Mock Mongering: 5/23/08

by Seth on May 23, 2008 3:33 PM EDT in Draft Things Comment 6 comments

To start, I recommend that everybody read Dave from Blazers Edge's assessment of pre-draft hysteria. The fact is, all this speculation is just that- and we're bound to vastly overrate some guys while completely ignoring others with real potential. That said, I'm totally caught up in the pre-draft hype, and I'm also a total sucker for mock drafts. Let's get to our first round up of what various mocks are predicting for the Knicks at #6.

Ridiculous Upside: Danilo Gallinari

MyNBADraft: Eric Gordon

NBADraft.net: O.J. Mayo

Draft Express: O.J. Mayo

Hoops Hype: O.J. Mayo

Chad Ford: Danilo Gallinari

CollegeHoopsNet: Eric Gordon

Inside Hoops: Danilo Gallinari

Interesting. It's only May, and the mocks have already narrowed down to three guys. I'll keep you posted, and we'll check back in on what the mocks are saying soon.

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Eric Gordon?!?

I get the OJ Mayo and Danilo Gallinari picks, but Eric Gordon? I’ll wait until Seth (or I) put up the preview on Gordon, but isn’t he really a Jamal Crawford/Ben Gordon ideal 6th man type? Do the Knicks really need a Crawford clone… unless they are planning on trading Jamal, who is probably the only Knick besides David Lee with any trade value whatsoever…

by stopmikelupica on May 23, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

i don't really get it either..

Anthony Mason’s Haircut (our resident IU expert) is gonna be doing the Gordon profile next week.

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by Seth on May 23, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions

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not that i want gordon, but my understanding is YES he is like jamal crawford, but has potential to play better D (doesnt everyone tho) and actually, u know, be a GOOD SHOOTER. As in consistent, as opposed to shitty FG% year in year out like J Craw has.

that being said, he’s 6’3, so i see no reason to take him. pure and simple, he would have 2 be paired with a big ass point guard to work.

waaaay 2 serious about the yanks and knicks? maybe... oh well

by Prezs2ReprsntMe on May 24, 2008 12:00 PM EDT reply actions

kevin love, maybe?

I agree with mightykingcrayo’s fanpost. With a few questions answered about Love’s dedication to fitness, etc. he could be a solid fit.

by tkired on May 25, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions

Gordon

Just starting to recover from the Rose disappointment, I guess I’d be okay with Mayo, no interest in Bayless/Gordon, and haven’t seen Gallinari play so can’t say anything about him yet.

Or we can work a trade, either give Chicago whatever they want for Rose, or (much more likely) go down to 8-10 and go for Augustin which would be find with me, maybe get rid of a bad contract and/or pick up a 2nd round pick or a 1st rounder next year.

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by Dachs on May 27, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions

If we miss out on Mayo but can get value for Crawford, why not trade him for an asset (PG – Ford, maybe?, Pick, Expiring Contract) and replace him with someone like Gordon. Is Jamal’s ceiling really that high? Haven’t we already seen him at his best, which equates to a third option on a good team?

by DontWakeDolan on May 28, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions