Chad Ford Mock Draft 10.0 - NBA

Chad Ford Mock Draft 10.0

1. New Orleans

Anthony Davis
cdth PF
cdth 6-foot-11
Weight: 222 pounds
Age: 19
School: Kentucky

Analysis: Rejoice Hornets fans. Players like Davis come along about once or
twice a decade. You'll have to be patient with both him and the franchise,
but the upside is there for some sort of Tim Duncan/Kevin Garnett hybrid.
With plenty of cap room to sign Eric Gordon and another significant free
agent, plus the No. 10 pick -- they won't be great next season, but they're
building a rock-solid foundation.

Trade Scenarios: Are you kidding me?

Hornets' Big Board (team priorities, according to sources):
1. Anthony Davis

2. Charlotte

Thomas Robinson
cdth PF
cdth 6-foot-9
Weight: 244 pounds
Age: 21
School: Kansas

Analysis: The Bobcats need help everywhere. They don't have a
starting-caliber player on their roster right now. Robinson will be the
first. He's tough, physical and he's a winner. Remember, he led a very
mediocre Kansas team to the national championship game.

Trade Scenarios: There are plenty. The Bobcats' asking price is high. They
would love to get their hands on multiple young assets or a young veteran who
could be a star. There are two in particular to watch. The Cavs could offer
them their two first-round picks, Nos. 4 and 24, for the second pick. The
Thunder could offer them James Harden to move into No. 2. In either case the
Cavs and Thunder would select Bradley Beal at No. 2.

Bobcats' Big Board:
1. Trade
2. Thomas Robinson
3. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
4. Harrison Barnes

3. Washington

Bradley Beal
cdth SG
cdth 6-foot-5
Weight: 202 pounds
Age: 19
School: Florida

Analysis: The Wizards made the first big trade of the offseason, sending
Rashard Lewis and the 46th pick to New Orleans for Emeka Okafor and Trevor
Ariza. With the deal, the Wizards essentially upgraded their front court --
Okafor likely will be their starting 5, Nene Hilario their starting 4 and
Ariza their starting 3.

With John Wall running the point, that leaves them with one big hole at the
2. I think this makes Beal a no-brainer for the Wizards, who are lacking a
lights-out perimeter shooter. He's a perfect fit for this new roster.

Trade Scenarios: If the Wizards believe they are in danger of losing Beal to
a team moving up in the draft, don't be surprised if they offer the Bobcats
the No. 32 pick to move up one spot. The Wizards might also entertain a James
Harden offer from the Thunder for Beal. Finally, if Beal is off the board,
the Wizards have talked to several teams about moving down to Nos. 5, 7, 8
and 9.

Wizards' Big Board:
1. Bradley Beal
2. Harrison Barnes
3. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
4. Thomas Robinson

4. Cleveland

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
cdth SF
cdth 6-foot-8
Weight: 233 pounds
Age: 18
School: Kentucky

Analysis: The Cavs need both a starting 2 and a starting 3. This is a toss-up
between Kidd-Gilchrist and Barnes. If they choose MKG they get a hard-working
winner who can grow with Kyrie Irving. They were teammates in high school and
won a state championship together. While Kidd-Gilchrist still needs a lot of
polish on his offensive game, his motor, toughness, defensive pedigree and
willingness to work on his game make him a great pick for the Cavs.

Trade Scenarios: Ideally, the Cavs would like to move up to the No. 2 spot to
grab Beal. If they did the trade, the Bobcats would take Thomas Robinson
here. But the price is high and they may not want to give up the 24th pick.
The Cavs have also explored adding a second pick in the 8-to-12 range,
according to sources. Dion Waiters and Terrence Ross are both candidates in
that range.

Cavs' Big Board:
1. Bradley Beal
2. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
3. Harrison Barnes
4. Dion Waiters
5. Terrence Ross

5. Sacramento

Andre Drummond
cdth C
cdth 7-foot-0
Weight: 279 pounds
Age: 18
School: UConn

Analysis: The Kings aren't in love with anyone here if this scenario plays
out this way. Sources say that the Kings are still confident they'll make a
deal with the Rockets (who covet Drummond). If they don't, sources say GM
Geoff Petrie is now leaning toward taking Drummond over Barnes. He feels it's
a more tradable chip down the road and the team needs a shot-blocker (the one
thing Drummond does well now) next to DeMarcus Cousins.

