The 2015 NBA Draft is coming up in a matter of days and all NBA teams are excited to get going. Most teams are still arguing and debating on who they should select, but I believe I know what teams are doing. Mock Drafts are like guessing a number 1-4 in my belief, you usually have about a 25% chance of getting your selection on each pick. So, here is my first and only Mock Draft of the 2015 NBA draft.
- Minnesota Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns
The big, athletic, and imposing 6’11” Center from Kentucky is everything you want out of today’s NBA. He has flawless physical tools and an Inside-out offensive game. He also possesses the highest ceiling in the 2015 Draft class. He is my favorite player in this draft due to his remarkable game that he already has, and also the potential he already brings. He fits perfectly with the Wolves because he can replace the offensive minded Center in Nikola Pekovic and bring much needed shot blocking and rim protection.
2. Los Angeles Lakers: Jahlil Okafor
Same with KAT, the imposing, 6’11” Center from Duke University is an offensive low post beast. He has some areas where he struggles, like; Free Throw shooting, just shooting jumpers in general, and his mediocre defense are all areas of concern. I don’t like Okafor for those reasons. according to many analytics, his game is very inefficient. But, positive things about Okafor are; low post skills, big physical body, and upside. Also, his comparison player is Al Jefferson. Okafor is not my favorite player, because he is lacking on pick and roll defense and rim protection. I still think the Lakers pick him.
3. Philadelphia 76ers: Kristaps Porzingis
Porzingis is an interesting prospect. He stands at 7’1” as a stretch-shooting four. He is tough prospect to evaluate, he is a great prospect and talent. During workouts he wowed the scouts with his shooting touch and physical measurables. I feel he is the second best player in the draft, and quite frankly, I have a man crush on him.. My NBA comparison is Kevin Durant. Long, lanky with a shooting touch. And If he is like Kevin Durant, watch out! He fits with the 76ers varly well. put him besides Embiid and/or Noel and it's a perfect match.
4. New York Knicks: D'angelo Russell
Low and behold, the point guard who fits the Triangle System perfectly. The 6’5” point guard from Ohio State is just that. He has great physical tools including his length. Some of his strengths include; Scoring ability, Passing, and he has a certain swagger about him. He will be able to be the Knicks perimeter scorer and an outside shooting threat which fits perfectly in the Triangle. His passing ability will be a great asset as well.
5. Orlando Magic: Mario Hezonja
The confident maybe cocky 6’8 guard/forward has tremendous game and will fill the Magic’s need for a wing. With his physical tools such as his height and weight, he will be able to adapt to the NBA quite well. He is a good shooter and scorer with potential to become a solid scorer in the NBA. His downfall is his attitude and over confidence. But, he will be able to grow under an already young developing team.
6. Sacramento Kings: Emmanuel Mudiay
If you told me that Mudiay would be drafted at number 6 this time last year, I would have said “man that dude really would have to slip!” and I was right. Mudiay has fell quite a bit. But, the 6’5” 200 pound point guard is a physical specimen who can drive the lane and finish in contact. being in China helped me understand what kind of person he is. He literally was thrown into a wolf cage. And he survived it. Some downfalls to Mudiay’s game is his poor shot and his below average passing IQ. He will be fine on the Defensive end due to his body, just like Exum was this year.
7. Denver Nuggets: Justise Winslow
Honestly, I have no idea what the Nuggets are doing, and I’m sure no one else knows either. But, with the players who have been selected, Justise Winslow is the best player available and also a pretty good fit for the Nugget’s needs. Winslow his a big body standing at 6’7” and 222 pounds. He will be a viable perimeter defender and also a decent shooter. My player comparison is Demarre Carroll. Winslow has great intangibles and is versatile. If he is able to live up to that, then I expect him to be a good player down the road.
8. Detroit Pistons: Sam Dekker
Who’s the best defender on Sam Dekker? Bo Ryan. With Kyle Singler and Greg Monroe in free agency, I expect the wing/forward to be taken. Dekker has a very versatile game on both ends. He will be able to knock down a 3 and slash in the lane. And on the defensive end he can guard a 3 and the 4. With that, he will be able to complement Dummond with stretching the floor if he plays the power forward spot. I expect them to reach a little bit to get Dekker.
