Jazzfanz Mock Draft 2015: Pick #2

[Cappy_Smurf]

Byron Scott is old-school, Kobe is old-school, Okafor has an old school kind of game. I think there will be a lot of big people in LA campaigning for Okafor.

Scott won't be around long enough for it to matter, and if they have any brain at all, Kobe won't factor in to who they pick, either. It could easily be Okafor, but I'm gonna go along with b-line and pick Russell.

 

[b_line]

I still think they trade it to OKC for Westbrook.

But if not... bigs are notorious for developing slow, and lakers are noted for not waiting. Mudiay or Russell.

I hadn't thought of this. That would be crazy to watch okc and LA after that trade. Interesting for both teams.

 

[Cappy_Smurf]

I still think they trade it to OKC for Westbrook.

But if not... bigs are notorious for developing slow, and lakers are noted for not waiting. Mudiay or Russell.

Durrant's health is kind of a question mark right now, not to mention he could bolt in FA after next year. They probably won't trade either one, but if they're smart, Durrant is the one they should consider trading. That may sound crazy, but I really believe he's out the door after next year.

 

[Bodhi]

Went Towns then Russell.

Rus is the best player in this draft, IMO.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Looks like we have a consensus already for the #2 pick.

#3 pick poll will be up tomorrow.

 

[Eminence]

Picked Russell, not really sure why, just not sold on Okafor, Kobe wants to play mentor or something maybe. No great logic, gut feeling.

 

[b_line]

This is pretty much why I picked russell as well.

Picked Russell, not really sure why, just not sold on Okafor, Kobe wants to play mentor or something maybe. No great logic, gut feeling.

 

[mellow]

Durrant's health is kind of a question mark right now, not to mention he could bolt in FA after next year. They probably won't trade either one, but if they're smart, Durrant is the one they should consider trading. That may sound crazy, but I really believe he's out the door after next year.

I absolutely agree, except that I think OKC believes they would rather build around Durrant and can somehow persuade him to stay. And of the two I think Durrant is more likely to stay.

I expect LAL to go hard after Westbrook. If he is available or not. He has showtime, he is made for LAL. Durrant-eh not so much.

 

[default]

They should take Russell, but would take Okafor (or trade the pick).

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Picked Russell, not really sure why, just not sold on Okafor, Kobe wants to play mentor or something maybe. No great logic, gut feeling.

Kobe never wants to play mentor. He wants to win now.

Okafor is probably the most NBA ready player in the top 5.