2018 NBA Draft

[sefant77]

Mock Update

http://www.nbadraft.net/2018mock_draft

Ayton
Trae
Bagley
Porter
Bamba
Doncic

Well, Trae trending really up is for sure helping us because it means even with "just" the 6th pick we would be one of the "winner" in the draft.

But i really do wonder which lottery team would take a potential BPA Trae over a much better positional fit. I just see the Bulls and Suns with a strong need at PG over other positions in the roster

Hawks: Schröder
Celtics/Sixers (Lakers Pick): Irving and Fultz/Simmons
Magic: Payton
Grizzlies: Conley
Kings: Fox
Bobcats: Kemba

[saclare]

Originally Posted by sefant77

Mock Update

http://www.nbadraft.net/2018mock_draft

Ayton
Trae
Bagley
Porter
Bamba
Doncic

Well, Trae trending really up is for sure helping us because it means even with "just" the 6th pick we would be one of the "winner" in the draft.

But i really do wonder which lottery team would take a potential BPA Trae over a much better positional fit. I just see the Bulls and Suns with a strong need at PG over other positions in the roster

Hawks: Schröder
Celtics/Sixers (Lakers Pick): Irving and Fultz/Simmons
Magic: Payton
Grizzlies: Conley
Kings: Fox
Bobcats: Kemba

Trae Young would be an instant improvement over all listed except Conley, IMO. Problem is that Bagley and Ayton and even Porter represent huge upside at other positions that may create a need-lean for one of those teams, too.

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by saclare

Trae Young would be an instant improvement over all listed except Conley, IMO. Problem is that Bagley and Ayton and even Porter represent huge upside at other positions that may create a need-lean for one of those teams, too.

I think you’re seriously underrating Kemba Walker. But yeah, a lot of those except Orlando might stand pat at guard and go for a similarly rated big or wing

[saclare]

Originally Posted by mac222b

I think you’re seriously underrating Kemba Walker. But yeah, a lot of those except Orlando might stand pat at guard and go for a similarly rated big or wing

I also forgot to mention Irving, but that's obvious.

I can agree that I may be underrating Kemba - I just think Young will eventually be better. But yea, Hornets probably have greater needs that can similarly be addressed depending on their finish in the standings.