Trade Scenarios: By now the whole world knows the Rockets are aggressively
trying to move up and get this pick. Houston's latest offer (Kyle Lowry and
the No. 16 pick) was rejected. But you can expect the Rockets to keep
plugging away until they get something done. The Rockets aren't the only team
trying to get here. The Lakers and Hawks have also tried to convince
Sacramento to part with its pick.

Kings' Big Board:
1. Thomas Robinson
2. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
3. Andre Drummond
4. Harrison Barnes
5. John Henson

6. Portland (via Nets)

Damian Lillard
cdth PG
cdth 6-foot-3
Weight: 189 pounds
Age: 21
School: Weber State

Analysis:The Blazers need a point guard and a big man. They'll have an easy
choice here if Drummond goes at No. 5. Lillard is a steady, athletic guard
who can shoot the lights out and get to the rim. He had a stellar workout in
Portland in front of Paul Allen that really sealed the deal.

Trade Scenarios: GM Neil Olshey told Portland reporters on Wednesday night
that it's unlikely that the team will trade either its picks at Nos. 6 or 11.

Blazers' Big Board:
1. Damian Lillard
2. Dion Waiters
3. Andre Drummond

7. Golden State

Dion Waiters
cdth SG
cdth 6-foot-4
Weight: 221 pounds
Age: 20
School: Syracuse

Analysis: Still not sure which way this goes, folks. Jerry West is a big fan
of Dion Waiters. Owner Joe Lacob isn't sure if they can pass on the size and
potential of Andre Drummond, if he doesn't go at No. 6. GM Bob Meyers thinks
Harrison Barnes would be a steal here. I usually pick the owner in these
types of fights. … Then again, this is Jerry West you're talking about.

If it's Waiters, I think it's a great fit for the Warriors. Both Stephen
Curry and Klay Thompson are primarily jump shooters. Adding Waiters to their
backcourt gives them a guy who can get to the basket at will. Sort of a Monta
Ellis player at a fraction of the price.

Trade Scenarios: The Warriors have discussed moving both up and down in the
draft. Here's the most compelling scenario: If Andre Drummond or Lillard
falls to No. 7, don't be surprised if the Warriors trade No. 7 to the Rockets
for pick Nos. 12 and 18. The Warriors believe there's still a lot of value
down there, and the Rockets covet both Drummond and Lillard.

Warriors' Big Board:
1. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
2. Trade
3. Dion Waiters
4. Harrison Barnes
5. Andre Drummond

8. Toronto

Harrison Barnes
cdth SF
cdth 6-foot-8
Weight: 228 pounds
Age: 20
School: North Carolina

Analysis: This is actually Plan B for the Raptors and it's a great one for
them. They need shooting and looked at a number of veteran small forwards at
this spot. They really like Barnes, and he's a very easy fit for them. This
is a home-run scenario for Toronto.

Trade Scenarios: The Raptors have discussed getting a veteran small forward
or point guard here. There has been talk that they would like the Rockets'
Kyle Lowry, but they want to keep their salary flexibility going into the
summer. They've also explored moving up to No. 5 to get their hands on
Waiters or Barnes.

Raptors' Big Board:
1. Dion Waiters
2. Harrison Barnes
3. Damian Lillard
4. Austin Rivers
5. Jeremy Lamb

9. Detroit

John Henson
cdth PF
cdth 6-foot-10
Weight: 216 pounds
Age: 21
School: North Carolina

Analysis: The Pistons, who desperately need size in the middle, are holding
their breath that Drummond slides this far. If the Kings don't take him at
No. 5, he just might. They like John Henson, too. They need length,
athleticism and shot-blocking -- Henson provides all three.

Trade Scenarios: The Pistons have flirted with the idea of moving up to
secure Drummond, but it's more likely they stay at No. 9.

Pistons' Big Board:
1. Thomas Robinson
2. Andre Drummond
3. John Henson
4. Tyler Zeller
5. Perry Jones

10. New Orleans (via Wolves)

Austin Rivers
cdth SG
cdth 6-foot-5
Weight: 203 pounds
Age: 19
School: Duke

Analysis: Hornets coach Monty Williams is a fan of Rivers, and Rivers really
wants to be in New Orleans. The question is whether he can play alongside
Eric Gordon. The Hornets think Rivers can be a point guard at the next level
and are willing to try it.

Trade Scenarios: The Hornets tried to move down a few spots and get multiple
mid-first-round picks, but so far they've been shut down.

