ESPN NBA Mock Draft 3.0
ESPN's Jeff Goodman released his latest NBA mock draft (INSIDER) this afternoon. His mocks are based on intel he gathers from NBA execs, and reflects the workouts that just wrapped up.
He has Nik going #10 to the 76ers which would be a little interesting since he also has them taking Wiggins at #3. And he has Mitch going to the Heat at #26 which would be a perfect landing spot for him.
He has Harris going at 11 to Denver, Payne going at 18 to Phoenix, and GRIII going someplace in the second round.
if the 76ers could get Wiggins and Stauskas to match with MCW. Would be one great young back court
That would be freaking awesome! However, I'd be shocked if Wiggins didn't go one or two. There was a leaked 76ers draft sheet a couple of months ago that had them taking McGary and Robinson in the second round. Not likley to happen now, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Sixers tried to get a third first round pick to get McGary. They need a four to play with Noel at the five.
If you haven't read it already, I really recommend this Russillo Grantland article on the scouting reports on Embiid, Parker, Wiggins, and Randle. Fascinating insight on what NBA types really think of the top guys in the draft.
I read the article, and you're right, it was fascinating. Thanks.
Please let this happen. The Sixers would be a fun team to watch.
I love the Cavs taking Embiid. Provided his back is ok that would load us up with a pretty impressive (and very young) core of players.
Quick question. Should the Cavs somehow make the playoffs this year how does the NBA work it out so we get the #1 pick? Seems like there's a league by-law or something that ensures us of having that pick every year.
wants to entice Lebron back to Cleveland, so they tempt him with yet ANOTHER #1 pick. He can end his career where he started alongside some of the best talent in the league.
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/s (maybe)
/s (maybe not)
You can give a team the advantage for 3 out of 4 years but unfortunately for Cleveland's sake, you can't fix stupid. Drafting Anthony Bennett was like skipping last year's draft altogether.
They needed frontcourt help, and it was a terrible draft.
Best comparison in my opinion is the Pistons drafting Darko Milicic in a year where LeBron, Wade, Bosh, and Melo all went Top Five, and all but LeBron were available (Cavs picked #1 AGAIN). The talented Pistons were given a gift with that pick and managed to miss on three perennial All-Stars -- choosing instead to draft a big man with big question marks.
Fortunately for the Cavs and Bennett, there wasn't enough talent in last year's draft to make the comparison more apt.
Awful comparison for several reasons - a few:
- The '03 Draft was LOADED compared to last year's, so Detroit "missing" by taking Darko is even worse than the Cavs taking Bennett, who was a "lesser of evils" pick (at least in Cleveland's mind) since no clear cut #1 had been established.
- It's been covered ad nauseum on this board, but the Darko pick at #2 was the right pick at that time. Most GMs/scouts had Darko at #2 on their boards. Bennett wasn't #1 anywhere except Cleveland.
- The Pistons were coming off back to back division titles and the conf. finals when they drafted Darko, so taking a project made even more sense. Where, Cleveland needs players NOW.
- If the Pistons don't draft Darko, do they take Carmelo who (to use hindsight like you have) would've been an awful fit on those teams, likely preventing a Championship in '04? Or, do they take Wade (a better choice) and bring him off the bench behind a blossoming Rip Hamilton? In any case, the Rasheed trade likely doesn't happen in either of those scenarios, so an argument can be made that no Championships are won w/o drafting Darko. Therefore, Darko = Championship.
Wait, wait, wait. So youre saying an asthmatic, overweight player with an aversion to playng defense, sleep apnea and a bad knee was NOT the right choice to make at #1?
Who knew?
They would have been better off with no first round pick. In the previous years the Cavs had the top pick, they had either an obvious choice or made the best of a bad situation:
1971 - Austin Carr - not a good draft
1986 - Brad Daugherty (only player selected in the first round who made an All-Star game, doing so five times)
2003 - LeBron James - obvious
2011 - Kyrie Irving - only member of that draft who has accomplished much so far in their three years in the NBA (2x All-Star)
Well the Cavs will have 2 first round picks next year. The Kings and the Heat. I'm sure the league can find a way.
A chronic back injury coming here to Cleveland, what could possibly go wrong?
as far as where the Michigan players.
Nik Stauskas DraftExpress.com — No. 13, Minnesota Timberwolves ESPN — No. 10, Philadelphia 76ers Sporting News — No. 12 Orlando Magic NBA.com — No. 14, Phoenix Suns Sports Illustrated — No. 14, Phoenix Suns Fox Sports — No. 17, Boston Celtics NBADraft.net — No. 12, Orlando Magic CBS Sports — No. 12, Orlando Magic Bleacher Report — No. 9, Charlotte Hornets
Glenn Robinson III DraftExpress.com — No. 29, Oklahoma City Thunder ESPN.com — N/A (mock draft includes first round only) Sporting News — No. 28, Los Angeles Clippers NBA.com — No. 28, Los Angeles Clippers Sports Illustrated — N/A (mock draft includes first round only) Fox Sports — N/A (mock draft includes first round only) NBADraft.net — No. 22, Memphis Grizzlies CBS Sports — No. 25 Houston Rockets Bleacher Report — No. 28, Los Angeles Clippers
Mitch McGary DraftExpress.com — No. 30, San Antonio Spurs ESPN.com — No. 30, San Antonio Spurs Sporting News — No. 26, Miami Heat NBA.com — No. 30, San Antonio Spurs Sports Illustrated — No. 21, Oklahoma City Thunder Fox Sports — No. 30, San Antonio Spurs NBADraft.net — No. 38, Detroit Pistons CBS Sports — No. 34 Dallas Mavericks Bleacher Report — No. 30, San Antonio Spurs
It would be awesome if all three were drafted. What a testament it would be to Beilein, who grabbed GRIII well before he was a five-star, and coached Nik Stauskas into being #MoreThanJustAShooter(C)(R) *dead horse gets beaten some more*
are all drafted at 1st round, that means that Michigan in 2013 NC game would field 5 first rounders on one floor plus one future 1st rounder in LeVert off the bench. Amazing.
Still crazy that the entire starting five for last year's title game team has a very real possibility of all being drafted in the 1st round
Rumor has it the 76ers want to trade MCW so they can get Dante Exum. They dont think both of them could plaly in the same backcourt cause of their poor outside shooting. The reason for Exum is he has an upside alot higher than MCW and is way more athletic. GR3 will be a 1st rd pick mark my words. If the Heat draft and Michigan players I am going to be pissed Fuu Heat!!!!!
Miami would be a perfect spot for Mitch. They need bigs, they need an energy hustle guy, and with the big three there, its very low pressure for him. Plus learning from those three would be great for his NBA future. The only other place I'd like to see Mitch is with the Spurs, but I think they'll go the guard route. TP and Manu ain't gettin' any younger.
Cannot possibly be a rumor with any legs
Oh boy...another pointless mock draft. Yay.
I'd rather work a minimum wage job than play for the Lions or Pistons.