Blaze Evaluation: Full NBA Mock Draft (Wizbang Sports)

1. (Chicago) Michael Beasley PF 6-9 235 KSU Fr.
2. (Miami) Derrick Rose PG 6-4 195 Memphis Fr.
3. (Minnesota) OJ Mayo SG/PG 6-5 210 USC
4. (Seattle) Kevin Love PF/C 6-9 260 UCLA Fr.
5. (Memphis) Brook Lopez C 7-0 260 Stanford So.
6. (New York) Danilo Gallinari SF 6-8 210 Italy
7. (LA Clippers) Jerryd Bayless PG 6-2 182 Arizona Fr.
8. (Milwaukee) Eric Gordon SG 6-4 220 Indiana Fr.
9. (Charlotte) Anthony Randolph SF/PF 6-10 220 LSU Fr.
10. (New Jersey) DeAndre Jordan C 7-0 240 TX AM Fr.
11. (Indiana) Russell Westbrook SG 6-4 187 UCLA So.
12. (Sacramento) D.J. Augustin PG 5-11 175 Texas So.
13. (Portland) Joe Alexander SF 6-8 200 W. Virgina So.
14. (Golden State) Marreese Speights PF/C 6-10 250 Florida So.
15. (Phoenix) Kosta Koufos C 7-0 252 Ohio St. Fr.
16. (Philadelphia) Darrell Arthur SF/PF 6-9 230 Kansas So.
17. (Toronto) Donte Greene SF/PF 6-10 226 Syracuse Fr.
18. (Washington) JaVale McGee C 7-0 237 Nevada So.
19. (Cleveland) Alexis Ajinca C 7-1 238 France
20. (Denver) Nicolas Batum SG/SF 6-8 210 France
21. (New Jersey) Chase Budinger SG/SF 6-7 215 Arizona So.
22. (Orlando) Brandon Rush SG/SF 6-6 210 Kansas Jr.
23. (Utah) Roy Hibbert C 7-2 270 Georgetown Sr.
24. (Seattle) Ty Lawson 6-0 195 PG UNC
25. (Houston) Nathan Jawai PF/C 6-10 280 Aus.
26. (San Antonio) Chris Douglas-Roberts SG 6-7 200 Mem. Jr.
27. (New Orleans) Robin Lopez PF/C 7-0 255 Stanford So.
28. (Memphis) Jason Thompson PF/C 6-10 245 Rider Sr.
29. (Detroit) Mario Chalmers PG 6-2 180 Kansas Jr.
30. (Boston) Bill Walker SG/SF 6-6 230 K-State Fr.

2nd Round

31. (Minnesota) Ryan Anderson PF/C 6-10 235 Cal. So.
32. (Seattle) Nikola Pekovic PF/C 6-11 243 PF Serbia
33. (Portland) JJ Hickson PF 6-9 235 NC State Fr.
34. (Minnesota) Davon Jefferson SF 6-7 213 USC Fr
35. (LA Clippers) Omer Asik C 6-11 230 Turkey
36. (Portland) Keith Brumbaugh SG/SF 6-9 210 Hillsborough CC
37. (Milwaukee) Gary Forbes SF 6-7 220 Mass. Sr.
38. (Charlotte) JR Giddens SG 6-5 210 New Mex. Sr.
39. (Chicago) DeVon Hardin PF 6-10 235 Cal. Sr.
40. (New Jersey) Courtney Lee SG 6-5 200 W. Kent. Sr.
41. (Indiana) Goran Dragic PG 6-4 180 Slovenia
42. (Sacramento) Will Daniels SF 6-8 225 RI Sr.
43. (Sacramento) Joey Dorsey PF/C 6-7 265 Memphis Sr.
44. (Utah) Kyle Weaver SG/PG 6-5 201 Wash. St. Sr.
45. (San Antonio) Sonny Weems SG 6-4 190 Ark. Sr.
46. (Seattle) Shan Foster SG 6-6 205 Vandy Sr.
47. (Washington) Othello Hunter PF 6-8 235 Ohio St. Sr.
48. (Phoenix) James Gist PF/SF 6-8 220 Maryland Sr.
49. (Golden State) Mike Taylor SG/PG 6-2 166 ISU/NBDL
50. (Seattle) Lester Hudson PG/SG 6-2 190 Tenn. Martin Jr.
51. (Dallas) John Riek C 7-2 240 High School
52. (Miami) Anton Ponkrashov PG/SG 6-7 200 Russia
53. (Utah) Henk Norel PF/C 6-11 230 Netherlands
54. (Houston) Ronalds Zakis SF 6-9 230 Latvia
55. (Portland) Jamont Gordon SG 6-4 220 Miss. St. Jr.
56. (Seattle) Richard Hendrix PF 6-8 250 Alabama Jr.
57. (San Antonio) Pat Calathes SF/PF 6-10 210 St. Joes Sr.
58. (LA Lakers) Richard Roby SG 6-6 200 Colorado Sr.
59. (Detroit) DJ White PF 6-8 242 Indiana Sr.
60. (Boston) Malik Hairston SF 6-6 200 Oregon Sr.