Hornets' Big Board:
1. Damian Lillard
2. Andre Drummond
3. Austin Rivers
4. Jeremy Lamb
5. Kendall Marshall

11. Portland

Tyler Zeller
cdth C
cdth 7-foot-0
Weight: 247 pounds
Age: 22
School: North Carolina

Analysis: If the Blazers go with a guard at No. 6, don't be surprised if they
go big with their other selection. Zeller isn't a sexy pick, but he is
capable of playing right now, has solid size for his position and runs the
floor well.

Trade Options: See Blazers comment at No. 6.

Blazers' Big Board:
1. Dion Waiters
2. Austin Rivers
3. Tyler Zeller
4. Jeremy Lamb
5. Terrence Ross

12. Houston (via Bucks)

Meyers Leonard
cdth C
cdth 7-foot-1
Weight: 250 pounds
Age: 20
School: Illinois

Analysis: The Rockets agreed to trade Samuel Dalembert and the 14th pick to
the Milwaukee Bucks for Shaun Livingston, Jon Leuer, Jon Brockman and the
12th pick, a league source told ESPN.com.

I seriously doubt the Rockets will actually be selecting here on draft night.
However, if they do, I think they'll take the best big man available. Leonard
may be a project, but there's upside here and the team really doesn't have
anything in the middle.

Trade Scenarios: The Rockets are trying to package picks 12, 16 and 18 and
Kyle Lowry to get multiple top-10 picks to offer to the Magic for Dwight
Howard. The Warriors, at No. 7, could be a serious target with this pick.

Rockets' Big Board:
1. Tyler Zeller
2. Meyers Leonard
3. Perry Jones
4. Moe Harkless

13. Phoenix

Jeremy Lamb
cdth SG
cdth 6-foot-5
Weight: 179 pounds
Age: 20
School: UConn

Analysis: The Suns need just about everything, so they can afford to take the
best player available. But Lamb hits a sweet spot for them at the 2-guard
position. They didn't think he'd be available here and he gives them length
and shooting.

Trade Scenarios: It's been pretty quiet in Phoenix.

Suns' Big Board:
1. Dion Waiters
2. Austin Rivers
3. Jeremy Lamb
4. Kendall Marshall
5. Arnett Moultrie

14. Milwaukee (via Rockets)

Terrence Ross
cdth SG
cdth 6-foot-7
Weight: 197 pounds
Age: 21
School: Washington

Analysis: The Bucks have moved down two spots in the draft, but it shouldn't
dramatically effect which player they take. In fact, now that they've added
Samuel Dalembert, they have more freedom to draft a shooter at the wing
positions. Ross worked out for the Bucks on Tuesday, and while I don't think
it was a game-changer, they might opt to take him if Tyler Zeller and Lamb
are gone.

Trade Scenarios: The Bucks just pulled off a trade to get Dalembert and move
down two spots in the draft. Think they're probably done.

Bucks' Big Board:
1. Tyler Zeller
2. Jeremy Lamb
3. Terrence Ross
4. Terrence Jones
5. Meyers Leonard

15. Philadelphia

Arnett Moultrie
cdth PF
cdth 6-foot-11
Weight: 223 pounds
Age: 21
School: Mississippi State

Analysis: The Sixers really need size and rebounding in their front court.
Moultrie led the SEC in rebounding and is super bouncy. He also has a solid
face-the-basket game. He should be a good fit in Philly.

Trade Scenarios: They've been looking for a spot higher in the first round to
nab Terrence Ross.

Sixers' Big Board:
1. Terrence Ross
2. Jeremy Lamb
3. Arnett Moultrie
4. Perry Jones
5. Terrence Jones

16. Houston (via Knicks)

Perry Jones III
cdth PF
cdth 6-foot-11
Weight: 234 pounds
Age: 20
School: Baylor

Analysis: Jones might be the toughest player in the draft to project right
now. Everyone is both scared to take him and scared not to take him. (I've
heard the same assessment from a number of NBA GMs the past few weeks.)

Whichever GM first overcomes his fear gets a super-athletic, 6-foot-11
forward who lacks the motor or toughness teams usually look for in a big man.
But at some point, the reward outweighs the risk, and that calculation
probably starts here.

Trade Scenarios: See comment in Pick 12.

Rockets' Big Board:
1. Perry Jones
2. Moe Harkless
3. Kendall Marshall

17. Dallas

Terrence Jones
cdth PF
cdth 6-foot-10
Weight: 252 pounds
Age: 20
School: Kentucky
Analysis: It would be tough to pass on Jones here. His versatility,
rebounding and shot-blocking would all be welcome in Big D.

