Wednesday June 25 2008 - 3:50pm Eastern
I figured it was time for me to weigh-in with my own Mock Draft … seeing as everybody seems to be doing one these days!
Keep in mind though … this Mock is based on NO trades going down … and chances are … there’ll be a few deals - maybe even involving the Raptors!
So here is my Mock … up to the Raptors selection at #17:
1. Derrick Rose - Chicago
2. Michael Beasley – Miami
3. OJ Mayo - Minnesota
4. Russell Westbrook - Seattle
5. Kevin Love - Memphis
6. Danilo Gallinari – New York
7. Jerryd Bayless – LA Clippers
8. Joe Alexander - Milwaukee
9. Brook Lopez - Charlotte
10. Eric Gordon – New Jersey
11. DJ Augustin - Indiana
12. Anthony Randolph - Sacramento
13. Mario Chalmers - Portland
14. Kosta Koufos – Golden State
15. Brandon Rush - Phoenix
16. JJ Hickson - Philadelphia
17. Alexis Ajinca - Toronto
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Any reason for why they would select Ajinca or is it the popular “Euro” pick?
- TunezI don’t know that it’s a popular “Euro” pick … or if it’s more a case of a guy that seems to be climbing a lot of draft boards for his size and versatility at both ends.
To be honest, I think Robin Lopez is a very legit option for the Raptors as well.
- E. SmithYeah i’m seeing the Lopez pick on 95% of the mock drafts out there. I understand this was done barring any trades, just wanted some insight into the pick. Good job on the blog.
- TunezHey Eric, with all the buy outs
- Andre From B-Towngoing on at MLSE, couldn’t BC grab 3 mill. for the extra pick?
The Raps and Leafs are run independantly though Andre
- E. SmithThat I know, I was mainly speaking about Garbo. I keep hearing that this draft is deep.
- Andre From B-TownSo take a big with the 17 and Bill Walker with the late 20s pick.