phx-suns.net Mock Draft

[ShelC]

Philly - 21 pick
Needs - Playmaking and shooting. Their core at the moment is Simmons, Harris, Horford and Embiid. If there's a trade, say Westbrook for Horford, that changes the complexion of their draft. But either way, they'll need perimeter shooting/playmaking as they felt the losses of McConnell, Reddick and Butler.

Media/Fan Consensus - Bane, Bey, Terry, Tyrese Maxey, Cole Anthony

ShelC's Pick - Would have been Tyrell Terry but since he was taken by the Heat, I'm going with Cole Anthony. Anthony's a polarizing prospect, boom or bust type who some love or hate, but I think playing with guys like Simmons and Harris (as of now) who can handle the ball and be playmakers, he can focus more on his scoring from the perimeter and making the easy play rather than being a full time PG. The Sixers are supposedly looking for guards who can play on or off the ball and I think Anthony can be a dynamic scoring/combo guard ala Coby White/Austin Rivers.

[Split T]

Denver - 22 pick
Needs - Size and athleticism on the wing, shooters.

Split’s Pick - Precious Achiuwa - Might be the best defensive player in the draft. Might be able to defend anyone. Also provides a nice infusion of athleticism. Good insurance if they lose Jerami Grant and someone that can cover for Murray and Jokic defensive shortcomings.

[Split T]

Utah - Pick 23

Needs - Also really short on athletic wings with size who can defend. Long term backcourt partner for DM.

Split’s Pick - Robert Woodard - big and athletic and a good defensive prospect. Can hit a catch and shoot 3. Gives them someone to defend on the perimeter and has size to play the 4.

Also considered: Josh Green, Leandro Bolmaro

[Superbone]

The Milwaukee Bucks (Wally_West) are on the clock...

[O_Gardino]

Wow, those are some in depth breakdown's. This is awesome.

[Wally_West]

For the Bucks, I’m just picking someone who I think can help with point guard depth and hopefully develop into a decent rotation player in the future.

Here we go..

WITH THE NUMBER 24th PICK IN THE PHX-SUNS.NET NBA MOCK DRAFT


THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS SELECT


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NICO MANNION from University of Arizona

[jonh]

The Thunder have approximately 362 1st round draft picks over the next 6 years, and its likely that their roster will be completely turned over by that time. What they need right now are cornerstones they can build around, and they are able to take swings and misses on prospects. While I really like Isaiah Stewart (especially if they end up moving Adams), I pick Aleksej Pokusevski as someone that has a high ceiling, and a low floor.

[Superbone]

The Boston Celtics (Ring_Wanted) are on the clock...

[Split T]

The Milwaukee Bucks (Wally_West) are on the clock...

Technically went to the Pelicans, right?

[Superbone]

The Milwaukee Bucks (Wally_West) are on the clock...

Technically went to the Pelicans, right?

You tell me. (us)

[jonh]

We are currently on pick 26, right? OKC had 25.

[Superbone]

We are currently on pick 26, right? OKC had 25.

Yes.

The Boston Celtics (Ring_Wanted), pick 26, are on the clock...

[Split T]

The Milwaukee Bucks (Wally_West) are on the clock...

Technically went to the Pelicans, right?

You tell me. (us)

Believe the trade hasn’t gone through yet, but #24 went to NO for Jrue.

[Split T]

Why I didn’t take Edwards at 3 for Charlotte.

[Ring_Wanted]

With the 26th pick the Bostin Celtics select Paul Reed.

[ShelC]

Knicks 27th Pick
Needs: Shooting/Perimeter defense.

Media/Fan Consensus - Jahmius Ramsey, Isaiah Joe, Tyler Bey, Isaiah Stewart

ShelC's pick - After going with Kira Lewis in the lotto to put in the backcourt with Barrett, going to add a defensive swing with Tyler Bey. Ramsey and Joe are two of the better scoring guards here and would help with perimeter shooting but I think Bey fits more with Thibs' style and would bring some much needed defensive versatility and hustle to the lineup right away. Would be a quick favorite of Thibs and Knicks fans with the potential to get better on offense.

[O_Gardino]

This is where we currently stand:

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Pk	Team				Team Rep		Pick
1	Minnesota Timberwolves		Wally_West		Lamelo
2	Golden State Warriors         	Marty			Wiseman
3	Charlotte Hornets		SplitT   		Okongwu
4	Chicago Bulls			Indy			Toppin
5	Cleveland Cavaliers 		Wally_West		Deni Avdija
6	Atlanta Hawks			SuperBone		Anthony Edwards
7	Detroit Pistons			Indy			Tyrese Haliburton
8	New York Knicks			ShelC			Kira Lewis
9	Washington Wizards		Wormwood		Isaac Okoro
10	Phoenix Suns			Lazarus			Patrick Williams
11	San Antonio Spurs		gosuns			Killian Hayes
12	Sacramento Kings		Cap			Devin Vassell
13	New Orleans Pelicans      	Carey			Tyrese Maxey
14	Boston Celtics			Ring_Wanted		Aaron Nesmith
15	Orlando Magic   		Tankathon		Saddiq Bey
16	Houston Rockets  		Gardino			RJ Hampton
17	Minnesota Timberwolves		Wally_West		Desmond Bane
18	Dallas Mavericks          	Gardino			Jalen Smith
19	Brooklyn Nets	   		ShelC			Josh Green
20	Miami Heat			Pickle			Tyrell Terry
21	Philadelphia 76ers		ShelC			Cole Anthony
22	Denver Nuggets			SplitT			Precious Achiuwa
23	Utah Jazz                	SplitT			Robert Woodard
24	Milwaukee Bucks			Wally_West		Nico Mannion
25	Oklahoma City Thunder		Jonh			Aleksej Pokusevski
26	Boston Celtics			Ring_Wanted		Paul Reed
27	New York Knicks              	ShelC			Tyler Bey
28	Los Angeles Lakers  		Shabazz
29	Toronto Raptors 		Shabazz
30	Boston Celtics			Ring_Wanted

[O_Gardino]

Y'all want to skip the second round, or keep going until the draft catches up with us?

[ShelC]

I'll keep going, I've got like 4 picks in the second round!

[O_Gardino]

There have been some really interesting picks. Woodard surprised me, Precious fell a bit, Reed is a lot higher than most drafts.