[灌水] Chad Ford 8.0 Mock Draft

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1. Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons LSU Freshman Forward It'll be a few days until the Sixers bring in the top prospects, but unless something really changes in those workouts, Simmons is the strong front-runner to go No. 1. Simmons is the Sixers' best shot at adding a real superstar to the roster, though he's not a perfect fit. However, Sixers coach Brett Brown will be willing to build the offense around Simmons and work to get the best effort out of Simmons. And as Marc Stein and I reported last week, the 76ers aren't standing still. They'd love to land at least one guard in the draft as well and are danglingJahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel as trade chips. ________________________________________ 2. Los Angeles Lakers Brandon Ingram Duke Freshman Forward Ingram's ability to stretch the floor and defend multiple players on defense should fit great with L.A.'s current roster. While his lack of bulk and strength may make the game rougher on him for now, he would give the Lakers a major talent boost. ________________________________________ 3. Boston Celtics (via Nets) Kris Dunn Providence Junior Guard The Celtics are looking at everything. Trading the pick seems like the most probable route if they can fetch a young veteran in return. If they keep the pick, I think the field may be narrowing down to Dunn, Jamal Murray and a dark horse inMarquese Chriss. Murray and Chriss fit obvious needs for shooting. Dunn seems like less of a fit until you realize that he would be the best pure point guard on the roster -- right away. Marcus Smart can play off the ball.Isaiah Thomas, an All-Star, can be dealt. Having an elite distributor, especially one that defends like Dunn does, would be very appealing. It's too early to know for sure which way the Celtics will go on draft night, but if the draft were today, I think Dunn would get the nod. breakdown http://insider.espn.go.com/video/clip?id=15508857 ________________________________________ 4. Phoenix Suns Marquese Chriss Washington Freshman Forward The Suns need a stretch-4 in the worst way and there are three legitimate options in this range: Chriss, Dragan Bender andHenry Ellenson. Don't be surprised if they choose Chriss. While Bender and Ellenson may bring a little more to the table right away, Chriss is a much better athlete and has an even higher ceiling. Can he reach it? His athleticism, rim protection and shooting range could make this a gamble worth taking. breakdown http://insider.espn.go.com/video/clip?id=15520066 ________________________________________ 5. Minnesota Timberwolves Jamal Murray Kentucky Freshman Guard Murray could go as high as No. 3. He's seriously in the mix with the Celtics. If he slides past them, the Wolves will have to take a long look. His shooting ability would fill a major need and his ability to play multiple positions is a plus. Buddy Hield, Bender and Ellenson are also real options (as are Dunn and Chriss if they are still on the board), but the Wolves would probably be making a mistake if they pass on Murray. breakdown http://insider.espn.go.com/video/clip?id=15519961 ________________________________________ 6. New Orleans Pelicans Dragan Bender Croatia Age: 18 Forward/center The Pelicans need backcourt help and it might be hard to pass on Hield if he he's still on the board. But word on the street is that they are pretty big Bender fans and see him fitting nicely with Anthony Davis in the future -- especially with their fear of losing Ryan Anderson this summer to free agency. breakdown http://insider.espn.go.com/video/clip?id=15533529 ________________________________________ 7. Denver Nuggets Jaylen Brown Cal Freshman Forward The Nuggets don't have obvious needs, which allows them to take the best player available. They could go several ways here, but I'd see this as a landing place for Brown. The Nuggets aren't afraid to reach for upside and Brown, at least physically, has a ton of it. If he can learn to shoot then No. 7 is too low. But that's a big if right now. ________________________________________ 8. Sacramento Kings Buddy Hield Oklahoma Senior Guard The Kings will be ecstatic if Hield is still on the board. Both GM Vlade Divac and owner Vivek Ranadive love him. He would be a major upgrade at the 2, giving their backcourt some much needed shooting. And he's ready to play right now -- a must for a Kings team that is playoffs-or-bust. breakdown http://insider.espn.go.com/video/clip?id=15509074 ________________________________________ 9. Toronto Raptors (via Knicks) Henry Ellenson Marquette Freshman Forward/center I think the Raptors have been secretly hoping Chriss falls to them at No. 9 for a while. As he starts blowing up in workouts, that feels more