Paul Pierces 2017 Mock draft

[Paul Pierce]

1. Chicago Bulls (via LAC)
Markelle Fultz - I think Fultz is going to be a hall of famer and I cant pass up on him


2. Philadelphia 76ers
 Josh Jackson- This team has two great guards and a Center, Jackson gives them the defense and versatility at a position they need.

3. Atlanta Hawks (via TOR)
Lonzo Ball - Lonzo/Beal back-court would look very nice plus BC has pick 5. Things are looking good in Atlanta! 

4. New Orleans Pelicans (via DAL)
Dennis Smith Jr. - BK can take the gamble on a high risk high reward prospect. DSJ will be a great scorer off the bench


5. Atlanta Hawks
Jayson Tatum - BC can add another good prospect in Tatum. JT can shoot and create his own shot which will be great with Lonzo on the team

6. Washington Wizards
- De'Arron Fox - Pistol Pete is lacking a PG and if Fox can develop his jumper, he will be an all star caliber player.

7. Portland Trail Blazers
Frank Ntilkina - Another young piece to add to the DB-KP-NN trio. Frank can guard the best opposing guard while Booker gets buckets.

8. Seattle Supersonics (via SAS)
Malik Monk - I dont think Monk has a very high ceiling but he has a high floor and can be a Lou Wil, JR Smith type player which is the player Seatle needs. A cheap scorer off the bench for LBJ.


9. Charlotte Hornets
Lauri Markannen - Not sure what CL would do in this situation but Markannen could be good in the sim as a stretch 4


10. Toronto Raptors (via CHI)
Zach Collins - I would say Issac but Jabari plays his position so Im gonna go with the young center from Gonzaga who can hit the 3


11. Miami Heat
Jonathon Issac - The Heat have 0 SFs annnd like no PFs so they would be ecstatic that Issac falls to them at 11!

12. Minnesota Timberwolves
 Donavon Mitchell - The Wolves need a SG and Mitchell played well for Lousiville and is projected in the lottery IRL


13. Golden State Warriors
O.G  Anunoby - I really likee him as a 3 and D player and hes mature enough to join this GSW team ready to contend.


14. LA Lakers
Justin Jackson - They need a SF Justin Jackson just won the national championship! Hes ready to help LAL get to the next level

15. Milwaukee Bucks

  Justin Patton - White Mamba only has 1 center in Papagiannis so it wouldn't hurt him to pick up Patton. He's very raw though and will take time to develop

16. Phoenix Suns (via DET)
 Luke Kennard - The Suns don't have too many weakness' but its always nice to net a great shooter who performed really good last week in in front of NBA scouts 


17. Sacramento Kings
 Terrance Ferguson - Ferguson played pro ball overseas this year which means its hard to tell how he'll be in the NBA. But he can shoot the ball and is good sized for the shooting guard at 6"7


18. Memphis Grizzlies
 TJ Leaf - The Grizz need a Point Guard but theres not too many in the mid 1st round. Instead they will snag a stretch big who I believe can play well at the next level.

19. Indiana Pacers
 John Collins - I think Collins is NBA ready, he may lack the size but at 6'8 he can contribute right away for Reggie.

20. Chicago Bulls (via HOU)
  Harry Giles - Im not too sure about Giles because of the injury's, but if hes there at 20 Ill take the gamble.

21. Brooklyn Nets
Bam Adebayo - Bam didnt really get to shine playing with Fox and Monk but he showed flashes sometimes which is why I think he'll fit in great on BKN.

22. Cleveland Cavaliers
Ike Anigbogu
- When you watch UCLA you think Ball,Alford,Leaf but Ike has a 7'6 wingspan and can man the paint like no other.

23. Detroit Pistons (via OKC)
 Jarett Allen - I dont know much on him but hes projected in the mid 1st round so I think Detroit wouldn't mind getting him.

24. New Orleans Pelicans
Isaiah Hartenstein - Billy's got a little crush on him so he'll be happy. But all jokes aside Hartenstein has some good upside and can shoot the 3 as a center.

25. Atlanta Hawks (via ORL)
 Jordan Bell - Bell made a name for himself once Chris Boucher went out before the tournament and he showed that he had some Draymond Green in him. I'm very interested to see how he does on the next level.

