The NBA Mock Draft Thread

[timvp]

Now that we know who is going to be in the draft, NBA mock drafts actually mean something. Use this thread to link to mock drafts you find on the internet. Also highlight which player the mock draft has the Spurs selecting.


Chad Ford - ESPN

26. Mario Chalmers

The Spurs have been looking for a backup point guard for Tony Parker, and you won't find a guy with more grit and experience than Chalmers. He should be able to step right in and play minutes for the Spurs.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=MockDraft-080617

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

DraftExpress has us taking Roy Hibbert, Mike Taylor, and Darnell Jackson, while NBADraft.net has us taking Ryan Anderson, DeVon Hardin, and Drew Nietzel.

[Mr. Body]

This has been a good database. Highlights for Wizards but links for all drafts.

http://dcprosportsreport.com/NBAMocks.htm

[MoSpur]

Mario Chalmers sounds like a good pick.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

RealGM Mock has Spurs taking Kyle Weaver, Gary Forbes, and David Padgett.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

HoopsHype mock draft has the Spurs taking Courtney Lee.

[timvp]

Here are some other mock drafts that were updated today:


26. Roy Hibbert
45. Mike Taylor
57. Darnell Jackson

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2008/


26. Ryan Anderson
45. DeVon Hardin
57. Drew Neitzel

http://www.nbadraft.net/



26. Jason Thompson
45. Jamont Gordon
57. Pat Calathes

http://nbamock.com/



26. Serge Ibaka

http://zagaholic.blogspot.com/2008/06/mock-draft-v5.html


26. Serge Ibaka
45. Gary Forbes
57. Semih Erden

http://www.thehoopsreport.com/draft.aspx


26. Serge Ibaka
45. Semih Erden
57. Sasha Kaun

http://www.thedraftreview.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2912&Itemid=129


26. Nicolas Batum

http://www.mynbadraft.com/2008-NBA-Mock-Draft


26. Mario Chalmers

http://www.fftoolbox.com/basketball/2008/2008-nba-mock-draft-projections.cfm?page=2


26. Brandon Rush

http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2008/04/2008-nba-mock-draft.html


26. Davon Jefferson

http://www.probasketballnews.com/mejia_061708.html


26. Kyle Weaver

http://www.realgm.com/src_feature/1266/20080616/2008_nba_mock_draft_version_101_(post_withdraw_edi tion)/


26. Alexis Ajinca
45. JR Giddens
57. Luc Richard Mbah a Moute

http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/Draft/mockdraft.htm

[td4mvp21]

Are we doing the Spurstalk Mock draft?

[T Park]

If they predict enough names, that will narrow the search down to who they will REALLY draft.

[AFBlue]

Draft Express updated this morning....

Spurs picks...

#26 - Ryan Anderson

#45 - Malik Hairston

#57 - Darnell Jackson

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2008/

[AFBlue]

Interesting note...

It's the first mock draft I've seen that has Batum dropping to the second round!

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Interesting note...

It's the first mock draft I've seen that has Batum dropping to the second round!

And Alexis Ajinca in the top 15 :wow.

[AFBlue]

Draft Express updated this morning....

Spurs picks...

#26 - Ryan Anderson

#45 - Malik Hairston

#57 - Darnell Jackson

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2008/

It has the Spurs passing on Chalmers, Walker, and Batum to draft a perimeter-oriented PF with questionable athleticism. :dizzy

Hope that doesn't happen.

[wildbill2u]

The lack of consensus agreement within the mock drafts of all these 'experts' simply shows that no one knows shit about what is going to happen because the draft after the consensus lottery picks is all about players who aren't locks to move into a regular rotation spot.

After 15, the draft is full of players who all have strengths and weaknesses that make them hard to rank.

Team needs also play a part, but since the Spurs could use a new infusion of talent at virtually every position to back up what we have, the pundits are all over the place with their picks for us.

[timvp]

Damn, DraftExpress and NBADraft.net have the Spurs drafting Ryan Anderson now. Pretty decent talent but he wouldn't fit what the Spurs need. A jump shooting power forward with limited athleticism? If they wanted that skillset, all they'd have to do is play Bonner more or re-sign Horry.

