NBA MOCK DRAFT 2.0

With the individual workouts coming to a close and the draft coming up on Thursday here is my second and possibly final mock draft. These picks are what will happen if there are no trades made. Most likely there will be some moves made, so this mock draft will not be perfect.

1	Greg Oden 7-0 C, Ohio State

-How do you pass on Oden? He is a monster in the middle on defense and has shown the offensive promise as well.

2	Kevin Durant 6-10 SF, Texas

-A great consolation prize for the Sonics. Durant is the best offensive weapon to come out of school since that epic class of Lebron, Melo, and Wade. He is going to be a 20ppg guy from day one.

3	Al Horford 6-10 PF, Florida

-Even though the Hawks went big with Sheldon Williams last year, they can't pass up on a talent like Horford. Horford is going to be an All Star PF for many years.

4	Mike Conley 6-1 PG, Ohio State

-A lightning quick point guard who will push the tempo at all times and make teams respect the Grizzlies running game. Add him to Rudy Gay and Hakim Warrick and you have the foundation for a fast breaking team as good as any.

5	Yi Jianlian 7-0 PF, China

-The first foreign player to be drafted. The Celtics are looking to move this pick for a veteran player who can help get them to the playoffs, but if they can not look for Yi to get picked.

-	Corey Brewer 6-8 SG, Florida Brewer is a lock down defender who can help Redd out by getting to the bucket with ease.

7	Spencer Hawes 7-1 C, Washington

-Hawes will provide the T'Wolves with the big body to play next to Garnett, that they have been looking for. Hawes is an offensive talent who will have to get better on the boards.

8	Jeff Green 6-10 SF, Georgetown

-A playmaker who can help pg Raymond Felton out. Felton needs help on offense, and while Green is not a great scorer yet, he will help the team get into a flow.

9	Brandan Wright 6-10 PF, North Carolina

-The Bulls are the beneficiary of a Wright slide. He slides because teams realize how young and unprepared he is, but the Bulls are the perfect spot for him to go. Tyrus Thomas and Wright would give the Bulls 2 great talents at the PF spot to use in a trade for a veteran.

10	Joakim Noah 7-0 PF, Florida

-All energy all the time. The Kings need help selling their team to the fans, and Noah's enthusiasm can help do that. Imagine him and Ron Artest diving all over the court and collecting every rebound.

11	Acie Law 6-4 PG, Texas A&M

-Finally the Hawks get themselves a point guard. Law is a fearless shooter, but not a setup guy. He will give them offense, but have a hard time getting his teammates involved.

12	Al Thornton 6-7 SF, Florida State

-The perfect complement to Andre Igudola. He is a jump shooter who is athletic enough to put it on the floor. Probably the 2nd best scorer in the draft.

13	Nick Young 6-7 SG, USC

-A slasher who can take the place of Desmond Mason. Young would look great on the receiving end of a Chris Paul pass on the break.

14	Javaris Crittenton 6-5 PG, Georgia Tech

-The point guard of the future now that Sean Livingston is a question mark to return healthy. Crittenton has a great jump shot and handle, but needs to learn how to run a squad.

15	Julian Wright 6-9 SF, Kansas

-Wright's slide is not that shocking, since he has not shown a consistent jumper in his workouts.

16	Jason Smith 7-0 PF, Colorado State

-A big man who can help spread the floor for the Wizards. Does not provide them with the defensive help they need up front, but he will help put points on the board.

17	Sean Williams 6-10 C, Boston College

-Has refused to work out of the Nets, but I still think they will draft him. He is exactly what the team needs; Size and Defense.

18	Gabe Pruitt 6-4 PG, USC

-A solid PG who would help Baron Davis get rest during the regular season, so he can be fresh for the playoffs.

19	Thaddeus Young 6-8 SF, Georgia Tech

-An athletic wing, whose talent far exceeds his draft position. He has the talent to become an effective NBA player, so lets see if he has the drive.

20	Rodney Stuckey 6-5 SG, Eastern Wash.

-A combo guard that would be perfect next to D.Wade in the backcourt. His shooting touch would help keep defenses honest.

21	Josh McRoberts 6-10 PF, Duke

-The 76ers need help at power forward, but can McRoberts be that guy. He has the talent to be a starter, but he has always been soft. Not a strong finisher around the hoop, even though he is capable of using either hand.

22	Morris Almond 6-6 SG, Rice

-Another piece to the puzzle for the Bobcats. They need help scoring and Almond's specialty is just that.

23	Wilson Chandler 6-8 SF, DePaul

-Rumors have it that the Knicks have given Chandler a promise at this pick. Lets see if Isiah finds another role player again or can he finally get a star?

24	Rudy Fernandez 6-6 SG, Spain

-One of the best combo guards in Europe, but will have to stay overseas for another year.

25	Derrick Byars 6-7 SF, Vanderbilt

-Byars has the size and shooting touch to find a place in the league, now only if he had the athleticism. Think Rasual Butler.

26	Nick Fazekas 6-11 PF, Nevada

-The Rockets love big men who can step out to the 3 point line and take pressure off of Yao and TMac.

27	Marco Belinelli 6-6 SG, Italy

-Torched team USA last summer from all over the court. A bit soft, but can stroke it from deep. Would be a clone of Richard Hamilton.

28	Glen Davis 6-9 PF, LSU

-If Davis can keep his weight down, he would be a great help to the Spurs, by giving them a big man to come off of the bench that can score. Perfect fit for Davis.

29	Tiago Splitter 7-0 PF, Brazil

-Another player that the Suns can keep abroad for year of 2. Splitter is a hard worker on D and on the glass.

30	Daequan Cook 6-6 SG, Ohio State

-I doubt the 76ers keep all three first round picks, but if they do look for them to take a chance on a point guard prospect. In a draft weak with pg's, Cook is the best bet at this point.