2019 DBR Mock Draft SIGN UP HERE!!

[JasonEvans]

It is time to get our annual mock draft going. Seeing as we know college hoops better than anyone, it just makes sense that we would be the ones to do the best mock draft anywhere ;)

If you want to see how this has gone in the past, here are some of the other DBR Mock Drafts we have done:

2018 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?42023-2018-DBR-NBA-Mock-Draft-It-s-a-wrap!&highlight=mock)
2017 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?40171-2017-DBR-Mock-Draft-it-s-a-wrap!&highlight=mock)
2016 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?38065-45th-annual-DBR-Mock-Draft-2016-It-s-a-wrap!&highlight=mock)
2015 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?36084-23rd-annual-DBR-Mock-Draft-It-s-done!&highlight=mock)
2014 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?33925-2014-DBR-Mock-Draft&highlight=mock)
2013 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?31479-2013-DBR-Mock-Draft-make-picks-here!&highlight=mock)
2012 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?28679-2012-DBR-Mock-Draft&highlight=mock)

Anyway, this is pretty simple. Here is how it works:

You sign up to GM a team. The method for singing up is to post in this thread with the team you want. Whoever claims a team first, gets that team. You can only sign up for one team, though we may allow folks to GM a second team if we run short of GMs. If you can, please choose to select to GM a team that you know well. You will be expected to not just make your pick, but back up the rationale for that pick based on team needs and other factors. You can expect your pick to be discussed and debated by others, so be prepared to defend it and a knowledge of the team you are picking for is a big part of that process.

THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB OF THE GM IS TO MAKE TIMELY PICKS!! In fact, this is the only job of the GM. When it is your turn, you make a pick and explain your rationale. There are no trades allowed. The NBA's draft order today is the order we will use.

Very important -- Do not make us wait many hours for you to make your pick. Every picker will be on the clock. If you fail to make your pick in a timely fashion, I will draft for you based on the best available player on the various NBA mock draft boards. Here is how the clock will work.

Mon-Fri between 8am and 8pm ET, the clock is 4 hours. Make a pick in 4 hours or forfeit your pick to me (or some other designated picker).
Sat and Sun, the clock is 6 hours between 8am and 8pm ET (to allow for people who have activities away from the computer on weekends).
Please note -- you are allowed (and encouraged) to make picks before your time is up and you are allowed to make picks late at night even though the clock is suspended. Also, if you are worried you will not be available and can see your pick is coming up, PM some possible picks to me and I can post it for you.

Any further questions, either PM me or post in this thread.

Ok, here is the draft order. Start signing up right away. Assuming we have GMs for every team by the middle of the week, we will get things started on Wednesday, the 5th. The real NBA draft is Thursday June 20th so we have plenty of time to get ours done.


Round 1
New Orleans Pelicans - Reddevil
Memphis Grizzlies - Dukehk
New York Knicks - Troublemaker
Los Angeles Lakers - roywhite
Cleveland Cavaliers - jacone21
Phoenix Suns - brevity
Chicago Bulls - CDu
Atlanta Hawks - Jason Evans
Washington Wizards
Atlanta Hawks - Jason Evans
Minnesota Timberwolves - Edouble
Charlotte Hornets - JNort
Miami Heat - subzero02
Boston Celtics - FlyingDutchDevil
Detroit Pistons
Orlando Magic -coldriver10
Brooklyn Nets - NSDukeFan
Indiana Pacers
San Antonio Spurs - Billy Dat
Boston Celtics - FlyingDutchDevil
Oklahoma City Thunder
Boston Celtics - FlyingDutchDevil
Utah Jazz - furniture
Philadelphia 76ers - BobGreen
Portland Trail Blazers
Cleveland Cavaliers - jacone21
Brooklyn Nets - NSDukeFan
Golden State Warriors - awhom111
San Antonio Spurs - Billy Dat
Milwaukee Bucks

