Mock Drafts

[mark at 10thumbs.org]

My first preference is still to move the #5 pick for either Gasol or J.
O'neal... failing that my preference for that #5 pick is (in order):

a. B. Wright
b. Horford
c. Brewer
d. Noah / Jianlin (tie)

I'm nervous about the early reports that Wright plays w/o passion, but at
the same time, he looks like he'd be a nice young compliment to jefferson
and perk.  I prefer him a smidge over Horford just b/c he looks to be a
little more athletic and has a longer wingspan.

I realize Brewer makes Allen and Green more redundant, but he's a gamer,
and i love his team-first attitude and defense.  He'd be a great 3 for the
C's.

I prefer Noah's experience, winning, heart and hustle to the unknown of
Jianilin, but Jianlin sounds like a true prospect.  But picking 5th i
don't think either really need be an option. If we traded down I'd love to
add Noah in the 8-10 range.

(the other) mark

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Here's a rundown of the mock drafts available  through 5/31 on the Web,
picks 1-5:

  Draftexpress:  Durant, Oden, B. Wright, Horford, Noah

  InsideHoops:  Oden, Durant, Conley, Horford, B. Wright

  Si.com:          Oden, Durant, B. Wright, Horford, Brewer

  ProBasketbalNews:  Oden, Durant, Conley, B.Wright, Yi Jianlin

  ESPN (Chad Ford):  Oden, Durant, Conley, Horford, Yi Jianlin

  CBSSportsline:  Oden, Durant,Horford, Conley,  Yi Jianlin

  RealGM:   Oden, Durant, Conley, B.Wright, Yi Jianlin

  Collegehoops.net: Oden, Durant, Horford, B. Wright, Jeff Green

  NBCSports: Oden, Durant, Jianlin, B. Wright, Horford

  FoxSports: Oden, Durant, B. Wright, Horford, Jeff Green

  MSNBC:  Oden, Durant, B. Wright, Jianlin, Horford

  Yahoosports:  Oden, Durant, Jianlin, Brewer, B. Wright

  Fanball: Durant, Oden, Conley, B.Wright, Horford

  Summary:  Jianlin 4, Horford 3,  B. Wright 2, Jeff Green 2, Brewer 1,
Noah 1