[ScottPoole93Participant]

Hey guys, just signed up today…really like the knowledge on here and figured I’d give my own

1. Cleveland Cavaliers- Nerlens Noel, PF Kentucky: Really don’t like this…but I think it’s who the cave go with, as Brown is a defensive minded coach. Raw on offense and he might always be, good shot blocker, but the knees are a concern.
Comparison: Stromile Swift/Tyrus Thomas

2. Orlando Magic- Ben McLemore, SG Kansas: B-Mac is intriguing. Athletic, good stroke, good size. He seems to disappear at times, and maybe Orlando goes oladipo…but I think McLemore is too much potential wise to pass up
Comparison: Jason Richardson

3. Washington Wizards- Otto Porter, SF Georgetown. I like this guy. So many posters complained about his shooting stroke, but he shot 3’s at a great clip. I don’t see the “average” label put on him, defensive wise he can be Tayshaun Prince with his length, but offensively the guy could be an all star. The system at Georgetown isn’t necessarily great for putting up stats, this guy will go great with Wall as well as Beal.
Comparison: Kawhi Leonard

4. Charlotte Bobcats- Alex Len, C, Maryland: Another player I like, I watched all of marylands games, and when he is on, the guy looks like an all star. He’s labeled as “raw”, but he’s far from it, he just seems to get lost at times, that’s on him and the guards of UMD. Good post game, good form on his jumper as well. He could improve as a rim protector though
Comparison: Brook Lopez

5. Phoenix Suns- Cody Zeller, PF Indiana: first “shocker” but I keep hearing the suns like him and they could use everything. Really athletic, but not as developed as much as some would like. Honestly? He has Chris Bosh in his game. Lacks toughness, but on the right team he could put up good numbers. Not a bad jumper, he just got exposed in the post against the Syracuse zone.
Comparison: Chris Bosh

6. New Orleans Pelicans- Anthony Bennett, SF/PF UNLV: Struggled with this pick, but I think the pelicans like Austin rivers (for some reason) and will go bpa. With Zeller going to Phoenix this is where guys drop…best case? Bennett is Zach Randolph. He’s a good player but a tweener, and he has an injury history. Good offensive game, but needs to use his bulk in the post.
Comparison: Trevor Booker

7. Sacramento Kings- Victor Oladipo, SG Indiana: this guy is a hard nosed defender and athletic…but his shot scares me. I think he could be great on defense, and average 12-15 on offense. Great team guy, Sacramento needs a culture change and would be thrilled with oladipo. I’m more wary than the rest of you, but at the worst he’s a good role player
Comparison: Ronnie Brewer

8. Detroit Pistons- Trey Burke PG Michigan. Some teams get scared off by size but I love this guy. Great point guard and team leader, he can really run an offense and get off his own shot. I think this is as far as he drops, and I feel he will be an above average guard
Comparison: Kemba Walker

9. Minnesota Timberwolves- CJ McCollum SG Lehigh. Another guy I like, good intelligence and the year Damien Lillard had helped with those who get worried with small school guys. Combo guard, but more of a shooter. Despite having the ball most of the time at Lehigh, CJ moves well without it, he’s above average in every aspect.
Comparison: Juan Dixon

10. Portland Trailblazers- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG Georgia: I’ll be honest I haven’t watched this guy much, but he had to carry the load on Georgia. Scouting report shows he good in every area, and he has good size. Many have the blazers going adams…but I doubt they want 2 project big men with Leonard
Comparison: Lance Stephenson

11. Philadelphia 76ers- Lucas Nogueria, C Brazil: great length, and apparently his game has made big strides enough for him to be considered in the lotto. I see a good fit here, the 76ers need a young center to lessen the Andrew Bynum sting. At first he will contribute with defense and energy
Comparison: Samuel Dalenbembert

12. Oklahoma City Thunder- Steven Adams, C Pittsburgh. Great size, athletic ability, but it will be awhile before this guy does much, he even looked lost at Pitt. If he can put it all together, he’s a 15,10,2.5 guy. The thunder can afford to take a risk, they need a legitimate center. If they don’t like the risk, I think they go with a more developed guy like Dieng.
Comparison: BJ Mullens

13. Dallas Mavericks- Michael Carter Williams, PG Syracuse. Good size for a point, but I think his defense could be masked with the zone. For him to be a good point guard, he needs to get a better shot, he can pass but at this point not much else. I think he could go later, I also am assuming Dallas trades this pick. If not, it’s MCW
Comparison: Shaun Livingston

14. Utah Jazz- Mason Plumlee- PF Duke. Plumlee would be good in this rotation, his offense was pretty good by the time he left duke. I thought about Larkin or Schroder here, but I think the jazz gamble one will be there at 21. Another head scratcher, but I think a mock should be what you believe will happen, not what should.
Comparison: Yi Jianlian

Thanks to anyone who comments, I’d love to hear opinions. I know this mock looks unconventional, but I think on draft night there are at least a few picks that leave you saying “what? I didn’t see that coming”

[jsmitty104Participant]

I really hope the Pistons get Burke, I really like your player comparisons, everyone tries to make unrealistic comparisons. Noel and Mclemore Bennet and Zeller are going to be big factors in where everyone else goes. If noel and mclemore don’t go 1 2 then this could get crazy real fast.

