Re: Mock by Chad Ford Ver. 7.0 - NCAA

By Ophelia
at 2009-06-25T23:52

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※ 引述《bluewalker (花巷草弄五號)》之銘言：

1. LAC | Blake Griffin / Oklahoma / PF
2. MEM | Hasheem Thabeet / Connecticut / C
3. OKC | Ricky Rubio / Spain / PG
4. SAC | Stephen Curry / Davidson / PG
5. MIN | Tyreke Evans / Memphis / SG
6. MIN | Jonny Flynn / Syracuse / PG
7. GS | Jordan Hill / Arizona / PF
8. NY | James Harden / Arizona State / SG
9. TOR | DeMar DeRozan / USC / SG
10.MIL | Jrue Holiday / UCLA / PG

11.NJ | Gerald Henderson / Duke / SG

Analysis: While Rod Thorn has said he needs a moose up front, the problem is
there aren't any moose to be had. Luckily, the Nets have needs in the
backcourt, too. Vince Carter isn't getting any younger and he could still end
up being trade bait at some point in the season.

Henderson, Terrence Williams and Tyler Hansbrough seem to be the final three
guys the Nets are looking at. While I think there's a preference, from a
talent perspective, for Williams, I think Henderson's more stable personality
seems to be winning him more fans in Jersey.

Hansbrough is likely to be the choice only if the Nets end up pulling the
trigger with Chicago for the No. 16 and No. 26 picks in the draft.

12.CHA | Terrence Williams / Louisville / SG

Analysis: Last week I said I thought it was close to a sure thing that
Henderson would be the pick here. But Williams went in for a workout and blew
Charlotte coach Larry Brown away. Williams and Henderson squared off in a
second workout Monday, and Williams walked away the winner.

James Johnson is the other guy who could go here. While Williams seems to be
the favorite of Brown, Michael Jordan has emerged as a Johnson fan and could
end up trumping Brown. I would love to see those two duke it out. Think Larry
will start chanting "Kwame! Kwame!" or maybe "Adam! Adam!"?

13.IND | Ty Lawson / North Carolina / PG

Analysis: The Pacers have been on the hunt for a point guard and will snatch
up either Holiday or Flynn if he falls this far. If neither does, the Pacers
will have a tough decision between going big or taking one of the point
guards in the next tier.

If they go big, both Blair and Hansbrough are in the mix. The Pacers, like a
lot of teams, have had concerns about Blair's knees, but Blair's circle has
been pretty proactive the past few days with an avalanche of documents, MRIs
and medical opinions that all state Blair's knees should hold up fine. But
over the past few days, the toughness of Hansbrough has intrigued Larry Bird.

If they go point guard, I think it will be a dogfight between Teague, Eric
Maynor, Ty Lawson and Jennings. All four have been impressive at workouts for
the Pacers. Maynor and Lawson are the most ready. Teague and Jennings have
the upside.

I think ultimately the Pacers probably settle on Lawson. He's steady, safe
and he can play right away.

14.PHO | Earl Clark / Louisville / SF

Analysis: The Suns could go in a lot of directions, depending on where GM
Steve Kerr decides to take the team.

There's been a lot of talk about Clark, James Johnson and B.J. Mullens here.
Tyler Hansbrough has an outside shot as well. Of the three, it sounds like
Clark has the most momentum right now, with his versatility being a perfect
fit for the Suns' system.

Or Phoenix could be trading this pick -- a number of teams are trying to get
into the lottery, and this could be the bait.

15.DET | Austin Daye / Gonzaga / SF

Analysis: The Pistons will begin their summer makeover in the draft. They'd
love to add a dominant low-post scorer, but in lieu of that, they'll have to
settle for choosing between two upside guys: Clark and Daye.

Clark could be the second coming of Lamar Odom if he's willing to put in the
work. The versatile forward can play the 3 and the 4 and is amazing in
transition, an excellent rebounder and an emerging shooter. And he has the
capability (albeit not always the inclination) to play great defense. But
there are a few questions about his background that might hurt him.

Daye is one of the most skilled players in the draft -- sort of a 6-foot-11
version of Tayshaun Prince. He's super skinny, but he can really shoot the
rock. Like Clark, he is inconsistent but has major upside.

I think Daye has moved into the lead here based on both his upside and his
squeaky-clean background.

16.CHI | James Johnson / Wake Forest / PF

Analysis: The Bulls have been working the phones this week trying to move up
in the draft.

They've talked to the Nets, Bobcats and Pacers about swapping the 16th and
26th picks to move up a few spots.

Who are they after? I've heard everything from Johnson to Blair to Hansbrough
to Williams to Mullens here. Last night a new name, Omri Casspi, surfaced as
a possibility. To be honest, I can't get a terrific handle on which way they
are leaning.

Blair is the most physical. Casspi isn't far behind. Hansbrough is the most
NBA-ready. Mullens has the most upside. Johnson is somewhere in between. I'm
not sure exactly how Johnson fits in Chicago with Luol Deng on one side and
Tyrus Thomas on the other, but there's no question about his upside.

17.PHI | Eric Maynor / VCU / PG

Analysis: With Andre Miller hitting free agency this summer, look for the
Sixers to address the point guard position. Lou Williams is nice but not
really a lead guard.

Maynor, Lawson and Teague all are in the mix here … as are Williams,
Henderson, Wayne Ellington and Sam Young.

Maynor would give Philly the total package as one of the most NBA-ready
players in the draft. Lawson had the best season of any of the point guards
and can really play in an up-tempo style. Teague also will get a look here,
but he's more of a combo guard, and the Sixers have that in Williams.

With Lawson off the board, I think Maynor is the pick.

18.MIN | B.J. Mullens / Ohio State / C
> From MIA

Analysis: I'm not sure whether the Wolves will keep this pick, and there are
a number of teams that seem to be hot for Mullens that would be willing to
trade for it. If the Wolves keep it, Mullens could fill a big hole in the
paint in the long term.

19.ATL | Brandon Jennings / Italy / PG

Analysis: The pending trade for Jamal Crawford won't preclude the Hawks from
taking a point guard. The question is which one. Jennings has the upside.
Teague has some upside too. But with Mike Bibby now likely gone in Atlanta …
it will be one of the two.

The also like Casspi and Hansbrough a lot.

20.UTA | Tyler Hansbrough / North Carolina / PF

Analysis: The Jazz and Hansbrough seem like a match made in heaven. If
Hansbrough falls this far (he's getting a look at 11, 13, 16 and 19), I don't
see them passing on him. With Carlos Boozer heading out the door, they need
more toughness in the paint. But if he's off the board, they likely will be
deciding among Young and Toney Douglas.

Young is the type of tough veteran the Jazz love. He is ready to step in and
play right now, and would give them minutes at both the 2 and the 3.

Douglas is the type of combo guard the Jazz currently lack. He shoots, plays
defense and could be a credible backup at both positions for Utah.

未完待續

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