2010 NBA Mock Draft 1.0
With the NBA lottery occurring this past week, we thought now would be a good time for Mock Draft 1.0. Here is our quick-hit mock draft, with a more extensive mock draft coming during the NBA Finals.
1. Washington - John Wall, PG, Kentucky
The next step for Washington is to figure out how to get rid of Arenas. They need to keep him away from Wall.
2. Philadelphia - Evan Turner, SG/SF, Ohio State
Expect to hear alot of Iguodala trade chatter up until the draft.
3. New Jersey - Derrick Favors, PF/C, Georgia Tech
Will slide in next to Lopez just fine. Another piece to the puzzle.
4. Minnesota - Wesley Johnson, SF/PF, Syracuse
The Corey Brewer era is over in Minnesota. Or did it ever really start?
5. Sacramento - Al-Farouq Aminu, SF/PF, Wake Forest
Cousins could be the choice, but there are already enough big men in Sacramento. Big men who don't whine.
6. Golden State - DeMarcus Cousins, C, Kentucky
On talent alone, he shouldn't slide this far. But Cousins is the toughest to project in the draft. He and Randolph can go by the nickname "The Motor Pool", since theirs always seems to be on empty.
7. Detroit - Cole Aldrich, C, Kansas
More help for a front court that will take any help they can get.
8. Los Angeles Clippers - Ed Davis, PF, North Carolina
With Camby gone, the Clippers need a shot blocking, rebounding big man. Davis has good upside.
9. Utah - Greg Monroe, PF/C, Georgetown
With Boozer likely bolting and Okur injured, it makes sense to grab a big man. Could have been Udoh but Monroe should be able to help more right away.
10. Indiana - Patrick Patterson, PF, Kentucky
The Pacers need all the help they can get. Patterson should fit in quickly.
11. New Orleans - Ekpe Udoh, PF/C, Baylor
His skill set doesn't necessarily fit in with a Chris Paul-run team. He would need to stay close to the basket more. But he shouldn't slide any further.
12. Memphis - Luke Babbit, SF, Nevada
Rumors are already circulating that he's the guy Memphis wants. Would certainly fit better than most of the players left on the board.
13. Toronto - Gordon Hayward, SF/PF, Butler
Tough pick to project. Would Toronto be better off picking someone with the potential to be a lock down defender?
14. Houston - Daniel Orton, C, Kentucky
I'm hesitant to make this pick. This is purely potential over actual results. Doesn't sound like a Houston thing to do, but at this point in the draft, why not take a chance?
15. Milwaukee - Avery Bradley, SG, Texas
The team could bring Bradley off the bench as a big time defensive presence.
16, Minnesota - James Anderson, SG/SF, Oklahoma State
It's really a crapshoot with this team. After picking two point guards in a row last year, just about anything can happen.
17. Chicago - Xavier Henry, SG, Kansas
Could be a good back court running mate with Rose.
18. Miami Heat - Quincy Pondexter, SF/PF, Washington
Not alot of negative things to say about him. He will bring a maturity that the Heats lack in some of their young guys.
19. Boston - Paul George, SF/PF, Fresno State
The Celtics could bring George along slowly and by his second or third year can make a big difference for this team. Great upside.
20. San Antonio - Hassan Whiteside, PF/C, Marshall
I doubt he will drop this far, butif he does, the Spurs could snatch him up. Duncan and Popovich will teach him how to be a professional basketball player.
21. Oklahoma City - Damion James, SF/PF, Texas
Another piece to fit in on the bench. What the Thunder does in Free Agency will decide how much James will actually play, though.
22. Portland - Donatas Motiejunas, PF/C, International
Portland has a pretty solid team right now, so stashing this kid in Europe would probably make the most sense. He'll get more playing time there.
23. Minnesota - Kevin Seraphin, C, International
Makes the most sense, as they probably won't want to bring in three rookies out of the draft right away. Keep him in Europe for a bit.
24. Atlanta - Willie Warren, SG, Oklahoma
With Joe Johnson potentially gone, the Hawks will need a scorer.
25. Memphis - Eric Bledsoe, PG/SG, Kentucky
High upside pick. I don't entirely expect Bledsoe to be around at this point, but if he is, he's the pick.
26. Oklahoma City - Craig Brackins, PF, Iowa State
Same situation as Damion James above. Free Agency will determine how much he contributes right away. But he could be a great pick up for the Thunder.
27. New Jersey - Elliot Willams, SG, Memphis
Can create his own shots and is considered a "high-character" guy. Not bad for number 27.
28. Memphis - Larry Sanders, PF/C, Virginia Commonwealth
They can afford to bring him along slowly. They should send him to the NBDL and let him play more minutes and get bigger, better and stronger.
29. Orlando Magic - Dominique Jones, SG, South Florida
If he avoids Vince Carter, he could turn into a decent player. And he could potentially replace VC down the road.
