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Koyie Hill is insufferable.

Hendry secure only through this season, right??

I'd certainly take a shot with Etwaun Moore. He can shoot the ball with good range, as well as out of pick n' rolls and catch and shoot. He doesn't appear to be a liability defensively, in spite of his underwhelming athleticism. I've heard people rave about his intelligence and intangibles, if you're into that sort of thing. His Achilles heel is ball handling and dribble penetration, something you prefer to not have out of your 2 guard spot but certainly something you can work with. I bet he has a long NBA career coming off the bench.

Why would the Bulls take Singler if they already have Kyle Korver?

The players have to concede on the money. The league is losing too much of it and the small market teams are paying dearly. Let's see a hard cap and some revenue sharing.

he's a great penetrator, passer, can rebound well for a PG, but his jump shot needs work Yeah that definitely sounds like Andre Miller. I would have no reservations about picking him up in the 2nd round.

I think Johnson will end up going in the 1st round. But the fact that he has strength issues and trouble rebounding, in college, is a big negative. If he can't do it there he's going to get pushed around rather easily in the NBA, I think a lot of scouts don't have much faith in his post game transitioning due to getting bodied, and doubts if he is able to use his left hand more. It depends on who wants a stretch 4 that can deal with these deficiencies. His perimeter offensive game and the active D and shot-blocking ability is enough to make him a 1st rounder IMO. As for Morris. He's the opposite of JJ when it comes to size and projects to be a true PF. He seems to be a safe pick. One that won't overwhelm you due to athleticism and a lackluster wingspan, but finishes well around the rim and should be a pretty good defender. The thing is his upside is limited, he seems to be destined as a role player and not much more. If I'm the talent starved Pacers I get more risky than that. They already have Hansbrough.

If the Pacers pass on Alec Burks and Chris Singleton to take Markeiff Morris I'm punching something cute. Admittedly PF is a huge need for them though.

Chad Ford Mock 7.0

I know there are some Michigan fans on here. If Darius Morris is truly in the mold of an Andre Miller he sounds like a great 2nd round pickup.

Also, Reggie Jackson going that late in the 1st is a crime. His defense alone should have him 10 spots higher.

