Mock Draft 1-23

[mmmmm]

At this point I'm more comfortable with Brown vs Bender. At least we've seen him play.

I want Murray.

I believe you meant to say, "At least I've seen him play."

Others have seen both.

[PhoSita]

I've seen Brown play, which is why I emphatically do not want him.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

I'm for taking a shot on Bender. I don't follow college or Euro hoops closely, but my reasoning goes something like this:

1) We need a legit big (I know that teams should draft BPA, but why can't BPA also be at a position of need?).

2) I still think size is crucial in the NBA, and some folks who know a lot more about player evaluation than I do are saying Bender has the potential to be a really good big.

3) I'm tired of Danny's love affair with guards. Yeah, he's drafted a few bigs in recent years, but none that became a smashing success—Sully's got serious issues that may prevent Danny from re-signing him, KO is OK but doesn't play like a big (not a great rebounder, shot blocker, or interior defender), and Fab Melo had several red flags in college (academic issues, playing in a zone defense, and I think he hadn't played the game long). Plus, I don't think there were many people saying Sully, KO, and or Fab Melo would or could be a big-time NBA player, but some people apparently think that about Bender. Danny will still have the Nos. 16 and 23 picks to grab his usual suspects (combo guards and undersized PFs).

[Evantime34]

My lotto mock
1. Ingram
2. Simmons
3. Bender
4. Brown
5. Dunn
6. Hield
7. Murray
8. Chriss
9. Ellenson
10. Poeltl
11. Davis
12. Valentine
13. Labissiere
14. Sabonis

Not a lot different from OP's. I could see the Bulls selecting Jackson. In this version of the draft I think the C's should select whoever is available between Luwawu, and Korkmaz. Ideally I'd like to trade up into the 10-13 range.

[Quetzalcoatl]

I think it's:

1.) Simmons
2.) Ingram
3.) Murray
4.) Bender
5.) Trade the pick

[jay]

Hield might be the scorer this team needs.

What do you guys think about trading down to the 4th pick?


Would 3 and 23 get 4 and 13?  Or would it take 3 and 16?


I think that 13th pick would be very nice to have. If someone really wants Murray or Bender, that 3rd pick could become very valuable.

[chilidawg]

I've seen Brown play, which is why I emphatically do not want him.

Exactly.

[max215]

If we don't dump the pick entirely, we should entertain trading down.

Hahah jokes.

The pick will be Bender if it's not traded for Okafor or Butler

See I think it's a toss up between Murray or Hield

I think it's a conversation with Bender being the most likely candidate, followed by Hield and Murray in a virtual tie.

[loco_91]

Simmons. Sixers fire Hinkie, and his master plan works anyway! There is no justice!
Ingram. I can't stand it!
Bender. CB'ers will perpetually hate him for not being Ingram or Simmons.
Poeltl. Len looks mediocre, so the Suns draft BPA, a rare two-way 7 footer.
Dunn. TWolves need a PG and Dunn is among BPA.
Murray. NO scores a pure shooter to pair with AD.
Hield. Pairs well with Mudiay.
Brown. Sacramento drafts another athlete who doesn't fit with Cousins.
Valentine. Raptors find someone who can contribute right away.
Luwawu. Bucks look for Giannis 2.0.
Labissiere. Orlando can afford to wait.
Baldwin. Utah could use a high-end 3+D guard.
Chriss. Washington gets a rim-runner who can keep up with Wall.
Davis. Bulls look for a defensive anchor to replace the hobbled Noah.

Bonus
15. Ellenson. Denver drafts a slider, but maybe he slid for a reason.
16. Korkmaz. Boston drafts my 4th favorite prospect at #16.

[TwinTower14]

Wojo saying on this pod cast that Dunn is not giving out his medical records and he doesn't want to go to Boston or Phx.

[alldaboston]

Wojo saying on this pod cast that Dunn is not giving out his medical records and he doesn't want to go to Boston or Phx.

TP. Just beat me to it. He also said Dunn's agents don't want him to go somewhere that already has a young PG

[BornReady]

Wojo saying on this pod cast that Dunn is not giving out his medical records and he doesn't want to go to Boston or Phx.

That probably has to do with playing time
We're both stacked with goods guards that it will be hard to establish himself

[alldaboston]

Wojo saying on this pod cast that Dunn is not giving out his medical records and he doesn't want to go to Boston or Phx.

That probably has to do with playing time
We're both stacked with goods guards that it will be hard to establish himself

Woj said Dunn has shoulder problems in the past too I think

[max215]

Wojo saying on this pod cast that Dunn is not giving out his medical records and he doesn't want to go to Boston or Phx.

That probably has to do with playing time
We're both stacked with goods guards that it will be hard to establish himself

Yeah, that's exactly what he said. Dunn's people don't want him going to a team with established, young guards.

[Tr1boy]

Wojo saying on this pod cast that Dunn is not giving out his medical records and he doesn't want to go to Boston or Phx.

That probably has to do with playing time
We're both stacked with goods guards that it will be hard to establish himself

Yeah, that's exactly what he said. Dunn's people don't want him going to a team with established, young guards.

Both 76 ers and Lakers apparently like him too

Watch Danny take him.  Sigh