[rileymcshea3Participant]

“And with the seventh pick of the 2015 NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets select, Justise Winslow from the Duke University.”

The Pistons are now on the clock.

Draft order so far
1.Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns
2.Lakers: Jahlil Okafor
3.76ers: D’Angelo Russell
4.Knicks: Emmanuel Mudiay
5.Magic: Kristaps Porzingis
6.Kings: Willie Cauley-Stein
7.Nuggets: Justise Winslow

Here are the results of the pick:
Winslow-19
Hezonja-7
Turner-1

[hbomb3300Participant]

No doubt here, HEZONJA. 

[hbomb3300Participant]

No doubt here, HEZONJA. 

[B-ball fanParticipant]

 Definitely Hezonja.  Too much upside.  And Detroit could actually have a nice young core with his addition.  Plus, SVG is the type of coach who can handle players with big personalities.

[B-ball fanParticipant]

 Definitely Hezonja.  Too much upside.  And Detroit could actually have a nice young core with his addition.  Plus, SVG is the type of coach who can handle players with big personalities.

[nill650Participant]

 detroit will take Bobby Portis( in this scenario where trades are not a factor) imo Hezonja is gone way before this pick in reality…and yes i understand hes still on our bd in this game.

if hezonja could still be here in reality i would pick him as well, but the fact is this voting has turned sour. 

no fun at this point.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[nill650Participant]

 detroit will take Bobby Portis( in this scenario where trades are not a factor) imo Hezonja is gone way before this pick in reality…and yes i understand hes still on our bd in this game.

if hezonja could still be here in reality i would pick him as well, but the fact is this voting has turned sour. 

no fun at this point.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[rileymcshea3Participant]

 Oh yeah because you just know everything?

Did you also know Cleveland was goin to draft Anthony Bennett first overall a couple years ago?

Probably not, so stop try to be a fortune teller and just play the game or don’t leave a comment.

[rileymcshea3Participant]

 Oh yeah because you just know everything?

Did you also know Cleveland was goin to draft Anthony Bennett first overall a couple years ago?

Probably not, so stop try to be a fortune teller and just play the game or don’t leave a comment.

[nill650Participant]

 bye bye 

[nill650Participant]

 bye bye 

[BleedGreen808Participant]

 Speak for yourself this has been a really fun experience.  I can’t wait to compare the this draft to the actual draft in a couple weeks.  

[BleedGreen808Participant]

 Speak for yourself this has been a really fun experience.  I can’t wait to compare the this draft to the actual draft in a couple weeks.  

[sitlbitoParticipant]

 This thread is pretty simple,clear,and fun. Why don’t you just post your mock draft on another thread if you’re that much smarter than everybody else? I really don’t get the point of what you’re doing.

[sitlbitoParticipant]

 This thread is pretty simple,clear,and fun. Why don’t you just post your mock draft on another thread if you’re that much smarter than everybody else? I really don’t get the point of what you’re doing.

[asmartin626Participant]

 I think Myles Turner slips in here. Detroit is gonna need to replace Monroe and Turner has the potential to be a stretch type player and him and Drummond would be hard to score on in the paint. I think Hezonja is gonna be the one that slips this year. Charlotte will take him by 9 no later

[asmartin626Participant]

 I think Myles Turner slips in here. Detroit is gonna need to replace Monroe and Turner has the potential to be a stretch type player and him and Drummond would be hard to score on in the paint. I think Hezonja is gonna be the one that slips this year. Charlotte will take him by 9 no later

[zer0d0ubt]

 Myles Turner.

 

 

[zer0d0ubt]

 Myles Turner.

 

 

[FrozetoesParticipant]

You say he’s gonna be gone way before the #7, how high do you think this guy is being picked?  I haven’t seen a credible mock where he’s in the top 4.  I also haven’t seen a mock where Bobby Portis is chosen at the #7. 

[FrozetoesParticipant]

You say he’s gonna be gone way before the #7, how high do you think this guy is being picked?  I haven’t seen a credible mock where he’s in the top 4.  I also haven’t seen a mock where Bobby Portis is chosen at the #7. 

[nill650Participant]

 2nd to the lakers but more likely 5th or 7th

portis is the best pf in this draft after porzingas

 

[nill650Participant]

 2nd to the lakers but more likely 5th or 7th

portis is the best pf in this draft after porzingas

 

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 Mario Hezonja (3)

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 Mario Hezonja (3)

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 By all means! If Stan Van Gundy passes up on Mario Hezonja for Myles Turner, we all may be seeing déjà vu again from the 2003 class by selecting Darko Milicic over Carmelo Anthony. Detroit has never had problems acquiring frontcourt depth/talent, so they should plug the gap within the wing spot with a pure talent.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 By all means! If Stan Van Gundy passes up on Mario Hezonja for Myles Turner, we all may be seeing déjà vu again from the 2003 class by selecting Darko Milicic over Carmelo Anthony. Detroit has never had problems acquiring frontcourt depth/talent, so they should plug the gap within the wing spot with a pure talent.

