft, and all of the sudden people have him down around 10? Ehhh, I don't think so. If it does happen, I'll be shocked.
Re: noballer07's Mock Draft v3.0 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Jun 27 2007, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Because I think he has the highest ceiling in this draft, other than Oden/Durant of course, and I find it ridiculous that some people have him falling to 9-10 just now. Hell 5 days ago he was going 3-6 on everyone's mock draft, and all of the sudden people have him down around 10? Ehhh, I don't think so.If it does happen, I'll be shocked.</div>Well hey, I feel you, I just wanted an explanation instead of this > The reason why I allowed him to slip (and why a lot of others are) is because of the talks going around that a lot of teams have been turned off by his workouts. Now, if there is any truth in that, I don't know, but I have heard a lot of so called experts repeat it. He shouldn't fall because of his potential alone like you say, but he just might do so.
