Mock Draft Challenge

[Scalma]

First off, fuck mock drafts.

Now here's a challenge.

Using ESPNs draft machine here (http://www.espn.com/nba/draft2017/features/draftmachine/) give us your first round predictions. The order isn't updated but ignore that and draft with the current order in mind. Then post a screenshot here. If you want to guess draft day trades, or add players that aren't on the default list, specify. Winner gets nothing because fuck mock drafts. But you can brag about it anyway. Let's see who gets the most right.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

 

[BonesJones]

How about this scoring system?
Correct Pick: 10 Points
Within 1 Pick: 5 Points
Within 3 Picks: 3 Points
Within 5 Picks: 1 Point
Correct Team, Wrong Pick: 3 Points
Total number of 1st Round Players Correct: 1 Point each

 

[TBpup]

If Portland came out of this with Patton, OG (Wanunoby) and Bell, I would be just fine with that. Was a Patton guy early on although I'm not sure how I feel about that because D69 has been more of a Jarrett Allen fan and he is usually right.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

How about this scoring system?
Correct Pick: 10 Points
Within 1 Pick: 5 Points
Within 3 Picks: 3 Points
Within 5 Picks: 1 Point
Correct Team, Wrong Pick: 3 Points
Total number of 1st Round Players Correct: 1 Point each

So my perfect mock draft above is worth 330, or just 300?

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

http://www.espn.com/nba/draft2017/features/draftmachine/result

 

[BonesJones]

So my perfect mock draft above is worth 330, or just 300?

Actually let's do 2 points ea. For correct 1st round picks so a perfect score would be 360.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

If Portland came out of this with Patton, OG (Wanunoby) and Bell, I would be just fine with that. Was a Patton guy early on although I'm not sure how I feel about that because D69 has been more of a Jarrett Allen fan and he is usually right.

Only reason I didn't go with Allen at 15 is I haven't heard anything about his interview/workout with the Blazers, and we've had indication of the Blazers being very interested in Patton's offensive abilities. Personally, I also think Allen is a better prospect, but I think Olshey is probably more intrigued by Patton's perceived upside.

 

[Scalma]

And of course you can change your mock as much as you want up until 4pm tomorrow.

 

[PDXFonz]

http://www.espn.com/nba/draft2017/f...405,20377,20375,20235,20481,20253,20448,20390

Edit: Changed it a bit after thinking more about depth.

 

[Scalma]

Try to post screenshots to make it easier. Instead of clicking submit, just screenshot it and upload here.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

View attachment 14823

That's pretty darn good; except I don't think there is any way Miami takes Kennard.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

http://www.espn.com/nba/draft2017/f...405,20377,20375,20235,20481,20253,20448,20390

Edit: Changed it a bit after thinking more about depth.

I don't agree with Chad Ford having Giles for us at 15. I think we will try to get him lower. Especially if John Collins or Donovan Mitchell is available.

 

[illmatic99]

Only reason I didn't go with Allen at 15 is I haven't heard anything about his interview/workout with the Blazers, and we've had indication of the Blazers being very interested in Patton's offensive abilities. Personally, I also think Allen is a better prospect, but I think Olshey is probably more intrigued by Patton's perceived upside.

Allen reminds me of Javale McGee, while not nearly as clumsy.

 

[PDXFonz]

I don't agree with Chad Ford having Giles for us at 15. I think we will try to get him lower. Especially if John Collins or Donovan Mitchell is available.

My guess is that after the Kings passed on embiid for injury problems they will use their second pick to take a swing on Giles.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

That's pretty darn good; except I don't think there is any way Miami takes Kennard.

I just really don't want him to be available at 15.

 

[RipCityWarrior]

