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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 9:29am #54517

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Constructive criticism is asked of you. If you do not agree with a team’s selection or player’s range please give an explanation and I will take heed in the near future. Thank you in advance.
1. Milwaukee – Jabari Parker SF Duke
2. *Philadelphia – Joel Embiid C Kansas
3. Orlando – Andrew Wiggins SF Kansas
4. Boston – Dante Exum PG/SG Australia
5. Utah – Julius Randle PF Kentucky
6. *LA Lakers – Marcus Smart PG Oklahoma State
7. Sacramento – Doug McDermott SF Creighton
8. *Detroit – Noah Vonleh PF Indiana
9. Cleveland – Gary Harris SG Michigan State
10. Denver – Cleanthony Early SF/PF Wichita State
11. *Philadelphia – Kyle Anderson SF UCLA
12. *Orlando – Tyler Ennis PG Syracuse
13. *Minnesota – T.J. Warren SF NC State
14. Phoenix – Aaron Gordon PF Arizona
15. *Boston – Rodney Hood SF Duke
16. *Chicago – Willie Cauley-Stein C Kentucky
17. *Phoenix – Elfrid Payton PG Louisiana Lafayette
18. *Atlanta – Adreian Payne PF Michigan State
19. Chicago – Zach LaVine PG UCLA
20. Toronto – Montrezl Harrell PF Louisville
21. *Oklahoma City – Jerami Grant SF Syracuse
22. Memphis – Vasilije Mici PG Serbia
23. *Utah – James Young SG Kentucky
24. *Charlotte – Nik Stauskas SG Michigan
25. Houston – Shabazz Napier PG UConn
26. LA Clippers – Jordan Adams SG UCLA
27. Miami – Markel Brown SG Oklahoma State
28. *Phoenix – C.J. Fair SF Syracuse
29. Oklahoma City – Aaron Harrison SG Kentucky
30. San Antonio – Andrew Harrison PG Kentucky
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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 9:35am #882804

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Why would the Pistons draft ANOTHER PF when they have too many as it is. They will look for PG SG and SF before anything else.

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- Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 9:38am #882806
  
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  I don’t know, the Pistons are terrible for a reason.
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- Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 9:38am #882913
  
  samosas
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  I don’t know, the Pistons are terrible for a reason.
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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 9:35am #882911

Tim49461
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Why would the Pistons draft ANOTHER PF when they have too many as it is. They will look for PG SG and SF before anything else.

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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 9:41am #882809

imAboutDatAction
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only one i have a major problem with is Cleanthony Early going #10.
he’s not a lottery pick, cant believe how overrated he’s getting after the kentucky game.
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- Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 10:21am #882818
  
  Lotto Stud
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  Have you kept up with him throughout the season?
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  - Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 10:54am #882834
    
    imAboutDatAction
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    yes i have, he had a good year. but theres alot of people over reacting to his career game. he went from a 2nd round prospect to a lottery pick lol,thats absurd. from message boards, to tv ( Stephen A. Smith) people are getting carried away. that game was not the norm.
    22 years old, averaged 16ppg, 5.9 rpg. when you take into account his age, thats not exactly lights out numbers. theres still question marks on his real position since he played the 4 his two year career at Wichita st.
    he’s a borderline 1st round prospect, not a top 10 or lottery pick.
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    - Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 11:03am #882945
      
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      I appreciate it man. This is my first mock, I put thought into my picks but basically I just want feedback heading into my next mock once the administrators get everything straight. I’ve shuffled around a bit since I posted but it’s pointless to re-post.
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    - Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 11:03am #882838
      
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      I appreciate it man. This is my first mock, I put thought into my picks but basically I just want feedback heading into my next mock once the administrators get everything straight. I’ve shuffled around a bit since I posted but it’s pointless to re-post.
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  - Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 10:54am #882941
    
    imAboutDatAction
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    yes i have, he had a good year. but theres alot of people over reacting to his career game. he went from a 2nd round prospect to a lottery pick lol,thats absurd. from message boards, to tv ( Stephen A. Smith) people are getting carried away. that game was not the norm.
    22 years old, averaged 16ppg, 5.9 rpg. when you take into account his age, thats not exactly lights out numbers. theres still question marks on his real position since he played the 4 his two year career at Wichita st.
    he’s a borderline 1st round prospect, not a top 10 or lottery pick.
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- Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 10:21am #882925
  
