NBA Mock Draft 2006 Version 2.01. Toronto Raptors - Andrea Bargnani, PF/C (7-0, 225) Italy
2. Chicago Bulls (via New York) - LaMarcus Aldridge, PF (6-10, 240) Texas
3. Charlotte Bobcats - Adam Morrison, SF (6-8, 205) Gonzaga
4. Portland Trailblazers - Tyrus Thomas, PF (6-9, 229) LSU
5. Atlanta Hawks - Shelden Williams, PF (6-9, 250) Duke
6. Minnesota Timberwolves - Rudy Gay, SF (6-9, 222) Connecticut
7. Boston Celtics - Brandon Roy, SG (6-5, 195) Washington
8. Houston Rockets - Ronnie Brewer, SG (6-7, 220) Arkansas
9. Golden State Warriors - Randy Foye, SG (6-4, 205) Villanova
10. Seattle SuperSonics - Mouhamed Saer Sene, C (7-0, 230) Senegal
11. Orlando Magic - J.J. Redick, SG (6-4, 190) Duke
12. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets - Rodney Carney, SF (6-7, 205) Memphis
13. Philadelphia 76ers - Rajon Rondo, PG (6-2, 175) Kentucky
14. Utah Jazz - Cedric Simmons, PF (6-9, 235) NC State
15. NO/OK Hornets (via Milwaukee) - Hilton Armstrong, C (6-11, 235) Connecticut
16. Chicago Bulls - Thabo Sefolosha, SF (6-6, 215) Switzerland
17. Indiana Pacers - Marcus Williams, PG (6-3, 205) Connecticut
18. Washington Wizards - Olexsiy Pecherov, PF (6-11, 222) Ukraine
19. Sacramento Kings - Patrick O'Bryant, C (7-0, 250) Bradley
20. New York Knicks (via Denver) - Shawne Williams, SF (6-9, 225) Memphis
21. Phoenix Suns (via Lakers) - Alexander Johnson, PF (6-10, 230) Florida State
22. New Jersey Nets (via LA Clippers) - Quincy Douby, SG (6-3, 175) Rutgers
23. New Jersey Nets - Kyle Lowry, PG (6-0, 185) Villanova
24. Memphis Grizzlies - Josh Boone, C (6-11, 235) Connecticut
25. Cleveland Cavaliers - Daniel Gibson, PG (6-3, 190) Texas
26. Los Angeles Lakers (via Miami) - James White, SG (6-7, 200) Cincinnati
27. Phoenix Suns - Sergio Rodriguez, PG (6-3, 170) Spain
28. Dallas Mavericks - Shannon Brown, SG (6-3, 190) Michigan State
29. New York Knicks (via San Antonio) - Jordan Farmar, PG (6-2, 180) UCLA
30. Portland Trailblazers (via Detroit) - Leon Powe, PF (6-8, 245) California
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NBA Mock Draft 2006 Version 1.01. Toronto Raptors - Andrea Bargnani, PF/C (7-0, 225) Italy
- A front line of Bosh, Villanueva and Bargnani would be the biggest in the league and could finally give the fans of Toronto some hope. A trade down would make the most sense, but without a clear cut #1 it may be hard for them to find a trading partner.
2. Chicago Bulls (via New York) - Tyrus Thomas, PF (6-9, 229) LSU
- With multiple picks and plenty of young players, the Bulls could be very active leading up to the draft. If they decide to keep this pick, Thomas makes the most sense. He would give them the athletic post player they were missing last season.
3. Charlotte Bobcats - Brandon Roy, SG (6-5, 195) Washington
- Look for Roy, Gay or Morrison to jump off the board here with the Bobcats if Bargnani and Thomas go 1-2. For a team that wants to take a big step forward next year and build for the future, Roy is the best fit. He can step in right away and contribute on both ends more than anyone else on the board.
4. Portland Trailblazers - Adam Morrison, SF (6-8, 205) Gonzaga
- This would be the dream scenario for Portland after the punch to the gut they took on Lottery night, when they got bumped from down from the top spot. Morrison would help bring the fans back to the Rose Garden and be a great compliment to youngster Martell Webster.
5. Atlanta Hawks - LaMarcus Aldridge, PF (6-10, 240) Texas
- Another dream scenario for the Atlanta Small Forwards, who desperately need size. Aldridge is the best big man in the draft and would immediately start for a suddenly dangerous Hawks team.
6. Minnesota Timberwolves - Rudy Gay, SF (6-9, 222) Connecticut
- If Charlotte passes on Gay, it's hard to see him fall past the Wolves. Not only would KG finally get a true swingman to play with (Wally certainly doesn't count), but Gay would bring immediate excitement to a very dull offense.
7. Boston Celtics - Marcus Williams, PG (6-3, 205) Connecticut
- Delonte West has been a pleasant surprise for the Celtics, but they know he isn't a true point guard. Rajon Rondo would the other possibility if they go PG, with Patrick O'Bryant being the darkhorse candidate at the C position.
8. Houston Rockets - Ronnie Brewer, SG (6-7, 220) Arkansas
- The general consensus has this spot reserved for JJ Redick, but Brewer seems like a better option. Without an established PG in the fold, the Rockets need another ball handler. Brewer gives them enough flexibility to go 'big' on a nightly basis and force constant match up problems.
9. Golden State Warriors - Patrick O'Bryant, C (7-0, 250) Bradley
- One of the hottest players in the draft, he could go as high as 5 to the Hawks. The Warriors need a center and have the right coach in place to nurse him a long. If Larry Brown ends up here, then it doesn't matter who the pick is, because they won't see the light of day.
10. Seattle SuperSonics - Randy Foye, SG (6-4, 205) Villanova
- Too often last season, the Sonics looked like the Ray Allen show. RA is a star, but he shouldn't have to do it all on his own. Foye has a good enough handle to run the show when needed and would be a great fit alongside Allen and Ridnour in a three guard lineup.