Trade Scenarios: The Mavs are another team that has been actively exploring
moving up in the draft the past few days.

Mavs' Big Board:
1. John Henson
2. Terrence Jones
3. Kendall Marshall
4. Royce White

18. Rockets (from Wolves via Jazz)

Moe Harkless
cdth SF
cdth 6-foot-9
Weight: 207 pounds
Age: 19
School: St. John's

Analysis: Adding Harkless to their stock of young players could be a smart
move. Lots of teams have shown interest in Harkless. He's young, athletic,
has great upside and can defend multiple positions. He's sort of a young
Trevor Ariza.

Trade Scenarios: See comment at No. 12.

Rockets' Big Board:
1. Perry Jones
2. Moe Harkless
3. Kendall Marshall
4. Jared Sullinger

19. Orlando

Marquis Teague
cdth PG
cdth 6-foot-2
Weight: 180 pounds
Age: 19
School: Kentucky

Analysis: Lead point guard Jameer Nelson is expected to opt out of his
contract this summer, and given the rebuilding direction the Magic are going
in, the team may not want to pay him.

Teague, had he stayed in school another year, would've been a likely top-10
pick in 2013. A team such as the Magic can't afford to pass on his talent
here.

Trade Scenarios: Waiting on the Rockets to make their best offer for
Superman.

Magic Big Board:
1. Marquis Teague
2. Jared Sullinger
3. Terrence Jones
4. Perry Jones
5. Andrew Nicholson

20. Denver

Kendall Marshall
cdth PG
cdth 6-foot-4
Weight: 198 pounds
Age: 20
School: North Carolina

Analysis: Andre Miller's contract is up with the Nuggets this summer. In most
every way, Marshall is the perfect replacement. They have similar builds and
games. Although Ty Lawson is the clear starter in Denver, the Nuggets could
really use depth at the position.

Trade Scenarios: Chris Broussard has reported that the Nuggets have talked
about a swap of Wilson Chandler for the No. 7 pick and Dorell Wright.

Nuggets' Big Board:
1. Kendall Marshall
2. Royce White
3. Andrew Nicholson
4. Marquis Teague

21. Boston

Royce White
cdth SF
cdth 6-foot-8
Weight: 261 pounds
Age: 21
School: Iowa State

Analysis: I think White is a good fit in Boston. As long as coach Doc Rivers
can buy into what White is (a ball handling power forward) and figure out how
to play him, he could be a steal at this point in the draft.

Trade Scenarios: It's Danny Ainge. He's talking to everyone. But I think the
most likely scenario has them standing pat here.

Celtics' Big Board:
1. Royce White
2. Jared Sullinger
3. Andrew Nicholson
4. Quincy Miller
5. Draymond Green

22. Boston (via Clippers)

Jared Sullinger
cdth PF
cdth 6-foot-9
Weight: 268 pounds
Age: 20
School: Ohio State

Analysis: I'm not sure when the bleeding will end for Sullinger, whose stock
is falling now that concerns about his back have every GM in the league a bit
skittish.

But since the Celtics have two picks, they can afford to take the risk here.
It will be a good one. Sullinger can play and he may be the best low-post
scorer in the game.
Trade Scenarios: See No. 21.

Celtics' Big Board:
See No. 21.

23. Atlanta

Andrew Nicholson
cdth PF
cdth 6-foot-10
Weight: 234 pounds
Age: 22
School: St. Bonaventure

Analysis: Nicholson's ability to score inside and outside combined with his
defensive abilities should be a nice fit in Atlanta -- especially with Josh
Smith now on the trading block.

Trade Scenarios: The Hawks are shopping Smith around the league, trying to
move up in the lottery. They also have some interest in Pau Gasol, according
to sources. The Rockets have also shown interest in Smith.

Hawks' Big Board:
1. Royce White
2. Jared Sullinger
3. Andrew Nicholson
4. Evan Fournier
5. Tony Wroten

24. Cavs (via Lakers)

Fab Melo
cdth C
cdth 7-foot
Weight: 255 pounds
Age: 22
School: Syracuse

Analysis: If the Cavs go with a small forward with their first pick, Melo
could be a nice get with No. 24. He's big, athletic and could end up being a
terrific shot-blocker. The fact that they have fellow Brazilian Anderson
Varejao to mentor him is a bonus.

Trade Scenarios: This pick could be in play if the Cavs trade up to No. 4.

