Sherlock's Mock Draft

Although I am sure there will be trades, especially with NJ, Chicago and Orlando, assuming there are no draft day trades, here's how I think it might go.(player descriptions taken from Monter's DraftNews.)

<OL> First Round

[*] NJ Nets - Chris Mihm C, 7-0, 262, 18.1 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3 blocks per game. Mihm is a very fundamentally sound center. He runs the floor well, has a good shooting touch and is a tough rebounder. Mihm can score around the basket and has good shooting range from the outside. Mihm has good strength and mobility, which makes him hard to defend at the college level. He has improved his low post game, but needs to make better decisions and improve his passing ability when double teamed, but he is a likely top three pick. Mihm is a good shotblocker, but needs to stay out of foul trouble. He needs to add a nasty streak to his game. This is the most difficult pick to project. They need a center the most, then a SF. They don't need a PF, with Keith Van Horn, so they will either pick Mihm or trade for a center and a top 10 pick to nab Miles or Miller. It's highly probable they will trade this pick or take Martin and trade Van Horn. They will play this pick like a poker game, wonder about Mihm to get Chicago to trade up, and then wonder about Martin to see who'll trade for him. They will listen to everyone's offer right up until picking time, and take their best offer. They already have an offer from Orlando for the #5 and #10. In my opinion, Mihm would be a waste at #1, when someone can have Martin, Swift or Fizer, so a trade will probably change the whole thing.

[*] Vancouver - Kenyon Martin: PF, 6-8, 230, 18.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.5 blocked shots per game. Martin is perhaps the most athletic frontcourt player in the country. He is an outstanding defender and has good timing as a shotblocker. He is a quick leaper with a long wing span. Martin tends to be a bit foul prone and needs to show more maturity. However, he is loaded with physical tools. Martin must improve his face the basket game to make the move to power forward (he has not made a three pointer the past two seasons) and he needs to continue to get stronger. He is a terrific athlete and intimidator, but he needs to get stronger in the upper body. Their greatest needs are at PF and Center. There is no way that Vancouver will trade their pick, unless Mihm is still here, and they can trade with Chicago, and still get Swift or Fizer and a center somehow.

[*] LAC - Stromile Swift: PF, 6-8, 210, 17.2 points and 8.0 rebounds a game and is shooting 62.5% from the field. Swift is an athletic player with excellent physical skills. He played only the second semester as a freshman and he has made big strides this year. He has helped pace the Tigers to their strong play this season. He is an outstanding shotblocker who uses his quickness well inside. Swift needs to expand his shooting range and get stronger. He must become a better passer and be more aggressive. They need a PF and PG. With Maurice Taylor gone, they need Swift or Fizer, whoever is there. There is a possiblity that they could trade this pick, since Swift is saying he'll pull out of the draft rather than go to SanDiego, and the pick might be worth more by trading to someone who wants Swift (like the Rockets, who'd have to give up Drew, KT, their #9 and maybe Cato for Kandi and Swift - pretty expensive).

[*] Chicago - Darius Miles: SF, 6-9, 190, 22.1 points, 12.1 rebounds, 7.4 blocks and 3.4 assists while shooting 66.6 percent. Miles is an athletic forward who is long and lean. His frame reminds some observers of Kevin Garnett and Marcus Camby. He is one of the most athletic players in the Class of 2000 with excellent quickness and explosiveness. He is a very good rebounder and ballhandler. Miles has a quick first step and is effective around the basket, due to his quickness. He is a very good defender who can block shots and he has a long wing-span. He is a versatile player who needs to play harder at times. Chicago needs a Center the most, SG and then PG, which they can probably get with later picks. They already have PF and SF with Brand and Artest. Chicago could trade up to get Mihm, who they like most. But if they can't get him, they think Miles could be the Kevin Garnett or Kobe Bryant of this draft, and they are rebuilding, and Miles is a local favorite. A lot of people are offering them trades, such as Portland with Oneal to meet the need at center, so look for them to trade one of these top 10 picks.

