2008 NBA Draft: The Politically-Correct Mock Draft

My little brother is six years old and plays politically correct baseball. There are no outs, no real positions, no pitcher, no score.

I present to you: the first politically correct NBA mock draft. I will not make anybody upset, and I promise not to make a certain Raider Nation mad.

1. Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls need a point guard not named Hinrich or Duhon in order to have true success in the NBA. But alas, Chicago also has a need for front court scoring. There is only one true prediction that I can make.

Beasley or Rose

2. Miami Heat

The Heat would love to get their hands on Beasley because they already have a loaded back court. If Rose falls in their laps, they can't pass him up either. To think of Dwayne Wade, Shawn Marion, and Derrick Rose in the back court must make the Heat sweaty with excitement.

Rose or Beasley

3. Minnesota Timberwolves

I wouldn't be surprised if Minnesota misses their pick. Actually, I think that is the most likely thing this coming draft. Better yet, as TK on Toast predicts, they draft a foreign player that never leaves his homeland. I wish I could put someone like Alexis Ajinca, but I will make this a "should" mock draft, not a "will"  mock draft.

Forfeit pick or Brook Lopez or Alexis Ajinca

4. Seattle SuperSonics

Bayless could come in and make a huge impact right off the bat. The SuperSonics could also use someone from around Oklahoma City that would publicly back the franchise's move. D.J. Augustin from Texas would fill that hole, and Brook Lopez will certainly get a look if he falls to number four.

Bayless or Augustin or Lopez

5. Memphis Grizzlies

Lopez would fill a huge hole in Memphis if he fell this far, but I have him going to both the Timberwolves and the Sonics. They end up debating between a marquee player from USC and a guard from Indiana. Why would I make the choice for them?

O.J. Mayo or Eric Gordon

6. New York Knicks

My, oh my, many needs for this team. The foremost need for the Knicks, though, is a scapegoat the fans can be mad at when they struggle again this year. Mayo would be fun to blame, as would Gordon, or even Danilo Gallinari.

Mayo or Gordon or Gallinari

7. Los Angeles Clippers

The Clippers need a point guard not named Livingston badly, and there are many available players in that position. Augustin might be a good pick, as would Russell Westbrook. But the Clippers would jump at the chance to draft Mayo or Gordon as well.

Augustin or Westbrook or Mayo or Gordon

8. Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks are a very athletic team, so it would make sense for them to draft an athletic player. Joe Alexander will draw a few eyes, as will Anthony Randolph. Westbrook might raise some attention as well.

Alexander or Randolph or Westbrook

9. Charlotte Bobcats

Gallinari is a pick that makes loads of sense for Charlotte. He fills a need, and doesn't have too long a list of drawbacks. His upside is so low, however, it's practically down. They may want to stay in the country and draft someone like Kevin Love or Anthony Randolph.

Gallinari or Love or Randolph

10. New York Nets

The Nets flew under the radar the entire season. Did anybody actually watch a Nets game besides Nets fans this past year? I think they need to draft a big-name guy to bring in some media attention. Love would fill that hole, but so would Augustin or even Darrell Arthur.

Love or Augustin or Arthur