Cavs' Big Board:
1. Jared Sullinger
2. Andrew Nicholson
3. Quincy Miller
4. Jeff Taylor

25. Memphis

Tony Wroten Jr.
cdth PG
cdth 6-foot-6
Weight: 203 pounds
Age: 18
School: Washington

Analysis: The Grizzlies lack great depth at the point guard position behind
Mike Conley (unless you're the guy who somehow voted Josh Selby to the
all-rookie third team).

Wroten has top-five talent, but he's wild and can't shoot. It might be worth
rolling the dice on him. For a team like the Grizzlies, they can't afford to
pass on the talent there.

Trade Scenarios: Grizzlies have talked with a number of teams about trading
out of the first round.

Grizzlies' Big Board:
1. Marquis Teague
2. Tony Wroten
3. Evan Fournier

26. Indiana

Draymond Green
cdth SF
cdth 6-foot-8
Weight: 236 pounds
Age: 22
School: Michigan State

Analysis: I'm increasingly hearing that the Pacers are very high on Green.
He's a smart, tough player who can come in and fill a need immediately for
Indiana. Larry Bird has made similar picks in years past and done OK with
them. I don't think Green slides past here.

Trade Scenarios: The Pacers have looked to try to get into the top 10. They
have a pretty good chip, in Darren Collison, if they want to use it. Tyler
Hansbrough is also in play.

Pacers' Big Board:
1. Fab Melo
2. Draymond Green
3. Marquis Teague
4. Will Barton
5. Kim English

27. Miami

Jeff Taylor
cdth SF
cdth 6-foot-7
Weight: 212 pounds
Age: 23
School: Vanderbilt

Analysis: The Heat could use Taylor's elite athletic ability, lock-down
defense and spot-up shooting. He can't create his own shot, but no one will
ask him to in Miami, making this the perfect spot for him to land.

Trade Scenarios: Heat could be another team that trades out of the first
round.

Heat Big Board:
1. Draymond Green
2. Fab Melo
3. Festus Ezeli

28. Oklahoma City

Evan Fournier
cdth SG
cdth 6-foot-7
Weight: 206 pounds
Age: 19
Country: France

Analysis: Fournier is the type of player the Thunder easily could stash for a
year or two in Europe. Or, given the high level he has played at in France,
he might be able to come in and get minutes for them right away -- especially
if the Thunder decide they can't afford to re-sign James Harden this summer.

Trade Scenarios: Thunder are exploring getting to the No. 2 or 3 pick to
select Bradley Beal. They are also open to moving out of the draft altogether.

Thunder Big Board:
1. Evan Fournier
2. Kostas Papanikolaou
3. Furkan Aldemir

29. Chicago

Will Barton
cdth SG
cdth 6-foot-6
Weight: 174 pounds
Age: 21
School: Memphis

Analysis: The Bulls are looking at a number of 2-guard options here, but
Barton has separated himself from the pack in the past few weeks. He's a
terrific scorer and can shoot with range. He just needs to add strength.

Trade Scenarios: The Bulls have been actively trying to move up, but have had
no luck so far.

Bulls' Big Board:
1. Will Barton
2. Doron Lamb
3. Tyshawn Taylor
4. John Jenkins

30. Golden State (via Spurs)

Quincy Miller
cdth SF
cdth 6-foot-10
Weight: 219 pounds
Age: 19
School: Baylor

Analysis: There are a lot of concerns about his knee and what position he'll
play in the NBA. But his upside is so high that it might be worth taking a
gamble this low in the first round. There's very little risk and a lot of
potential reward here.

Trade Scenarios: Warriors have been busy with lots of stuff.

Warriors' Big Board:
1. Quincy Miller
2. Kyle O'Quinn
3. Festus Ezeli







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簡單總結Chad Ford 2012 NBA選秀排名

1. Anthony Davis
2. Thomas Robinson
3. Bradley Beal
4. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
5. Andre Drummond
6. Damian Lillard
7. Dion Waiters
8. Harrison Barnes
9. John Henson
10. Austin Rivers
11. Tyler Zeller
12. Meyers Leonard
13. Jeremy Lamb
14. Terrence Ross
15. Arnett Moultrie
16. Perry Jones III
17. Terrence Jones
18. Moe Harkless
19. Marquis Teague
20. Kendall Marshall
21. Royce White
22. Jared Sullinger
23. Andrew Nicholson
24. Fab Melo
25. Tony Wroten Jr.
26. Draymond Green
27. Jeff Taylor
28. Evan Fournier
29. Will Barton
30. Quincy Miller



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