Round 2
Brooklyn Nets - NSDukeFan
Phoenix Suns - brevity
Philadelphia 76ers - BobGreen
Philadelphia 76ers - BobGreen
Atlanta Hawks - Jason Evans
Charlotte Hornets - JNort
Dallas Mavericks
Chicago Bulls - CDu
New Orleans Pelicans - Reddevil
Sacramento Kings - tfk53
Atlanta Hawks - Jason Evans
Philadelphia 76ers - BobGreen
Minnesota Timberwolves - Edouble
Atlanta Hawks - Jason Evans
Detroit Pistons
Orlando Magic -coldriver10
Sacramento Kings - tfk53
Los Angeles Clippers
San Antonio Spurs - Billy Dat
Indiana Pacers
Boston Celtics - FlyingDutchDevil
Charlotte Hornets - JNort
Utah Jazz - furniture
Philadelphia 76ers - BobGreen
New York Knicks - Troublemaker
Los Angeles Clippers
New Orleans Pelicans - Reddevil
Golden State Warriors - awhom111
Toronto Raptors
Sacramento Kings - tfk53

[JasonEvans]

As I have done every year since this stuff started, I get the Atlanta Hawks.

My team picks 8, 10, 35, 41, and 44.... so I will be busy.

[flyingdutchdevil]

Celtics please!

[Bob Green]

I'll take the 76ers who select 24, 33, 34, 42 and 54.

[awhom111]

I will take the Warriors.

As usual, I will also do the comparison between our draft and the real draft.

[NSDukeFan]

Brooklyn Nets please

[CDu]

Bulls please!

[roywhite]

Lakers, please.

[jacone21]

I'll take the Cavs. Any chance Zion falls to me at 5?

[Reddevil]

I'll take the Cavs. Any chance Zion falls to me at 5?

No.

Pelicans please.......for the honor!

[brevity]

I’ll draft for the Phoenix Suns.

[Troublemaker]

Knicks, please.

[Furniture]

Jazz pls.

[JNort]

Hornets for me

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Hornets for me

Cameron Johnson or Coby White?

[JNort]

Cameron Johnson or Coby White?

I know we give them heck but I like both prospects. No way Coby falls that far.


This will be the earliest pick I think I've ever made on here. I've nailed the last 2 drafts picking at the end (Hart and Robinson) so now I wanna try a little closer to the front.

[subzero02]

I'll take the Miami Heat...

[Billy Dat]

I'll take the Spurs, please.

[tfk53]

I have missed the last couple years so glad to get a chance this year.

Will take the Kings - who have NBA's equivalent of the lanterne rouge as well #40 and #47

[Edouble]

Minnesota Timbys

[JasonEvans]

Signups are going well, but we still have a number of teams that need GMs. Here are the available clubs:

Memphis, Washington, Detroit, Orlando, Indiana, OKC, Portland, Milwaukee, Dallas, LA Clippers, Toronto



Round 1
New Orleans Pelicans - Reddevil
Memphis Grizzlies - Dukehk
New York Knicks - Troublemaker
Los Angeles Lakers - roywhite
Cleveland Cavaliers - jacone21
Phoenix Suns - brevity
Chicago Bulls - CDu
Atlanta Hawks - Jason Evans
Washington Wizards - Truth & Justice
Atlanta Hawks - Jason Evans
Minnesota Timberwolves - Edouble
Charlotte Hornets - JNort
Miami Heat - subzero02
Boston Celtics - FlyingDutchDevil
Detroit Pistons - FerryFor50
Orlando Magic -coldriver10
Brooklyn Nets - NSDukeFan
Indiana Pacers - CoBlueDevils
San Antonio Spurs - Billy Dat
Boston Celtics - FlyingDutchDevil
Oklahoma City Thunder - accfanfrom1970
Boston Celtics - FlyingDutchDevil
Utah Jazz - furniture
Philadelphia 76ers - BobGreen
Portland Trail Blazers - Gooch
Cleveland Cavaliers - jacone21
Brooklyn Nets - NSDukeFan
Golden State Warriors - awhom111
San Antonio Spurs - Billy Dat
Milwaukee Bucks - Turk