[*] Orlando - Marcus Fizer: PF, 6-8, 240, 22.8 points and 7.6 rebounds a game. Fizer saw his stock soar as he has carried Iowa State into the 'Sweet 16' this year. He has raised his field goal percentage from 45% last season to 58.2% from the field this year. He is a strong inside player who has had to play out of position at center for Iowa State. Fizer needs to expand his shooting range and become a better passer, just 1.1 assists per game. He has improved as a rebounder, but he is just barely above average in that category. He averaged 30.3 points per game the last eight regular season game and shined in the NCAA Tournament. He is a rugged inside player who has improved his perimeter play. He made 15 three-pointers this season, compared to just six his first two seasons combined. However, he needs to continue to expand his range to spend more time at small forward in the pros. Fizer has two young children, which influenced his decision to turn pro. Orlando will be thrilled to pick up Fizer with this pick, which is highly probable, since NJ and Chicago don't need a PF. This is one pick they won't trade, unless they can get Martin at #1.

[*] Atlanta - Mike Miller: SF, 6-8 215, 14.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Miller was the first ever McDonald's All-American from South Dakota. He is a very unselfish player who has a great feel for the game. Miller can score both inside and outside and is very versatile. He is a good outside shooter and underrated passer. Miller needs to cut down on his turnovers and get stronger, but he has outstanding potential and is an ideal fit in Billy Donovan's offense. Atlanta needs a SF, a SG, and backup center. They are keen on Miller, but could also take Darius Miles or Courtney Alexander here.

[*] Chicago - Joel Pryzbilla: C, 7-1, 242, 13.3 points, 3.8 blocks and 8.0 rebounds per game for the season. Pryzbilla is another outstanding shotblocker and defensive intimidator who has emerged this season on the offensive end. He has decent low post moves and has shown more confidence in his own offense. Pryzbilla is an excellent passer for his size. He needs to get stronger. If they don't trade this pick to someone like Portland or trade up to get Mihm, they're greatest need is at center, and they'll probably be able to pick up a decent guard at their #18 pick.

[*] Cleveland - Iakovos Tsakalidis C, 7'2, 220, 9.2 points, 59% from the field and 6.9 boards per game. Tsakalidis is European big man who did not play basketball until he was 16 or 17, but he has developed quickly. He has better strength than many fellow European centers and has been compared to Arvydas Sabonis. His team, AEK Athens won both the Saporta Cup and Greek Cup this season. He does not have many offensive moves and his shooting range is less than 15 feet. He is a good rebounder, but he is not the shotblocking threat you would expect. He is a solid defender who has good passing skills. Tsakalidis runs the floor. His contract status could tie him to his European team for four more seasons, but most observers feel that the contract could be bought out, if necessary. Cleveland needs a center most of all, as well as depth at all positions. They are high on this guy, but could take the best player, which would be Darius Miles.

[*] Houston - Courtney Alexander: SG, 6-6, 200, 25.3 points per game. Alexander led the nation in scoring with a 25.3 points per game. He is a talented offensive player with good size. Alexander needs to improve his outside shooting after making 33.3% as a senior and just 31.6% from beyond the arc as a junior. He was dismissed from Virginia after a dispute with his girlfriend and was held out of an early season game in Alaska last year for what was perceived as an attitude problem, which could scare some teams. However, he earned his degree this season and has shown more leadership both on and off the court. Alexander knows how to score and that is a commodity that is always in demand in the NBA. Houston needs a SF, PF and center. Unfortunately, unless Chicago trades their picks, Miles, who they really want will be gone. If Atlanta takes Alexander, then they'll take Miller, who they really like. But if he's gone, you have to take the best SG in the draft, which is Alexander, then possibly trade him and others to someone like Denver to get a future C/PF/SF. Houston wants to get Swift somehow, but that doesn't look very hopeful with the particular teams picking in the top 3, although since Swift is saying he'll stay out of the draft rather than go to SD, they might be able to pull off some kind of deal where LAC gets a PG/SG/PF/C for Swift and Kandi. Picking up Alexander might not be bad insurance in case Mobely goes elsewhere, and let him know that if he signs, they'll trade Alexander.

[*] Orlando - Jerome Moiso: PF, 6-10, 230, 13.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game and he is shooting 49.8% from the field. Moiso has long, rangy body with a good outside touch, if open. Moiso is more effective facing the basket than with his back to it and needs to get stronger. He is a good rebounder and is effective around the offensive glass. He is a good leaper, but should be a better shotblocker than he is. Moiso needs to improve his passing skills. He must also become more aggressive in terms of getting good offensive position. Moiso looked like a future All-Star at times, but needs to be more consistent and not disappear for stretches of games. Moiso is compared to Marcus Camby and Kevin Garnett, due to his frame. They probably will have traded this pick. But if they still have it, they'll choose Moiso, one of the top players in the draft, for depth at PF and possibly trade bait. If they decide to trade one of their picks, they'll take DerMarr Johnson or Quinten Richardson instead.

