Ridiculous Upside Official Mock Draft V1.5
by Ridiculous Matt on May 16, 2008 3:16 AM EDT
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Okay, so here's Version 1.5. We've adjusted a few things. We're big on Anthony Randolph to the Knicks, because it gives DÁntoni a big man that can run the floor. Which will be nice, since currently, he doesn't have... any. There are still some question marks we hope will be sorted out by the lottery. For example, we feel like the Bobcats will opt for a big guy, but the three top small guards (Mayo, Bayless, and Gordon, are going to create some quandries for teams with the dreaded "best player available" curse that causes good front office guys (and Michael Jordan) to make bad decisions. The concern is that if Gordon doesn't go top 8, there's a chance he could drop to 14, and that just sounds crazy. But we want to float the idea to you, dear reader. Tuck it away. We're also not big on Koufos to the Warriors, but then again, we're not big on any of the Warriors big men. They could use another guard for depth, but they also did not rebound worth a damn this year. We were certain Richard Hendrix would go to the Magic until Marreese Speights fell. The Pacers pick is so convenient. If they trade Jermaine O'Neal, they'll need a power forward. And if they don't trade him, he'll get injured, and they'll need a power forward. Convenient! Works out so well! Also, just between us, between friends, how sexy is CDR to the Cavs? Just think about that big 6-7 frame lining up on the wing with LeBron on the break. Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and feel free to post your own mock draft in the FanPosts!
Ridiculous Upside Mock Draft V1.5 is after the jump.
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Beautiful
I like the Magic pick! If he fall to us I’m calling in the next day; that would deserve some serious celebration!
I like this site a lot so far. Great job!
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on May 16, 2008 6:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hibbert
I know Roy H went to school in DC, is from DC, and played at the Verizon Center. Those are not good enough reasons for him to be picked by the Wizards when JaVale McGee and Speights are both still available. Abe owns the team but luckily he doesn’t run the draft.
by Jheiser3 on May 16, 2008 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Alexander
play defense?
I mean, AK… he’s great defensively & a nice offensive complement if his shot is falling… but he’s horribly overpaid. And now this.
What?
If the team ships him out, they’ll need a replacement. Preferably someone who’ll contribute on the defensive end when Booze starts playing freeze tag with the opponent (the opponent is always it). A help defender like AK… without the huge contract & without the sudden desire to go get a visa DURING the playoffs.
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by UtesFan89 on May 16, 2008 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I like AK, and have mentioned a Hedo for AK trade over on a Magic chat board but think I am the only one that likes it. I think a front court of Howard/AK/Lewis would be sick! Am I just crazy?
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on May 16, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really like Hedo
and would love to have him on the Jazz.
Not sure about Hedo for AK straight up… but yeah.
Does Hedo play some D? We already have 2 front-court guys that hate playing D, so it seems.
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by UtesFan89 on May 16, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Salaries don't match
But we could throw in Battie, you give us your first, and we’d be square.
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on May 16, 2008 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about
two 2nds instead of a 1st.
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by UtesFan89 on May 16, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Done!
Send the papers to Ben Q. Rock over at 3rd Quarter Collapse for finalization.
'Coach, Dwight is a nice guy. Dwight don't hit anybody. But Superman will knock the crap out of you.' - D12
by Eyriq the Red on May 16, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Done...
just to warn you though…
One of the 2nds is from this year.
The other was used a couple years back on some guy named Jarron Collins.
:)
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by UtesFan89 on May 16, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Bucks plan on dealing Redd I’d like a trade down for Douglas-Roberts. Then again I’m just another blogger who drools over Rose/CDR…
At #7, I prefer the Pac-10 guards (def Bayless / maybe Westbrook) over Augustin/Gordon and am intrigued by high-risk/reward guys like Randolph and Gallinari.
by Alex Boeder on May 16, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why do you guys have Russell Westbrook locked in with the Kings? The Pacers own the 11th pick (assuming the lottery has no incredible surprises) and they need a PG even worse than the Kings (the Kings’ most pressing need is a frontcourt player, preferably very athletic, to pair with Spencer Hawes for the future). If Russell Westbrook is still on the board I see no reason why the Pacers would pass on him, unless someone better slips, since he (Russell Westbrook) would be a perfect fit to the Pacers. The Pacers have a PF in the wing ready to take over after the Jermaine era, his name is Ike Diogu. Shawne Williams is also supposed to fit into the long term plan at PF. The Pacers need a PG more than anything and Westbrook is a much higher value pick than Darrell Arthur, more potential, more skill, and more passion for the game
PMGRW
(Pacers Must Get Russel Westbrook)
by Und3rgr0undh3r0 on May 17, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sick and tired
of the Bull’s taking the hard-nosed, gritty, put it all on the line player. I’d rather have Jordan of Love.
Yes, I know we already tried taking the physical beast (Tyrus Thomas) but he hasn’t worked out because Skiles and Boylan hated him. If he gets a lot of PT, even when he’s struggling, he will become something special.
Anyway, I digress. Love is obviously the better player now, but with the right coaching, I believe Jordan can become the second coming of Dwight Howard.
I am like your Dan Aykroyd and biglow would be Jane, the ignorant slut. -Chad
by thecoolest on May 17, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree with not loving Love.
I won’t say he’ll be a bust because… well, no one can say for sure. However, I just can’t see him doing well enough until he really puts on muscle and becomes more explosive. That’s at least three years away. One doesn’t have to be a speed demon to be semi-dominant at PF in the NBA, but they need three of four of finesse/moves, power, quickness/speed and explosiveness (jumping, mainly), and right now Love doesn’t have any. Right now, Love only has the moves. You’d think he should be able to develop the strength. Unless the explosive ability to jump straight up comes with the power (watch Boozer sometime), he won’t be able to dominate.
It could happen, but I wouldn’t put my money on it.
by tyger1147 on May 17, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt Paxson drafts a project like Jordan
That would require dedication and committment by the coaching staff to help mold the roster, not just a commitment to sarcastic comments about a player’s presumed work ethic.
Rusty Longley v 2.0
by Ozzie Montana on May 18, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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