[rileymcshea3Participant]

 Thanks for indicating you were the third vote for Hezonja, it helps me count them up easier.

[rileymcshea3Participant]

 Thanks for indicating you were the third vote for Hezonja, it helps me count them up easier.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

Ex. 1. Minnesota Timberwolves

Windy City Assassin – Karl-Anthony Towns (1)

ZachAttack – Jahlil Okafor (1)

Aran Smith – Jahlil Okafor (2)

John Doe – Jahlil Okafor (10)

(tally count)

repeat cycle for next team.

1. Minnesota Timberwolves – Jahlil Okafor

2. New York

first prospect to 10 votes will be the pick then move on to the next team.

I am glad to see you take heed and construct the community mock in a professional state of fashion. It shall be interesting to see what we all can come up with. Hopefully, Aran or one of the mods will give the Community a placement on the main page’s mock draft blog tab.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

Ex. 1. Minnesota Timberwolves

Windy City Assassin – Karl-Anthony Towns (1)

ZachAttack – Jahlil Okafor (1)

Aran Smith – Jahlil Okafor (2)

John Doe – Jahlil Okafor (10)

(tally count)

repeat cycle for next team.

1. Minnesota Timberwolves – Jahlil Okafor

2. New York

first prospect to 10 votes will be the pick then move on to the next team.

I am glad to see you take heed and construct the community mock in a professional state of fashion. It shall be interesting to see what we all can come up with. Hopefully, Aran or one of the mods will give the Community a placement on the main page’s mock draft blog tab.

[Jerrell7Participant]

if its between Mario and myles they have to go with Mario. Way too much upside. Dark horse is Stanley Johnson.

[Jerrell7Participant]

if its between Mario and myles they have to go with Mario. Way too much upside. Dark horse is Stanley Johnson.

[llperez]

 hezonja

[llperez]

 hezonja

[kazamParticipant]

 Kevon Looney

[kazamParticipant]

 Kevon Looney

[ShwiggydogParticipant]

I think they look at wings with this pick. Stanley Johnson can start at the 3 as well as play the 2 & the 4 at times. In this modern league, versatility is a big plus, and Johnson projects to provide it on both ends. My guess is Stanley Johnson

[ShwiggydogParticipant]

I think they look at wings with this pick. Stanley Johnson can start at the 3 as well as play the 2 & the 4 at times. In this modern league, versatility is a big plus, and Johnson projects to provide it on both ends. My guess is Stanley Johnson

[ExumInfernoParticipant]

 Mario Hezonja

Although Turner or Kaminsky, they would fit with the Pistons too.  But that is also assuming Monroe is out, so Mario makes lots of sense as they need a small forward.

 

[ExumInfernoParticipant]

 Mario Hezonja

Although Turner or Kaminsky, they would fit with the Pistons too.  But that is also assuming Monroe is out, so Mario makes lots of sense as they need a small forward.

 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 I think Detroit will try to draft a pf to replace Monroe here. Lyles and turner are definitely going to get consideration.

However, Detroit also needs an athletic wing that can shoot from outside and I think he is the best prospect left on the board so I don’t think they would pass on hezonja.

 

 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 I think Detroit will try to draft a pf to replace Monroe here. Lyles and turner are definitely going to get consideration.

However, Detroit also needs an athletic wing that can shoot from outside and I think he is the best prospect left on the board so I don’t think they would pass on hezonja.

 

 

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

 Definitely Hezonja. Floor spacers will be at a premium with Drummond inside,  Jackson still inconsistent from the outside, and even with Munroe’s uncertainity, Hezonja has the most upside out of anyone left. Myles turner or Stanley Johnson would be my second and third picks. 

[canadabasketballisrisingParticipant]

 Definitely Hezonja. Floor spacers will be at a premium with Drummond inside,  Jackson still inconsistent from the outside, and even with Munroe’s uncertainity, Hezonja has the most upside out of anyone left. Myles turner or Stanley Johnson would be my second and third picks. 

[Bed HeadParticipant]

I’m not typically into projections, since stats rely so much on other "outside" factors. However, having said that, I truly believe a peak Mario could score 24-26ppg in the right situation (which Detroit would be, imo). Even a rookie Mario probably gives you at least 17ppg or so.

The Pistons can wait to find a suitable replacement for Monroe (who I’m not sure will be missed as much as people think, anyways, actually).