Anderson at 45 is really good value. At 26? It'd be a horrible pick ... unless they are shipping away Bonner and not re-signing Horry. Even then, the Spurs would basically be right back where they started.

[wildbill2u]

i picked this up from DX article on IBAKA:

he had to go through a private workout (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Serge-Ibaka-1302/#) with the Seattle SuperSonics during the lunch break (“private” gets all its significance here, as not even his agents were allowed to attend it—although the Spurs were).

Could it be that Pop and Presti are thinking about a move up trade by the Spurs to take him as the Sonics pick at 24 in the first round or 2 in the second round? Otherwise why would the Spurs be allowed in the Sonics workout?

I like the second scenario in the second round better (there is no limit to my greed), but the guy has had some pretty good camps and may be a sleeper pick earlier than the second round for someone...

[Bartleby]

Anderson at 45 is really good value. At 26? It'd be a horrible pick ... unless they are shipping away Bonner and not re-signing Horry. Even then, the Spurs would basically be right back where they started.

I'd say worse, actually, since they would be drafting a player with basically the same skill set as somebody who is already on the roster and already knows the Spurs system. Plus, it would be a wasted opportunity to fill a true need (such as backup PG or athletic SF).

[AFBlue]

i picked this up from DX article on IBAKA:

he had to go through a private workout (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Serge-Ibaka-1302/#) with the Seattle SuperSonics during the lunch break (“private” gets all its significance here, as not even his agents were allowed to attend it—although the Spurs were).

Could it be that Pop and Presti are thinking about a move up trade by the Spurs to take him as the Sonics pick at 24 in the first round or 2 in the second round? Otherwise why would the Spurs be allowed in the Sonics workout?

I like the second scenario in the second round better (there is no limit to my greed), but the guy has had some pretty good camps and may be a sleeper pick earlier than the second round for someone...

Spurs are likely considering ALL their options, because as someone alluded to....the Spurs need youth and athleticism just about everywhere on the court. Ibaka certainly fits that mold, but so do many of these other prospects.

I wouldn't read too much into it, other than the Sonics doing the Spurs a favor by allowing them into the workout.

[TDMVPDPOY]

i dunno presti can just trade us durant and get it over and done with

[tp2021]

^^^ collusion FTW!

[jag]

I'll be happy if we land either Chalmers or Ibaka.

[Pistons < Spurs]

26. Javale McGee
Center. Nevada


45. Ante Tomic
Center. Croatia



57. Mike Green
Point Guard. Butler

http://www.realgm.com/src_feature/1273/20080622/2008_nba_mock_draft_version_110_(first_of_draft_we ek)/

[T Park]

If the Spurs burn their pick on Ryan Anderson I'm gonna puke.

[SenorSpur]

Spurs are likely considering ALL their options, because as someone alluded to....the Spurs need youth and athleticism just about everywhere on the court. Ibaka certainly fits that mold, but so do many of these other prospects.

I wouldn't read too much into it, other than the Sonics doing the Spurs a favor by allowing them into the workout.

I like Ibaka for "down the road", but I don't want to see them take a flyer on him that early, when a swingman should be the priority. Now if they can somehow work out a deal with the Sonics to acquire their 24th pick, along with their own pick, or if Seattle drafts Ibaka and the two teams work out a trade, then I'm OK with that.

[wildbill2u]

I like Ibaka for "down the road", but I don't want to see them take a flyer on him that early, when a swingman should be the priority. Now if they can somehow work out a deal with the Sonics to acquire their 24th pick, along with their own pick, or if Seattle drafts Ibaka and the two teams work out a trade, then I'm OK with that.

Seattle's owner is still in a lawsuit with the city about trying to move the franchise. I read the other day in an Oklahoma paper that the lawsuit over the issue shows the Seattle movers and shakers who were/are trying to keep the team have a strategy to 'bleed' the Oklahoma owner as part of a 'poisoned well' tactic. Consequently, he may be amenable to some sort of deal for cash or whatever that would keep him out of the first round guaranteed money.

Maybe we package something like a trade exception to get him in a trade after the draft? And keep our 26? We need some bold moves this year.

