1. LA Clippers: Blake Griffin - He's pretty much a no brainer.

2. Memphis Grizzlies: Ricky Rubio - I doubt they keep him for long but he has the most trade value and none of the other top picks are worth more on the Grizz roster than Rubio is worth in a trade.

3. OK City Thunder: James Harden - The way people talk about him, you'd think he had nowhere to go but down. The kid is only 19, talented, and can still improve. Even better, he seems to be a great fit between Westbrook and Durant.

4. Sacramento Kings: Tyreke Evans - Evans can't shoot but everyone else on the Kings can so I don't think it'd be a big problem. He might not be a true PG but he's better than Beno Udrih. Sacramento isn't going anywhere soon so they can afford to waste a year on the Evans at PG experiment.

5. Minnesota Timberwolves: Hasheem Thabeet - They should look to deal this but if they have to use it, why not take a flyer on the big man? He'll have a year off of the pine behind Big Al and Love (or replace Big Al when he gets hurt again). The Wolves, if they make this pick, should immediately go after Clifford Ray to work with their bigs. 

6. Minnesota Timberwolves: Brandon Jennings - Yeah, he reminds me of Telfair, whom they already have but I still think he has the most upside of any of the point guards.

7. Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry - Two 6'3, 180 guards sharing the backcourt might not seem like a great idea but I think it might just work. Curry is a smaller, better version of Anthony Morrow who seemed to light it up in Nellieball so there is hope. Curry's shooting ability also allows him to be efficient in spite of Ellis having the ball in his hands most of the time. Worst case scenario, Curry's a backup for Ellis.

8. New York Knicks: Jonny Flynn - Flynn moves downstate to take over the reins of D'Antoni's offense. The 'Wolves should take a long hard look at him at #6 (and the Warriors should probably look at him and try to move Monta Ellis) but I think he falls to New York where he joins Wilson Chandler as the only other core pieces on the current Knicks roster.

9. Toronto Raptors: DeMar DeRozan - He has a ton of upside and all reports say that he is a hard worker which might be the most important thing. At worst, I think he could blossom into a great defender, if not the superstar that people think he could be. Actually, at worst he could pan out to be Gerald Green but I think he'll at least turn out to be a solid enough role player ala Joey Graham.

10. Milwaukee Bucks: Ty Lawson - People have been making excuses for Jrue Holiday left and right, one of them being that his coach was too hard on him. In that case, I'm not sure you can really put him on a Scott Skiles team. Lawson seems like someone who could step in and run the show or be a perfect second unit PG behind Ramon Sessions. And yes, in this draft, getting a solid second unit PG is probably worth the #10 pick.

11. New Jersey Nets: Earl Clark - A tough call but I think Clark's versatility fits well with the Nets. With Devin Harris and Brook Lopez as the young core pieces, Clark can settle into the forward spot in a Lamar Odom fashion. Or he could settle down in Hoboken and not really give a damn about basketball. This year's crop, more than any other recent draft, seems the most likely to waste their potential.

12. Charlotte Bobcats: Gerald Henderson - Terrence Williams might be better but Gerald Henderson seems steadier. I could see him gelling with Larry Brown a lot easier than Williams. Going with the "safe" bet is usually the kiss of death on draft night but I'm going to do it.

13. Indiana Pacers: Jrue Holiday - Jim O'Brien usually doesn't like to play rookies and that's probably a great thing for Holiday, who could use a year to learn. But other than his rookie status, he seems like a guy that Obie could like: works on defense, steady point guard with an improving shot. He could turn out to be a steal at 13 or a wasted pick. Then again, the last couple Bucks picks were thrown away on Yi Jianlian and Joe Alexander so the bar isn't too high for Holiday.

14. Phoenix Suns: Terrence Williams - I can't imagine that they won't look to move Jason Richardson ASAP and Williams would be able to fill that void.

15. Detroit Pistons: Jordan Hill - Honestly, I'm not a fan of Hill but at this point he's worth the risk.

16. Chicago Bulls: BJ Mullens - The Bulls can snag the young prospect and give him some time to learn on the pine.

17. Philadelphia 76ers: Eric Maynor - They need a PG and Maynor might be the best left on the board.

18. Minnesota Timberwolves: Sam Young - He's only a few months younger than Al Jefferson but he'll add some toughness to the Wolves. They could also take a look at Austin Daye, Omri Casspi, or Dajuan Summers here but I think Young will be a solid choice.

19. Atlanta Hawks: Jeff Teague - Might not be ready for prime time but could be a good backup and future replacement of Mike Bibby. He isn't a pure point guard but if the Hawks' other choice is Jamal Crawford, Teague will do just fine.

20. Utah Jazz: DeJuan Blair - Replaces the departing Paul Milsap.

21. New Orleans Hornets: Chase Budinger - If this kid has any shot of making it in the NBA, it'll be by using his athleticism on the break with Chris Paul. 

22 Portland Trailblazers: Dajuan Summers - The Blazers need a small forward and while Austin Daye might have more potential, I also think he seems like a bit of a bust. Summers has lotto talent but hasn't been able to put it all together. With so many talented players around him, he won't have to do as much and could fit into a very nice role for the Blazers. 

23. Sacramento Kings: Darren Collison - They could go after Austin Daye but they already have a similar player in Donte Greene. Collison gives them a backup point and some insurance if the Evans at PG trials don't go well.

24. Dallas Mavericks: Nick Calathes -  I'm really not sure what the Mavericks do here but the best bet is probably just adding Calathes to their future haul. I'm not sure who here is really going to step in and make a huge difference so getting a head start on the rebuilding plan might be the best move.

25. OK City Thunder: James Johnson- He showed up out of shape which didn't help his stock any but he's a solid option at the forward spots and could turn out to be a nice fit in a rotation with Kevin Durant and Jeff Green.

26. Chicago Bulls: Tyler Hansbrough - Austin Daye might be a better option but I want the Bulls to form the most annoying frontcourt ever of Jo Noah and Hanbrough.

27. Memphis Grizzlies: DeMarre Carroll - Fiery, tough, which is what the Grizz need in the paint. I don't think anyone here is going to be better than Darrell Arthur but Carroll brings a new dimension.

28. Minnesota Timberwolves: Austin Daye - Keeping four rookies doesn't seem realistic but when Daye falls here, they have to take a flyer on him.

29. LA Lakers: Victor Claver - They probably don't have a dime to spare if they want to bring back Ariza and Odom so they'll add a foreigner to keep overseas. Omri Casspi and this Jonas Jerebko dude people are talking about seem like other options.

30. Cleveland Cavaliers: Jeff Pendergraph - He could replace Sideshow Anderson Varejao or serve as Shaq backup if they decide to move Big Z. At the very least, he's another 6 fouls against Dwight Howard. They might want a PF with more perimeter shooting skills but I like Pendergraph here.

As with every mock draft, I might change my mind on some of this in an hour but right now, that's where I stand.