[Bed HeadParticipant]

I’m not typically into projections, since stats rely so much on other "outside" factors. However, having said that, I truly believe a peak Mario could score 24-26ppg in the right situation (which Detroit would be, imo). Even a rookie Mario probably gives you at least 17ppg or so.

The Pistons can wait to find a suitable replacement for Monroe (who I’m not sure will be missed as much as people think, anyways, actually).

[benny15Participant]

im with the masses here, if he’s still available, hezonja clearly is the pick.

trey lyles is my darkhorse pick honestly just because i think SVG might look at him as a possible Hedo point forward type. but with whose left on the board, Super Mario has got to be on top of detroits big board at this point in the draft

 

 

[benny15Participant]

im with the masses here, if he’s still available, hezonja clearly is the pick.

trey lyles is my darkhorse pick honestly just because i think SVG might look at him as a possible Hedo point forward type. but with whose left on the board, Super Mario has got to be on top of detroits big board at this point in the draft

 

 

[ItsVictorOladipoParticipant]

 Hezonja

[ItsVictorOladipoParticipant]

 Hezonja

[MorseWillParticipant]

 Hezonja

[MorseWillParticipant]

 Hezonja

[ChoppyParticipant]

 I hope the draft goes exactly like this one! Hezonja all the way!

[ChoppyParticipant]

 I hope the draft goes exactly like this one! Hezonja all the way!

[BleedGreen808Participant]

 Hezonja is Detroit’s guy if he’s still on the board

[BleedGreen808Participant]

 Hezonja is Detroit’s guy if he’s still on the board

[kobyzParticipant]

 Johnson, exactly what they need in the sf position… No way pistons will the risky Hazonia over Johnson…

[kobyzParticipant]

 Johnson, exactly what they need in the sf position… No way pistons will the risky Hazonia over Johnson…

[pappmb93Participant]

 Hezonja

Lyles or Turner could be in play but Hezonja is a better prospect than both

 

[pappmb93Participant]

 Hezonja

Lyles or Turner could be in play but Hezonja is a better prospect than both

 

[sitlbitoParticipant]

 Mario Hezonja out of Croatia. Last played for FC Barcelona in Spain,6-8 shooting guard.

[sitlbitoParticipant]

 Mario Hezonja out of Croatia. Last played for FC Barcelona in Spain,6-8 shooting guard.

[jaycee24Participant]

 Ive been following the draft workouts and just Stan Van Gundys comments regarding the draft and 2 things are clear. He’s looking for a potential starter at the 3 or 4 and he wants shooting. I get the feeling Detroit is sold on one of these PFs and feel Monroe is gone just because it doesn’t make sense to work out two stretch 4’s who are late lotto projected. Then again they may be sold on a wing prospect and are covering their bases but how could you even project whos there at the 8th pick. That seems unlikely also because Stan worked out 2nd round wings last week. There were supposedly sources saying that Detroit felt there was only 4 elite prospects in this draft so really who knows. My prediction is they trade with someone and end up with Bobby Portis because I KNOW if Stan is going to put his team together its going to fit 100% and Portis would apply to that fit. Plus I cant see him and Hezonja working out.

[jaycee24Participant]

 Ive been following the draft workouts and just Stan Van Gundys comments regarding the draft and 2 things are clear. He’s looking for a potential starter at the 3 or 4 and he wants shooting. I get the feeling Detroit is sold on one of these PFs and feel Monroe is gone just because it doesn’t make sense to work out two stretch 4’s who are late lotto projected. Then again they may be sold on a wing prospect and are covering their bases but how could you even project whos there at the 8th pick. That seems unlikely also because Stan worked out 2nd round wings last week. There were supposedly sources saying that Detroit felt there was only 4 elite prospects in this draft so really who knows. My prediction is they trade with someone and end up with Bobby Portis because I KNOW if Stan is going to put his team together its going to fit 100% and Portis would apply to that fit. Plus I cant see him and Hezonja working out.

[jaycee24Participant]

 Really though Id prefer Johnson over anyone I think he’s athletic as hell and to have him out there with Jackson KCP Drummond hell maybe even Quincy Miller if he blossoms this year would be exciting to see as a Detroit fan. Tolliver is going to play alot unless they find someone who can give minutes at PF which sucks but if they end up with Stanley Id still be very happy

[jaycee24Participant]

 Really though Id prefer Johnson over anyone I think he’s athletic as hell and to have him out there with Jackson KCP Drummond hell maybe even Quincy Miller if he blossoms this year would be exciting to see as a Detroit fan. Tolliver is going to play alot unless they find someone who can give minutes at PF which sucks but if they end up with Stanley Id still be very happy

[Mr. HookShotParticipant]

Hezonja, although I still believe he should have gone higher than his does. I sincerely believe if the Pistons pick up this guy they pick one of the steals of this draft. 

