2009 Mock Draft 1 (Finishing the First Round)
Check out the top-14 picks of the hoopsfancentral.com mock draft here.
15. Detroit Pistons: BJ Mullens
I don't think that Mullens is good enough to be drafted this high, but center is the greated position of need for the Pistons and if they don't trade this pick they'll have to look long and hard at taking Mullens.
16. Chicago Bulls: James Johnson
The Bulls could use a player that can create his own shot in the post. Johnson is a bit of a tweener, but will mesh well next to the shot blocking of Noah and Thomas (assuming they're both still there).
17. Philadelphia 76ers: Ty Lawson
The Sixers need to invest in their point guard of the future this offseason whether Andre Miller bolts in free agency or not. Lawson will provide some much needed outside shooting to the team and would be a steal at 17.
18. Minnesota Timberwolves: Nick Calathes
Fred Hoiberg has stated that the team's goals this offseason are to add athleticism and size. DeRozan added both at pick No. 6, and Calathes will continue to increase the size of the Wolves backcourt. Going from Telfair and Foye to Calathes and DeRozan will dramatically increase the length and defensive presence of the Wolves starting guards.
19. Atlanta Hawks: Jonny Flynn
Flynn is projected to be a lottery pick, so being able to grab him at 19 would be a coup for the Hawks. They still need a long-term answer at the point guard position since the pick of Acie Law IV hasn't panned out.
20. Utah Jazz: Austin Daye
There weren't any big men left to replace Carlos Boozer if he leaves via free agency, so the Jazz will take the 6'10" Daye as an eventual replacement for Andrei Kirilenko.
21. New Orleans Hornets: Chase Budinger
The Hornets are another team that could use front court depth, but they also are desperate for an athletic shooting guard to play between Paul and Stojakovic. Budinger provides them with that athleticism and has a nice outside shooting touch to help spread the floor.
22. Dallas Mavericks: Jeff Teague
The Mavs are another team that needs to start getting younger at key positions, and with no way of knowing how much longer they'll have Jason Kidd the drafting of Jeff Teague as the point guard of the future makes sense. He partially replicates what Jason Terry does, but is too good to pass up at this point.
23. Sacramento Kings: Tyler Hansbrough
The Kings addressed their need for a point guard by drafting Jrue Holiday with the 4th pick, and now will look to add depth to their front court by taking Hansbrough. The power forward from UNC is they type of scrappy, hard-working player that would complement Hawes and Thompsen well.
24. Portland TrailBlazers: Omri Casspi
The Blazers biggest need is a true point guard, but it feels like they would like to address that need by bringing in a veteran like Andre Miller or Jason Kidd ... so they will look to draft the best foreign prospect available in Casspi from Israel. They can let him play overseas for a couple years and then bring him over when he's ready.
25. Oklahoma City: Gani Lawal
The Thunder need a power forward now that Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox are both gone, and Lawal is the best prospect available.
26. Chicago Bulls: Wayne Ellington
The Bulls have depth at every position except shooting guard, especially with the potential of Ben Gordon leaving, and also need to get taller in their backcourt. Ellington would solve both those problems and be a nice addition to the Bulls.
27. Memphis Grizzlies: Derrick Brown
The Grizzlies need a backup SF since their only option there now is Marco Jaric and they also need a stronger option at PF. Brown will help address both of those needs as he has great size and skill for a SF but played PF at Xavier.
28. Minnesota Timberwolves: Terrance Williams
The Wolves get a player who has the talent to be a lottery pick in Williams and hope that he can put it all together. With Minnesota potentially looking to trade Mike Miller to bring in a big name player this offseason they could use another wing player, even after drafting DeRozan earlier.
29. Los Angeles Lakers: Darren Collison
The Lakers point guards have really struggled over the last few months are are easily the weak link of the team, so bringing in a player like Collison who is a tenacious defender, great outside shooter and amazingly quick would be a big upgrade.
30. Cleveland Cavaliers: DaJuan Summers
The Cavs need to get bigger at the 2 and replace Szczerbiak at the 3 if he leaves, so drafting Summers from Georgetown makes sense. He is primarily a jump shooter, but that's what the Cavs look for in players to surround LeBron.
