NBA Draft predictions

[South Austin]

I'm not sure if SI.com's Ian Thompson is a well-respected draft analyst, but his mock draft has Damion James going at No. 15 to the Bucks. Avery Bradley didn't make the first round.

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[elface]

It was interesting the Bilas had Bradley ranked 14th of draft eligibles.

 

[GoHornsGo90]

Not that I think he particularly deserves it, but anybody that doesn't have AB going in the first round now after all the hype he's been getting lately simply isn't paying attention to draft workouts. DJ is moving up as well, but I don't expect him to be picked nearly that highly.

 

[90 Grad]

ESPN's Chad Ford latest Mock:

Toronto Pick #13
Avery Bradley

Analysis: The Raptors already have two pretty good point guards on their roster -- Jose Calderon and Jarrett Jack. However, neither is the uber-quick speed demon that coach Jay Triano would love to have. Bradley also gives the Raptors something else that neither Calderon and Jack provide -- the ability to play lockdown defense.


Spurs Pick #20
Damion James

Analysis: James is one of the more underrated players in the draft. Very few players have his combination of athleticism and motor.



He doesn't have a position on offense, but he can defend multiple positions on the floor. He should be able to step in right away with the Spurs veterans and provide meaningful minutes.

 

[mars]

James' defense is not one of his strengths.

 

[90 Grad]

another mock draft.

17. - Chicago Bulls - Damion James (Texas), Small Forward - The Bulls want to win now and may make the big push for LeBron James. I see them going the "best available" route and that might be James, the rare senior that figures as a first-round pick. James excels in transition and is an exceptional rebounder for his size.

Think: Derek Smith


18. - Miami Heat - Gordon Hayward (Butler), Small Forward - Dwyane Wade is the first order of business in South Beach. If Miami gets its superstar back, they could use a weak-side shooter like Hayward to take advantage of the double- teams Wade often gets.

Think: Mike Dunleavy Jr.


19. - Boston Celtics - Avery Bradley (Texas), Shooting Guard - This is a pretty high pick for a team making a serious run at the NBA title. Since Ray Allen will likely move on in the offseason, the C's can take a flyer on Bradley, an undersized freshman that is a pure shooter and scorer.

Think: Jeff Hornacek

 

[mars]

Holy $hit!! Someone compared Avery Bradley to Jeff Hornacek? I cannot think of a worse comparison, except maybe Shaq.

 

[elface]

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[Third Coast]

And Hornacek was 88% from the line for his career.

 

[Horns11]

Avery Bradley is more like Brian Shaw or Lindsey Hunter. Someone who had occasional nights when they lit it up, but generally wasn't the key to success.

 

[LazyEngineer]

I think he will have a career about like Eric Snow. Maybe make an All-Defensive squad a few times.

Best year: 12.9 pts, 3.7 reb, 6.6 ast, 1,6 stl

 

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[GHoward]

If Damion james isn't a consistent 3pt shooter, then he'll have no place on the Spurs.