
2015 NBA Draft: Full 2-Round Order and Mock for All Prospects
The time for adjusting scouting reports and tweaking lists is over. The 2015 NBA draft is upon us, and 30 organizations better be prepared to make some major decisions.
After months of workouts, interviews, film study and internal debates, every team should have a good idea of the players it wants as well as contingency plans for every scenario on draft day. Of course with so many different opinions on the top prospects going into this year's event, there should be plenty of surprises for those watching the action.
While trades and other factors will make the actual draft look very different, here is a final look at predictions for the two-round event.
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| Pos. | Team | Selection |
| 1 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Karl-Anthony Towns, C, Kentucky |
| 2 | Los Angeles Lakers | Jahlil Okafor, C, Duke |
| 3 | Philadelphia 76ers | D'Angelo Russell, PG, Ohio State |
| 4 | New York Knicks | Kristaps Porzingis, PF, Latvia |
| 5 | Orlando Magic | Justise Winslow, SF, Duke |
| 6 | Sacramento Kings | Emmanuel Mudiay, PG, China |
| 7 | Denver Nuggets | Willie Cauley-Stein, C, Kentucky |
| 8 | Detroit Pistons | Stanley Johnson, SF, Arizona |
| 9 | Charlotte Hornets | Mario Hezonja, SG, Croatia |
| 10 | Miami Heat | Frank Kaminsky, C, Wisconsin |
| 11 | Indiana Pacers | Myles Turner, C, Texas |
| 12 | Utah Jazz | Devin Booker, SG, Kentucky |
| 13 | Phoenix Suns | Bobby Portis, PF, Arkansas |
| 14 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Jerian Grant, PG, Notre Dame |
| 15 | Atlanta Hawks (via Nets) | Trey Lyles, PF, Kentucky |
| 16 | Boston Celtics | Kelly Oubre, SF, Kansas |
| 17 | Milwaukee Bucks | Kevon Looney, PF, UCLA |
| 18 | Houston Rockets (via Pelicans) | Cameron Payne, PG, Murray State |
| 19 | Washington Wizards | Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, SF, Arizona |
| 20 | Toronto Raptors | Sam Dekker, SF, Wisconsin |
| 21 | Dallas Mavericks | Tyus Jones, PG, Duke |
| 22 | Chicago Bulls | Delon Wright, PG, Utah |
| 23 | Portland Trail Blazers | Montrezl Harrell, PF, Louisville |
| 24 | Cleveland Cavaliers | R.J. Hunter, SG, Georgia State |
| 25 | Memphis Grizzlies | Rashad Vaughn, SG, UNLV |
| 26 | San Antonio Spurs | Christian Wood, PF, UNLV |
| 27 | Los Angeles Lakers (via Rockets) | Justin Anderson, SF, Virginia |
| 28 | Boston Celtics (via Clippers) | Chris McCullough, PF, Syracuse |
| 29 | Brooklyn Nets (via Hawks) | Terry Rozier, PG, Louisville |
| 30 | Golden State Warriors | J.P. Tokoto, SG, North Carolina |
| Pos. | Team | Selection |
| 31 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Anthony Brown, SF, Stanford |
| 32 | Houston Rockets (via Knicks) | Jarell Martin, PF, LSU |
| 33 | Boston Celtics (via Heat) | Joseph Young, SG, Oregon |
| 34 | Los Angeles Lakers | Olivier Hanlan, SG, Boston College |
| 35 | Philadelphia 76ers (via Magic) | Guillermo Hernangomez, C, Spain |
| 36 | Minnesota Timberwolves (via Rockets) | Norman Powell, SG, UCLA |
| 37 | Philadelphia 76ers (via Rockets) | Jordan Mickey, PF, LSU |
| 38 | Detroit Pistons | Jonathan Holmes, SF, Texas |
| 39 | Charlotte Hornets | Cliff Alexander, PF, Kansas |
| 40 | Miami Heat | Cedi Osman, SF, Macedonia |
| 41 | Brooklyn Nets | Robert Upshaw, C, Washington |
| 42 | Utah Jazz | Dakari Johnson, C, Kentucky |
| 43 | Indiana Pacers | Andrew Harrison, PG, Kentucky |
| 44 | Phoenix Suns | Mouhammadou Jaiteh, C, France |
| 45 | Boston Celtics | Nikola Milutinov, C, Serbia |
| 46 | Milwaukee Bucks | Arturas Gudaitis, C, Lithuania |
| 47 | Philadelphia 76ers | Tyler Harvey, SG, Eastern Washington |
| 48 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Vince Hunter, SF, UTEP |
| 49 | Washington Wizards | Michael Qualls, SG, Arkansas |
| 50 | Atlanta Hawks (via Raptors) | Pat Connaughton, SF, Notre Dame |
| 51 | Orlando Magic (via Bulls) | Michael Frazier II, SG, Florida |
| 52 | Dallas Mavericks | Rakeem Christmas, C, Syracuse |
| 53 | Cleveland Cavaliers (via Bulls) | Richaun Holmes, PF, Bowling Green |
| 54 | Utah Jazz (via Cavaliers) | Larry Nance Jr., PF, Wyoming |
| 55 | San Antonio Spurs | Josh Richardson, SG, Tennessee |
| 56 | New Orleans Pelicans (via Grizzlies) | Alan Williams, C, Santa Barbara |
| 57 | Denver Nuggets (via Clippers) | Aaron White, PF, Iowa |
| 58 | Philadelphia 76ers (via Rockets) | Aaron Harrison, SG, Kentucky |
| 59 | Atlanta Hawks | Daniel Diez, SF, Spain |
| 60 | Philadelphia 76ers (via Warriors) | T.J. McConnell, PG, Arizona |
• The debate about Karl-Anthony Towns and Jahlil Okafor will likely continue into their careers, but it seems the Minnesota Timberwolves have made up their mind about which one they want with the top pick.
Although Towns denied to the Associated Press (h/t SNY.tv) the original report from Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv that stated the Timberwolves promised him the first overall pick, the Associated Press' Jon Krawczynski explained it was all for show:
Krawczynski also explained the Kentucky center didn't work out for any other teams during the predraft process, which is a further indication he knows where he is going.
This will likely leave the Los Angeles Lakers with Okafor, which is quite a consolation prize. The former Duke star is one of the most advanced big men to come through the draft in years, and he should instantly be a go-to option in the post for a team that lacks quality offensive players outside of Kobe Bryant.
• One of the most discussed prospects in the draft over the past few weeks has been Latvian big man Kristaps Porzingis. The 7'1" forward has the longest wingspan (7'6") in the draft, according to ESPN's Chad Ford, as well as a wide offensive skill set.
Thanks to some impressive recent workouts, Porzingis now seems like a near-lock to end up in the top five, even if that means a team will have to trade up to get the high-upside European. But there may not be a trade up if the New York Knicks and team president Phil Jackson liked what they saw in a private workout.
Although the hometown fans will probably protest the pick, the organization needs high-ceiling players who can turn around the franchise. There is plenty of risk involved, but at No. 4 this might be the smartest move.
• D'Angelo Russell and Emmanuel Mudiay are clearly the top two point guards in the class, but the next tier of Jerian Grant, Cameron Payne and Tyus Jones all have their strengths and weaknesses along with different styles. It will be up to the team on the clock to decide who suits it best.
While Payne has risen on draft boards recently thanks to his quickness and scoring ability, Grant might be the better overall prospect thanks to his size (6'4 ¼" in shoes—about three inches taller than Payne), athleticism and defensive ability. He also can play either guard position, which would be valuable on a squad like the Oklahoma City Thunder that already has Russell Westbrook.
As for Jones, he likely will have a long career as a backup thanks to his feel for the game, but he doesn't have the upside of some of the others on the board.
• There are always players who sneak into the first round unexpectedly, and one to look out for is North Carolina guard J.P. Tokoto. The 6'6" wing struggles with his outside shooting but showcased all of his other qualities at the scouting combine, per Eric Pincus of the Los Angeles Times:
The Golden State Warriors already have plenty of shooters, but a strong perimeter defender who knows how to pass the ball and finish on breaks would fit right in with the NBA champs.
• Although teams rarely count on second-round picks to be immediate contributors, one player who could likely have a big impact in a rotation is Oregon's Joseph Young. ESPN's Ryen Russillo liked what he has seen from the guard:
Young led the Pac-12 with 20.2 points per game this past season, and while he isn't likely to hold a starting role at the next level, he could easily be a big-time scorer off the bench. With the Boston Celtics looking to add some more depth, the scoring guard could be a great addition.
• One of the more interesting second-round picks to keep an eye on is former Washington center Robert Upshaw. The elite shot-blocker would probably be a lottery pick based on talent alone, but you can't ignore the fact that his team dismissed him during the season.
According to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated, many teams have taken him completely off their boards:
Still, there is plenty of value in taking a high-ceiling player like this in the second round. With the Brooklyn Nets looking to get younger anyway, this selection with the 41st pick would represent little risk.
• A few months ago it seemed Pat Connaughton would clearly return to professional baseball after his career with Notre Dame ended, but those plans have changed now that he has a chance to be drafted into the NBA.
As he explained to Bleacher Report's C.J. Moore, basketball will come first, but he would love to play two sports down the line:
"In a perfect world, absolutely. You've got to solidify yourself in basketball first. You have to make sure you're good enough for basketball and in a good enough position where a team trusts that if you are pitching in the summer, you're still working out with basketball and still be able to succeed when you get back.
If that bridge comes along, I'd definitely try to pursue it and make a run at it.
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However, the first step is for a basketball team to draft him. This shouldn't be too hard for Connaughton after an impressive combine where he had the highest max vertical jump in the class at 44 inches. Some team could end up getting a valuable contributor midway through the second round.
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