Draft Expert

2008 NBA Mock Draft

1.Miami Heat - Derrick Rose, PG, Memphis

-The most dynamic player in the draft and one of the best PG's in recent history. He is a very different player from Chris Paul but look for him to make a similar type impact at the next level. Rose and Dwayne Wade paired up would make one of the elite backcourts in the NBA.

2.Seattle SuperSonics - Michael Beasley, PF, Kansas State

-Record breaking freshman that has all the tools to be a great player at the next level. Kevin Durant and Beasley paired up could make an elite combo for players in a few years when they get a supporting cast.

3.Memphis Grizzlies - Brook Lopez, C, Stanford

-After shipping away Pau Gasol Memphis has no low post presence what so ever. Lopez's stock has soared after a great regular season and good NCAA tournament. Very complete player as he has great touch around the basket and is also a solid defender.

4.Minnesota Timberwolves - Jerryd Bayless, PG, Arizona

-Very athletic combo guard that can score at will. Will need to improve on his ball handling skills and decision making to become a complete point guard but that should come over time.

5.New York Knicks - O.J. Mayo, SG, USC

-The Knicks have a bunch of guys that all they do is score. Mayo has been labeled as that type of player but I disagree. Mayo is a high-effort guy that is very tenacious on the defensive end. However, he is going to have to be more of a team player to be a star at the next level.

6.Milwaukee Bucks - Eric Gordon, SG, Indiana

-Gordon stuggled down the strech but he had and injury and was probably rattled after the Kelvin Sampson ordeal. When he is on he is terrific. He is a elite athlete that can drive to the basket, and can also be a deadly shooter from beyond the 3-pt line.

7.L.A. Clippers - Anthony Randolph, SF, LSU

-This is pick is strictly on upside. Randolph needs to bulk up a bit but if he can do that he could be a Lamar Odom type player at the next level.

8.Chicago Bulls - DeAndre Jordan, C, Texas A&M

-The Bulls would have prefered a point guard here but after Rose and Bayless there is nobdoy worth taking here. Instead, they go with a high upside player that has all the tools to be an all-star at the next level. Very athletic for a center and runs the floor like a point guard.

9.Charlotte Bobcats - Kevin Love, C, UCLA

-Emeka Okafor's contract is going to be up soon so they might need his replacement. Love may not ever be a star at the next level but he is a big-body that can also shoot from the outside.

10.New Jersey Nets - Darrell Arthur, PF, Kansas

-Arthur's stock has soared after a fantastic tournament and champioship game. Good post skills, sold mid-range jumper, and is also a very good defender. Would come in and immediatly start for the Nets.

11.Indiana Pacers - Danilo Gallinari, SF, Italy

12.Sacramento Kings - Joe Alexander, SF, West Virginia

13.Portland Trailblazers - Russell Westbrook, SG, UCLA

14.Golden State Warriors - Nicolas Batum, SG, France

15.Phoenix Suns - Chase Budinger, SG, Arizona

16.Philadelphia 76ers - Donte Greene, PF, Syracuse

17.Toronto Raptors - Chris Douglas Roberts, SF, Memphis

18.Washington Wizards - D.J. Augustin, PG, Texas

19.Cleveland Cavaliers - JaVale McGee, C, Nevada

20.Denver Nuggets - Jason Thompson, PF, Rider

21.New Jersey Nets - Kosta Koufos, C, Ohio State

22.Orlando Magic - Courntey Lee, SF, Western Kentucky

23.Utah Jazz - Roy Hibbert, C, Georgetown

24.Seattle SuperSonics - Brandon Rush, SG, Kansas

25.Houston Rockets - Mareese Speights, PF, Florida

26.San Antonio Spurs - Robin Lopez, C, Stanford

27.New Orleans Hornets - Bill Walker, SG, Kansas State

28.Memphis Grizzlies - Davon Jefferson, SF, USC

29.Detroit Pistons - Alexis Ajinca, PF, France

30.Boston Celtics - Mario Chalmers, PG, Kansas