9. Charlotte Hornets: Devin Booker
Charlotte needs shooting, and the best shooter in this draft is Booker. With his 6’6” frame and 206 pound body he can adjust to the NBA pretty well. With a sweet shooting stroke he will be in the NBA for a long time. He isn’t very good with coming off screens and spot ups, which is where he needs to get better. Booker has a good feel for the game knowing when he should take shots and when he shouldn’t. Being 18 he has a long time to get better.
10. Miami Heat: Stanley Johnson
The big, physical and tall forward out of Arizona stands at 6’7” and weighs in at 242 pounds. Johnson’s physical tools are untouchable. He will be perfect for the small ball style of play that is taking over the league. His scoring ability will be his second best asset behind his physical ability. Unlike what most people say, he isn’t that athletic, he does not have above-the-rim athleticism. But, with going to the Heat, we will know if Johnson can make it in the NBA or not.
11. Indiana Pacers: Willie Cauley-Stein
Cauley-Stein has crazy physical tools. He is a superb athlete who can switch out and guard a point guard, or he stay home rim protect and block shots with his 7’1” 242 pound frame. He is a ravenous offensive rebounder who gets most of his points doing just that. His offensive game needs work, A LOT of work. He struggles at the free throw line and anywhere besides the restricted area. He fits Indiana because he can back up Hibbert and gives the Pacers a second rim protector off the bench.
12. Utah Jazz: Myles Turner
With a huge 7’0” 239 pound frame, Turner is a perfect match for the Jazz. Turner needs development time, which the Jazz are willing to give. Turner has the ability to stretch the floor and will be a hand and glove fit with either Gobert or Favors. He has a 9’4” standing reach so he can block shots for being a forward or center. Some downsides to Turner is his running. Yes, that may sound weird but the kid can not run right he looks awkward when doing it and almost looks unathletic when running. The Jazz should be willing to take that chance.
13. Phoenix Suns: Frank Kaminsky
Frank the Tank is finally taken off the board. Kaminsky scares me as a viewer because the whole offense is built around him, and that’s not what he will do in the NBA. He is slow on his feet and is mediocre at best on the defensive end. Kaminsky does bring you a lot of other things though, he can hit the 3 ball and has a good feel for the game. He will be able to fit with Phoenix with him being a 4/5 and gives them depth in the frontcourt. If Morris comes out, he can come in, if Plumlee or Len come out, he can come in.
14. Oklahoma City Thunder: Cameron Payne
The small in stature point guard Cameron Payne stands at 6’2 and weighs 183 pounds . He can do it on both ends. He is a high volume scorer who can shoot outside and can slash the lane. Payne also has a tremendous feel for the game like none other. He finds the right spaces on the floor and exploits them. For how small he is, he has tremendous defensive instincts, he can anticipate the ball and where it will go. He can back up Westbrook very nicely in OKC and fills a void in their roster.
I hope you enjoyed the deep dig of the lottery.Now, I will just give a regular mock draft, no description.
15. Atlanta Hawks:Trey Lyles PF 6’10” Kentucky
16. Boston Celtics: Bobby Portis PF 6’11 Arkansas
17 Milwaukee Bucks: Kelly Oubre SF 6’7” Kansas
18. Houston Rockets: Delon Wright PG 6’6” Utah
19: Washington Wizards: R.J Hunter SG 6’6” Georgia State
20. Toronto Raptors: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson SF 6’7” Arizona
21: Dallas Mavericks: Tyus Jones PG 6’2” Duke
22. Chicago Bulls: Jerian Grant PG 6’4” Notre Dame
23. Portland Trail Blazers: Kevon Looney PF 6’9” UCLA
24. Cleveland Cavaliers: Rashad Vaughn SG 6’5” UNLV
25. Memphis Grizzlies: Jarell Martin PF 6’9” LSU
26. San Antonio Spurs: Justin Anderson SF 6’6 Virginia
27. LA Lakers: Jonathan Holmes PF 6’9” Texas
28. Boston Celtics: Montrezl Harrell PF 6’8” Louisville
29. Brooklyn Nets: Chris McCullough PF 6’9” Syracuse
30. Golden State Warriors: Terry Rozier PG 6’2” Louisville
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