NBA Mock Draft

A few years ago the Golden State Warriors pulled off one of the greatest upsets in NBA history. This season they finishshed ninth in the Western Conference. If they played in the Eastern Conference they would have been the fourth seed. However, the Warriors need a true center. Heading into last season, Koufos was listed as one of the best centers in the freshmen class. Koufos might have slipped a little bit thanks to Brook Lopez and Kevin Lowe but Koufos held his ground. Look for Golden State to take a good look at Koufos.   

15)   Phoenix—Donte Green, SF.
If Koufos is still around, the Phoenix Suns would love to select him. However, they are getting their replacement for Shawn Marion. Although Shaq and Steve Nash are not getting any younger, Green is the best guy available in this draft.

16)   Philadelphia—DeAndre Jordan, C.
The Sixers need a big man and Jordan is the man for them in he does indeed to fall this far in the draft. Jordan would be contend for a starting spot on this young 76ers team.

17)   Toronto—Darrell Arthur, PF.
The Toronto Raptors are not a bad team. In fact, they should be making the playoffs next season. Arthur would make a great replacement for when Chris Bosh gets into foul trouble and could be a center if the Andrea Bargnani experiment doesn’t work out. What is with former No. 1 picks not working out? (See Andrew Bogut and Bargnani for support.)

18)   Washington—Mario Chambers, PG.
Gilbert Arenas is not coming back. The Wizards should be looking for his replacement and they might just find their replacement in a speedy Mario Chambers. Chambers will always be remembered for his amazing three point shot which led the Jayhawks into overtime against Memphis in the NCAA Championship. His performance in the championship game help boost his stock and with Arenas gone look for Chambers to move up in the draft.

19)   Cleveland–Alexis Ajinca, PF.
There are not a lot of European players going in the first round of the NBA Draft. Ajincawill be the second European to be selected in the draft. Ben Wallace is not the guy that will bring the Cleveland Cavaliers back to the NBA Finals. With his size, Ajinca can be player either the power forward position or the center position.  

20)   Denver—Marreese Speights, C.

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