[jsmitty104Participant]

I really hope the Pistons get Burke, I really like your player comparisons, everyone tries to make unrealistic comparisons. Noel and Mclemore Bennet and Zeller are going to be big factors in where everyone else goes. If noel and mclemore don’t go 1 2 then this could get crazy real fast.

[220Participant]

Not bad the only questionable pick to me is Utah taking Plumlee. Right now the Jazz have two young big men in Favors and Kanter who are expected to play bigger roles so I doubt they take a big at 14 unless there is someone they’re in love with.

[220Participant]

Not bad the only questionable pick to me is Utah taking Plumlee. Right now the Jazz have two young big men in Favors and Kanter who are expected to play bigger roles so I doubt they take a big at 14 unless there is someone they’re in love with.

[Chilbert arenasParticipant]

KCP comparison to Lance Stephenson is a bad one . KCP can shoot but can’t create the way Lance does. Besides that it’s solid.

[Chilbert arenasParticipant]

KCP comparison to Lance Stephenson is a bad one . KCP can shoot but can’t create the way Lance does. Besides that it’s solid.

[cozmojimParticipant]

Love the Stromile Swift reference comparison. Haven’t heard that one yet.

[cozmojimParticipant]

Love the Stromile Swift reference comparison. Haven’t heard that one yet.

[scliddiardParticipant]

As a long time Jazz fan I think there is a very good chance the Jazz go big at 14, I don’t think there is a point guard they are high on and they need a 3rd big to play with Favors and Kanter and whether it is Plumblee or Olynyk or Gobert or BeBe, I think there is a good chance it will be a big and Plumblee is probably the lowest risk of all of them.
It would be fun to be a fly on the wall of the war rooms of our favorite teams and hear what goes on.
If the Jazz do go big at 14 , I think they may pick up a point guard that may not be good enough to be a starter or star but that could be a rotation type player, Canaan, Kabongo, or maybe Schroder could fall that far, if they don’t go with a point guard I hope they get a wing that can shoot, Bullock, Hardaway Jr. Rice Jr. would be OK with me.
All that said, my first choice even at 14 would be Giannis.

[scliddiardParticipant]

As a long time Jazz fan I think there is a very good chance the Jazz go big at 14, I don’t think there is a point guard they are high on and they need a 3rd big to play with Favors and Kanter and whether it is Plumblee or Olynyk or Gobert or BeBe, I think there is a good chance it will be a big and Plumblee is probably the lowest risk of all of them.
It would be fun to be a fly on the wall of the war rooms of our favorite teams and hear what goes on.
If the Jazz do go big at 14 , I think they may pick up a point guard that may not be good enough to be a starter or star but that could be a rotation type player, Canaan, Kabongo, or maybe Schroder could fall that far, if they don’t go with a point guard I hope they get a wing that can shoot, Bullock, Hardaway Jr. Rice Jr. would be OK with me.
All that said, my first choice even at 14 would be Giannis.

[jacobkeyParticipant]

I like it. I think just about every pick has a good chance of happening. I’m not sure about a couple of your comparisons though.

I don’t like the Otto Porter/Kawhi Leonard comparison. To me, Leonard is much more athletic and a much better defender while porter is a much more polished ball handler and distributor.

I also didn’t like the Steven Adams/ BJ Mullens comparison. Adams is much stronger and is more willing to play inside, while BJ Mullens tends to float around the perimeter as a jump shooter.

I like the Noel, McLemore, Len, and Zeller comparisons.

[jacobkeyParticipant]

I like it. I think just about every pick has a good chance of happening. I’m not sure about a couple of your comparisons though.

I don’t like the Otto Porter/Kawhi Leonard comparison. To me, Leonard is much more athletic and a much better defender while porter is a much more polished ball handler and distributor.

I also didn’t like the Steven Adams/ BJ Mullens comparison. Adams is much stronger and is more willing to play inside, while BJ Mullens tends to float around the perimeter as a jump shooter.

I like the Noel, McLemore, Len, and Zeller comparisons.

[lockdownD]

11, 13, 14 … maybe.
The rest…. garbage.

You don’t understand how far off you are with the lance stephensson – KCP comparison.

[lockdownD]

11, 13, 14 … maybe.
The rest…. garbage.

You don’t understand how far off you are with the lance stephensson – KCP comparison.

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