[*] Boston - Eric Barkley: PG, 6-0, 185 -- 16.1 points and 4.5 assists per game. Barkley has excellent quickness and can score as well as create for his teammates. Barkley is a good ballhandler who has a good assist-to-turnover ratio. He is a tough defender with good lateral quickness. Boston needs a center, a PG and front court depth. Since the best centers are gone, they'll take the best PG, even though they might be tempted to take Moiso, since they plan to move Fortson.

[*] Dallas - Olumide Oyedeji: PF, 6-11, 240, 14 points, 14 boards and 3 steals per game. Oyedeji has played for the International team in the Nike Hoop Summit Game the past two seasons and he has demonstrated great improvement during that time. He entered the NBA Draft last season, but after a so-so showing in the Chicago pre-draft camp, he decided to pull his name out. He played for DJK Wurtzburg in Germany, Dirk Nowitzski's former team. Oyedeji was named MVP of the German Bundesliga League. He is very athletic with good leaping ability and strength. He speaks five different language and just turned 19 on May 11th. Oyedeji has a big upside and is a likely mid first round pick. Dallas needs a PF and a center. They are interested in trading their pick, but if they don't, and Moiso is gone, they'll Oyedeji.

[*] Orlando - DerMarr Johnson: SG, 6-9 200, 12.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. Johnson is a tremendous athlete who plays almost effortlessly at times. In fact, the knock on him has been that he lacks intensity at times. He is a difficult matchup, due to his 6-9 size at the shooting guard position. He is a good outside shooter and handles the ball well. He is a good passer, but needs to cut down his turnovers. They probably won't keep this pick. If they do, Orlando will be tempted to take Deshawn Stephenson, but with Johnson still there, they'll probably take him because of his height.

[*] Detroit - Etan Thomas: PF, 6-9, 247, 14.4 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.9 blocked shots. He is a strong low post player with big hands. The size of his hands hurt him as a free throw shooter. He is an aggressive defender and quick leaper, which makes him one of the top shotblockers in the country. However, he also tends to get into foul trouble. He has good strength and has been compared to Brian Grant. Thomas is an aggressive defender and quick leaper, which makes him one of the top shotblockers in the country. He uses his strength well and has shown improvement as an offensive player. Detroit needs depth at PF with injuries to Loy Vaught and Christian Laettner. They also need a center, and they might be interested in giving Houston their pick, if they'd trade Cato for Williams, but the only player left on the board that Houston might want could be Deshawn Stephenson. Detroit might take DerMarr Johnson or MoPete as the best player still left and then trade him for a better PF than Thomas or C help.

[*] Milwaukee - Donnell Harvey: PF, 6-8, 215, 10.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game this year. Harvey is an outstanding offensive rebounder, who has been compared to Dennis Rodman for board prowess. However, his shooting range is limited and he is a below average free throw shooter (61%). Harvey is not a great passer (he had just one game with more than two assists all season) and he can be foul-prone. This is a rough pick for Milwaukee, because there are some great guards on the board, but they already have Ray Allen and Sam Cassell. They might just take the best player, since Johnson, Peterson, Cleeves and Dooling are still there. Harvey would be a good fit for Milwaukee, though, and they'll probably take him for his rebounding.

[*] Sacramento - Quinten Richardson SG, 6-5 215, 16.9 points and 10.1 rebounds. Richardson is an incredible offensive rebounder who is always around the ball. He often times got three or four rebounds in one possession. He is a good outside shooter, but needs to improve his mid range game and ballhandling. Richardson is undersized as a small forward in the pros and will have to move to shooting guard in the pros. Sacramento needs a SF, SG and a backup center. They'll be glad they could get Richardson at this spot in the draft, and nab him.

[*] Seattle - Morris Peterson: SG, 6-6 210, 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. He is an effective offensive player who can score both inside and outside and he led the Big Ten in three-point percentage. Peterson is an unselfish player who moves well without the ball and is also a good defender. He uses his athletic ability well as a scorer and is effective around the basket. Peterson needs to improve his passing and outside consistency. Seattle needs a center and guard depth. There won't be any centers here, but they will be shocked they could get MoPete here, and grab him. Morris will be shocked he fell this far, after being projected a lottery pick earlier. There is just a greater need for Centers and Power Forwards earlier.