and more like a dream. Power forward is their biggest need and the choice will likely come down to Ellenson, Skal Labissiere, Deyonta Davis and Domantas Sabonis. You can make an argument for all four. Labissiere is the best shooter and has the highest ceiling (but also the lowest floor). Ellenson gives you a lot more game, but without the same elite athleticism. ________________________________________ 10. Milwaukee Bucks Dejounte Murray Washington Freshman Guard The Bucks desperately need shooting, but there really isn't a 2-guard in this range that makes sense for them. Jason Kidd is also looking for a point guard. Michael Carter-Williams just hasn't cut it for him and Murray, while similar in some ways (big guard without a jump shot), has so much NBA appeal that it's going to be hard for Milwaukee to pass on him. Kidd needs a franchise PG badly and, if he hits his ceiling, Murray has that sort of upside. Another dark horse for this pick? Thon Maker. GM John Hammond hit a home run by taking relative unknown Giannis Antetokounmpo. Could he swing for the fences again ________________________________________ 11. Orlando Magic Skal Labissiere Kentucky Freshman Forward/center Labissiere would give the Magic something they've lacked for a while: a rim protector. He is a terrific shot-blocker and has the ability to stretch the floor. He would be perfect next to Nikola Vucevic, but the Magic would have to be patient with him. ________________________________________ 12. Utah Jazz Jakob Poeltl Utah Sophomore Center The Jazz don't have any immediate needs, and whichever player lands here will struggle to find minutes on a loaded roster. If Poeltl drops to No. 12, it will be hard for Utah to pass. He would add even more depth to the Jazz front line and allow Derrick Favors to remain parked at the 4. Video: Prospect breakdown ________________________________________ 13. Phoenix Suns (via Wizards) Wade Baldwin IV Vanderbilt Sophomore Guard With both Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight on the roster, you'd think point guard wouldn't be a need. But the Suns still need backcourt depth, and Baldwin's versatility would be a major plus on a team that values positional fluidity. Video: Prospect breakdown ________________________________________ 14. Chicago Bulls Deyonta Davis Michigan State Freshman Forward The Bulls could go in a number of directions. They need help pretty much everywhere. Davis is the best athlete and shot blocker on the board. He even has an emerging perimeter game. He's raw, but in the long run he might be their best option. ________________________________________ 15. Denver Nuggets (via Rockets) Furkan Korkmaz Turkey Age: 18 Shooting guard I don't see the Nuggets keeping all three of their picks. If they do, you can expect that at least one of them -- and possibly two -- will be draft-and-stash prospects. Korkmaz is a major talent who is probably ready to play now, but could also use another year in Turkey. His shooting ability is especially attractive to teams. ________________________________________ 16. Boston Celtics (via Mavericks) Ante Zizic Croatia Age: 19 Center The Celtics are also unlikely to keep all of their picks. You can expect Danny Ainge to shop these selections. If they do end up keeping them, don't be surprised to see Boston gamble on a few projects who can develop over time. Zizic's elite motor, offensive rebounding and production in Croatia make him intriguing. ________________________________________ 17. Memphis Grizzlies Ivica Zubac Bosnia Age: 19 Center At the center position, teams are split on the Zizic-Zubac question. While most lean Zizic because of toughness and rebounding ability, Zubac's offensive game is attractive to teams looking for big men who can still score in the paint. The Grizzlies, of course, have Marc Gasol to do much of that. But as he continues to get older, having a player like Zubac to back him up is key. ________________________________________ 18. Detroit Pistons Denzel Valentine Michigan State Senior Forward/guard The Pistons could use another great passer. While Valentine isn't a point guard, he sees the floor really well, can shoot the 3 and brings a lot of intangibles to the table. His ability to play right now would be a bonus for Detroit. ________________________________________ 19. Denver Nuggets (via Blazers) Thon Maker Australia Age: 19 Forward This would be the third pick for the Nuggets, and will likely be a draft-and-stash pick if they keep it. But international players aren't the only draft-and-stash candidates these days. D-League players are options as well and Maker has impressed enough in early workouts to make him a strong consideration here. With the right development, he could become a monster on the court. If the Nuggets come away from the draft with Brown, Korkmaz