[Mr. HookShotParticipant]

Hezonja, although I still believe he should have gone higher than his does. I sincerely believe if the Pistons pick up this guy they pick one of the steals of this draft. 

[ZachAttackParticipant]

Despite Hezonja’s great upside and how good of a player he could be, I have to go with Stanley Johnson in this pick.

[ZachAttackParticipant]

Despite Hezonja’s great upside and how good of a player he could be, I have to go with Stanley Johnson in this pick.

[OhCanada-Participant]

 I would personally pick Johnson. I believe Detroit is the perfect spot for him to develop his offensive game. He has a big man that should develop a game that demands doubles a pass first PG with great penetrating skills, a shoot first PG that has great penetrating skills, and a high volume shooter with a good developing game in KCP.

I think they draft Hezonja though and have him at 8 in my mock. This mock and my mock are the exact same so far.

 

 

[OhCanada-Participant]

 I would personally pick Johnson. I believe Detroit is the perfect spot for him to develop his offensive game. He has a big man that should develop a game that demands doubles a pass first PG with great penetrating skills, a shoot first PG that has great penetrating skills, and a high volume shooter with a good developing game in KCP.

I think they draft Hezonja though and have him at 8 in my mock. This mock and my mock are the exact same so far.

 

 

[rileymcshea3Participant]

 Stanley Johnson

I may be under rating Hezonja, but I like Stanley Johnson a lot. His slashing ability to dribble through traffic with his athleticism and strength remind me of D-Wade. Hezonja is still a question mark to me, and I feel like Detroit really needs to take advantage of this pick while they are on the rise with Drummond and Reggie Jackson. KCP is still there and could be there shooter. Although Hezonja seems like the run away pick at this point and you can’t go wrong with either,Ijust  think Stanley Johnson will for sure be a good NBA player that wins games.

[rileymcshea3Participant]

 Stanley Johnson

I may be under rating Hezonja, but I like Stanley Johnson a lot. His slashing ability to dribble through traffic with his athleticism and strength remind me of D-Wade. Hezonja is still a question mark to me, and I feel like Detroit really needs to take advantage of this pick while they are on the rise with Drummond and Reggie Jackson. KCP is still there and could be there shooter. Although Hezonja seems like the run away pick at this point and you can’t go wrong with either,Ijust  think Stanley Johnson will for sure be a good NBA player that wins games.

[Sharp ShooterParticipant]

 IMO I believe the pistons will draft 2 two players in the first round (8th pick, and trade for a first round pick)

With that being said wit the 8th pick the pistons would pick Trey Lyles  and trade for Sharp shooting Hezonja or defensive sf stanely johnson.  They pistons would like to get someone who could replace Monroe and do what he could do or more. Trey Lyles fit that bill he can play downlow, or shoot outside. Plus he’s playing with a chip on his shoulder because he playeed in the shadow of Jahlil and Culey-Stein. He could be an steal. Also Johnson can come to the pistons via trade. He brings defensive intensitiy on the wings, but his shooting is questionable. Mario may be the safe pick in terms of that detroit needs instead of Johnson. How he adjust to the NBA (and put on weight) is a going determine if he will succeed or be another Nikolas Tskitisvilli. 

Detroit could try to trade up with the knicks and draft Justise Winslow. But that would require parting ways with either Monroe, Jennings, or Jackson in a deal plus the pick, I would assume.

 

 

 

[Sharp ShooterParticipant]

 IMO I believe the pistons will draft 2 two players in the first round (8th pick, and trade for a first round pick)

With that being said wit the 8th pick the pistons would pick Trey Lyles  and trade for Sharp shooting Hezonja or defensive sf stanely johnson.  They pistons would like to get someone who could replace Monroe and do what he could do or more. Trey Lyles fit that bill he can play downlow, or shoot outside. Plus he’s playing with a chip on his shoulder because he playeed in the shadow of Jahlil and Culey-Stein. He could be an steal. Also Johnson can come to the pistons via trade. He brings defensive intensitiy on the wings, but his shooting is questionable. Mario may be the safe pick in terms of that detroit needs instead of Johnson. How he adjust to the NBA (and put on weight) is a going determine if he will succeed or be another Nikolas Tskitisvilli. 

Detroit could try to trade up with the knicks and draft Justise Winslow. But that would require parting ways with either Monroe, Jennings, or Jackson in a deal plus the pick, I would assume.

 

 

 

[Robb_CParticipant]

Lmao Stan Van Gundy Coaching Hezonja… The kid would demand a trade the first year, Hezonja would clash with SVG that is a fact!

[Robb_CParticipant]

Lmao Stan Van Gundy Coaching Hezonja… The kid would demand a trade the first year, Hezonja would clash with SVG that is a fact!

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