Round 2
Brooklyn Nets - NSDukeFan
Phoenix Suns - brevity
Philadelphia 76ers - BobGreen
Philadelphia 76ers - BobGreen
Atlanta Hawks - Jason Evans
Charlotte Hornets - JNort
Dallas Mavericks - kAzE
Chicago Bulls - CDu
New Orleans Pelicans - Reddevil
Sacramento Kings - tfk53
Atlanta Hawks - Jason Evans
Philadelphia 76ers - BobGreen
Minnesota Timberwolves - Edouble
Atlanta Hawks - Jason Evans
Detroit Pistons - FerryFor50
Orlando Magic -coldriver10
Sacramento Kings - tfk53
Los Angeles Clippers - Jeff Evans (via JasonEvans)
San Antonio Spurs - Billy Dat
Indiana Pacers - CoBlueDevils
Boston Celtics - FlyingDutchDevil
Charlotte Hornets - JNort
Utah Jazz - furniture
Philadelphia 76ers - BobGreen
New York Knicks - Troublemaker
Los Angeles Clippers - Jeff Evans (via JasonEvans)
New Orleans Pelicans - Reddevil
Golden State Warriors - awhom111
Toronto Raptors - Mattman91
Sacramento Kings - tfk53

[coldriver10]

I'll take the Magic

[Dukehk]

I'll take Memphis please!

[Turk]

I can do the Bucks.

[kAzE]

I'll do the Dallas Mavericks

[JasonEvans]

Here are the available clubs:

Detroit (15, 45), Indiana (18, 50), OKC (21), Portland (25), LA Clippers (48, 56), Toronto (59)

[Gooch]

Here are the available clubs:

Detroit (15, 45), Indiana (18, 50), OKC (21), Portland (25), LA Clippers (48, 56), Toronto (59)

I can take Portland

[MrPoon]

I’ll take my beloved Nuggets.



And I guarantee I’ll be 100% correct!

[Truth&Justise]

Here are the available clubs:

Detroit (15, 45), Indiana (18, 50), OKC (21), Portland (25), LA Clippers (48, 56), Toronto (59)

Just checking, I didn't see anyone take Washington.

I'd be happy if it's still available, though it would be tempting to just use Washington's pick to announce that this whole business of NBA basketball is silly and we're folding the team to save ourselves from inevitable disappointment.

[mattman91]

Screw it, I'll come out of my Mock GM retirement and take Toronto.

[JasonEvans]

Just checking, I didn't see anyone take Washington.

I'd be happy if it's still available, though it would be tempting to just use Washington's pick to announce that this whole business of NBA basketball is silly and we're folding the team to save ourselves from inevitable disappointment.

Yup, sorry about that. The Wiz are yours.

-Jason "just Pistons, Pacers, Thunder, and Clippers left... right?" Evans

[Reddevil]

Assuming we get the green flag tomorrow for 8am, I will be battling the morning commute, but will have the number 1 pick in by 8:30 to 9am for sure. I just have to decide on who that could be...:confused::cool:

[accfanfrom1970]

-Jason "just Pistons, Pacers, Thunder, and Clippers left... right?" Evans

I’ll take the thunder, they just have the one 1st rounder so I too can be a one-and-done.

