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Mock Draft with every available NBA player: SI - My Block
Imagine if every player in the league were available and each team had a crack at drafting one, at his current age, in the order of the 2008 NBA draft (first-round picks that were traded have been returned to their original owner).
Who would you take to start your team?
Here is our first round.
(Disagree?
Weigh in with your thoughts and picks here.)
No link ?
1.
Chicago Bulls: LeBron James, SF, 23 years old.
Scary as it sounds, James might still be years away from reaching his prime.
Imagine James with slight improvements in his defense and perimeter game.
2.
Miami Heat: Dwight Howard, C, 22.
Shot-blocking, physically intimidating, attack-the-rim centers are hard to come by.
Actually, outside of Howard, they are nearly impossible.
As he proved this past season in Orlando, Howard is capable of dominating even with undersized help.
3.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Kobe Bryant, SG, 29.
Does Bryant inspire or intimidate?
Who cares as long he gets the job done, which Bryant does with staggering success.
4.
Seattle SuperSonics: Chris Paul, PG, 23.
Ask Phoenix or New Jersey what an elite point guard can do for you.
The probing Paul is Steve Nash circa 2005 and has seven or eight prime years still in front of him.
5.
Memphis Grizzlies: Yao Ming, C, 27.
Size? Check. Skills?
Double-check. Aggressive personality?
Check, check, check.
He has shrugged off his passive demeanor and become fiercely competitive, perhaps the lone attribute that had stood between Yao and greatness.
Well, that and better health.
6.
New York Knicks: Kevin Garnett, PF, 32.
Yes, with KG as your cornerstone, you will have to find a fourth-quarter scorer.
But that's about all you will need to find to complement this ultimate team player and defensive menace.
7.
Los Angeles Clippers: Amaré Stoudemire, F/C, 25.
Lingering questions about the health of his surgically repaired knees vanished after a 25.2-point, 9.1-rebound season in 2007-08.
Dominating offense, questionable defense.
8.
Milwaukee Bucks: Dwyane Wade, SG, 26.
Wade's strengths -- explosive first step, attack-the-basket mentality and an improving jump shot -- speak for themselves, but questions about his long-term durability drop him a couple of notches on this list.
9.
Charlotte Bobcats: Chris Bosh, PF, 24.
The fluid Bosh could probably stand to put on a few pounds, but few big men can match his interior skills and feathery outside touch.
10.
New Jersey Nets: Tim Duncan, F/C, 32.
Only age keeps Duncan from going higher.
Duncan operates out of the post like Bill Walton and is as fundamentally sound as they come.
Unfortunately, the 11-year veteran has played nearly two full seasons in playoff games, meaning his decline should be only a few years away.
11.
Indiana Pacers: Carmelo Anthony, SF, 24.
A smooth jump shot, physical inside game and improving defense.
The occasional lapse in maturity -- and some pretty good talent ahead of him -- keeps 'Melo out of the top 10.
12.
Sacramento Kings: Dirk Nowitzki, PF, 30.
Before the 2006 NBA Finals, Nowitzki probably would have been a top three pick.
But Nowitzki's inability to develop a reliable post-up game has cost him a few spots.
Still, the sweet-shooting 7-footer is a building-block player.
13.
Portland Trail Blazers: Gilbert Arenas, PG, 26.
Arenas will probably never be a pure point guard.
But paired with a bigger ball handler in the backcourt -- saving Arenas from having to defend the point position -- Agent Zero could be an unstoppable offensive force.
Assuming the knee is healthy, of course.
14.
Golden State Warriors: Greg Oden, C, 20.
OK, so Oden hasn't played a game yet.
But a 7-foot, 250-pound center with superior defensive ability has to be considered a franchise player.
Any offensive skills he develops -- and he will develop them -- are a bonus.
15.
Atlanta Hawks: Tony Parker, PG, 26.
With a deadly teardrop, an improving jump shot and a proven ability to lead a veteran team, Parker epitomizes a franchise point guard.
16.
Philadelphia 76ers: Deron Williams, PG, 23.