  Lotto Stud
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  Have you kept up with him throughout the season?
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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 9:41am #882917

imAboutDatAction
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only one i have a major problem with is Cleanthony Early going #10.
he’s not a lottery pick, cant believe how overrated he’s getting after the kentucky game.
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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 9:48am #882811

TRC1991
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Out of Clint Capela, Dario Saric and Mario Hezonja, at least 1 will go in the 1st round
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- Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 9:53am #882814
  
  Lotto Stud
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  I thought word on Saric was that he would not enter.
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- Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 9:53am #882921
  
  Lotto Stud
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  I thought word on Saric was that he would not enter.
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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 9:48am #882919

TRC1991
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Out of Clint Capela, Dario Saric and Mario Hezonja, at least 1 will go in the 1st round
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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 10:23am #882820

King Calucha
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Some thoughts:
If the Lakers are going to pick a PG…which I doubt… Why wouldn’t they consider Kyle Anderson? Actually I think he would fit D’Antoni’s system better than Smart, who is not a good shooter.
I really like McDermott but he shouldn’t be picked by Sacramento. Of course they can, but that’s not what they need. With Cousins and McLemore (assuming he’ll be better next season), they need people who can provide defense and do the hard work. Vonleh would be a better fit than Dougie.
Cleveland picking Gary Harris? Only if they get rid of Dion.
Denver picking Cleanthony Early… I doubt it.
I might not agree with everything, but overall it was a good try. It’s always good to think outside the box.
PS. Why does everyone put both Harrison brothers so close in their mock drafts? I don’t think they’re close at all…
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- Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 10:53am #882832
  
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  Thanks for your feedback. I actually was trying to bump Aaron Harrison up but I couldn’t edit in time, I have him swapped with Markel Brown.
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- Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 10:53am #882939
  
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  Thanks for your feedback. I actually was trying to bump Aaron Harrison up but I couldn’t edit in time, I have him swapped with Markel Brown.
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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 10:23am #882927

King Calucha
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Some thoughts:
If the Lakers are going to pick a PG…which I doubt… Why wouldn’t they consider Kyle Anderson? Actually I think he would fit D’Antoni’s system better than Smart, who is not a good shooter.
I really like McDermott but he shouldn’t be picked by Sacramento. Of course they can, but that’s not what they need. With Cousins and McLemore (assuming he’ll be better next season), they need people who can provide defense and do the hard work. Vonleh would be a better fit than Dougie.
Cleveland picking Gary Harris? Only if they get rid of Dion.
Denver picking Cleanthony Early… I doubt it.
I might not agree with everything, but overall it was a good try. It’s always good to think outside the box.
PS. Why does everyone put both Harrison brothers so close in their mock drafts? I don’t think they’re close at all…
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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 10:59am #882836

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Why is Embiid going to the Sixers. They drafted Nerlens Noel last year and he plays the same position as Embiid. He may have been out this entire year, but he is planning on playing next year. And also both Embiid and Noel are very defenders but are very raw of offense. If the sixers want to be good, they need some balance in the frontcourt. Sometime that frontcourt has got to score. Vonleh, I think would be a better option instead. (but not at 2 at 11 instead. At two I’d go with Wiggins. They love athleticism and Wiggins has gobs of that.
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- Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 11:10am #882947
  
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  I’m glad someone asked about this pick in particular!
  Here is my take…
  If Parker is off the board at #1 you almost have to take Embiid because Wiggins is not the franchise changer that Parker is or presumed to be. Also by taking Embiid you can most certainly snatch up another wing with the second lottery pick because there are plenty of options. Now to answer your top priority, Embiid/Noel frontcourt will no way shape form or fashion become a problem at all. If you ask me Noel wins by acquiring Embiid because he won’t be asked to do too much offensively and it will only enhance his defensive game from a bigger physical presence next to him.
  
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- Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 11:10am #882840
  
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  I’m glad someone asked about this pick in particular!
  Here is my take…
  If Parker is off the board at #1 you almost have to take Embiid because Wiggins is not the franchise changer that Parker is or presumed to be. Also by taking Embiid you can most certainly snatch up another wing with the second lottery pick because there are plenty of options. Now to answer your top priority, Embiid/Noel frontcourt will no way shape form or fashion become a problem at all. If you ask me Noel wins by acquiring Embiid because he won’t be asked to do too much offensively and it will only enhance his defensive game from a bigger physical presence next to him.
  
