2008 NBA Mock Draft: The Last One, I Promise

On the first day of June, I published what I thought was my final mock draft.

Obviously, I was wrong.

This final (yes, this one is the last) mock draft projects who teams are likely to take, not who I would take.

So, for the final time, here is my final mock draft.

1. Chicago Bulls select Derrick Rose, Memphis guard: Chicago has been quiet about its draft possibilities, but Rose will be the first name David Stern reads June 26.

2. Miami Heat select O.J. Mayo, USC guard: Before you get all bug-eyed at this pick, let me explain. It is believed the Heat either want Mayo or to trade out of the No. 2 pick. Since I can't project draft night trades, I'll pencil in Mayo for Miami.

3. Minnesota Timberwolves select Michael Beasley, Kansas State forward: If the previous pick works out, then this is a no-brainer for Minnesota. If not, the T'Wolves may have to decide among a plethora of players or a trade.

4. Seattle Sonics select Jerryd Bayless, Arizona guard: It is believed, even if both are on the board at No. 4, that Seattle is higher on Bayless than Mayo. He'll be the fourth pick.

5. Memphis Grizzlies select Kevin Love, UCLA forward: Love is the favorite for Memphis at No. 5 right now, but don't be surprised if the Grizzlies try to form a deal with the Heat to switch picks.

6. New York Knicks select Anthony Randolph, LSU forward: Like Chad Ford of ESPN, I believe this pick is too high to roll the dice on a player like D.J. Augustin. The Knicks will take the top-rated player on the board.

7. Los Angeles Clippers select Eric Gordon, Indiana guard: The Clippers need a slasher/shooter, and Gordon is the obvious guy in this draft.

8. Milwaukee Bucks select Danilo Gallinari, Italy forward: Milwaukee needs an impact forward, and Gallinari will be the highest one available.

9. Charlotte Bobcats select Brook Lopez, Stanford center: Lopez is a good fit here, because Charlotte would be able to move Emeka Okafor to the power forward position.

10. New Jersey Nets select DeAndre Jordan, Texas A&M center: The Nets need an impact player in the post, and Jordan should fill out well as an NBA player.

11. Indiana Pacers select Russell Westbrook, UCLA guard: Westbrook has been good in workouts, and shows more upside than a guard like D.J. Augustin. Hence, he'll be picked over Augustin.

12. Sacramento Kings select D.J. Augustin, Texas guard: Sacramento is very thin in the backcourt, so this has to be the pick.

13. Portland Trail Blazers select Joe Alexander, West Virginia forward: Take this previous sentence with a grain of salt. This pick will be traded.

14. Golden State Warriors select Kosta Koufos, Ohio State center:

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