1. Chicago Bulls- Derrick Rose (PG from Memphis): No one likes Kirk Hinrich...Derrick Rose is the most talented PG to come out of college since Baron Davis...Derrick Rose is a boss...the Bulls select Derrick Rose.
2. Miami Heat- Michael Beasley (PF from Kansas State): There is a good possibility that the Heat will try and trade this pick, but if they can't, they'll have to take Beasley. What a shame.
3. Minnesota Timberwolves- O.J. Mayo (SG from USC): The Timberwolves are in a really tough situation, and are looking for anything to help them out. Mayo will certainly provide the star-power needed. I heard that Gatorade is even thinking of going the Tiger Woods route with Mayo and are going to come out with a new drink, "OJ with Mayo! A creamy orange juice that tastes disgusting but will sell anyways!"
4. Seattle Sonics- Jerryd Bayless (PG from Arizona): The Sonics finally get someone to pass the ball to Kevin Durant. How long are they going to be playing in Seattle? That's anyone's guess.
5. Memphis Grizzlies- Kevin Love (PF from UCLA): The Grizzlies pick up a tenacious Power Forward in Love, a perfect playing partner for a passing center like Pau Gasol. Oops. That sucks.
6. New York Knicks- Eric Gordon (PG from Indiana): This is new coach Donnie Walsh's attempt to forget that he has to coach the Knicks and chill with a fellow Hoosier.
7. Los Angeles Clippers- Russell Westbrook (PG/SG from UCLA): The Clippers pick up their first legitimate PG since Sam Cassell, yet still do nothing to improve their name as "LA's Other Team."
8. Milwaukee Bucks- Joe Alexander (SF from West Virginia): The Bucks don't really need a SF, but Alexander is fluent in Mandarin. This means that the Bucks can stop spending money on a translator for forward Yi Jianlian, freeing up some much-needed cap space. It all works out, doesn't it?
9. Charlotte Bobcats- Brook Lopez (C from Stanford): The Bobcats get a steal here with Brrok Lopez, a big man who can team up with Emeka Okafor to turn the Bobcats into legitimate playoff contenders. I can't believe I just said that.
10. New Jersey Nets- Danilo Gallinari (SF from Italy): The Nets take Gallinari here, in order to try and make their fans forget that they traded Jason Kidd away. In fact, after selecting Gallinari, the Nets plan to make all posters, team flyers, and game broadcasting in Italian, so that fans do not get a clue about the rest of the team's activities.
11. Indiana Pacers- DJ Augustin (PG from Texas): Taking Augustin is a good move for the Pacers, and a bad move for the Pacers. He brings some needed help to the PG position, but also creates the possibility that Jamaal Tinsley will explode, quit the Pacers, and become a strip club bouncer. Actually, that's probably a good thing for the Pacers.
12. Sacramento Kings- Anthony Randolph (SF from LSU): Randolph isn't one of the most polished players in the draft, but he has the skills. The Kings don't really care at this point, and with Brad Miller beginning to rust, they need a frontcourt player as quickly as possible.
13. Portland Trail Blazers- Brandon Rush (SF from Kansas): The Trail Blazers have the skill, but they have a lot of young players. And more importantly, they have a lot of young players who have never won. Rush is coming off of a NCAA Title, and looks to add a winning mentality to the Blazers.
14. Golden State Warriors- Robin Lopez (C from Stanford): Lopez has amazing potential (many experts projecting that he will be a better pro than brother Brook) and the Warriors desperately need a consistent big man. However, the Warriors also plan to use him as a designated free-throw shooter for whenever Andris Biedrins is fouled, which could prove to be the tactic that helps the Warriors reach the playoffs.
Well, there you have it, that's the part of the draft that I care about. Tune in to the actual thing tomorrow at 4 o'clock Pacific Time on ESPN. Let's Go Warriors!
1 comment:
Yo Nish I like the post, and I like the predictions..except for one thing. Robin Lopez does not fit with the Warriors style at all. You of all people should know the Warriors don't need a big SLOW big man who will block some shots and grab SOME boards. Personally I think that if the Warriors grab Lopez with this pick it could end up being like Foyle. Personally I like Donte Green, because he's 6'10", but he's athletic, he's got a decent shot, and once he works on his shot selection he could be a very solid player. If they decide to go small I like Brandon Rush a lot, and I think that he could make some things happen in the Warriors offense. But thats just my opinion. Keep writing bro.
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