NBA Mock Draft

Ever since his sophomore year in high school we have heard about OJ Mayo. He was supposed to be the next LeBron James. However, let’s be honest that might not happen for quite some time.  Mayo started the season on a slow draft which hurt his draft stock but managed to turn things around towards the end of the season. Minnesota can do several things with this pick although what the Timberwolves lack is a scorer and that’s what the Timberwolves need somebody who could put the ball in the net. Mayo can be this guy either that or look for Minnesota to be another team interested in trading down since they do a lot of help and with this draft class being very strong the Timberwolves could benefit the most from this draft by trading down.

4)      Seattle—Jerryd Bayless, PG.
If Mayo is taken third overall then expect Seattle to grab the Wildcat sensation Jerryd Bayless. Arizona has been known as Point Guard University and with Bayless playing point guard this past year, Bayless looks to continue the tradition at the University of Arizona.

5)      Memphis—Russell Westbrook, PG.
With five picks into the draft we have already seen three point guards go in this loaded draft. In comes Russell Westbrook who played for a loaded UCLA team. Expect Westbrook to be the first of several Bruins to be drafted on Draft Night. Imagine a Westbrook and Mike Conley combo in the next few years. That might make up for trading Pau Gasol earlier this season. Too soon?

6)      New York—Danillo Gallinari, SF.
The New York Knicks just need a hug. The one present that Knicks fans have received so far was the firing of Isiah Thomas. With Mike D’Antoni now coaching the Knicks, expect the Knicks to take a risk on Italian born Danillo Gallinari. Although the comparison to Toni Kukoc is pretty scary (honestly) the Knicks are in need of a small forward out of any position. Other players that the Knicks might take a look at are: Brook Lopez, Eric Gordon, Anthony Randolph and DJ Augustin.

7)      LA Clippers—Eric Gordon, PG.
Shaun Livingston is just not cutting it. Gordon is scoring machine that despite the controversy of former Indiana Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, Gordon was the real headline in Indiana this year. Gordon averaged 20.9 for Indiana this season and Gordon could be a starter for a broken down Clippers team.

8)      Milwaukee—Brook Lopez, C.

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