TenSecondTom’s Mock Draft 2.0

 LaVine at 24 and Payne at 27 are grossly underrated in my opinion.

  I think LaVine’s size, athletisism and shooting form will make someone take a chance on him in the top 15.

 I think Payne’s shooting will make him a great stretch 4 who still have toughness and will help on the boards, someone will take him top 20. I don’t see how the Bulls pass him with one of their two picks They took Gibson as a senior with a late 1st, they could do the same with Payne. Remember we still have N Mohammed on our roster, so we could easily use his spot for another big.

 LaVine at 24 and Payne at 27 are grossly underrated in my opinion.

  I think LaVine’s size, athletisism and shooting form will make someone take a chance on him in the top 15.

 I think Payne’s shooting will make him a great stretch 4 who still have toughness and will help on the boards, someone will take him top 20. I don’t see how the Bulls pass him with one of their two picks They took Gibson as a senior with a late 1st, they could do the same with Payne. Remember we still have N Mohammed on our roster, so we could easily use his spot for another big.

No Napier? I’m surprised!

No Napier? I’m surprised!

 I think Capela has a low BBIQ so would prefer Elfrid Peyton if available or Harrel as a pf candidate. Asle really big on Jarnell Stokes as a solid pf   

 I think Capela has a low BBIQ so would prefer Elfrid Peyton if available or Harrel as a pf candidate. Asle really big on Jarnell Stokes as a solid pf   

 I like WCS in Houston too. Asik isn’t happy, and I’d be he gets moved this eventually. Willie may not be ready to contribute right away, but he has some real potential as a defensive minded backup. Houston is both trying to win now, and to build a team capable of having a multiple year run as a contender, and can they afford to take a guy who may be ready to contribute in 2 or 3 years, in hope that he’s ready to jump in and play a role when his time comes. Learning defensive tips from D12 could really help his transition too. 

I doubt Harrell drops as far as you, and many think he will at this time. He was about a 17 and 9 player the 2nd half of the season, and despite being a tad on the short end, he has a monster wingspan and both strength and athletic ability that will impress people in the combine and in individual workouts. I’d be surprised to see him drop past 20, but thats just my two cents…pretty solid mock overall.

 I like WCS in Houston too. Asik isn’t happy, and I’d be he gets moved this eventually. Willie may not be ready to contribute right away, but he has some real potential as a defensive minded backup. Houston is both trying to win now, and to build a team capable of having a multiple year run as a contender, and can they afford to take a guy who may be ready to contribute in 2 or 3 years, in hope that he’s ready to jump in and play a role when his time comes. Learning defensive tips from D12 could really help his transition too. 

I doubt Harrell drops as far as you, and many think he will at this time. He was about a 17 and 9 player the 2nd half of the season, and despite being a tad on the short end, he has a monster wingspan and both strength and athletic ability that will impress people in the combine and in individual workouts. I’d be surprised to see him drop past 20, but thats just my two cents…pretty solid mock overall.

 They’re tied with Boston and the Celtics swept the Jazz this year so they’re looking at the fourth spot right now. I fully expect them to pick either Exum or Smart and play either of them at the two with Burke and Hayward. I could see them trading Kanter and GS’s pick to get back into the lottery, too. 

 They’re tied with Boston and the Celtics swept the Jazz this year so they’re looking at the fourth spot right now. I fully expect them to pick either Exum or Smart and play either of them at the two with Burke and Hayward. I could see them trading Kanter and GS’s pick to get back into the lottery, too. 

Explain how the Cavs are paying for drafting Waiters dearly?

Explain how the Cavs are paying for drafting Waiters dearly?

I would find it hard to believe the Pistons would pass on Gary Harris at 8. He has much more upside than Doug and while Doug would fit more of a need at SF he can’t defend anyway so drafting another shooting guard (after KCP last year who had a disappointing rookie year) would be fine for me. Monroe is a restricted FA so maybe they don’t match the offer sheet he inevitably signs or maybe they do and trade Smith for a SF that can stretch the floor (Maybe Gallinari…especially if Denver wants to trade Faried). I like the Mock for the most part as somebody else said LaVine is too low with his major upside but other than that no major complaints. You seem to know more about the international players than I do so I can’t really say where I think many of those guys will go outside of Exum.

I would find it hard to believe the Pistons would pass on Gary Harris at 8. He has much more upside than Doug and while Doug would fit more of a need at SF he can’t defend anyway so drafting another shooting guard (after KCP last year who had a disappointing rookie year) would be fine for me. Monroe is a restricted FA so maybe they don’t match the offer sheet he inevitably signs or maybe they do and trade Smith for a SF that can stretch the floor (Maybe Gallinari…especially if Denver wants to trade Faried). I like the Mock for the most part as somebody else said LaVine is too low with his major upside but other than that no major complaints. You seem to know more about the international players than I do so I can’t really say where I think many of those guys will go outside of Exum.

 If the Sixers take Saric at 10, they will lose me as a loyal, paying-for-over-two-decades fan automatically (yes, I grew up a Sixers fan since the late 70’s).  Anyway, according to your draft board, if Rodney Hood is still available there, I would take him, or Stauskas, or even Adreian Payne (100 times over) before I’d consider such a silly pick as Saric.  Could you imagine a starting lineup of:

* Adreian Payne (PF)

* Thad Young ( SF )

* Nerlens Noel ( C )

* Andrew Wiggins ( SG )

* MCW ( PG )

This lineup can run and score with the best of ’em.

 If the Sixers take Saric at 10, they will lose me as a loyal, paying-for-over-two-decades fan automatically (yes, I grew up a Sixers fan since the late 70’s).  Anyway, according to your draft board, if Rodney Hood is still available there, I would take him, or Stauskas, or even Adreian Payne (100 times over) before I’d consider such a silly pick as Saric.  Could you imagine a starting lineup of:

* Adreian Payne (PF)

* Thad Young ( SF )

* Nerlens Noel ( C )

* Andrew Wiggins ( SG )

* MCW ( PG )

This lineup can run and score with the best of ’em.

That lineup could run with anybody but they wouldn’t instantly be one of the best scoring teams in the league. Thad Young would still be their best scorer and he hasn’t really played much 3 the last 3+ seasons. He can do it because he is versatile enough defensively and has more confidence is his outside shot than ever but he is best utilized at the 4 using his speed against bigger defenders. Unless they find a way to trade up and get Randle or Vonleh I think Thad should be starting at 4 next year.

I would like to see the Sixers take a SG with the Pelican’s pick and James Young would be a great fit. He hits big shots and is long and athletic. He thrives playing off the ball and has nice defensive potential as well. If you matched him with Wiggins and MCW you would be one of the longest most athletic teams on the wing for years to come.

That lineup could run with anybody but they wouldn’t instantly be one of the best scoring teams in the league. Thad Young would still be their best scorer and he hasn’t really played much 3 the last 3+ seasons. He can do it because he is versatile enough defensively and has more confidence is his outside shot than ever but he is best utilized at the 4 using his speed against bigger defenders. Unless they find a way to trade up and get Randle or Vonleh I think Thad should be starting at 4 next year.

I would like to see the Sixers take a SG with the Pelican’s pick and James Young would be a great fit. He hits big shots and is long and athletic. He thrives playing off the ball and has nice defensive potential as well. If you matched him with Wiggins and MCW you would be one of the longest most athletic teams on the wing for years to come.