Mock Draft Results and Analysis: Dec. 15 (H2H, 9 Cats)
Second-round comments: Aldridge’s recurring heart issues concern me, though he seems fine for the time being. Even if he is healthy, the arrival of a gunner like Crawford and a full season with Gerald Wallace makes me think No. 13 overall is a bit high for him. Evans at No. 18 is ridiculous, but it was an auto-selected pick. I thought getting Ellis at No. 24 overall was a big steal.
Round 3:
Third-round comments: Somehow, I put my team on auto-select mode and I ended up with Manu at No. 25. I hated this. It could’ve gone worse, but I wouldn’t give Ginobili a look until the fourth round at the earliest. I took it in stride and started to see an identity forming for my squad. Griffin won’t last this long on most draft boards, so getting him in the third round is a pretty good. I think No. 30 for Ibaka is perfect. Drafting Jennings anywhere north of the sixth round is way too optimistic for me.
Round 4:
Fourth-round comments: I was surprised to see Nash go this early, with the potential effects of the more intense schedule on his old body and all. Lopez at No. 44 overall sounds like fine value. Wallace falling to No. 47 overall is absurd — he shouldn’t drop past the third round. Nene at No. 48 is a steal, especially given that team’s need for his production this season.
Round 5:
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