30. Washington - Keith Gallon, C, Oklahoma
High-upside guy who needs to work hard. Could fit well on this young team.
1. Washington - John Wall, PG, Kentucky
The next step for Washington is to figure out how to get rid of Arenas. They need to keep him away from Wall.
2. Philadelphia - Evan Turner, SG/SF, Ohio State
Expect to hear alot of Iguodala trade chatter up until the draft.
3. New Jersey - Derrick Favors, PF/C, Georgia Tech
Will slide in next to Lopez just fine. Another piece to the puzzle.
4. Minnesota - Wesley Johnson, SF/PF, Syracuse
The Corey Brewer era is over in Minnesota. Or did it ever really start?
5. Sacramento - Al-Farouq Aminu, SF/PF, Wake Forest
Cousins could be the choice, but there are already enough big men in Sacramento. Big men who don't whine.
6. Golden State - DeMarcus Cousins, C, Kentucky
On talent alone, he shouldn't slide this far. But Cousins is the toughest to project in the draft. He and Randolph can go by the nickname "The Motor Pool", since theirs always seems to be on empty.
7. Detroit - Cole Aldrich, C, Kansas
More help for a front court that will take any help they can get.
8. Los Angeles Clippers - Ed Davis, PF, North Carolina
With Camby gone, the Clippers need a shot blocking, rebounding big man. Davis has good upside.
9. Utah - Greg Monroe, PF/C, Georgetown
With Boozer likely bolting and Okur injured, it makes sense to grab a big man. Could have been Udoh but Monroe should be able to help more right away.
10. Indiana - Patrick Patterson, PF, Kentucky
The Pacers need all the help they can get. Patterson should fit in quickly.
11. New Orleans - Ekpe Udoh, PF/C, Baylor
His skill set doesn't necessarily fit in with a Chris Paul-run team. He would need to stay close to the basket more. But he shouldn't slide any further.
12. Memphis - Luke Babbit, SF, Nevada
Rumors are already circulating that he's the guy Memphis wants. Would certainly fit better than most of the players left on the board.
13. Toronto - Gordon Hayward, SF/PF, Butler
Tough pick to project. Would Toronto be better off picking someone with the potential to be a lock down defender?
14. Houston - Daniel Orton, C, Kentucky
I'm hesitant to make this pick. This is purely potential over actual results. Doesn't sound like a Houston thing to do, but at this point in the draft, why not take a chance?
15. Milwaukee - Avery Bradley, SG, Texas
The team could bring Bradley off the bench as a big time defensive presence.
16, Minnesota - James Anderson, SG/SF, Oklahoma State
It's really a crapshoot with this team. After picking two point guards in a row last year, just about anything can happen.
17. Chicago - Xavier Henry, SG, Kansas
Could be a good back court running mate with Rose.
18. Miami Heat - Quincy Pondexter, SF/PF, Washington
Not alot of negative things to say about him. He will bring a maturity that the Heats lack in some of their young guys.
19. Boston - Paul George, SF/PF, Fresno State
The Celtics could bring George along slowly and by his second or third year can make a big difference for this team. Great upside.
20. San Antonio - Hassan Whiteside, PF/C, Marshall
I doubt he will drop this far, butif he does, the Spurs could snatch him up. Duncan and Popovich will teach him how to be a professional basketball player.
21. Oklahoma City - Damion James, SF/PF, Texas
Another piece to fit in on the bench. What the Thunder does in Free Agency will decide how much James will actually play, though.
22. Portland - Donatas Motiejunas, PF/C, International
Portland has a pretty solid team right now, so stashing this kid in Europe would probably make the most sense. He'll get more playing time there.
23. Minnesota - Kevin Seraphin, C, International
Makes the most sense, as they probably won't want to bring in three rookies out of the draft right away. Keep him in Europe for a bit.
24. Atlanta - Willie Warren, SG, Oklahoma
With Joe Johnson potentially gone, the Hawks will need a scorer.
25. Memphis - Eric Bledsoe, PG/SG, Kentucky
High upside pick. I don't entirely expect Bledsoe to be around at this point, but if he is, he's the pick.
26. Oklahoma City - Craig Brackins, PF, Iowa State
Same situation as Damion James above. Free Agency will determine how much he contributes right away. But he could be a great pick up for the Thunder.
27. New Jersey - Elliot Willams, SG, Memphis
Can create his own shots and is considered a "high-character" guy. Not bad for number 27.
28. Memphis - Larry Sanders, PF/C, Virginia Commonwealth
They can afford to bring him along slowly. They should send him to the NBDL and let him play more minutes and get bigger, better and stronger.
29. Orlando Magic - Dominique Jones, SG, South Florida
If he avoids Vince Carter, he could turn into a decent player. And he could potentially replace VC down the road.
30. Washington - Keith Gallon, C, Oklahoma
High-upside guy who needs to work hard. Could fit well on this young team.
