Final ISH Mock Draft (Post-Withdrawal)

[InspiredLebowski]

how'd you find him? i haven't seen him anywhere

Saw some talk about him a month ago or so on a Pacers blog I read, I respect this guy's opinion a good deal and he thought he was pretty good. So I did some research, and the kid looks to have some real talent. He dominated the Reebok Eurocamp a few weeks ago and seems like a very coachable player. DraftExpress mentions during one of the Eurocamp sessions he pulled down 13 boards and it was noticeable that he would see a board and react to it, not just instictively gravitate towards the hoop like a natural rebounder. There aren't too many teams I'd use a pick on him for, not this early in his career, but given Portland's situation it's a good fit.

[Posterize246]

Saw some talk about him a month ago or so on a Pacers blog I read, I respect this guy's opinion a good deal and he thought he was pretty good. So I did some research, and the kid looks to have some real talent. He dominated the Reebok Eurocamp a few weeks ago and seems like a very coachable player. DraftExpress mentions during one of the Eurocamp sessions he pulled down 13 boards and it was noticeable that he would see a board and react to it, not just instictively gravitate towards the hoop like a natural rebounder. There aren't too many teams I'd use a pick on him for, not this early in his career, but given Portland's situation it's a good fit.

I youtubed him but all i found was this vid of him brickin some 3s
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KerlT7BQNYs
haha not sayin he's not good though. i saw on draftexpress where he was the best guard at the eurocamp

[ClutchCityReturns]

fatboy,

Since Asik's status changed since you received my list of preferred players, would it be acceptable to replace him?

I'm thinking James Gist. He's a bit redundant with Landry on the roster, but that's sort of why I like him. He has potential to be a similar player to Landry and is good insurance in that way (if Landry's knees prove to be a lasting problem). He's also 3 years younger and a much longer, more active defender.

[fatboy11]

fatboy,

Since Asik's status changed since you received my list of preferred players, would it be acceptable to replace him?

I'm thinking James Gist. He's a bit redundant with Landry on the roster, but that's sort of why I like him. He has potential to be a similar player to Landry and is good insurance in that way (if Landry's knees prove to be a lasting problem). He's also 3 years younger and a much longer, more active defender.

Already made the pick. We'll just have wait 5 years of him. I'm sure we'll still both be fans.

But I wish I would have known that. 3 years ago I would have. It's crazy how much my knowledge of the NBA/draft world has fallen off.

[Dasher]

Sonics select: Joe Crawford

Spurs select:Josh Duncan

[disco]

With the 58th pick Lakers select another athletic 3 (in addition tio Ariza) to give them an alternative in their weakest position, and choose: Patrick Ewing from Georgetown

Ewing is an unbelievable athlete with pretty good basketball IQ. He developed troughout his last college season and in the end was one of Georgetown's best players. He has a good looking shot and pretty good range, he just hasn't been given much responsibility in Indiana or Gerorgetown - until the last few months of the season. His stats aren't great, but he showed at the draft camp that he is for real. Ewing is already someone you can throw in the game for 10 minutes any given night. He plays hard and has a NBA body, but looking him play you can't help thinking how much better he can actually still get.

With the 59th pick Detroit Pistons select Victor Claver from Spain, one of the best talents in Europe, who I was really surprised to see drop this far.

[Posterize246]

I really like the crawford,duncan,and ewing picks

[ClutchCityReturns]

Already made the pick. We'll just have wait 5 years of him. I'm sure we'll still both be fans.

But I wish I would have known that. 3 years ago I would have. It's crazy how much my knowledge of the NBA/draft world has fallen off.

After the Rudy Gay / Shane Battier "situation" went down, I vowed not to get so involved in the draft. Of course, that didn't hold true and now here I am searching for every nugget of info I can find. And in the end, something completely unexpected will happen and we'll probably end up with some dude I've never even heard of. Oh well.

So...it sucks that Omer Asscrack decided he'd rather play in the women's division or whatever. What a poon. Anyway, somebody should take James Gist here at the end of the mock. He is definitely capable of being an energy guy off the bench.

[Mr_Basketball#1]

Celtics select Sean Singletary

[fatboy11]

Good work, guys. We got it knocked out in a week, basically.

[Dasher]

Grades?

[InspiredLebowski]

My picks:
Milwaukee - Joe Alexander, Gary Forbes
Indiana - DJ Augustin, Richard Hendrix
Portland - Danilo Gallinari, Jamont Gordon, Ante Tomic, Alexey Shved
Washington - Kosta Koufos, Kyle Weaver

[Posterize246]

Bulls- Derrick Rose, Sonny Weems
Sixers- DeAndre Jordan
Cavs- Brandon Rush
Jazz- Roy Hibbert, George Hill, JR Giddens

[fatboy11]

Miami: O.J. Mayo and Davon Jefferson
Orlando: Mario Chalmers
Houston: Donte Green and Omer Asik

[Dasher]

Dallas:Trent Plaisted
Seattle:Michael Beasley, Goran Dragic, Serge Ibaka, Steven Hill, Joe Crawford, Bryce Taylor
New Jersey: Russell Westbrook, Jason Thompson, Nickola Peckovic
Phoenix:Mareese Speights, James Mays
San Antonio: CDR, Anton Ponkrashov, Josh Duncan