UK2K's Draft Lottery v1.0

[UK2K]

I haven't done a 'draft prediction' yet. Wanted to get a feel for who would shine, who wanted who, etc. With about two weeks left, here's where I think these guys will fall.

Admittedly I watch a lot more college ball than NBA ball, but I think the top 4 will be all-stars within a few seasons.

Cauley-Stein, Hezonja, and Trey Lyles have a chance to be all-stars as well, although they may take a little more time.

My steal of the draft is Indiana getting Kaminsky.

V1.0 6/12
1) Minnesota – Karl-Anthony Towns
2) LA Lakers – Jahlil Okafor
3) Philadelphia – D’Angelo Russell
4) NY Knicks - Emmanuel Mudiay
5) Orlando – Justise Winslow
6) Sacramento – Willie Caulie-Stein
7) Denver – Kristaps Porzingis
8) Detroit – Stanley Johnson
9) Charlotte – Mario Hezonja
10) Miami – Myles Turner
11) Indiana – Frank Kaminsky
12) Utah – Sam Dekker
13) Phoenix – Jerian Grant
14) Oklahoma City – Trey Lyles

V2.0 6/18
1) Minnesota – Karl-Anthony Towns
2) LA Lakers – Jahlil Okafor
3) Philadelphia – Kristaps Porzingis
4) NY Knicks - D'Angelo Russell
5) Orlando – Emmanuel Mudiay
6) Sacramento – Willie Caulie-Stein
7) Denver – Justise Winslow
8) Detroit – Mario Hezonja
9) Charlotte – Frank Kaminsky
10) Miami – Stanley Johnson
11) Indiana – Trey Lyles
12) Utah – Sam Dekker
13) Phoenix – Myles Turner
14) Oklahoma City – Devin Booker

V3.0 6/23
1) Minnesota – Karl-Anthony Towns
2) LA Lakers – Jahlil Okafor
3) Philadelphia – D'angelo Russell
4) NY Knicks - Kristaps Porzingis
5) Orlando – Justise Winslow
6) Sacramento – Mario Hezonja
7) Denver – Emmanuel Mudiay
8) Detroit – Stanley Johnson
9) Charlotte – Willie Cauley-Stein
10) Miami – Devin Booker
11) Indiana – Frank Kaminsky
12) Utah – Myles Turner
13) Phoenix – Trey Lyles
14) Oklahoma City – Cameron Payne

V3.5 6/25
1) Minnesota – Karl-Anthony Towns - Tim Duncan
2) LA Lakers – Jahlil Okafor - Brook Lopez
3) Philadelphia – D'angelo Russell - Demar Derozan
4) NY Knicks - Kristaps Porzingis -Andrea Bargnani
5) Orlando – Justise Winslow - Wilson Chandler
6) Sacramento – Emmanuel Mudiay - John Wall minus the athleticism
7) Denver – Mario Hezonja - No idea
8) Detroit – Stanley Johnson - Andre Iguodala
9) Charlotte – Devin Booker - JJ Reddick
10) Miami – Myles Turner - Poor man's Dirk (dude shoots 89% from the FT line, 40% from deep)
11) Indiana – Willie Cauley-Stein (Tyson Chandler but more athletic, perfect fit for Indiana)
12) Utah – Frank Kaminsky - Pero Antic. Steal of the draft.
13) Phoenix – Trey Lyles - David West.
14) Oklahoma City – Cameron Payne - George Hill.

[Shade8780]

Charlotte gonna right the wrong of trading Kobe with Hezonja

[imdaman99]

I'll take it. Mudiay is an explosive and athletic guard, something the Knicks haven't had since Spree.

Also, thought OKC made a promise to some point guard. Although Lyles is good value there.

[ISHGoat]

taking okafor over russell will set the lakers back 5 years, book it

okafor is going to be a massive bust

[WallBe]

Also, thought OKC made a promise to some point guard. Although Lyles is good value there.

They made a promise to Cameron Payne but he may move up. Apparently his workouts with the Kings went great but it's still unlikely they pick him instead of WCS.

[Mawly-G]

I'll take it. Mudiay is an explosive and athletic guard, something the Knicks haven't had since Spree.

Also, thought OKC made a promise to some point guard. Although Lyles is good value there.

Mudiay has potential to be the next Steve Francis. I really hope the Knicks don't do anything stupid with this pick.

[UK2K]

I'll take it. Mudiay is an explosive and athletic guard, something the Knicks haven't had since Spree.

Also, thought OKC made a promise to some point guard. Although Lyles is good value there.

I think Lyles on OKC would be wicked awesome.

He's a David West type guy. Dependable, knock down shooter, always in the right place, doesn't need the ball in his hands to be effective. He can space the floor and stroke mid-range jumpers.

I'm hearing talk of Payne going higher in the draft, and when the order was first announced he was slotted around #20-22. I was hoping the Rockets could nab him at #18 (at the time).

I just think OKC has other issues more pressing before drafting a 6'2" PG, although I hear there is interest from both sides, as if that means anything.

[Mawly-G]

I think Lyles on OKC would be wicked awesome.

He's a David West type guy. Dependable, knock down shooter, always in the right place, doesn't need the ball in his hands to be effective. He can space the floor and stroke mid-range jumpers.

I'm hearing talk of Payne going higher in the draft, and when the order was first announced he was slotted around #20-22. I was hoping the Rockets could nab him at #18 (at the time).

I just think OKC has other issues more pressing before drafting a 6'2" PG, although I hear there is interest from both sides, as if that means anything.

Not sure why OKC would want to draft Payne, considering that they have a very good backup already with DJ. I know Payne has been impressing a lot of folks with his workouts though.

[UK2K]

Not sure why OKC would want to draft Payne, considering that they have a very good backup already with DJ. I know Payne has been impressing a lot of folks with his workouts though.

He has one year left on his contract.

[Mawly-G]

He has one year left on his contract.

Ah ok. Gotcha

[UK2K]

TTT

Movers and shakers.

Still hoping Houston can snag Cameron Payne with the 18th pick.

[Knicksfever2010]

no way the Knicks take Mudiay, horrible shooter. I'd rather have Winslow. MMmkay? buh bye

[BlakFrankWhite]

Am I the only one who think Towns won't become the superstar he's being hyped up to be?

Sure he'll be an all-star...maybe even a franchise player...but a top 5 player? Nah.

[UK2K]

no way the Knicks take Mudiay, horrible shooter. I'd rather have Winslow. MMmkay? buh bye

John Wall was a horrible shooter when he was 19 too.

You don't want him either?

He shot 48% from the floor and 35% from the 3pt line, at 19. His mechanics and form are there, better than Wall at the same age.

[UK2K]

Am I the only one who think Towns won't become the superstar he's being hyped up to be?

Sure he'll be an all-star...maybe even a franchise player...but a top 5 player? Nah.

Probably the only one.

There isn't anything he isn't good at.

Out of curiosity, why do you think he won't pan out?