and Maker, they will have added three major upside talents to their roster. ________________________________________ 20. Indiana Pacers Domantas Sabonis Gonzaga Sophomore Forward Larry Bird wanted Paul George to play as a small-ball power forward all season -- something George himself wasn't a huge fan of doing. With Myles Turner coming along at center, drafting Sabonis could free George up to go back to the 3 full-time. Sabonis is one of the most NBA-ready prospects in the draft. He's tough and smart and he rebounds like crazy. In terms of what Bird likes, he's a Bird-type player all the way. ________________________________________ 21. Atlanta Hawks Malachi Richardson Syracuse Freshman Guard Richardson would be a major upside play for the Hawks. With a 7-foot wingspan, the ability to shoot the 3 and a quick first step that gets him to the rim, he could become a backcourt upgrade eventually for Atlanta. ________________________________________ 22. Charlotte Hornets Malik Beasley Florida State Freshman Guard The Hornets, like so many teams in the league, are in need of shooters. Nic Batum and Courtney Lee are both free agents. Even if they re-sign one, Beasley would be a real steal for them. His shooting ability and athleticism would make him a perfect fit in Charlotte. ________________________________________ 23. Boston Celtics Cheick Diallo Kansas Freshman Forward Diallo didn't really do much at Kansas last season, but that won't stop a team like the Celtics from grabbing him -- especially after his strong play at the NBA combine. He is tough and athletic, and he might have the best motor in the draft. He's raw. But had he stayed in school another season, he probably would have been a lottery pick next year. That makes him good value here and potentially a starter on the Maine Red Claws. ________________________________________ 24. Philadelphia 76ers (via Heat) Tyler Ulis Kentucky Sophomore Guard The Sixers need point guards in the worst way. Drafting Ben Simmons would give them such a playmaker -- albeit a 6-foot-10, 240-pound playmaker. But they'll still need more help. Physically, Ulis is the exact opposite of Simmons, but he would bring the toughness and basketball IQ this young Philly team really needs. He competes and he wins. ________________________________________ 25. Los Angeles Clippers DeAndre Bembry St. Joseph's Junior Forward embry is getting looks as high as the Pistons at No. 18. His feel for the game, court vision and athleticism are all intriguing. He isn't a great shooter, which hurts his stock, but after Simmons he might be the best passer in this draft. ________________________________________ 26. Philadelphia 76ers (via Thunder) Patrick McCaw UNLV Sophomore Guard The 76ers need wings, and, after McCaw's performance at the combine, I think he's got a shot at going here. He's not only a good athlete who can defend multiple positions, but he's also a terrific passer and an emerging shooter. ________________________________________ 27. Toronto Raptors Guerschon Yabusele France Age: 19 Forward Yabusele is built like a brick house. He's one of the strongest players in the draft, but he's also skilled. He moves well despite his size and has a shot that goes all the way out to the 3-point line. The Raptors love toughness and Yabusele brings that. And given the fact that this is the Raptors' second first-round pick, a draft-and-stash type player like Yabusele makes some sense. ________________________________________ 28. Phoenix Suns (via Cavaliers) Juan Hernangomez Spain Age: 20 Forward The Suns have three first-round picks this draft. They won't want to keep all three in the NBA next season. Hernangomez is intriguing as a stretch-4 who played significant minutes in the ACB last season. The Suns can stash him for a year. He could really help them down the road. Big guys with solid athleticism and shooting ability don't come along every day. ________________________________________ 29. San Antonio Spurs Demetrius Jackson Notre Dame Junior Guard Tony Parker is starting to age and Patty Mills is just solid as a backup. While Jackson would probably come off the bench at this stage of his career as well, he has all the physical tools to be a good point guard down the road and would fit well into the Spurs' culture. ________________________________________ 30. Golden State Warriors Damian Jones Vanderbilt Junior Center All three of the Warriors' true centers -- Andrew Bogut, Anderson Varejao and Festus Ezeli -- are free agents this summer. While it's likely they'll sign at least one of them, there will be room on the roster for a player like Jones, who not only is an elite athlete but can also stretch the floor. -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc), 來自: 111.184.138.15 ※ 文章網址: https://www.ptt.cc/bbs/Timberwolves/M.1464975062.A.8D4.html