1 : Rudy Gay, the under achiever out of UCONN will be the choice here. Gay has the potential to be one of the best players in this draft. He has world class athleticism, and is a huge defensive presence. The Raps are in need of a SG/SF to go along with Morris Peterson. 2nd Option: Tyrus ThomasNBA Comparison: Scottie Pippen with Vince Carter athleticism.2 : Chicago goes after the best Forward available, Tyrus Thomas. Agile big man, with good touch out to 12-16 feet. Chicago gets younger with this team, but now they will have a good big man with tons of potential. If he puts on 15-20 pounds, he could become an all-star for many years. 2nd Option: LaMarcus AldridgeNBA Comparison: Shawn Marion defense, Kenyon Martin offense.3 : The Bobcats take Brandon Roy, the proven talent out of Washington. This may come to a suprise because of the potentially better players available. But the Bobcats need a SG desperatley. They also need some scoring, this team is set defensively with Wallace, Okafor, May, Knight, and Felton. Roy would boost their offense alot. This kid is a good all around guy, he hussles, has a good attitude, hes the complete package.2nd Option: Adam MorrisonNBA Comparison: Jalen Rose4 : The Blazers take Adam Morrison here. He is a proven scorer and a proven star. The Blazers are having serious issues with Darius Miles, Miles is yet to live up to his hype since the day he was drafted. This way they have a proven talent, a vocal leader, and a guy that plays with heart and passion.2nd Option: Rodney CarneyNBA Comparison: Glenn Robinson or Carmelo Anthony5 : Considering the Hawks have about 8 SF's, they will go after either a PG or a C with this pick. Atlanta needs to take a serious look into drafting Marcus Williams, he is a playmaker, he was the reason UCONN went as far as they did. But Atlanta can wait to get a PG. With the exit of Al Harrington, assuming he will leave, the Hawks select LaMarcus Aldridge with this pick. Hes similiar to Channing Frye, which means he needs to put on some more weight to be a real dominant force. He has good moves and hes a good rebounder and defender. 2nd Option: Marcus WilliamsNBA Comparison: Jermaine O'Neil6 ; Minnesota is in desperate need of a SF, that can score. Andrea Bargnani is the perfect choice to compliment Kevin Garnett. Bargnani can score, and hes got great size being seven feet tall. Hes a great shot blocker, and every time hes on the floor he will make plays. 2nd Option: Patrick O'BryantNBA Comparison: Dirk Nowitski7 : Celtics are pretty much set with talent for the future. But they need a solid backup for Paul Pierce. Boston takes Rodney Carney, the highflyer out of Memphis with this pick. After this selection they will be set for the future completely. Carney should be a solid backup for the C's, and him and Gerald Green will be a great duo for the future.2nd Option: Marcus WilliamsNBA Comparison: Richard Jefferson with better UP's.8 : Houston could use a PG. Rafer Alston is a liabilty and he's disliked by many. Randy Foye will fall all the way to the Houston. He's another rook, that should get a solid amount of time his rookie season. He can contribute right away, and be a playmaker at the same time. He can play both PG/SG, so he's a solid backup if McGrady or Alston get injured.2nd Option: Marcus WilliamsNBA Comparison: Chauncy Billups9 : The Warriors are in need for a Center, unless they plan on starting Adonal Foyle for another year. Patrick O'Bryant should be choice right here. He’s a raw player, with more potential than anyone. Huge frame with extremely long arms (likely close to 7-6 wingspan). Should easily be able to gain 25-30 pounds to add on to that frame. Hes a great shot blocker and great rebounder. He also has a great jump hook shot which will be very effective.2nd Option: Shelden WilliamsNBA Comparison: Chris Kaman, with better defense10 : Seattle has alot of young big men, and alot of them need time to mature. With this pick, they select Shelden Williams, he should be able to contribute right away and be an immediate defensive presence. He should also get a good bit of time his first year, unless one of their young guys steps it up in pre-season workouts.2nd Option: Rudy FernandezNBA Comparison: Antonio Davis11 : Orlando could use a good scorer, Quincy Douby is the answer. Douby will prove to teams that he is for real in the pre-draft workouts, and he will slide slightly ahead of JJ Redick. Douby should also be able to get alot of minutes, and possibly start for Orlando. With this addition, I see Orlando being one of the top teams, futuristicly.2nd Option: Mardy CollinsNBA Comparison: Steve Kerr12 : Shawne Williams, Hornets may be taking a chance with this one. He could be a bust or turn into a star. He certainly had a great Freshman season. He has great 1 on 1 skills, thats a big plus, considering the NBA is a huge 1 on 1 game. He could get a solid amount of time, at SF all they have is Desmond Mason. 2nd Option: Hilton ArmstrongNBA Comparison: Walt Williams13 : Cedric Simmons made the wrong choice declaring this year. He needs one more year to develop his game more. But the 76'ers will take a chance on him. He will get limited time this year, but if Samuel Dalembert is an issue and doesn't play, Simmon's playing time will increase alot. 2nd Option: Rajon RondoNBA Comparison: Nene14 JJ Redick, Co-Player of the Year, will slide to the Jazz. I think Jerry Sloan will get him some minutes because of his dangerous scoring ability. Redick's offense should translate over to the NBA. He developed a importent facit of his game, with his inside game. ANY DEFENDER will have trouble guarding him even at the next level.2nd Option: Shannon BrownNBA Comparison: Drazen Petrovic
You have JJ taken twice just so you know. My only problem is Aldridge falling to 5. I can't really see 4 teams passing on him.