26. Detroit Pistons (via UTA)
Rodions Kurucs - Dont know much on him but he looks promising, hes a versatile wing who can play above the rim.
 
27. Chicago Bulls (via Bos)
Josh Hart - I hope he falls to me at 27, I think Hart is going to be a Malcolm Brogdon. A 4 year player who is mature enough to play at the next level.

28. New York Knicks
 Juwan Evans - Evans played well for Oklahoma this season, he can score the basketball and playmake. This is a steal for NYK.

29. LA Clippers (via PHX)
 Tony Bradley- Fresh off a national championship, Bradley is ready for the next level.

30. Seattle Supersonics
 Caleb Swanigan - Swanigan was a top 3 college player in the league last season and he has the maturity to make an impact right away. 

[Paul Pierce]

15-30 will be tomorrow

[Julius Erving]

I don't watch the NCAA much but should Josh Jacksons "anger management problems" have an effect going into the NBA Draft? I only know that he's taking classes and it probably won't have an effect on his performance but it makes me uneasy mainly because of player's in the NBA who ended their careers due to Anger management issues back in the 80's.....

[Julius Erving]

I just saw an article and don't know what's going on there

[Paul Pierce]

Jun 11, 2017 20:46:58 GMT -5 Julius Erving said:

I don't watch the NCAA much but should Josh Jacksons "anger management problems" have an effect going into the NBA Draft? I only know that he's taking classes and it probably won't have an effect on his performance but it makes me uneasy mainly because of player's in the NBA who ended their careers due to Anger management issues back in the 80's.....

I guess it could make teams hesitate but he's one of the best defenders in this class so its tough to pass on him.

[Steve Jobs]

Jun 11, 2017 20:48:12 GMT -5 Julius Erving said:

I just saw an article and don't know what's going on there

Billy might trade you for him if you're going to take him, so that alone is reason to do it.

[Steve Jobs]

You forgot to account for me trading back into the lottery! haha

[Paul Pierce]

Jun 11, 2017 21:03:22 GMT -5 Steve Jobs said:

You forgot to account for me trading back into the lottery! haha

Hmmm I wonder who your trading with. Seatle? Washington? ATL? those are my 3 guesses :)

[Steve Jobs]

Jun 11, 2017 21:06:10 GMT -5 Paul Pierce said:

Jun 11, 2017 21:03:22 GMT -5 Steve Jobs said:

You forgot to account for me trading back into the lottery! haha

Hmmm I wonder who your trading with. Seatle? Washington? ATL? those are my 3 guesses :)

haha we'll see

[Yao Ming]

great mock pp. i'm actually in the middle of writing up my own updated mock draft for our league, got some very similar predictions

[Theodore Duncan]

Well... I hope this is not how the picks 1-6 go :|

I'm gonna go with BPA.. not sure if Frank would be that at 7.

[Paul Pierce]

Finished

[Julius Erving]

DSJ with the best vertical since Wilt Chamberlain apparently? The kid's going to be really good.

[Paul Pierce]

Jun 12, 2017 19:54:37 GMT -5 Julius Erving said:

DSJ with the best vertical since Wilt Chamberlain apparently? The kid's going to be really good.

if I had the 2nd pick instead of the 1st I woulda took DSJ.

[Steve Jobs]

Jun 12, 2017 20:09:09 GMT -5 Paul Pierce said:

Jun 12, 2017 19:54:37 GMT -5 Julius Erving said:

DSJ with the best vertical since Wilt Chamberlain apparently? The kid's going to be really good.

if I had the 2nd pick instead of the 1st I woulda took DSJ.

Probably a mistake.

[billy]

Jun 12, 2017 22:08:20 GMT -5 Steve Jobs said:

Jun 12, 2017 20:09:09 GMT -5 Paul Pierce said:

if I had the 2nd pick instead of the 1st I woulda took DSJ.

Probably a mistake.

Probably. But if it isn't a mistake, it will be an absolutely smashing success.

[Steve Jobs]

The Rose similarities are uncanny at times. Whoever drafts him needs to fix his jumping/landing immediately or I fear he'll struggle with losing important years of his prime to the same types of injury.