[*] LAC - Mateen Cleaves: PG, 6-2, 195, 12.1 points and 7.5 assists per game.
Cleaves is a leader and winner. Cleaves is an excellent passer and defender, but he needs to continue to work on his outside shot. His mechanics are not textbook perfect and he tends to shoot from his shoulder and does not get enough arc on his shot. He uses screen well and can takes the ball to the hoop well. His strength allows him to bounce off defenders. He has a great first step. Cleaves has excellent court vision and makes sharp passes. Defensively, Cleaves has quick hands, which leads to his high number of steals. He has been a bit injury-prone throughout his career. The Clippers get lucky again, and pick up one of the best point guards, their greatest need after PF. They'll be shocked they could pick him or Keyon Dooling at this point.

[*] Charlotte - Michael Redd: SG, 6-5, 205, 17.3 points, 6.6 rebounds per game
Redd is an excellent athlete who can beat most defenders off the dribble. He is a slasher who likes to take the ball to the hoop. He is a very good ballhandler with the ability to create his own shot. He needs to improve his outside shooting consistency and shot selection. Redd has a scoring mentality, but sometimes forces bad shots. Redd is an excellent rebounder and solid defender. Redd is able to draw fouls and has improved his free throw shooting to take better advantage at the charity stripe. However, he did not go to the free throw line as often as he had in the past and was sometimes too reliant on his outside shot. Charlotte needs a Center, SG, and forward depth, and Redd is the best player available that meets one of their needs.

[*] Philadelphia - Chris Carrawell: SF 6-6 220, 18 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Some have questioned his offensive game. However, many of those questions were answered with a strong senior campaign. Carrawell would finish third in my voting for College Player of the Year behind Kenyon Martin and Iowa State's Marcus Fizer. He is a versatile player who can defend several positions on the floor. Philadelphia needs a center and SF. Carrawell will be a great fit.

[*] Toronto - Keyon Dooling: PG, 6-3, 15.3 points and 3.6 assists this season
Dooling is an excellent defender who raised his stock by leading the USA Junior World Championship team to the silver and gold medals the past two summers. He shot 38.9% from the field, 74.3% from the free throw line and 34.7% (59-170) from three-point range. He showed good improvement in his outside shooting from his freshman season.
Toronto needs a center and a PG. Dooling should do the trick. Another great pick falling way down.

[*] New York - Jason Collier: SF, 7-0, 243, 16.0 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocked shots per game. Collier is an excellent shooting big man who is a power forward, despite his 7-0 size. He needs to improve his low post game, but he will force an opposing big man to defend him on the perimeter. He has three point range and is a very good rebounder. However, he is not the shotblocking threat that you would expect from someone with his size. New York needs a SF and a point guard, and 7'0" Collier will fit nicely.

[*] Utah - Desmond Mason: SG, 6-6 217, 18.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game
Mason is an outstanding athlete who has shown improvement each season as a shooter. He is a good defender who could play some minutes at shooting guard in the pros. Utah needs a shooting guard and a center, and Mason is the best SG left on the board, unless they want to take the chance on the High Schooler, Stevenson, which is not the type of thing they usually do.

[*] Chicago - DeShawn Stevenson: SG, 6-6, 210, 30.4 points, 9.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. Stevenson is a versatile player with good scoring ability and athleticism. He has a pro body and a scorer's mentality. He is a good ballhandler and has excellent shooting range. His supporting cast was not that strong and he was forced to carry too much of the load and sometimes forced bad shots. He needs to improve his shot selection, but he has a big upside. This could be the steal of the draft. They might take Scoonie Penn, since they need a PG, but might feel they can do better in trade, and risk taking the best player on the board. Besides, they've already got Matt Maloney.

[*] Phoenix - Ernest Brown: C, 6-11, 250, 11.5 points, 2.9 blocks and 7.0 rebounds per game for the season. Brown led the country in field goal percentage and rebounding last season, but his rebounding has severely dropped this season with his new team. He is a good shotblocker who runs the floor well, but he needs to get stronger. Phoenix's greatest need is center, and Ernest Brown will also be the best player at this pick.