Big, strong, fast, good going to the basket and a lethal shooter.
If Williams has any flaws, it's that at times he looks likes a shooting guard in a point guard's body.
17.
Toronto Raptors: Paul Pierce, SF, 30.
Pierce can get physical with smaller forwards and drive around bigger ones.
A durable player (only one full season of fewer than 73 games), the 10-year veteran proved in the NBA Finals that his defense is underrated.
18.
Washington Wizards: Andrew Bynum, C, 20.
Bynum was blossoming in '07-08 (13.1 points, 10.2 rebounds) before his knee injury, and there is no reason to think that he won't continue to grow in his fourth year.
With more development, Bynum could challenge Howard and Yao as the league's top centers in a few years.
19.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Tracy McGrady, SG/SF, 29.
Is McGrady a leader?
No. Is he a franchise player?
Debatable. But are there five better pure scorers in the game today?
No way. And McGrady is a more complete player than many give him credit for.
20.
Denver Nuggets: David West, PF, 27.
West might be the most underrated 20-point scorer in the NBA.
A dependable jump shooter, West will continue to grow as his inside game improves.
21.
Dallas Mavericks: Carlos Boozer, PF, 26.
Though slightly undersized (6-8) for his position, Boozer is a rebounding machine who can pick-and-pop as well as he can pick-and-roll.
22.
Orlando Magic: Brandon Roy, SG, 23.
Roy is Dwyane Wade Lite, all the way down to his curiously spelled middle name (Dawayne).
Nicknamed "The Natural," Roy attacks the basket with reckless abandon and, at 6-6, can play both guard positions.
23.
Utah Jazz: Manu Ginobili, SG, 30.
How good is Ginobili?
Just watch tape of the Spurs' sputtering offense while he limped through five games against the Lakers in the Western Conference finals.
Ginobili is clutch -- he led the Spurs in fourth-quarter scoring this past season -- and a three-point threat.
24.
Phoenix Suns: Steve Nash, PG, 34.
With a lot of miles on his tires, Nash is bound to break down eventually.
But even a mediocre team will get better with Nash at the helm.
Surround the two-time MVP with young players and their growth is accelerated exponentially.
25.
Houston Rockets: Richard Hamilton, SG, 30.
A tireless worker with a physical game that belies his slight frame, Hamilton is still improving.
Exhibit A: He shot 44 percent from three-point range in '07-08, up from 34.1 percent the previous season and 36.4 percent as a rookie.
A veteran of two NBA Finals and six conference finals, Hamilton also knows what it takes to win.
26.
San Antonio Spurs: Josh Smith, PF/SF, 22.
Smith is a bit of a head case -- just ask Mike Woodson -- but his talent is undeniable.
Molded correctly, the rangy, 6-9 forward could develop Garnett-type defensive skills.
27.
New Orleans Hornets: Pau Gasol, PF, 27.
Gasol will never be a defensive stopper -- or even provide much resistance -- but his diverse offensive repertoire will keep him among the elite big men for the duration of his career.
28.
Los Angeles Lakers: Kevin Durant, SF/SG, 19.
Is Durant simply a scorer?
At this point in his career, yes.
Will he develop into more than that?
I think so. While Durant will never dominate the glass like he did in college (11.1 per game his freshman year), he will average 6-7 boards once his body fills out.
And when he learns to read defenses better, his assist totals could rise to the same level.
29.
Detroit Pistons: Andre Iguodala, SF, 24.
He can score (19.9 this past season), rebound (5.4) and dish (4.8).
An inconsistent jump shot and a perceived reluctance to accept the role of franchise player are all that is holding him back.
30.
Boston Celtics: Michael Redd, SG, 28.
Redd may not be worthy of his max contract, but the NBA's top sharpshooter (a subjective opinion) is still a certifiable weapon.
No one spaces the floor better.
Agree or disagree with these picks?
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Pretty interesting.
I think it's on point at the very top, but wtf @ Tony Parker going that high.
to the love for the BEAST
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Quote: : pretty interesting.
