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2010 NBA Mock Draft: Round One


Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2010 NBA Mock Draft: Round 2
2010 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings: C | PF | SF | SG | PG
2011 NBA Mock Draft
Updated: Feb. 25, 2010.
  1. New Jersey Nets: John Wall, PG, Kentucky, 6-4, Fr.
    No matter who ends up with the first-overall pick, it's going to be John Wall. The question the Nets need to think about is what can we get for Devin Harris? There won't be room for both Wall and Harris, and the former Badger point guard could be dealt for a valuable piece.

    Think: Derrick Rose

  2. Minnesota Timberwolves: Evan Turner, G/F, Ohio State, 6-7, Jr.
    I think Turner is going to be as special a player in the NBA as he has been this season with Buckeyes. The Timberwolves need some help on the wing and suddenly a young core of Flynn/Turner/Brewer/Love/Jefferson along with a bunch of cap space and the draft rights to Ricky Rubio makes Minnesota a very intriguing team.

    Think: Scottie Pippen

  3. Golden State Warriors: Hassan Whiteside, C, Marshall, 7-0, Fr.
    The Warriors seem to be a team that drafts more on talent than need. They have a talented group of guards and wing players but need to find some consistency up front. Whiteside is loaded with potential and probably needs a year or two before he becomes a real factor, but then again the Warriors don't seem close to being a playoff-caliber team anytime soon.

    Think: Poor-man's Dwight Howard



  4. Sacramento Kings: Wesley Johnson, SF, Syracuse, 6-7, Jr.
    Johnson would be a definite upgrade at the three over Donte Greene and Francisco Garcia. Add him to a nice mix of Casspi/Thompson/Landry/Nocioni/Hawes and the Kings have a promising mixture of forwards for the future.

    Think: Shawn Marion

  5. Indiana Pacers: Derrick Favors, PF, Georgia Tech, 6-10, Fr.
    The Pacers really need a long-term solution at the point but since nobody fits that bill at this point of the 2010 NBA Draft, an athletic big is the way to go. The current crop of Hibbert/Foster/Murphy/Hansbrough doesn't exactly scream athleticism, and while Favors is still raw on the offensive end, he is a tremendous athlete with a promising future.

    Think: Al Jefferson

  6. Utah Jazz: Greg Monroe, PF, Georgetown, 6-10, So.
    Monroe seems like a natural fit with the Jazz. He is a fundamental big man who excels in a lot of areas on the floor. He would be a great insurance policy with Carlos Boozer unlikely to re-sign with Utah. A shooting guard would also be an option but there is no two worth taking this high.

    Think: Chris Bosh

  7. Detroit Pistons: DeMarcus Cousins, C, Kentucky, 6-11, Fr.
    The Pistons have a plethora of perimeter players who love to shoot the ball but lack any sort of inside presence. Cousins has been a man among boys down low at the collegiate level and would provide Detroit with a true threat inside. His attitude remains a question mark but there is no doubting his skills.

    Think: Zach Randolph



  8. Washington Wizards: Ed Davis, PF, North Carolina, 6-10, So.
    I am 50/50 on whether Davis will declare for the 2010 NBA Draft after suffering a season-ending injury, but for now he stays in the 2010 NBA Mock. In blowing up their roster at the trade deadline, the Wizards have a major hole up front and Davis could help fill that void.

    Think: Al Horford

  9. Philadelphia 76ers: Cole Aldrich, C, Kansas, 6-11, Jr.
    The Sixers have been trying to find someone to take Samuel Dalembert's contract and will likely try to move his expiring deal this summer or during the season. Aldrich would be a nice safety net and possible center of the future. He is not going to wow you with his athleticism but is very effective on the glass and as a shot blocker.

    Think: Chris Kaman

  10. Los Angeles Clippers: Al-Farouq Aminu, SF, Wake Forest, 6-9, So.
    In dealing Al Thornton, the Clippers will be looking for a new small forward of the future. While LeBron would be the ideal get to fill that role, the versatile Demon Deacon is a more realistic candidate.

    Think: Travis Outlaw

  11. Milwaukee Bucks: Donatas Motiejunas, F/C, Lithuania, 7-0, 1990
    The Bucks have had success this season with Euro forwards Carlos Delfino and Ersan Ilyasova, so why not bring in another? Motiejunas is more of a perimeter based big man and doesn't necessarily fit Milwaukee's need for a banger down low (Patrick Patterson would be that guy) but would be a solid value at 11.

    Think: Andrea Bargnani



  12. Memphis Grizzlies: Patrick Patterson, PF, Kentucky, 6-9, Jr.
    The Griz are in need of depth at every position except the two, and Patterson is the best available option to come in and contribute right away. Zach Randolph has been great for Memphis, but is entering the final year of his contract. A small forward would also be a possibility in case Rudy Gay leaves this summer, but the next best small forwards would be a reach at No. 12.

    Think: Kenyon Martin

  13. Houston Rockets: Xavier Henry, SG, Kansas, 6-6, Fr.
    The Rockets don't have any pressing needs but could use some depth on the wing. The Henry would be a great backup for Kevin Martin as he can stroke it from deep but is also dangerous off the bounce.

    Think: Paul Pierce

  14. New Orleans Hornets: Solomon Alabi, C, Florida State, 7-1, So.
    The Hornets do not have a great deal of depth up front behind Emeka Okafor and David West so a big is probably a priority. Alabi is still a work in progress but has shown steady improvement during his sophomore season.

    Think: DeSagana Diop
  15. Minnesota Timberwolves: Larry Sanders, PF, VCU, 6-10, Jr.
    Sanders' crazy 7-7 wingspan makes him a force on the glass with his rebounding and tremendous shot-blocking prowess. His offensive abilities are still very raw but the learning curve is loaded with potential.

    Think: Sean Williams


    Go to 2010 NBA Mock Draft: Picks 16-30
    Sorry for cutting this into two halves; I've received complaints about load times and putting the mock draft on two pages saves bandwith.


    Go to 2010 NBA Mock Draft: Round 2



Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05@hotmail.com.
All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: wpc112@gmail.com



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