Sam Amick Mock Draft 1.0

[Spooner]

This is Sam Amick's first mock for Sports Illustrated. It is a very nice read, as he claims to have some inside information on what teams want and what they are trying to do.

He has us taking Jeremy Lamb and John Henson!!

I would be ecstatic if we could land these two without trading up.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...aft/index.html

[indianboy1234]

Nice I'm huge on lamb he is a great player but not a franchise player

[JayZ750]

There's a bit of a logjam here, as the Rockets have a high-level power forward in Luis Scola and power forward Patrick Patterson showed some progress in his second season.

maybe he means backwards progress?

[ObamaFan]

Originally Posted by JayZ750 maybe he means backwards progress?

I still dont wanna give up on PPat

I mean he played well when he started that 3 game strecth his rookie season. Maybe he plays better with the starters

I would hate to have PPat get traded, and he Jeremy Lin us

Also Thomas Robinson the potential #2 pick in this years class compares favorably to Patrick Patterson, so maybe Patterson has a little more upside than we think

[ROXTXIA]

He's got a couple duds ranked too high, but at least he tries for the complete picture (this player is a RFA, these players etc). Unlike most of your bleacher report Shiite.

[ROXTXIA]

Originally Posted by ObamaFan I still dont wanna give up on PPat I mean he played well when he started that 3 game strecth his rookie season. Maybe he plays better with the starters I would hate to have PPat get traded, and he Jeremy Lin us Also Thomas Robinson the potential #2 pick in this years class compares favorably to Patrick Patterson, so maybe Patterson has a little more upside than we think

If Ppat could be moved for a decent pick....

I like him, but he runs hot and cold. Will he ever run more hot than cold?

But most teams like their toys shiny and new, not with any mileage.

[indianboy1234]

I love rivers he's a big stud at the next level

[coachbadlee]

Originally Posted by Spooner This is Sam Amick's first mock for Sports Illustrated. It is a very nice read, as he claims to have some inside information on what teams want and what they are trying to do. He has us taking Jeremy Lamb and John Henson!! I would be ecstatic if we could land these two without trading up. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...aft/index.html

That would be a nice draft.

[dkamberi25]

After reading this mock I went back to the draftexpress best/worst case scenarios and for best case they compare Lamb to Kevin Martin and Henson to Camby. I'm sure they are talking about those guys in their primes which would be a good haul. Just found it funny that both comparisons were to current Rockets.

[LCAhmed]

Pretty good mock up.

[Mav-Hater]

I did not see a single Euro on the board. Is this because there are no good Euro's coming over or they are now waiting til the 2nd round to pick Euros?

[RocketsMAN!]

Wouldn't it be cold blooded of Morey to draft 2 PGs? Teams would be PISSED and I wonder if they would trade for out draft picks or Lowry if we pulled a stunt like that.

[LCAhmed]

Originally Posted by Mav-Hater I did not see a single Euro on the board. Is this because there are no good Euro's coming over or they are now waiting til the 2nd round to pick Euros?

Evan Fournier (France) at 29th Pick to Bulls

[coachbadlee]

Just noticed Amick's mock has all of my sig bench in the 1st round.
This Amick is a smart dude.

[Marsarinian]

How come Quincy Miller is not in this mock?? Is Amick crazy?

[Carl Herrera]

Originally Posted by Spooner This is Sam Amick's first mock for Sports Illustrated. It is a very nice read, as he claims to have some inside information on what teams want and what they are trying to do. He has us taking Jeremy Lamb and John Henson!! I would be ecstatic if we could land these two without trading up. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...aft/index.html

Ewwwwwww... Not one, but TWO skinny guys. Do not want!

[Big Time Titan]

Originally Posted by Carl Herrera Ewwwwwww... Not one, but TWO skinny guys. Do not want!

I totally agree. No thank you.

[J.R.]

2.0

PICK TEAM POSITION PLAYER CLASS HEIGHT WEIGHT 14 PF Perry Jones Baylor So. 6-11 234 The Rockets' front office is as calculated as they come. It has a habit of acquiring assets -- otherwise known as players -- that might not fit perfectly now but could come in handy later. But Jones, a top-10-worthy talent who has faced questions about his intensity level and inconsistent play, is both a good fit and a good asset (should the Rockets decide to trade him) if he falls this far. Though he's being billed as a small forward by his representatives, most teams see him as a power forward. He could play behind veteran forward Luis Scola while starting the process that he promises will take place: proving his critics wrong.

PICK TEAM POSITION PLAYER CLASS HEIGHT WEIGHT 16 SG Terrence Ross Washington So. 6-7 197 As I noted when I slotted Lamb here in the first mock draft, veteran shooting guard Kevin Martin has one year left on his contract but is unlikely to return via free agency and reserve shooting guard Courtney Lee is a restricted free agent this summer. Ross, who has deep range, size and athleticism, could turn out to be a great get here.

[senter]

Originally Posted by hsf09 2.0 PICK TEAM POSITION PLAYER CLASS HEIGHT WEIGHT 14 PF Perry Jones Baylor So. 6-11 234 The Rockets' front office is as calculated as they come. It has a habit of acquiring assets -- otherwise known as players -- that might not fit perfectly now but could come in handy later. But Jones, a top-10-worthy talent who has faced questions about his intensity level and inconsistent play, is both a good fit and a good asset (should the Rockets decide to trade him) if he falls this far. Though he's being billed as a small forward by his representatives, most teams see him as a power forward. He could play behind veteran forward Luis Scola while starting the process that he promises will take place: proving his critics wrong. PICK TEAM POSITION PLAYER CLASS HEIGHT WEIGHT 16 SG Terrence Ross Washington So. 6-7 197 As I noted when I slotted Lamb here in the first mock draft, veteran shooting guard Kevin Martin has one year left on his contract but is unlikely to return via free agency and reserve shooting guard Courtney Lee is a restricted free agent this summer. Ross, who has deep range, size and athleticism, could turn out to be a great get here.

booooo...

[Corrosion]

Originally Posted by hsf09 2.0 PICK TEAM POSITION PLAYER CLASS HEIGHT WEIGHT 14 PF Perry Jones Baylor So. 6-11 234 The Rockets' front office is as calculated as they come. It has a habit of acquiring assets -- otherwise known as players -- that might not fit perfectly now but could come in handy later. But Jones, a top-10-worthy talent who has faced questions about his intensity level and inconsistent play, is both a good fit and a good asset (should the Rockets decide to trade him) if he falls this far. Though he's being billed as a small forward by his representatives, most teams see him as a power forward. He could play behind veteran forward Luis Scola while starting the process that he promises will take place: proving his critics wrong. PICK TEAM POSITION PLAYER CLASS HEIGHT WEIGHT 16 SG Terrence Ross Washington So. 6-7 197 As I noted when I slotted Lamb here in the first mock draft, veteran shooting guard Kevin Martin has one year left on his contract but is unlikely to return via free agency and reserve shooting guard Courtney Lee is a restricted free agent this summer. Ross, who has deep range, size and athleticism, could turn out to be a great get here.

I wouldnt be upset with that scenario .... I'd prefer Leonard over Jones but I agree with Amick , if he's there when the Bucks pick , he's as good as gone.

Ross is the guy I really like out of this draft class at the SG spot , would be thrilled with that pick.