[Truth&Justise]

If you want to see how this has gone in the past, here are some of the other DBR Mock Drafts we have done:

2018 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?42023-2018-DBR-NBA-Mock-Draft-It-s-a-wrap!&highlight=mock)
2017 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?40171-2017-DBR-Mock-Draft-it-s-a-wrap!&highlight=mock)
2016 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?38065-45th-annual-DBR-Mock-Draft-2016-It-s-a-wrap!&highlight=mock)
2015 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?36084-23rd-annual-DBR-Mock-Draft-It-s-done!&highlight=mock)
2014 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?33925-2014-DBR-Mock-Draft&highlight=mock)
2013 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?31479-2013-DBR-Mock-Draft-make-picks-here!&highlight=mock)
2012 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?28679-2012-DBR-Mock-Draft&highlight=mock)

For as often as we criticize NBA GMs, let's remember they generally do this better than we do. Case in point: the 2013 DBR mock draft, where the #32 pick is still recorded as "Giannis Adetokunbo."

Here's hoping I blindly luck into a good pick that I can spend the next few years bragging about.

[FerryFor50]

I’ll take Detroit.

[Steven43]

It is time to get our annual mock draft going. Seeing as we know college hoops better than anyone, it just makes sense that we would be the ones to do the best mock draft anywhere ;)

If you want to see how this has gone in the past, here are some of the other DBR Mock Drafts we have done:

2018 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?42023-2018-DBR-NBA-Mock-Draft-It-s-a-wrap!&highlight=mock)
2017 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?40171-2017-DBR-Mock-Draft-it-s-a-wrap!&highlight=mock)
2016 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?38065-45th-annual-DBR-Mock-Draft-2016-It-s-a-wrap!&highlight=mock)
2015 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?36084-23rd-annual-DBR-Mock-Draft-It-s-done!&highlight=mock)
2014 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?33925-2014-DBR-Mock-Draft&highlight=mock)
2013 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?31479-2013-DBR-Mock-Draft-make-picks-here!&highlight=mock)
2012 (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?28679-2012-DBR-Mock-Draft&highlight=mock)

Anyway, this is pretty simple. Here is how it works:

You sign up to GM a team. The method for singing up is to post in this thread with the team you want. Whoever claims a team first, gets that team. You can only sign up for one team, though we may allow folks to GM a second team if we run short of GMs. If you can, please choose to select to GM a team that you know well. You will be expected to not just make your pick, but back up the rationale for that pick based on team needs and other factors. You can expect your pick to be discussed and debated by others, so be prepared to defend it and a knowledge of the team you are picking for is a big part of that process.

THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB OF THE GM IS TO MAKE TIMELY PICKS!! In fact, this is the only job of the GM. When it is your turn, you make a pick and explain your rationale. There are no trades allowed. The NBA's draft order today is the order we will use.

Very important -- Do not make us wait many hours for you to make your pick. Every picker will be on the clock. If you fail to make your pick in a timely fashion, I will draft for you based on the best available player on the various NBA mock draft boards. Here is how the clock will work.

Mon-Fri between 8am and 8pm ET, the clock is 4 hours. Make a pick in 4 hours or forfeit your pick to me (or some other designated picker).
Sat and Sun, the clock is 6 hours between 8am and 8pm ET (to allow for people who have activities away from the computer on weekends).
Please note -- you are allowed (and encouraged) to make picks before your time is up and you are allowed to make picks late at night even though the clock is suspended. Also, if you are worried you will not be available and can see your pick is coming up, PM some possible picks to me and I can post it for you.

Any further questions, either PM me or post in this thread.

Ok, here is the draft order. Start signing up right away. Assuming we have GMs for every team by the middle of the week, we will get things started on Wednesday, the 5th. The real NBA draft is Thursday June 20th so we have plenty of time to get ours done.