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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 10:59am #882943

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Why is Embiid going to the Sixers. They drafted Nerlens Noel last year and he plays the same position as Embiid. He may have been out this entire year, but he is planning on playing next year. And also both Embiid and Noel are very defenders but are very raw of offense. If the sixers want to be good, they need some balance in the frontcourt. Sometime that frontcourt has got to score. Vonleh, I think would be a better option instead. (but not at 2 at 11 instead. At two I’d go with Wiggins. They love athleticism and Wiggins has gobs of that.
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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 11:58am #882963

Bobbyqrs
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cannot believe how overrated Cleanthony Early is now, after one ok game
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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 11:58am #882856

Bobbyqrs
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cannot believe how overrated Cleanthony Early is now, after one ok game
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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:39pm #882979

JordanC20
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Somebody will take a chance on James Young in the lottery too much potential his shot has been off and on all season but when he gets going he can make many.
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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:39pm #882872

JordanC20
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Somebody will take a chance on James Young in the lottery too much potential his shot has been off and on all season but when he gets going he can make many.
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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 6:47pm #883009

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I agree with the Underkanter regarding the Embiid pick. Neither have a jumpshot so they can’t space the floor at PF. While you may think the combo has a chance of working (an opinion which, even if I disagree, respect) I doubt the GM of the 76ers would take the risk with so many other high potenial prospects even if the think it can.
KC has knocked the nail on the head with the Kings situation. Additionally I think Tim is correct regarding the Pistons situation. If you had Vonleh being picked by the Kings (which I recommend) that would solve both problems.
If Cleveland are planning on trading Waiters (which they may) I don’t think the Harris pick would be a great move. If you’ve factored that in then I think that’s a very good pick for the Cavs.
Early is going too early.
I see Phili going untempto and exciting this draft. While Anderson is a very good player – not the level Aran makes him out to be, but still good – the 76ers had the fastest pace of all NBA this season. Anderson is a very slow and deliberate player, a trait that I admire in him. However, that very trait makes him a bad pick for the 76ers.
Chicago and Atlanta have holes in their lineup and solid starters in the same positions of the guys you have them drafting. Outside the lottery teams generally draft on need, not talent or potenial.
I doubt OKC would take either of the Harrison brothers. They’ve both shown flashes in college and while the Thunder have often drafted on potenial over proven talent recently, I don’t think they’d take Harrison due to them already developing Lamb at the SG spot.
While I do have quite a few knitpicks this is not a bad first mock (which can’t be said about others). The first few that I believe were already mentioned I said again to back those guys up and hopefully offer some more reasons and hopefully you use my own suggestions as you see fit.
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- Posted on: Fri, 03/28/2014 - 3:18am #883062
  
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  I appreciate the feedback.
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- Posted on: Fri, 03/28/2014 - 3:18am #883169
  
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  I appreciate the feedback.
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Posted on: Thu, 03/27/2014 - 6:47pm #883117

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I agree with the Underkanter regarding the Embiid pick. Neither have a jumpshot so they can’t space the floor at PF. While you may think the combo has a chance of working (an opinion which, even if I disagree, respect) I doubt the GM of the 76ers would take the risk with so many other high potenial prospects even if the think it can.
KC has knocked the nail on the head with the Kings situation. Additionally I think Tim is correct regarding the Pistons situation. If you had Vonleh being picked by the Kings (which I recommend) that would solve both problems.
If Cleveland are planning on trading Waiters (which they may) I don’t think the Harris pick would be a great move. If you’ve factored that in then I think that’s a very good pick for the Cavs.
Early is going too early.
I see Phili going untempto and exciting this draft. While Anderson is a very good player – not the level Aran makes him out to be, but still good – the 76ers had the fastest pace of all NBA this season. Anderson is a very slow and deliberate player, a trait that I admire in him. However, that very trait makes him a bad pick for the 76ers.
Chicago and Atlanta have holes in their lineup and solid starters in the same positions of the guys you have them drafting. Outside the lottery teams generally draft on need, not talent or potenial.
I doubt OKC would take either of the Harrison brothers. They’ve both shown flashes in college and while the Thunder have often drafted on potenial over proven talent recently, I don’t think they’d take Harrison due to them already developing Lamb at the SG spot.
While I do have quite a few knitpicks this is not a bad first mock (which can’t be said about others). The first few that I believe were already mentioned I said again to back those guys up and hopefully offer some more reasons and hopefully you use my own suggestions as you see fit.
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