[*] Utah - Hanno Mottola: SF, 6-10 240, 17.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game
Mottola is a good offensive player who can score both inside and outside. He has a good shooting touch, but needs to improve his passing and ballhandling skills, especially to create his own shot. He has good size at small forward, but his lateral quickness could be a concern against the more athletic wing players in the NBA. Mottola is an excellent free throw shooter who does a good job of drawing fouls and getting to the line. Hometown favorite, and the best player left on the board. They do need a center, though, so they might take Soumala Samake.

[*] Golden State - Soumaila Samake: C, 7-2 230, 9.9 points and 7.8 rebounds and 2.8 blocked shots per game. Samake played with the IBL Eastern-leading Cincinnati Stuff this season after playing professionally in Slovenia last year. He leads the fledging league in blocked shots (2.8 per game, more than 1.0 more than the next nearest competitor). He has shown tremendous improvement since the start of the season and he has a good upside. However, he needs to continue to get stronger as more physical big men gave him problems. His lack of bulk and his trying to block every shot hurts him as a rebounder. That left him seventh in the league, but that is still not what you expect from a 7-2 player in a league that lacks true centers. He not a great athlete, but he runs the floor well. Samake needs to become a better passer and his hands are blow average. Like many shotblockers, he needs to avoid foul trouble. The native of Boubacar, West Africa is is shooting 57.8%, fourth in the league and he will likely play in the Chicago pre-draft camp. Golden State needs a center and a point guard. They will have a hard time between Samake and Scoonie Penn, who they will be surprised is still on the board.

[*] Portland - JaRon Rush: SF, 6-6, 205, 12.1 points and 5.7 rebounds this season. Rush is an athletic forward who is a very good rebounder for his size. He has three-point range, but needs to improve his ballhandling and his mid-range game. Portland is very deep, and will take the best player available, unless there was a center worth gambling on here, such as

[*] LA Lakers - Scoonie Penn: PG,5-10, 185 15.6 points and 4.3 assists per game in 99-00. Penn is a solid all-around player who does everything well. He is a good penetrating playmaker who can score as well. A bit undersized, but he has good leadership skills. However, this season, he has struggled a bit as a shooter and he was left off the 30 Wooden Award finalists after a so-so start. Penn is an excellent rebounder for his size, but his assist numbers should be higher. However, he does have a good assist-to-turnover ratio for the Buckeyes. LA will think seriously about hometown favorite Jason Kapono as the best player available, but Scoonie Penn was rated one of the best point guards earlier in the season, and he's still high on their list. They need a point guard and PF, but the PFs are all gone, so they'll take Scoonie, and believe they got a steal.


Second Round

[*] LAC - Corey Hightower: SG, 6-8 200, 23.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. Hightower is listed at 6-8, but may be closer to 6-7 and 200 pounds, which may also be inflated. He has very thin legs and arms. Hightower is a very good ballhandler and passer, although he sometimes tries to be too flashy. Hightower has excellent shooting range and has the ability to make the NBA three-pointer. The Clips already have their PF and PG, so now they pick up the best SG on the board.

[*] Dallas - Mamadou N'diaye: C, 7-0, 235, 9.1 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocked shots per game. N'diaye is a good shotblocking and rebounding center who has improved as an offensive performer this season. He started the season strong, but he has not scored more than 12 points in his past eight games and has just two double figure efforts in that time. N'diaye has not attempted more than five in a game since that time. He has good footwork and strength with a good upside. Dallas has already sent over scouts to check him out. They already have Moiso, so now they need a Center, and they believe he could eventually start in the NBA.

[*] Chicago - Jason Kapono: SF, 6-7, 215, 16.0 points, 47.4% from 3-point land, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. Kapano is one of the top outside shooters in college basketball with unlimited range. He has the ability to carry a team when hot. He has good court vision and is not afraid to take the ball to the hoop. Kapano needs to improve on the defensive end and ideally could use another year or two of college experience. Chicago and will pick up the best player available, and Kapono should have gone in the first round.