[Pistons < Spurs]

26. San Antonio Alexis Ajinca
45. San Antonio DeVon Hardin
57. San Antonio Drew Neitzel

http://72.167.32.125/mocks/2008_nba_mock_draft.html

[Streakyshooter08]

The latest Realgm mockdraft has the Spurs with:

26. Javale McGee
45. Ante Tomic
57. Mike Green

Interesting is that they also have Batum at 27. and Lee at 30. I doubt the Spurs would pass on Batum (unless he is not healthy).

http://realgm.com/src_feature/1273/20080622/2008_nba_mock_draft_version_110_(first_of_draft_we ek)/

[SenorSpur]

Seattle's owner is still in a lawsuit with the city about trying to move the franchise. I read the other day in an Oklahoma paper that the lawsuit over the issue shows the Seattle movers and shakers who were/are trying to keep the team have a strategy to 'bleed' the Oklahoma owner as part of a 'poisoned well' tactic. Consequently, he may be amenable to some sort of deal for cash or whatever that would keep him out of the first round guaranteed money.

Maybe we package something like a trade exception to get him in a trade after the draft? And keep our 26? We need some bold moves this year.

Absolutely need bold moves this offseason - especially when you consider the fact that the Spurs have NO 1st round pick next season. With that in mind and the depth of this draft, this is the perfect time to "double dip" into the rookie talent pool. Whatever it takes!

[AA2120]

If the Spurs burn their pick on Ryan Anderson I'm gonna puke.

what he said..

[Pistons < Spurs]

26. Ante Tomic

The skinny: The Spurs got burned by Tiago Splitter (their 2007 first-round pick), but that won't stop them from grabbing Tomic here. His skills remind some of a young Pau Gasol. He needs to get stronger and continue developing, but this would be a value pick for them. And the good news for San Antonio is that Croatian teams don't pay nearly as much as Spanish teams.

The Spurs are also trying to move up into the mid-first round for a shot at Robin Lopez.


45. Joey Dorsey

I'm not sure how Gregg Popovich will handle Dorsey's off-the-court stuff, but the Spurs need some toughness and athleticism in the paint. Dorsey can provide it.


57. Mike Taylor

Taylor is one of the most athletic point guards in the draft. He's struggled to keep his nose clean, but the Spurs are one of the few teams that don't seem to have a problem in terms of discipline.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=MockDraft-Round2-080623

[Freeze]

NBAdraft has a new version, and the last update gives us Alexis Ajinca

[Pistons < Spurs]

Newest update from DX:

26. Ryan Anderson PF
45. Malik Hairston SF
57. Darnell Jackson PF/C

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2008/

[Harry Callahan]

I don't think Seattle can just draft away with all the picks they have right now in the next two years because they can't have a roster full of players with 3 years or less experience and keep them all when their rookie contracts are up. Maybe SA could take one of their low 2s and the trade exception or both of their low 2s for Seattle's high number 2 where SA could draft 26 and 33. Seatlle could take some futures in the 2nd round then.

I don't think Seattle would just outright sell the 24th pick to SA. I wish SA could invest some of that Jackie Butler cash back into this roster.

Now that I think about it, I'm not sure a team under the cap like Seattle would benefit from a trade exception. Only a team over the cap like New Jersey could reduce their salary cap tax hit by a material amount.

[Pistons < Spurs]

NBAdraft update:

26. Alexis Ajinca

45. DeVon Hardin

57 Jaycee Carroll

http://72.167.32.125/mocks/2008_nba_mock_draft.html

[Pistons < Spurs]

New Mock from RealGM:

26. Nicolas Batum
Small Forward. France

Batum was initially believed to be a potential top-five pick in this draft, and his talent is as immediately palpable as anyone’s, but he clearly does disappear from time to time.

He is the ideal young player for San Antonio to inject into the wing.


45. D.J. White
Power Forward. Indiana

57. Mike Green
Point Guard. Butler

http://www.realgm.com/src_feature/1275/20080624/2008_nba_mock_draft_version_120_(late_tuesday_edit ion)/

[Ocotillo]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/8275062?MSNHPHMA

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