Hardcore draft fans will notice my mock is a little different than most out there. I believe Seattle will recognize that Bayless is a SG in a PG body and decide to try and move the pick. If they can't make a deal the Sonics could draft anyone including stretching to snag Kevin Love. Love is from the northwest, but the Sonics are trying to move to OKC. Seattle would be smart to pick up a PG at the end of the first round. This draft should be full of trades so that should really shake up this draft. The Knicks are going to do whatever it takes to trade with Minnesota, because they covet OJ Mayo.

The Denver Nuggets are praying that Batum falls to twenty. Batum would develop into an excellent teammate for Carmelo Anthony at the two guard position. The Nuggets.....

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Comments (3)

i don't understand why ever... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by NBA Bets | June 7, 2008 5:13 PM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)

NBA Bets:

i don't understand why everybody has cleveland picking a big man project when their most glaring need is obviously at the 2-guard, and there happen to be two strong prospects that fall into their range in the draft, in cdr and rush, who will most likely be able to contribute right away. meanwhile, none of the big men are serious candidates to be starters in the nba, and even on the off chance that they do develop, it will be no less than three years down the line, also known as three years too late.

people need to give reasons for their projections instead of just pretending they know what's going on. if you think cleveland will pick a big man because they have a history of inanenly wasting picks on big men with no potential (potapenko, diop), then say so. if you think they're going to deal for a 2-guard, say so.

Posted on June 7, 2008 17:13

The Cavs are struggling to ... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by Brent Blaze | June 7, 2008 6:37 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Brent Blaze:

The Cavs are struggling to provide a supporting cast for Lebron James. That includes a hole at the shooting guard spot. West isn't a true PG and overall the Cavs just plain have issues. I compare CDR to Julius Hodge and the Cavs should take a pass on him. Brandon Rush is a legit option for th Cavs. I actually did give a reason for my projections. Ben Wallace is an aging veteran and Ajinca has a high ceiling. Ajinca has successfully put on muscle and will continue to add to his frame. He is a natural shot blocker and has a pretty nice jumper. Hopefully before you've made your comments... you have scouted Hyeres-Toulon and watched the Nike Hoops Summitt.... the downside on rush is that hes 23 going into the season and will turn 24 his rookie year

Posted on June 7, 2008 18:37

the cavs are in need for so... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by cavs94 | June 18, 2008 5:23 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

cavs94:

the cavs are in need for some supporting cast and Z is way out of his prime but good enough for now. If they could get mario Chalmers or Ty Lawson they could move West to the 2 guard spot because he is not a natural point guard. Ajinca is good but it will take to long to develop him and his not the scoring aid that they desperatly need.

Posted on June 18, 2008 17:23