Post by youngstabullz on Oct 11, 2008 15:27:22 GMT -5
2013 Mock Draft 1-8
By Youngstabullz
1. SF LaQuinton Ross - Detroit Pistons
6'9'' 208 20 B+ C+ C+ C+ C+ A
BBS Comparison: Luol Deng
LaQuinton is an ultra athletic player who should be the consensus number one overall pick. His athleticism is definitely higher than a player like Luol but has a similar skill set. His outside shot is not well developed yet but still has shown signs of being able to catch and shoot. He should develop into an A-/B/B/B+/B type of player which is unusual at a 6'9 frame. He is going to be a unique player to this league that should help Detroit greatly.
2. SF Michael Gilchrist - Golden State Warriors (HOU)
6'7'' 200 20 B- C+ C B- C+ A
BBS Comparison: Shawn Marion
Gilchrist is a great finisher and defender already. He is another 5 tool player who will be able to score from the inside, outside, handle the ball, defend, and rebound. The league is going towards a new direction with this fast paced game and versatile players who can play multiple positions are in high demand. He is capable of changing a game but may not be suited for the #1 scorer option which is why he suits Golden State so well, a team that is on the brink of making the playoffs and has their future #1 option set in John Henson. Golden State has a lot of good young players including Buford, Varnado, Caracter, Henson and Green. Don't be surprised if Golden State ends up trading this pick however as they approach closer to the contract year.
3. PG Brandon Knight - Utah Jazz (BOS)
6'3'' 180 21 C+ C+ B C+ C A
BBS Comparison: Jrue Holiday
Drafting 6'3" 180 pound point guards is the new trend now a days, kind of like cutting your jeans or adopting Chinese babies. He probably is not as talented as some of the other players in this draft but knowing how Utah loves their point guards and especially how after this season they will more than likely not have one on their team, this seems like the ideal fit. Brandon should contribute right away on Utah as he is already a pretty solid ball handler but is capable of taking over games in the offensive end of the game as well.
4. SF Tristan Thompson - Chicago Bulls
6'8'' 215 21 B C- C- B B- A
BBS Comparison: Brandan Wright
Continuing on in the trend of extremely athletic forwards, here is Tristan Thompson. He is more developed than Gilchrist at this time and is more of a less riskier choice than Gilchrist but probably doesn't have comparable upside. He is extremely fast running up and down the floor. He is already a tremendous defender, rebounder and finisher who could provide good play in the BBS during his first season. He is more of a shot blocker and post defender which could lean him to play power forward rather than small forward. He is going to be a solid player without a doubt. His defense and athleticism is going to draw much attention from the GMs of BBS.
5. PG Joe Jackson - Cleveland Cavaliers
6'0'' 160 21 C+ B- C+ C C A
BBS Comparison: Allen Iverson (Lesser Extent)
Almost every guard who is a bit undersized and relies more on his offensive game and speed will always be compared to AI. Even though he may be a bit more of a natural shooting guard, he will be just fine playing the point guard position. His first step is unbelievably quick and is an extremely explosive player. Cleveland's need for a point guard has been widely public to the BBS this season and they would love to add on a talent like Jackson who can score from a variety of ways. Jackson's inability to create an offense may be the only negative part to his game.
6. SG Lance Stephenson - Washington Wizards
6'5'' 205 22 B C+ C+ C+ C A
BBS Comparison: Desmond Mason
Lance is an extremely explosive scorer who has a great knack at getting the ball into the rim. He possesses a great ability to cut through the lane with the ball in his hands and score. He probably isn't nearly as good of an athlete as Desmond but similar to Desmond, he is best when he attacks the basket rather than shooting. He is going to be able to put up more than 20 PPG in this league without much trouble however the only problem Lance has shown so far in his basketball career, very similar other young guards in the BBS is his shot selection. The Wizards could definitely use a young stud like Stephenson on their team as they lack an offensive player at the guard position. Stephenson is also good at working the passing lanes so expect quite a few steals across his career.
7. PF Jeremy Tyler - Seattle Super Sonics
6'10'' 225 21 B C C B C+ A
BBS Comparison: Tim Duncan (Pistons Days)
Jeremy is an extremely gifted post player. He has all of the tools necessary to become a solid post scorer in this league. He has an arsenal of post moves beyond his years. California isn't known for developing great post big men so he is definitely in a league of his own in that category. He doesn't contain tremendous athleticism but like Tim Duncan, he will be able to use his amazing back of tricks to perform well. He is already quite developed and with only a few more years of development he could enter into the league of the top offensive big men. The only problem that Tyler will have to work on is his rebounding. He still may be able to average 10 RPG just due to his height and frame. Jeremy would be an awesome force to put next to Derrick Favors. Seattle should add onto a great core of young players with this addition.
8. SG Reggie Bullock - Memphis Grizzlies (MIN)
6'6'' 185 21 C B+ C C+ C A
BBS Comparison: Caron Butler
Reggie is one of the best shooting prospects to enter the draft in a long time. He has a feathery touch from about 24 feet and due to his amazing athleticism he could turn into a defensive prowess as well. At this time he is very raw in every other aspect of his game other than shooting. Expect him to turn into an A shooter from the outside. The Grizzlies would have one of the better outside shooting tandems at the wing positions in Harden, Singleton, and Bullock.
