2009 NBA Mock Draft: ATS Consultants

Comment: If Chicago is looking to trade Ben Gordon, they could go with an outstanding scorer like Douglas. He’s more of a dynamic scorer off the bench than a true starter.

27) Memphis SG Wayne Ellington, North Carolina, 6' 4", 195 lbs.
Comment: Very good shooter who hasn’t proven he can create his own shot. Decent athlete who needs a screen or a strong point guard to get him the ball.

28) Minnesota SF/SG Terrence Williams, Louisville, 6' 6", 220 lbs.
Comment: Very versatile wing who can also play the point. There are some red flags here about off-the-court issues. Might be worth taking a chance on this late in a poor draft. Nobody doubts the talent and potential, though he never realized it in college.

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29) L.A. Lakers PG Patrick Mills, St. Mary’s (CA), 5' 11", 175 lbs.
Comment: Mills missed most of last season with a broken hand, but was considered a lottery player before the injury. He’s a bit undersized but very quick. Considering the Lakers’ issues at point guard, Mills would be a steal at 29.

30) Cleveland SF DaJuan Summers, Georgetown, 6' 8", 240 lb.
Comment: Summers was a zone-buster at Georgetown. He’s has a big body, but plays like a wing player. He was held back by the Hoyas’ Princeton offense.

Second Round
31) Sacramento G Marcus Thornton, LSU, 6' 4", 205 lbs.
Comment: A big-time scorer at LSU, he’s a little undersized for the two-guard spot. Very questionable ball handling. Needs screens and a set offense to score.

32) Portland SF Omri Casspi, Israel, 6' 8", 225 lbs.
Comment: An athletic three-man who can put the ball on the floor and finish. He probably needs another year overseas to get stronger, but wants to play in the NBA.

33) Washington PF Jeff Adrien, UConn 6' 7", 245 lbs.
Comment: Undersized power forward who can play some small forward. Wiz are desperate for toughness. He can also shoot it well for a big guy.

34) Denver SF Danny Green, North Carolina, 6' 6", 210 lbs.
Comment: Denver has just one pick unless they trade up. Green is a very athletic wing who can shoot the ball. But mostly, he’ll provide energy and spark off the bench.

35) Memphis PF Taj Gibson, USC, 6' 9", 225 lbs.
Comment: An athletic shot blocker who will do the dirty work inside. Needs to get bigger and not much of an offensive force.

36) Detroit SG Dionte Christmas, Temple, 6' 5", 190 lbs.
Comment: An underrated player who can get his shot off against most people. Not very athletic, which is why he’ll go second round. Needs to improve his handle.

37) San Antonio PG Curtis Jerrells, Baylor, 6' 1", 190 lbs.
Comment: Very fast lefty point guard who is underrated because he played at Baylor. Though just an average shooter, he has the physical strength to play in the league.

38) Portland SG Jermaine Taylor, Central Florida 6' 4", 203 lbs.
Comment: Taylor can really stroke it from deep. Isn’t a two but is powerfully-built. Problem is he can’t create off the dribble, but that’s why he’s a second-rounder.

39) Detroit SF/PF Jonas Jerebko, Angelico Biella 6' 9", 210 lbs.
Comment: Swedish forward who has bulked up from 192 pounds. Has very long arms and plays a bit like Andrei Kirilenko and Chris “Bird Man” Andersen. Could be a very good role player.

40) Charlotte SF/PF Robert Dozier, Memphis, 6' 10", 215 lbs.
Comment: Lanky forward who needs to bulk up to play power forward. Has some potential as a rebounder and defender.

41) Milwaukee PG Sergio Llull, Spain, 6' 3", 176 lbs.
Comment: Very solid combo guard who can shoot it, but will have to play the point in the NBA. Uses pick-and-roll very well.

42) LA Lakers SF Derrick Brown, Xavier, 6' 8", 225 lbs.
Comment: Very athletic small forward who needs to work the range on his jumper. Is most likely a tweener who will play both positions in the NBA.

43) Miami C Josh Heytvelt, Gonzaga 6' 11", 236 lbs.
Comment: Big man who has been through off-the-court and injury issues. Is very skilled but lacks explosion. Worth the risk this late.

44) Detroit PF Jeff Pendergrph, Arizona State, 6' 9", 230 lbs.
Comment: A lunch-pail type of guy who is also extremely agile and athletic. Not great size for a power forward, but could get stronger.

45) Minnesota PG Greivis Vasquez, Maryland 6' 5", 200 lbs.
Comment: Very talented player who carried the Terps to the NCAA Tournament. Scored 35 against North Carolina. Can play the point, but looks too often for flashy play instead of basic pass. Size makes him intriguing, but could go back to college.

46) Cleveland PG A.J. Price, UConn 6' 2", 190 lbs.

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