NBA Draft Mock Lottery

Here is my mock draft for the NBA Lottery (First 14 picks)

1) Los Angeles Clippers- Blake Griffin PF

Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy has already stated that they will choose Griffin, this pick should be a no-brainer for the Clipps. Dunleavy will have to find a way to divide the PF/C minutes between Blake Griffin, Chris Kaman, Marcus Camby, and Zach Randolph.

2) Memphis Grizzlies- Ricky Rubio PG

Despite Mike Conley's improvements at the end of the year, there were rumors of the Grizzlies trying to trade Conley to the Blazers (To pair him up with High School teammate Greg Oden). Look for the Grizzlies to trade the young point guard in order to make room for one of the top 19 year old prospects. Rubio has a unique style that reminds some of Pete Marovick and Steve Nash.

Other possibility- Hasheem Thabeet C

3) Oklahoma City Thunder- Hasheem Thabeet C

Oklahoma would have liked Griffin, but the shot blocking 7'3 center will do just fine. The team uses Jeff Green as their PF most of the time. Green is not your typical PF defensively, so Thabeet should sure up the defense with his abilities. A line-up of Westbrook, Sefolosha, Durant, Green, and Thabeet, will be just fine.

Other Possibility- James Harden SG

4) Sacramento Kings- James Harden SG

The Kings lost out on Griffin and Rubio, but Harden will do just fine. A combination of Harden and Kevin Martin at the SG/SF position will be quite talented. Harden is a smooth player that is able to do many different things. He is a very good passer and rebounder for the SG position. Jordan Hill could have been this pick, however, the Kings just selected their future PF and C in the last two drafts (Spencer Hawes & Jason Thompson).

Other Possibility- Brandon Jennings PG

5) Washington Wizards- Jordan Hill PF/C

Hill has the ability to be a dominant PF in the Eastern Conference, but he could also spend some time playing the center position for the Wizards. A line-up of Arenas, Stevenson, Butler, Jamison, and Hill, could do some damage in the eastern conference. Or a line-up of Arenas, Butler, Jamison, Hill, and Haywood, would work.

Other Possibility- DeMar DeRozan SG

6) Minnesota Timberwolves- DeMar DeRozan SG

The Timberwolves have a lot of holes, at the PG,SG, and SF positions. DeRozan ended the season strong at USC last season, he showed a good mid-range game, but he does need to work on his 3-point shot as he shot 16%. He is young and has a lot of potential, and the Timberwolves have time to wait for him to hit his potential because the team is not going to compete for the playoffs for a couple of years.

Other Possibility- Brandon Jennings PG

7) Golden State Warriors- Tyreke Evans PG/SG/SF

This pick seems to fit the Warriors current player personnel. Jamal Crawford has not fit as a good complement to Monta Ellis in the backcourt. Evans is a big 6'6 PG/SG who could handle the ball and play off the ball. Monta Ellis is more of a SG, but he doesn't have the size to guard the opposing SG's. Evans can come in and share the PG responsibilities with Ellis, and guard the SG with his ideal size.

Other Possibility- Brandon Jennings PG

8) New York Knicks- Stephon Curry PG/SG

The Knicks need a C, SG, or PG, Curry has showed glimpses of being able to run the point guard position. Many critics have questioned his size and strength to compete in the NBA. Curry is a deadly shooter that has a unique ability to create his shot, with his quick release. Curry moved to the PG position during his junior season at Davidson, and he showed that he has the ability to create for his teammates, while finding his own shot. Curry, also seems like a player that would fit in nicely in D'Antoni's offense.

Other Possibilities- Brandon Jennings PG or Jrue Holiday PG

9) Toronto Raptors- Earl Clark SF/PF

Clark is a versatile 6'9 player that has the ability to defend, pass, and rebound. Clark should be able to come in and start for the Raptors, next to Calderon and Bosh. This pick really seems to fit the need for an athletic wing for the Raptors.

Other Possibilities- Gerald Henderson SG

10) Milwaukee Bucks- DeJuan Blair PF

Blair is a beast of a player that averaged 12.3 rebounds per game during his sophomore season. The Bucks lack interior toughness and grit, he should complement Bogut pretty well. Blair has shown the ability to lose weight and refine his shooting touch. Skiles will fall in love with Blair's toughness, considering Skiles is a hard-nosed coach.

Other Possibilities- Brandon Jennings PG

11) New Jersey Nets- James Johnson SF/PF

The Nets have have a need at the SF/PF position and James Johnson seems like the perfect fit. Johnson is a great rebounder (8.5 rpg), solid passer (2.0 apg), good shot blocker (1.5 bpg), and a decent 3-point shooter (32 %). As you can see Johnson is very versatile and has the ability to play two positions.

Other Possibilities- Chase Budinger SG/SF

12) Charlotte Bobcats- Wayne Ellington SG

The Bobcats have a track record of drafting well known NC college players. Ellington is a solid prospect who is a little undersized for a SG. However, he has great length and is an elite outside shooter. Ellington has also improved his rebounding and passing through his years at UNC.

Other Possibilities- Gerald Henderson SG or Chase Budinger SG/SF

13) Indiana Pacers- Brandon Jennings SG

Jennings finally comes off the board, he might not fit a desperate need, but he had too much talent to pass up. Jennings is a great passer who played professionally in Italy last year. He really needs to work on his outside shot, but he has great potential. I wouldn't be surprised to see a team move up in the draft to draft him before this pick.

Other Possibility- Gerald Henderson SG

14) Phoenix Suns- Johnny Flynn PG

Flynn is the perfect PG to run the Suns offense after Nash leaves in 2010 free-agency. Flynn is a quick PG that has shown great leadership during his time at Syracuse. Flynn reminds me of a poor man's version of Chris Paul.

Other Possibilities- Ty Lawson PG or Eric Maynor PG