Post by Spencer on Jun 25, 2008 11:10:42 GMT -5
1.Derrick Rose PG - Clippers - The Clippers love Rose's game and it'd be a complete shock if they passed on him. Rose should be the image of the franchise for the next decade.
2.Michael Beasley PF - Pacers - Pacers need a post scorer to pair with exciting rookie Rudy Fernandez and Beasley is the perfect fit. Expect this young pair to lead the Pacers back to the playoffs.
3.OJ Mayo PG - Cavaliers - The Cavs already have an exciting young trio of players, now they need a point guard of the future. Mayo is all of that and more.
4.Jerryd Bayless PG - Nuggets - Bayless isnt a perfect fit, but his ability to play SG will give them a lightning quick backcourt of Bayless and Mike Conley.
5.Eric Gordon SG - Heat - The Heat need a whole new backcourt so Gordon here seems like a good fit. Gordon wont be elite, but he should be very good.
6.DJ Augustin PG - Blazers - A bit of a surprise here, but Augustin has the ability to be a starting point guard from Day 1, and that is rare. Blazers have picks later in the lottery that should help them solidify other positions.
7.Danilo Gallinari SF - Warriors - Warriors can go big here if need be, but Gallinari is probably too good to pass up. This will allow Andre Igoudala to slide to SG where his passing skills will be better utilized.
8.Anthony Randolph PF - Nuggets (from Nets) - Randolph doesn't have much bulk, but he is a pogo stick and should be a nice compliment to super stud Dwight Howard.
9.Kevin Love PF - Hornets - The Hornets need a bit of everything. Love is a solid pick because of his solid offense and rebounding, and his above average passing for a big man.
10.Brook Lopez C - Blazers (from Hawks) - The Blazers continue to build for the future, here getting their C of the future. Lopez is solid, and should be a double-double big man in the BBS.
11.Russell Westbrook PG - Warriors (from Rockets) - Warriors like Cenk Aykol, but theya rent sure he can develop into a passing point guard. Westbrook also has questions surrounding his PG play, but if you combine the 2 the future in Golden State looks bright.
12.Darrell Arthur PF - Spurs - Spurs continue to load up on talented big men. Add Arthur to Bradan Wright, Sean Williams and Tyson Chandler and most teams in the league will be quite envious.
13.Joe Alexander SF - Knicks - The Knicks will just take a flyer on Alexander hoping his athleticism equals stardom.
14.DeAndre Jordan C - Cavaliers (from Sonics) - Jordan is a high risk high reward type and the Cavs need a center. If he busts at least they still got OJ Mayo.
15.Donte Greene SF - Blazers (from Lakers) - The Blazers again? Theyve already selected their PG and C of the future in this draft. Add in Al Thornton. Thaddues Young and Glen Davis and you can see why Blazer fans are excited for the future. In Greene the Blazers add a player that can play 3 or 4 for them.
2.Michael Beasley PF - Pacers - Pacers need a post scorer to pair with exciting rookie Rudy Fernandez and Beasley is the perfect fit. Expect this young pair to lead the Pacers back to the playoffs.
3.OJ Mayo PG - Cavaliers - The Cavs already have an exciting young trio of players, now they need a point guard of the future. Mayo is all of that and more.
4.Jerryd Bayless PG - Nuggets - Bayless isnt a perfect fit, but his ability to play SG will give them a lightning quick backcourt of Bayless and Mike Conley.
5.Eric Gordon SG - Heat - The Heat need a whole new backcourt so Gordon here seems like a good fit. Gordon wont be elite, but he should be very good.
6.DJ Augustin PG - Blazers - A bit of a surprise here, but Augustin has the ability to be a starting point guard from Day 1, and that is rare. Blazers have picks later in the lottery that should help them solidify other positions.
7.Danilo Gallinari SF - Warriors - Warriors can go big here if need be, but Gallinari is probably too good to pass up. This will allow Andre Igoudala to slide to SG where his passing skills will be better utilized.
8.Anthony Randolph PF - Nuggets (from Nets) - Randolph doesn't have much bulk, but he is a pogo stick and should be a nice compliment to super stud Dwight Howard.
9.Kevin Love PF - Hornets - The Hornets need a bit of everything. Love is a solid pick because of his solid offense and rebounding, and his above average passing for a big man.
10.Brook Lopez C - Blazers (from Hawks) - The Blazers continue to build for the future, here getting their C of the future. Lopez is solid, and should be a double-double big man in the BBS.
11.Russell Westbrook PG - Warriors (from Rockets) - Warriors like Cenk Aykol, but theya rent sure he can develop into a passing point guard. Westbrook also has questions surrounding his PG play, but if you combine the 2 the future in Golden State looks bright.
12.Darrell Arthur PF - Spurs - Spurs continue to load up on talented big men. Add Arthur to Bradan Wright, Sean Williams and Tyson Chandler and most teams in the league will be quite envious.
13.Joe Alexander SF - Knicks - The Knicks will just take a flyer on Alexander hoping his athleticism equals stardom.
14.DeAndre Jordan C - Cavaliers (from Sonics) - Jordan is a high risk high reward type and the Cavs need a center. If he busts at least they still got OJ Mayo.
15.Donte Greene SF - Blazers (from Lakers) - The Blazers again? Theyve already selected their PG and C of the future in this draft. Add in Al Thornton. Thaddues Young and Glen Davis and you can see why Blazer fans are excited for the future. In Greene the Blazers add a player that can play 3 or 4 for them.