Chad Ford's Mock Draft taken with other teams' preferences

[Dr. Jones]

I agree but a lot of people thought the Jazz would go after Jimmer too. Perception is always open to debate I guess. I hope the Jazz pick Wiggins if they get the first pick. I would have taken Embiid over Parker before the back issue too.

I'd be very tempted to take Embiid #1.

 

[JAZZGASM]

Am I the only one who thinks most of these guys are overrated? I think there is good talent, but I'm not sure I see any superstars in the mix. I really hope they avoid Randle, and I'd prefer Exum at this point.

 

[Batman]

Chad Ford is the devil.

the Devil? Personally, I appreciate Chad Ford.

 

[Batman]

Am I the only one who thinks most of these guys are overrated? I think there is good talent, but I'm not sure I see any superstars in the mix. I really hope they avoid Randle, and I'd prefer Exum at this point.

My big Board looks like this

1-Wiggins
2-Exum
3- Embiid
4- Parker
5-Randle
6- Gordon
7-Smart

 

[Dr. Jones]

Am I the only one who thinks most of these guys are overrated? I think there is good talent, but I'm not sure I see any superstars in the mix. I really hope they avoid Randle, and I'd prefer Exum at this point.

They're all just cattle, really.

 

[8]

Am I the only one who thinks most of these guys are overrated? I think there is good talent, but I'm not sure I see any superstars in the mix. I really hope they avoid Randle, and I'd prefer Exum at this point.

I think what may be overrated by most is the immediate impact the picks will have. It's impossible to doubt the superstar potential of Wiggins and Embiid imo, but they, like many of the top picks, are very raw talents. I don't doubt that this could end up being one of the best draft classes ever, but when people hear the hype they are going to expect immediate results and be quick to judge. Wiggins, Embiid, Exum, and Gordon might be four of the top five picks, and they will all take some time to develop. If many of the raw talents in this draft don't improve as we expect them to over time then it would be a way overhyped class.

This class lacks a Lebron (a guy who will come in right away and destroy the competition) imo, but has many players who can be like Blake Griffin in the sense that they will take a couple years to develop, but can eventually become superstars.

 

[Doublea]

Did the 'upside potential' pan out for Xavier Henry, Al-Farouq Aminu, Cole Aldrich, and Like Babbitt? All of those players had higher ceilings than Gordon coming out of college-- and look at them now.


That's why as a GM you can't always go for 'upside'.

Stupid argument. and doesn't every player have upside to them? They've never played in the NBA before.