Thursday, June 26, 2008

How Dare You Mock My Draft

The Blue Team's NBA Mock Draft, as constructed with the ESPN.com Draft Machine

Quick notes:
  • I am assuming in this version that Miami and Seattle make a trade. Seattle gets the #2 pick (Beasley) and takes on a contract (Mark Blount probably) for the #4 (Mayo after Minnesota chickens out and drafts Kevin Love at #3), the # 24 (where Miami takes Speights), Chris Wilcox, and a future 2nd rounder.
  • Also operating off the assumption that the Jermaine O'Neal trade is completed as promised, thereby making Toronto's need for a traditional center and Indiana's need for a point guard that doesn't shoot guns in the air at strip clubs moot.
  • The Draft Machine had not yet been updated to reflect Charlotte's pick at #20 or Portland's additional selection at #27.
  • In this version, the Bobcats pass on Brook Lopez at #9, taking Augustin instead, and grabbing the other Ms. Lopez at #20 (Robin). I made the point this morning to Andrew that it does not look like a good point guard will be available at #20, but plenty of big men will still be around. Therefore, I could see the Cats reaching a bit to take a point guard with the #9 and waiting on the best available big guy at #20.

Enjoy tonight. And hold my calls.

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