I think it's on point at the very top, but wtf @ Tony Parker going that high.
to the love for the BEAST
Yea, id take Deron over TP 10/10 times.
TParker seems very 1 dimensional and the product of a great system.
His scoring would go up on other teams, but he aint a leader
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^^ Yeah.. Yao, Dirk, and KG are too high as well..
Maybe Anthony too, but he's a great scorer and still very young..
*Really, there are too many older guys period..
Why would you take Nash over Iguodala at this point?
Really?
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Quote: : ^^ Yeah..
Yao, Dirk, and KG are too high as well..
Maybe Anthony too, but he's a great scorer and still very young..
*Really, there are too many older guys period..
Why would you take Nash over Iguodala at this point?
Really? I agree. KG, Duncan are both too high considering their age.
And who would take Manu at 30 that high?
He's a 6th man.
I was kinda really surprised to see Durant go so low, but I love the team they matched him with
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Quote: : I agree.
KG, Duncan are both too high considering their age.
And who would take Manu at 30 that high?
He's a 6th man.
I was kinda really surprised to see Durant go so low, but I love the team they matched him with he would instantly be the best player on your squad....
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I'd take Kobe over the ppl ahead of him.
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I disagree with a couple of them, I would definitely pick Boozer over David West.
I would also pick Durant to start with instead of Hamilton.
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Quote: : I'd take Kobe over the ppl ahead of him.
Kobe as #1 overall?
Or just in front of Howard?
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Also there isn't any love for Al Jefferson.
He should definitely be on the list.
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The should move numbers 2,3, and 4 up to make them 1,2, and 3.
Put number 8 at the new number 4 and then put the current number one at number 5.
After that and a removal of Greg Oden from the list, and not to mention they put Rip Hamilton on there and not Ray Allen, the list would be almost agreeable.
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@ how stupid the U fans are
Quote: : he would instantly be the best player on your squad....
Well no shit if every team was starting from scratch and Durant was our first draft choice, he would be the best player on our squad because he'd be the only one on our squad you dumb muthafucka
Quote: : The should move numbers 2,3, and 4 up to make them 1,2, and 3.
Put number 8 at the new number 4 and then put the current number one at number 5.
Are you serious????
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I know, dats why I said it..
What da problem is?
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Quote: : I know, dats why I said it..
What da problem is?
Bullshit, you were trying to sneak diss 24, 17 and 16 but you ended up looking like a bigger idiot than HATE
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Wade is lucky to be where he's at.
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Quote: : bullshit, you were trying to sneak diss 24, 17 and 16 but you ended up looking like a bigger idiot than HATE true
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Quote: : @ how stupid the U fans are
well no shit if every team was starting from scratch and Durant was our first draft choice, he would be the best player on our squad because he'd be the only one on our squad you dumb muthafucka
are you serious????
I honestly don't think Lebron wants any real team mates.
The nigga enjoys getting scoring titles and doing "Everything by himself..." I believe it gets him off when he undeservingly gets his team to the Finals and gets that ass spanked.
He should be at number 5, IMO!
Quote: : Wade is lucky to be where he's at.
Wade has proven himself above most niggas on that list.
If you talking about surgery, then I feel you, but if you talking about talent, tell me why he's lucky.
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Yeah the Bulls would take LBJ for sure.
Interesting read though.
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Quote: : true @ the whole dcnugga/gin exchange
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Disagree
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Man allen iverson at his age betta than 27 players on that list yall niggas trippin...
edit: o yall didnt make that list, but tony parker way too high up
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Quote: : man allen iverson at his age betta than 27 players on that list yall niggas trippin...
And you think that will be the same way 3-5 years from now?
Not knowing anything about Rose or Beasley's games translating to the NBA, where do you think they would be on this list, if at all.
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Quote: : And you think that will be the same way 3-5 years from now?
Not knowing anything about Rose or Beasley's games translating to the NBA, where do you think they would be on this list, if at all.
I would take him over duncan at #10, and i think rose playing style will translate to him becoming a good nba star
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Scanning this list, it shows someone dont know anything about basketball
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No A.I.? GTFOH
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