Why make a mock when you don't know enough about a player to type a paragraph. Copy and pasting information from another site is pathetic. I'm glad I found this and called you out on it.
Get real. Aldridge wont slip until the 5th spot. The Raptors are taking him at #1. And yeah, you forgot Williams. I bet he is going to the Hawks.
wow, there are alot of things messed up with this one. Why would Aldridge ever fall to #5?? I can see any of the top four teams taking him. and why on earth would the Celtics ever even consider picking Carney?? "they need a solid backup for pierce" .. hello, Gerald Green?? Quincy Douby in the lottery? A 6-3 weak sg that won't be able to play a lick of defense at the next level? oh please. And like BCB said, don't rip off all the scouting reports from nbadraft.net.
Aldridge would fall to 5, or be drafted number 1. the Bobcats dont need a big man, Blazers hav Randolph, I dont think they'll be taking Aldridge. Chicago takes Tyrus Thomas. Celtics:SF: Paul Pierce/Gerald GreenSG: Wally Szerbiak/Rodney Carney PG: Delonte West/Oriene Greene or Marcus Williams ( 2nd option)half the NBA doenst play defense, why can't Quincy Douby suceed without defense? He can score, and a team will take him because of his scoring ability.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kingjamez @ Jun 5 2006, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Aldridge would fall to 5, or be drafted number 1. the Bobcats dont need a big man, Blazers hav Randolph, I dont think they'll be taking Aldridge. Chicago takes Tyrus Thomas. Celtics:SF: Paul Pierce/Gerald GreenSG: Wally Szerbiak/Rodney Carney PG: Delonte West/Oriene Greene or Marcus Williams ( 2nd option)half the NBA doenst play defense, why can't Quincy Douby suceed without defense? He can score, and a team will take him because of his scoring ability.</div>Actually Chicago will take Aldridge most likely over Thomas and if they dont Portland would take him. Randolph has a good chance of leaving aen if he doesnt Aldridge can play center or just backup Randolph. Next Marcus Williams goes in the lottery. Boston would take him over Carney because they need a PG more. He could even go to Atlanta. And seriously don't make a mock draft if your gonna copy and paste half of your info form nbadraft.net
Take a look at the 2nd options. Aldridge and Williams were both 2nd options to the teams to which you are refferring to. I didnt copy half my info from nbadraft.net, I copied 1 and a half of 14. copying player comparisons isnt really a big deal, because BCB had the same comparisons I had.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (iversonfan268 @ Jun 6 2006, 02:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Actually Chicago will take Aldridge most likely over Thomas</div> And you know this how?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BCB @ Jun 5 2006, 07:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>And you know this how?</div>I never said I know that. If I knew that I wouldve said they will take aldridge for sure. Yes I think they will and I do really have a reason why I think so. Chicago has arguably the weakest frontcourt in the league. They have an unproven Mike Sweetney at PF and Tyson Chandler at C. Tyson Chandler is a decent player but his production has fallen from having to play an unatural position. If they draft Aldridge he can play C and Chandler can go back to PF. Also Aldridge can go in and make an immediate impact while Thomas can't. The Bulls need a big man that can make that immediate impact. Thomas could end up being the better player but he is leaving after only one college season and it could take him a while to become the player people think he can be. Also if they take Thomas they are taking a risk. He is a player that might be great or he might become a flop. That's why I think they'll take Aldridge over Thomas
Tyson Chandler struggled at center because he's just not that good of a basketball player. He struggles at power forward and center.