Here's Ford's 2nd round: 31. Miami Heat (via Minnesota) JaJuan Johnson | F | Purdue The Heat are hoping that Reggie Jackson falls this far. But if a team snatches him up, Johnson would be a nice fit. He is long, shoots the ball well and has four years of experience. 32. Cleveland Cavaliers Chandler Parsons | SF | Florida If the Cavs get a point guard and a big man early in the draft, don't be surprised to see them reach a bit for Parsons here. He has great size, is very skilled and has been one of the best workout players in the draft. 33. Detroit Pistons (via Toronto) Jimmy Butler | SF | Marquette Once upon a time the Pistons were all about toughness, defense and heart. Butler epitomizes that approach with his game and should be a great fit with the Pistons as a player who can play multiple positions off the bench. 34. Washington Wizards Travis Leslie | SG | Georgia In this mock draft, the Wizards get two bigs in the first round. With this pick they grab, perhaps, the most athletic 2-guard in the draft. If he was a better shooter, he would be a lottery pick. 35. Sacramento Kings Norris Cole | PG | Cleveland State We have the Kings taking a point guard at No. 7 (Kemba Walker). Would they take another one at No. 35? I'm hearing the team is high on Cole and would roll the dice on both players if they were available. 36. New Jersey Nets Bojan Bogdanovic | SF | Serbia Bogdanovic was the second-leading scorer in the Euroleague this year. If he could come to the U.S. this year or next, he'd likely be a first-round pick. In the second round, he's a steal. 37. Los Angeles Clippers (via Detroit) Josh Selby | PG | Kansas The Clippers have always been a team willing to take chances on young college players that didn't always live up to expectations. If Selby falls this far in the draft, he's a steal here. There's nothing to lose and terrific upside. 38. Houston Rockets (via Los Angeles Clippers) Darius Morris | PG | Michigan The Rockets would like to add some size in the backcourt and have been fans of Morris for a while. At No. 38, he's worth the risk. He has a lot of Andre Miller to his game. 39. Charlotte Bobcats Charles Jenkins | PG | Hofstra Jenkins was one of the best scorers in college basketball. Add him to the mix with Marcus Morris and Jordan Hamilton and the Bobcats would seriously increase their scoring punch. Jenkins' versatility should allow him to play both the 1 and the 2. 40. Milwaukee Bucks Jon Leuer | PF | Wisconsin The Bucks could continue to use shooters, and Leuer is one of the two or three best shooting bigs in the draft. 41. Los Angeles Lakers (from Golden State via New Jersey) Nolan Smith | SG | Duke The Lakers need to replace Derek Fisher at some point and Smith would be a great candidate. They are both combo guards who have toughness and can shoot the ball. Smith would be a great fit in L.A. 42. Indiana Pacers Malcolm Lee | PG | UCLA Would the Pacers draft yet another point guard? I think so because Lee can play both backcourt positions and gives them a real defensive presence. Jimmer can let if fly on offense, but Lee can be a lockdown defender on the other end. 43. Chicago Bulls (via Utah) E'Twaun Moore | SG | Purdue The Bulls need both toughness and shooting in the backcourt, and Moore could deliver. He can play both backcourt positions and this season showed that when he gets hot, he can be a lights-out shooter. 44. Golden State Warriors (From Phoenix via Chicago) Trey Thompkins | PF | Georgia The Warriors could always use some low-post scoring and Thompkins actually has a lot of talent scoring in the low block. He's got to get in better shape, but at this point in the draft, he's worth the risk. 45. New Orleans (via Philadelphia) Greg Smith | C | Fresno State Smith is raw. But he has an NBA body, good athleticism and huge hands. He's a project, but a very solid one. 46. Los Angeles Lakers (From New York) Malcolm Thomas | PF | San Diego State Thomas is an elite athlete who can run the floor, rebound and block shots. He's still raw offensively, but he has lots of upside for the 46th pick. 47. Los Angeles Clippers (From Houston) Giorgi Shermadini | C | Georgia Shermadini is a talented big man who can really score. He may not come over for a few years, but down the road he could be a very good pickup for the Clippers. 48. Atlanta Hawks Jordan Williams | C | Maryland The Hawks need more size and toughness on their front line. Williams was one of the best rebounders in college basketball last season. 49. Memphis Grizzlies Cory Joseph | PG | Texas Mike Conley has cemented himself as the Grizzlies' point guard of the future, but Joseph could be an interesting backup down the road. He should've stayed in school, but there's raw talent there. 50. Philadelphia 76ers (From New Orleans) Keith Benson | C | Oakland The Sixers continue to need bigs and Benson is one of the biggest players in the draft. He's skilled and a very good athlete for his size, he just needs to get stronger and improve his motor. 51. Portland Trail Blazers Rick Jackson | PF | Syracuse Jackson is a tough player with a good motor who can rebound the basketball. The Blazers need more size up front and some extra toughness can't hurt either. 52. Detroit Pistons Shelvin Mack | PG | Butler Mack reminds me a lot of a poor man's Joe Dumars. A tough, all-around player who really defies a particular position. He should be able to find a spot in the Pistons' backcourt. 53. Orlando Magic Scotty Hopson | SG | Tennessee Hopson is not only one of the best athletes in the draft, but he also can shoot the ball. He was inconsistent at Tennessee, but the talent is still there. 54. Cleveland Cavaliers (From Oklahoma City via Miami) Jereme Richmond | SF | Illinois Richmond is an athlete and little else right now. But as a long-term project, he still has major upside. 55. Boston Celtics Jamine Peterson | SF | NBDL Peterson is one of the best scorers in the draft. He's a great athlete as well. He may have some question marks about his background, but the Celtics have never shied away from players like him. 56. Los Angeles Lakers DeAndre Liggins | SG | Kentucky It's doubtful the Lakers keep all of these second-round picks. If they do, Liggins is one of the best defenders in the draft. With Ron Artest aging, Liggins could be a solid pick here. 57. Dallas Mavericks Mindaugas Kuzminskas | SF | Lithuania He's a classic Lithuanian small forward -- he can shoot it, he can handle the ball and he has a great basketball IQ. He's a player you stash overseas and hope develops. 58. Los Angeles Lakers (From Miami) Julyan Stone | SG | UTEP The Lakers like big point guards and they like defenders, and Stone fits the bill. Just don't ask him to score. 59. San Antonio Spurs Lavoy Allen | PF | Temple He's a big man with a soft touch and he's a good rebounder. At this point in the draft we're reaching, but there's some talent there. 60. Sacramento Kings (From Chicago via Milwaukee) Andrew Goudelock | SG | College of Charleston The Kings like shooters and Goudelock is one of the best in the draft. http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft...-Round2-110621

Isn't it only 1 year? Yeah you're right. But I've read it could be longer depending on when he's ready because his buyout is 3 million.

I had no idea Kansas had so much representation here.

Rockets would get a steal with Valanciunas at 14. With all the trade talk I'm guessing 1 team would trade ahead of them to take him in spite of him chilling in Europe for 2 years.

Hello disappointment, my old friend.

I blame Campana for not stealing home.

Wells had a balk and an errant throw on a pickoff? BUST.

Hawk makes my ears bleed.

Campana needs to steal home

That's just what Pat & Keith were wondering. He's hit 100 in the minors, iirc. And he was hitting 98 and 99 at Wrigley. I'm buying it. Nice.

That's just what Pat & Keith were wondering. Has he been clocked in the triple digits? It wouldn't be that surprising for someone who works with a 95-97 mph fastball consistently.

Sure would be nice if Soriano was like this more often

He is a God.

Not even Castro can save Davis from his sucktitude.