2016 NBA Mock Draft 1.0

[max215]

I had this whole thing neatly in the Real GM draft simulator with some reasoning behind each pick, but I accidentally left the page and I'm much too lazy to rewrite the blurbs. This is NOT a big board and team need played a large role. I'm going to try to do rotate between big boards and mocks, but I strongly prefer doing mocks, so who knows if I'll actually stick to the plan (let me know which you guys prefer). I'll post a link to my Big Board 1.0 below also. Finally, if you have any comments/criticisms or want to hear my reasoning for any picks/thoughts on players, let me know in the comments. Thanks for looking!


Mock 1.0

1. Sixers- Brandon Ingram
2. Lakers- Ben Simmons
3, Suns- Jaylen Brown
4. Celtics- Dragan Bender
5. Timberwolves- Kris Dunn
6. Denver- Ivan Rabb
7. New Orleans- Jamal Murray
8. Toronto- Henry Ellenson
9. Bucks- Jakob Poeltl
10. Kings- Buddy Hield
11. Magic- Skal Labissiere
12. Suns- Deyonta Davis
13. Rockets- Timothe Luwawu
14. Pistons- Wade Baldwin

http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=82691.msg2024393#msg2024393

[clevelandceltic]

I think if the Cs are looking for a trade up partner in this draft its Orlando. I can see a 3 team trade that give a team the Dallas and Boston picks depending on where they are, Orlando getting a vet and Boston getting that Magic pick. I dont see them adding another young player.

That's just an observation.

[max215]

I think if the Cs are looking for a trade up partner in this draft its Orlando. I can see a 3 team trade that give a team the Dallas and Boston picks depending on where they are, Orlando getting a vet and Boston getting that Magic pick. I dont see them adding another young player.

That's just an observation.

I agree completely, but I did this without trades. Magic, Pelicans, Rockets, Pistons, Suns are all candidates to trade back. I think the Suns will strongly consider moving back if they don't jump into the top two. Ellenson's the best fit for them outside of Ingram and Simmons, but it would be silly to take him #3 when someone probably wants to move up for Bender, Dunn, or Brown.

[clevelandceltic]

Oh I know. I was just off on a side note.

I think if the Cs are looking for a trade up partner in this draft its Orlando. I can see a 3 team trade that give a team the Dallas and Boston picks depending on where they are, Orlando getting a vet and Boston getting that Magic pick. I dont see them adding another young player.

That's just an observation.

I agree completely, but I did this without trades. Magic, Pelicans, Rockets, Pistons, Suns are all candidates to trade back. I think the Suns will strongly consider moving back if they don't jump into the top two. Ellenson's the best fit for them outside of Ingram and Simmons, but it would be silly to take him #3 when someone probably wants to move up for Bender, Dunn, or Brown.

[Denis998]

soild.

[max215]

Just want to put this out there: I have a lot of thoughts on Buddy Hield, but it's late right now and I want to write something a little bit more substantial about him.

[Dino Pitino]

If Poeltl projects as a better Asik, doesn't that mean the Pelicans will probably take him?

Can't imagine the Celtics using a #4 overall pick to wait 2-3 years on a eurostash. All 7 of their other picks, yes, just not that one.

I'd prefer it if the Lakers got the 3rd pick, lol.

Wouldn't Colangelo probably insist on picking Simmons if the Sixers win the Simmons Sweepstakes, so as not to enrage the fanbase beyond the breaking point?

[Bucketgetter]

Twolves wouldn't take Dunn

[max215]

Twolves wouldn't take Dunn

Reports indicated that they're preparing for life after Ricky Rubio, and Dunn fits in very nicely with their core.

[max215]

If Poeltl projects as a better Asik, doesn't that mean the Pelicans will probably take him?

Can't imagine the Celtics using a #4 overall pick to wait 2-3 years on a eurostash. All 7 of their other picks, yes, just not that one.

I'd prefer it if the Lakers got the 3rd pick, lol.

Wouldn't Colangelo probably insist on picking Simmons if the Sixers win the Simmons Sweepstakes, so as not to enrage the fanbase beyond the breaking point?

I strongly considered Poeltl for them, but I think they're so devoid of talent, and will have a hole at the 2 with Gordon gone, that Murray made more sense at this point.

Bender has a ton of upside. According to Woj, he also has very workable buyout clauses in his contract. It's still not super clear when he would come over, but it could be sooner rather than later.

I prefer Ingram, and Simmons really adds to their logjam in the frontcourt. Ingram is the (potential) superstar they're looking for on the wing.

[Celtic Fan Forever]

If Poeltl projects as a better Asik, doesn't that mean the Pelicans will probably take him?

Can't imagine the Celtics using a #4 overall pick to wait 2-3 years on a eurostash. All 7 of their other picks, yes, just not that one.

I'd prefer it if the Lakers got the 3rd pick, lol.

Wouldn't Colangelo probably insist on picking Simmons if the Sixers win the Simmons Sweepstakes, so as not to enrage the fanbase beyond the breaking point?

I'd prefer it if the Lakers got the 4th pick, so it goes to Philly 

[guava_wrench]

If Poeltl projects as a better Asik, doesn't that mean the Pelicans will probably take him?

Can't imagine the Celtics using a #4 overall pick to wait 2-3 years on a eurostash. All 7 of their other picks, yes, just not that one.

I'd prefer it if the Lakers got the 3rd pick, lol.

Wouldn't Colangelo probably insist on picking Simmons if the Sixers win the Simmons Sweepstakes, so as not to enrage the fanbase beyond the breaking point?

If they find all the college guys at that point uninspiring, they need to swing for the fences.

[Bucketgetter]

Twolves wouldn't take Dunn

Reports indicated that they're preparing for life after Ricky Rubio, and Dunn fits in very nicely with their core.

No. They were just listening to calls on him at the deadline. Not actively shopping him.

[Who]

Is Skal Labissiere starting to remind anyone else of Channing Frye?

Frye was pretty impressive when he was a young player. 6-11. Long. athletic. Ran the floor very well. He had a couple of post moves. He had a jump-shot all the way out to 18-22 feet. He blocked shots. He grabbed a decent (8-9 rebounds per 36). Frye was really impressive that first season in the NBA under Larry Brown in NYC. But Frye was soft. Didn't like contact. Shied away from things. Never made the most of his talent. Stopped posting up. Didn't try hard enough defensively. Stopped going for blocks. Didn't fight hard enough for rebounds. Then a couple of years into his NBA career, after his career started to fall apart, Frye redefined himself as a stretch 4 and made a good career for himself as a glue guy.

I am thinking of the size. The athleticism. The shooting ability on long two point jumpers. Some interior talent on both ends of the floor but nowhere close to realizing those abilities. The softness. The lack of fight in the paint. The discomfort against physicality.

[Birdman]

Simmons going #1 no matter who gets first pick