Hey Everyone, I had a quick squiz over everybodies Mock's and generally don't disagree in alot of cases except what someone was saying about McCants and how his height hurts him, Dwyane Wade is 6'4", I don't see many problems in his future, yes, McCants may be 6'2"-1/2 at best, but really, Fred Jones is good when he gets minutes and I'm telling you right now, McCants SHITS (pardon me) on Fred Jones! Anyway, I'm gonna follow NBAdraft.net's order and give some in-depth analysis, hope its a good help. This is my top 5, although the same as NBAdraft.net's. I'm telling you why and maybe why not.
Atlanta Hawks: Andrew Bogut #4 7'0" 242lbs Center/Power Forward
Ok, he's been thrown around on the comparison table, Divac & Miller in a Blender = Bogut, Kevin McHale, Luc Longley (LMAO). It's simple, he's got good range, he can pass the ball, he can dribble the ball, he can get up and down the court, he's fearless, look what he did to Duncan in Athens! Andrew Bogut is ready, but the main question for him is adjustment, now, being Australian and a decent basketballer myself, I know how we're bought up to play. Thank god in this case for Bogut's Croatian heritage and Americanised family! He has the skills and talent to be better than McHale, but with more strength, let's see... Atlanta need a Center desperately, whilst they wait for next years draft, Tyronn Lue is fine for 82 games as is Royal Ivey as a back-up, Draft Bogut. SPECULATION, don't be suprised to here some Dampier/Van Horn/Stackhouse for Bogut whispers over in Dallas around draft time, and if I'm Atlanta, I take Stackhouse if he's offered, oooooo I can here the retorts now
New Orleans Hornets: Marvin Williams #24 6'9" 230lbs Small/Power Forward
Carmelo Anthony, Luol Deng come to mind. Marvin was an excellent back-up for Roy Williams in Chapel Hill. Solid numbers in all area's proving he wasn't just an athlete. Scoop Jackson will have Marvin's back all the way to Jazz city too, this guy is so relaxed out there, smeering confidence with the game to back it up, I look for him to come in to New Orleans, give J.R. Smith a running mate and friend, hopefully for Marvin & J.R. Jamaal Magloire and P.J. Brown hang around and they can swing in a point guard or take a huge risk and trade Magloire for one. Marvin Williams won't be scoured by losing, I think he'll rise above it, no worries here.
Charlotte Bobcats: Chris Paul #3 5'11" 175lbs Point Guard
No Brainer. If Charlotte pick Deron Williams they're insane. Emeka Okafor will love Chris Paul as will Bernie Bickerstaff. He's a pure point guard, knows how to run a team, may be a little overrated, but will flourish with this roster. Look for Charlotte to make big changes this off-season. Hopefully Kareem Rush works out this summer and gets into 15-5-5 shape and hopefully Gerald Wallace will become what Charlotte drafted him for. Charlotte could make the playoffs if things go right this off-season and ding-ding! they've got the 13th pick too!
Utah Jazz: Deron Williams #5 6'3" 210lbs Point Guard
Personally, I think this guy is as overrated as they come! He's nothing special, he may be Andre Miller at best, but doesn't have the Miller effect to his game. I may be wrong, but Utah will pick up this guy and then waste him. Not much to say here, Deron Williams biggest enemy will be Jerry Sloan and Carlos Boozer who will love Deron will bite Sloan too and then Utah will be back in the lottery next summer. Just my prediction.
Portland Trail Blazers: Martynas Andriuskevicius #20 7'3" 240lbs Center/Power Forward
Dunno really, only Portland would be dumb enough to draft this guy. I love him personally, but know the realisticalities of a guy like this, stock this high for 3 reasons; 1. Name, 2. Sabonis, 3. nearest 19 year old euro that can dribble and shoot that scouts can find. Long term guy, Portland don't need an long term guy. If Utah can trade for Point leading up to or on Draft night they should get Martynas and give Mark Eaton a call to work with him. RAW is the best word to describe, he's 7'3" with skills and warms the bench while being lectured by Sabonis whilst he watch's Zalgiris get cained (as of late).