[*] Chicago - Jamal Crawford: G, 6-6, 190, 16.6 points, 4.5 assists, 2.8 rebounds last season. Crawford was suspended for 14 games this past season and had said that he would come back to Ann Arbor before deciding to make himself eligible for the NBA draft. Crawford has said that he will remain in the draft, if he is a projected top twenty pick. He was named third team College Basketball News All-Freshman. He is an excellent athlete who can play both guard spots. He needs more experience and another year of college would undoubtedly help him at the next level. Crawford also needs to become a better outside threat, after shooting just 41.2% from the field and 32.7% from three-point range However, his potential and upside could make him an intriguing late first round pick. Chicago could still use a guard, and Crawford may just be the best player still on the board. They might take a chance with him.

[*] Chicago - Jerly Sasser:
6-7, 217, 17.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.8 steals per game
Sasser is a versatile player who has excellent size at the point guard spot. He is a very good rebounder, but he needs to be more consistent and improve his outside shooting. He has yet to shoot over 30% from three-point range in his career. He finished the season shooting 17 of 58 overall, but went 0 for 17 on three-pointers in his last four games. They might take Magliore with this pick, or since Crawford is a risk, let the two battle it out for the PG position of the future.

[*] Washington - Chris Porter: SF,6-7 218, 14.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.
Porter is an explosive leaper and outstanding athlete. He has good strength and is a good rebounder. He is an excellent offensive rebounder with good timing and he has the ability to get the second or third rebound. He is very strong, despite his 218 pound frame. Porter needs to expand his range to play more at the small forward spot, since he lacks the bulk to play significant minutes at power forward. The Wizards need everything, but Porter was originally thought to go in the lottery, and they'll want an athletic player like Porter.

[*] New Jersey - Pete Mickeal: SF, 6-7 220 SR Cincinnati. Mickeal is a solid all-around forward who is an excellent defender. He needs to continue to improve his perimeter skills to make the move to the next level. He is an aggressive player who has been a winner throughout his career. Mickeal won two national junior college title and hopes to finish his career with a NCAA crown for the Bearcats. Mickeal is averaging 13.4 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. He was invited to the Desert Classic, the biggest of the three pre-draft camps and is projected to be a late first round pick. NJ got lucky with the first pick where they'll probably pick up a center. Now they need a SF, and Mickeal is the best one left on the board. This could all change if they trade their #1 pick.

[*] Denver - Schea Cotton: SG, 6-6, 215, 15.5 points and 4.6 rebounds a game this season. He is an athletic player with excellent strength. He has worked hard to improve his outside game, which had been the big knock on his game. He averaged 15.5 points and 4.6 rebounds a game this season. He shot 42.9% from the field and 71.7% from the line. Denver needs a SG, and there's still a decent one left.

[*] Houston - Jabari Smith C, 6-11 255 SR LSU. Smith needs to become a better free throw shooter and do a better job at getting to the charity stripe more often. He is averaging 13.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocked shots per game. If Porter was still around, they'd take him, but he'll probably be gone. Mario Austin didn't end up coming out unfortunately, Mad Dog Madsen is too much like KT, and if N'diaye is still here they'd take him. Jabari Smith or Magliore, who they also might take, are projects, but Houston will have Dream training him this next year.

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[This message has been edited by Sherlock (edited May 23, 2000).]

 

Oakdog, I know what you mean about Scoonie Penn being short. They all are this year. I labored over that one. After the top 3 PGs are gone, I don't see anyone else close to what you mention.

The closest seems to be A.J. Guyton from Indiana at 6'1. El-Amin, Claxton and Cota are all shorter too. Do you see another PG out there Jackson would like?

I guess they could take Mario Austin or "Mad Dog" Madsen at PF, but neither of those would be solutions for a championship team in the near future. They aren't rebuilding like the Rockets are.

They might just take Kapono, Porter or Hightower as the best players left.

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Thanks NIKEstrad and TexasSalsa for the tip on Mario Austin, I didn't know he decided not to come out. I'd have loved to see Houston get him at #38. I hope you don't mind that I made changes accordingly. I fugure N'diaye is our best bet there, unless Porter falls to us.

NIKEstrad, after listening to what you mentioned about Orlando, I realized that they could still get Johnson or Richardson at #13, so of course, they'd want Moiso at #10. Good point, so I made that change.

I also agree, that after reading various local Chicago articles, I doubt Miles will drop to us either, unless they trade those picks.

Atlanta could take Alexander, giving us Miller at #9. I hope it turns out that way.

The rumours posted on other threads about Denver could make getting Alexander at #9 rather intriguing, though, since he is the player they need and covet most from this draft.

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