15. Detroit Pistons: BJ Mullens
I don't think that Mullens is good enough to be drafted this high, but center is the greated position of need for the Pistons and if they don't trade this pick they'll have to look long and hard at taking Mullens.
16. Chicago Bulls: James Johnson
The Bulls could use a player that can create his own shot in the post. Johnson is a bit of a tweener, but will mesh well next to the shot blocking of Noah and Thomas (assuming they're both still there).
17. Philadelphia 76ers: Ty Lawson
The Sixers need to invest in their point guard of the future this offseason whether Andre Miller bolts in free agency or not. Lawson will provide some much needed outside shooting to the team and would be a steal at 17.
18. Minnesota Timberwolves: Nick Calathes
Fred Hoiberg has stated that the team's goals this offseason are to add athleticism and size. DeRozan added both at pick No. 6, and Calathes will continue to increase the size of the Wolves backcourt. Going from Telfair and Foye to Calathes and DeRozan will dramatically increase the length and defensive presence of the Wolves starting guards.
19. Atlanta Hawks: Jonny Flynn
Flynn is projected to be a lottery pick, so being able to grab him at 19 would be a coup for the Hawks. They still need a long-term answer at the point guard position since the pick of Acie Law IV hasn't panned out.
20. Utah Jazz: Austin Daye
There weren't any big men left to replace Carlos Boozer if he leaves via free agency, so the Jazz will take the 6'10" Daye as an eventual replacement for Andrei Kirilenko.
21. New Orleans Hornets: Chase Budinger
The Hornets are another team that could use front court depth, but they also are desperate for an athletic shooting guard to play between Paul and Stojakovic. Budinger provides them with that athleticism and has a nice outside shooting touch to help spread the floor.
22. Dallas Mavericks: Jeff Teague
The Mavs are another team that needs to start getting younger at key positions, and with no way of knowing how much longer they'll have Jason Kidd the drafting of Jeff Teague as the point guard of the future makes sense. He partially replicates what Jason Terry does, but is too good to pass up at this point.
23. Sacramento Kings: Tyler Hansbrough
The Kings addressed their need for a point guard by drafting Jrue Holiday with the 4th pick, and now will look to add depth to their front court by taking Hansbrough. The power forward from UNC is they type of scrappy, hard-working player that would complement Hawes and Thompsen well.
24. Portland TrailBlazers: Omri Casspi
The Blazers biggest need is a true point guard, but it feels like they would like to address that need by bringing in a veteran like Andre Miller or Jason Kidd ... so they will look to draft the best foreign prospect available in Casspi from Israel. They can let him play overseas for a couple years and then bring him over when he's ready.
25. Oklahoma City: Gani Lawal
The Thunder need a power forward now that Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox are both gone, and Lawal is the best prospect available.
26. Chicago Bulls: Wayne Ellington
The Bulls have depth at every position except shooting guard, especially with the potential of Ben Gordon leaving, and also need to get taller in their backcourt. Ellington would solve both those problems and be a nice addition to the Bulls.
27. Memphis Grizzlies: Derrick Brown
The Grizzlies need a backup SF since their only option there now is Marco Jaric and they also need a stronger option at PF. Brown will help address both of those needs as he has great size and skill for a SF but played PF at Xavier.
28. Minnesota Timberwolves: Terrance Williams
The Wolves get a player who has the talent to be a lottery pick in Williams and hope that he can put it all together. With Minnesota potentially looking to trade Mike Miller to bring in a big name player this offseason they could use another wing player, even after drafting DeRozan earlier.
29. Los Angeles Lakers: Darren Collison
The Lakers point guards have really struggled over the last few months are are easily the weak link of the team, so bringing in a player like Collison who is a tenacious defender, great outside shooter and amazingly quick would be a big upgrade.
30. Cleveland Cavaliers: DaJuan Summers
The Cavs need to get bigger at the 2 and replace Szczerbiak at the 3 if he leaves, so drafting Summers from Georgetown makes sense. He is primarily a jump shooter, but that's what the Cavs look for in players to surround LeBron.
Labels: Austin Daye, BJ Mullens, Chase Budinger, Gani Lawal, James Johnson, Jeff Teague, Jonny Flynn, NBA Draft, Nick Calathes, Omri Casspi, Terrance Williams, Ty Lawson, Tyler Hansbrough, Wayne Ellington
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