Round 1
New Orleans Pelicans - Reddevil
Memphis Grizzlies - Dukehk
New York Knicks - Troublemaker
Los Angeles Lakers - roywhite
Cleveland Cavaliers - jacone21
Phoenix Suns - brevity
Chicago Bulls - CDu
Atlanta Hawks - Jason Evans
Washington Wizards
Atlanta Hawks - Jason Evans
Minnesota Timberwolves - Edouble
Charlotte Hornets - JNort
Miami Heat - subzero02
Boston Celtics - FlyingDutchDevil
Detroit Pistons
Orlando Magic -coldriver10
Brooklyn Nets - NSDukeFan
Indiana Pacers
San Antonio Spurs - Billy Dat
Boston Celtics - FlyingDutchDevil
Oklahoma City Thunder
Boston Celtics - FlyingDutchDevil
Utah Jazz - furniture
Philadelphia 76ers - BobGreen
Portland Trail Blazers
Cleveland Cavaliers - jacone21
Brooklyn Nets - NSDukeFan
Golden State Warriors - awhom111
San Antonio Spurs - Billy Dat
Milwaukee Bucks

Round 2
Brooklyn Nets - NSDukeFan
Phoenix Suns - brevity
Philadelphia 76ers - BobGreen
Philadelphia 76ers - BobGreen
Atlanta Hawks - Jason Evans
Charlotte Hornets - JNort
Dallas Mavericks
Chicago Bulls - CDu
New Orleans Pelicans - Reddevil
Sacramento Kings - tfk53
Atlanta Hawks - Jason Evans
Philadelphia 76ers - BobGreen
Minnesota Timberwolves - Edouble
Atlanta Hawks - Jason Evans
Detroit Pistons
Orlando Magic -coldriver10
Sacramento Kings - tfk53
Los Angeles Clippers
San Antonio Spurs - Billy Dat
Indiana Pacers
Boston Celtics - FlyingDutchDevil
Charlotte Hornets - JNort
Utah Jazz - furniture
Philadelphia 76ers - BobGreen
New York Knicks - Troublemaker
Los Angeles Clippers
New Orleans Pelicans - Reddevil
Golden State Warriors - awhom111
Toronto Raptors
Sacramento Kings - tfk53

Jason, was Detroit the final team in need of a GM? By the way, you are a very well-organized person, I can tell. Impressive.

[pfrduke]

-Jason "just Pistons, Pacers, Thunder, and Clippers left... right?" Evans


I’ll take the thunder, they just have the one 1st rounder so I too can be a one-and-done.


I’ll take Detroit.


Jason, was Detroit the final team in need of a GM? By the way, you are a very well-organized person, I can tell. Impressive.

Your answer lies above.

[Steven43]

Your answer lies above.
Exactly. You can see why I would admire someone who is very well-organized.

[Dukehk]

When does this draft begin? Does it run parallel to the real NBA draft?

Sorry for the newbie questions!

[Edouble]

When does this draft begin? Does it run parallel to the real NBA draft?

Sorry for the newbie questions!

Read post #1 in this thread.

[JasonEvans]

Pacers and Clippers... c'mon folks.

I just spoke to my brother, who owns Clipper season tickets, and he is going to GM the Clippers. So we just need someone to take the Pacers.

[FerryFor50]

Pacers and Clippers... c'mon folks.

I just spoke to my brother, who owns Clipper season tickets, and he is going to GM the Clippers. So we just need someone to take the Pacers.

If no one else wants the Pacers, I can take them as a 2nd team.

[CoBlueDevil]

If no one else wants the Pacers, I can take them as a 2nd team.

I've seen this every year since I joined but have never participated. So I'll take the Pacers if you guys are good with another newbie...

[roywhite]

I've seen this every year since I joined but have never participated. So I'll take the Pacers if you guys are good with another newbie...

Okay, Mr. Commish, is New Orleans on the clock?

[Reddevil]

9446

I have made coffee, typed up my pick analysis, perused the DBR EK Board and Off-Topic Board, eaten lunch, checked my Amazon orders, shot the breeze with co-workers, and gone to the vending machines. At this rate I am going to have to do some honest to goodness work. Say it isn't so! May we begin?

[JNort]

I've seen this every year since I joined but have never participated. So I'll take the Pacers if you guys are good with another newbie...

It was everyone's first time at some point. Just make your picks on time, and preferably do at least some form of a write-up for entertainment, after you announce your pick.