YOUR PICKS
1 Markelle Fultz
6'5" PG, Washington
2 Lonzo Ball
6'5" PG, UCLA
3 Jayson Tatum
6'8" SF, Duke
4 Josh Jackson
6'8" SF, Kansas
5 De'Aaron Fox
6'3" PG, Kentucky
6 Lauri Markkanen
7'0" PF, Arizona
7 Jonathan Isaac
6'11" SF, Florida State
8 Dennis Smith
6'2" PG, NC State
9 Frank Ntilikina
6'5" PG, France
10 John Collins
6'10" PF, Wake Forest
11 Malik Monk
6'3" SG, Kentucky
12 Donovan Mitchell
6'3" SG, Louisville
13 Zach Collins
7'0" C, Gonzaga
14 Luke Kennard
6'6" SG, Duke
15 Harry Giles
6'11" PF, Duke
16 Justin Jackson
6'8" SF, North Carolina
17 Edrice Adebayo
6'10" PF, Kentucky
18 Jarrett Allen
6'10" C, Texas
19 TJ Leaf
6'10" PF, UCLA
20 Justin Patton
6'11" C, Creighton
21 OG Anunoby
6'8" SF, Indiana
22 Ike Anigbogu
6'10" C, UCLA
23 Terrance Ferguson
6'7" SG, Australia
24 Anzejs Pasecniks
7'1" C, Latvia
25 Jordan Bell
6'9" PF, Oregon
26 Frank Jackson
6'4" PG, Duke
27 Isaiah Hartenstein
6'11" PF, Germany
28 Ivan Rabb
6'10" PF, California
29 Jonah Bolden
6'10" SF, Australia
30 Tyler Lydon
6'10" SF, Syracuse

 

[Scalma]

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Wow, I just realized how little I've been paying attention to basketball lately. I only recognize about 4 names from these lists.

 

[Chris Craig]

 

[oldfisherman]

YOUR PICKS/dart throws
1 Markelle Fultz
6'5" PG, Washington
2 Lonzo Ball
6'5" PG, UCLA
3 Josh Jackson
6'8" SF, Kansas
4 Jayson Tatum
6'8" SF, Duke
5 De'Aaron Fox
6'3" PG, Kentucky
6 Dennis Smith
6'2" PG, NC State
7 Jonathan Isaac
6'11" SF, Florida State
8 Malik Monk
6'3" SG, Kentucky
9 Frank Ntilikina
6'5" PG, France
10 Lauri Markkanen
7'0" PF, Arizona
11 Terrance Ferguson
6'7" SG, Australia
12 Luke Kennard
6'6" SG, Duke
13 Zach Collins
7'0" C, Gonzaga
14 Harry Giles
6'11" PF, Duke

15 Donovan Mitchell
6'3" SG, Louisville
16 Justin Jackson
6'8" SF, North Carolina
17 John Collins
6'10" PF, Wake Forest
18 OG Anunoby
6'8" SF, Indiana
19 Justin Patton
6'11" C, Creighton

20 Jarrett Allen
6'10" C, Texas
21 TJ Leaf
6'10" PF, UCLA
22 Frank Jackson
6'4" PG, Duke
23 Ike Anigbogu
6'10" C, UCLA
24 Jawun Evans
6'0" PG, Oklahoma State
25 D.J. Wilson
6'11" PF, Michigan

26 Isaiah Hartenstein
6'11" PF, Germany
27 Edrice Adebayo
6'10" PF, Kentucky
28 Jordan Bell
6'9" PF, Oregon
29 Anzejs Pasecniks
7'1" C, Latvia
30 Tony Bradley
6'11" C, North Carolina

 

[tester551]

Here's mine.
Going through this, I realized that there are quite a few players that I don't like. However, there are a couple players projected later that I really do like alot.
[GALLERY=media, 243]Screenshot_2017-06-21-20-15-55 by tester551 posted Jun 21, 2017 at 8:38 PM[/GALLERY]

 

[42N8Bounce]

Lots of possibilities. This is going to be fun!

I'm in the minority here, but I'm hoping the Blazers land John Collins, TJ Leaf and/or Caleb Swanigan.

 

[1eyejack]

I'm going to just make one prediction and that's Josh Jackson will end up being the best player out of this draft.

 

[PDXFonz]

I'm going to just make one prediction and that's Josh Jackson will end up being the best player out of this draft.

Fultz is a stud

 

[BonesJones]

Lots of possibilities. This is going to be fun!
View attachment 14836
I'm in the minority here, but I'm hoping the Blazers land John Collins, TJ Leaf and/or Caleb Swanigan.

So I'm guessing you don't value defense at all?

 

[Pridan]

Please not Leaf. I'm ok with J.Collins if he's BPA, but I really hope we trade up, give ourselves a shot at Isaac or Z.Collins.

 

[PDXFonz]

Here is an image of my original post

 

[Scalma]

Here is an image of my original post

That would be an awesome class for Portland. Love Bam and Ferguson.

 

[SwissBlazer]

I would be very happy.