11. Orlando Magic - J.J. Redick, SG (6-4, 190) Duke
- After Houston, this makes the most sense for Redick. Adding a dead eye shooter to go along with Nelson, Darko and Howard would set the Magic up as one of the true sleepers in the Eastern Conference next season.
12. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets - Shelden Williams, PF (6-9, 250) Duke
- Byron Scott desperately needed someone to step up and do the dirty work last season but Aaron Williams and Marc Jackson didn't quite cut it. Williams will never be a star, but he's the type of player every team needs.
13. Philadelphia 76ers - Rajon Rondo, PG (6-2, 175) Kentucky
- This would be the first true steal of the draft if Rondo fell to Philly and there's a good chance it could happen. After the Celtics at 7, there isn't another team with a huge need at the point. Pairing AI with Rondo would make the Sixers awfully small, but also lightning quick.
14. Utah Jazz - Cedric Simmons, PF (6-9, 235) NC State
- Even if they can't unload Carlos Boozer on some wit less team (Hello Knicks!), the Jazz still need someone to do the job they thought they were paying Boozer to do. Simmons is still every raw offensively, but with AK-47 around you don't need much in the way of scoring in the post.
15. NO/OK Hornets (via Milwaukee) - Rodney Carney, SF (6-7, 205) Memphis
- With Speedy Claxton looking at free agency this summer, you could see a PG here, but Carney is the perfect player to fill the Richard Jefferson role in Byron Scott's game plan.
16. Chicago Bulls - Tiago Splitter, PF (7-0, 240) Brazil
- Unless they trade some of their young players, there won't be much room for another pick. If they don't trade this pick for a future No. 1, then look for them to try and steal Splitter here and stash him in Europe.
17. Indiana Pacers - Hilton Armstrong, C (6-11, 235) Connecticut
- Most years, this would be a stretch for a player like Armstrong, but with no depth at the center position he could end up in the lottery before all is said and done. The Pacers will look long and hard at Hilton here with a gaping hole at the 5.
18. Washington Wizards - Mardy Collins, PG (6-6, 200) Temple
- You may not have been able to tell from the stat sheet, but Gilbert Arenas missed having Larry Hughes around. Sure, Arenas put up crazy numbers, but always having to handle the ball took a toll on him and Collins would give the Wizards another option when running their offense. Arenas can still get all the shots, but without doing as much heavy lifting.
19. Sacramento Kings - Kyle Lowry, PG (6-0, 185) Villanova
- Jason Hart was swell and all last season, but the Kings are in desperate need of another guard to bring off the bench. Even though Lowry isn't going to kill you from downtown, he can do just about anything else you need.
20. New York Knicks (via Denver) - Josh Boone, C (6-11, 235) Connecticut
- Many believe the Knicks are the team that gave Josh Boone the promise that led him to sign with an agent. If they like him that much, they won't wait to see if he's still available when their second pick comes around.
21. Phoenix Suns (via Lakers) - Mouhamed Saer Sene, C (7-0, 230) Senegal
- With little playing time to be had next season, the Suns can afford to take on a project and according to multiple scouts that's exactly what they plan on doing if Saer Sene is still on the board here. Low-risk, high-reward.
22. New Jersey Nets (via LA Clippers) - Quincy Douby, SG (6-3, 175) Rutgers
- Even after taking Antoine Wrist last year, the Nets still need a young player off the bench that can score. If there is one thing Douby can do, it's score. His versatility will allow the Nets to use him to spell Kidd, Carter or Jefferson at any point.
23. New Jersey Nets - Aaron Gray, C (7-0, 270) Pittsburgh
- Jason Collins is a nice player, but after a season of lingering injuries they need a suitable backup for Nenad Kristic. Gray has a lot of work to do before he can contribute real minutes, but the raw talent is clear.
24. Memphis Grizzlies - Shawne Williams, SF (6-9, 225) Memphis
- The perfect selection for the Grizzlies and not just because Williams played right down the street at Memphis. He can play multiple positions and has only seen his stock fall due to a less than stellar work ethic. If anyone can motivate the kid, Mike Fratello can.
25. Cleveland Cavaliers - Daniel Gibson, PG (6-3, 190) Texas
- The Cavs are on the look out for a point guard to pair with LeBron now that Eric Snow is on his last legs. Gibson underachieved this past season, but has a hugh ceiling and if playing with LBJ should bring the best out of him.
26. Los Angeles Lakers (via Miami) - Leon Powe, PF (6-8, 245) California
- If he weren't injury-prone, Powe would be a lock for the lottery. Phil Jackson might want a big PG, but the pickings are slim at this point in the draft.
27. Phoenix Suns - Alexander Johnson, PF (6-10, 230) Florida State
- I sure did admire Amare for standing up and saying he's going to take care of business next season, but the Suns need to be prepared in case he has another setback. Johnson isn't the athlete Stoudemire is (who is??), he is as close as you'll find in the draft. Perfect.
28. Dallas Mavericks - Shannon Brown, SG (6-3, 190) Michigan State
- With most of their core coming back, the Mavs can afford to take a chance on a player like Brown who has the chance to be a tremendous scoring guard in the NBA.
29. New York Knicks (via San Antonio) - Jordan Farmar, PG (6-2, 180) UCLA
- If Larry Brown has his way, this pick will be a point guard. More likely, Isiah will make the call and you'll see another guard that likes to shoot. And shoot. And shoot...
30. Portland Trailblazers (via Detroit) - Sergio Rodriguez, PG (6-3, 170) Spain
- In a couple years when they realize Bassy isn't the answer at the point, they will have Rodriguez ready to take over.
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