Ridiculous Upside Official Mock Draft 2.1

Okay, we've had some time... and some whiskey... and settled ourselves.
Joe Alexander has joined the party after a regrettable 2.0 absence. Roy Hibbert is plummeting, we're giving the Magic a power forward no matter what, and the Bucks are finally, finally spared DJ Augustin.
Some reservations about 2.1:
- First? Danilo. Yes, Knicks fans, we hear you. Trust us, we feel much better about them taking one of the top small guards. Thing is, the Sonics want scoring, and have Collison and Wilcox on for next year for a chunk of change. And with Bayless of the books, we just think the hyper-skilled Euro-forward is too sweet of a deal for DÁntoni to pass up. We don't think it's what DÁntoni wants, it's just what we see him taking in this scenario. It's the logical choice, but we're not comfortable with us. We have about a 35% confidence in this pick.
- There, Bucks fans, you get the freak of nature Anthony Randolph this round. Happy?
- Darrell Arthur to the Kings is another one that strikes fear into the heart of the Upside. We think Arthur is a top prospect and a sleeper. Okay, Corn thinks that and has beaten me into submission with it. Mikki Moore was a major signing for the Kings. The thought is that with Miller and Mikki as the veteran starters and Hawes and Arthur as the athletic bench, it provides depth to go with Martin and (gulp) Artest. Them passing up Russell Westbrook is nearly painful for us, but Arthur's just a slightly better prospect at this particular moment in time.
- Even when the Blazers don't win (pick 13), they still win (Russell Westbrook).
- It's going to take the Hand of God Himself or a trade for Michael Redd to get CDR out of the Cavs' pick in our minds.
- If Marreese Speights could just go ahead and head back to Florida, it would make life a lot easier for us.
- Say hello (for now) to Roy Hibbert and Nick Batum. You may remember them from such films as "The Descent" and "The Biggest Loser."
The mock is after the jump.

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Douglas-Roberts
I could live with that… Although I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t intrigued by Rush as well…
by scottsargent on
May 22, 2025 8:39 AM EDT
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Yay for someone other than D.J. Augustin!
by Frank Madden on
May 22, 2025 9:32 AM EDT
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Hibbert
At this rate, he’ll be in the second round by next week…
by scottsargent on
May 22, 2025 9:35 AM EDT
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Hyper-athletic?
Danilo’s great, but this is the first time I’ve heard someone praise his athleticism.
Sven to Benfica! Please, please, please!
by rosewood on
May 22, 2025 11:54 AM EDT
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Danilo
That was a 1AM typo, which is when I wrote it. I meant to say hyper-skilled. He’s known to be a scrapper and have a well developed game. But yeah, the athleticism is not so hot.
by Ridiculous Matt on
May 22, 2025 11:58 AM EDT
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Hibbert
Matt,
if Hibbert is there at 25, the Rockets are drafting him - consider it Mutombo/Yao replacement insurance.
by grungedave on
May 22, 2025 12:34 PM EDT
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Dave
You need a small guard. Very. Very. Very badly. Tracy’s a true SF, he just has to play with Battier. But off the bench you need a shooter, or at least a combo guard. Wouldn’t you like someone to get the ball out of Rafer’s hands?
by Ridiculous Matt on
May 22, 2025 1:07 PM EDT
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Matt, no love for Skip? I do like the Courtney Lee pick for them thought. The biggest concern for the Rockets is Yao & Tracy ’s health. They never make it through a season unscathed. Changing the subject, if the Blazers get Westbrook, man it’s not even going to be fair for the league in a few years. Awesome blog by the way.
I never met anybody who said when they were a kid, "I wanna grow up and be a critic." - Richard Pryor
by DennardC on
May 22, 2025 2:11 PM EDT
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Don't get too reasonable.
You are talking about the Houston “We’ve made one good pick in the last ten years” Rockets.
I’d say anything is possible.
Sven to Benfica! Please, please, please!
by rosewood on
May 22, 2025 2:48 PM EDT
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Anything IS possible
But, ONE good pick in ten years? last year’s draft was fantastic. Look for Morey to hit on a good pick again. And I’d wait on Aaron Brooks at PG to replace Skip eventually.
by tkired on
May 27, 2025 9:51 AM EDT
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Nick Batum
falling that far? Damn.
And Joe Alexander before Chase Budinger? Really?
I am like your Dan Aykroyd and biglow would be Jane, the ignorant slut. -Chad
by thecoolest on
May 22, 2025 3:30 PM EDT
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Mock Draft
Please don’t let Memphis take Brook Lopez!
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by chipc3 on
May 27, 2025 9:55 AM EDT
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Bulls Fan Here
Personally I’d rather have Rose.
1) Chicago native
2) We have enough PFs (Don’t give up, Tyrus!!!)
3) Sticking it to Riley!
But with Pax at the helm, I’m just scared that he’d use the pick on Kevin Love.
by Alighieri on
May 28, 2025 11:07 PM EDT
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