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Can Danny: Mock 2.0, 26 - 30

At this point, the draft is kind of a crap shoot. There will be good players available here but who has the right attitude to become a legit player. Whose talent will translate from college to the next stage? I'm not completely sold on these guys so these picks could change completely in the next mock but for now...

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26: Thunder: Tiny Gallon - With two late picks and a pretty loaded roster of young players, the Thunder can roll the dice on Gallon, a talented big man with some issues in the past. I was considering a flyer on Lance Stephenson but with Harden and Sefalosha already at the 2, it just didn't seem to make sense. The Thunder could go after a back-up SF like Stanley Robinson but I'd take a flyer on Tiny.

27. Nets: Dominique Jones - The Nets might sell this pick in order to save cap space but if they use it, I'd go with Jones, an aggressive, good shooting combo guard. Actually, I wouldn't mind if the Celtics bought this pick since we're in need of a influx of youth and Jones could replace Nate Robinson, who I don't think will be back in green next year.

28. Grizzlies: Stanley Robinson - Damion James is probably the next SF on most lists but I like Robinson as a fit here. I like Robinson's offense better and I'm not sure how much the Grizz need James since they already have Demarre Carroll. If the Grizz are going to go with the Monta Ellis for OJ Mayo/Thabeet deal, they may opt for a combo guard here to team with Ellis, someone like Terrico White or Armon Johnson. But I think the more obvious move is that they're going to lose Rudy Gay so I'm going with Robinson.

29. Magic: Terrico White - White's a combo guard who could be a nice replacement for Jason Williams as the backup PG in Orlando. And I think the Magic should seriously consider upgrading from Jameer Nelson because, right now, the PG is the key position for the Magic and Jameer just isn't good enough to get them to the promised land IMO. The biggest problem, of course, is that I'm not sure how the Magic land a top PG. Nelson, Gortat, and Vince's expiring deal is a decent offer but what does that get you?

30. Wizards: Damion James - I don't love James here because I think a team with John Wall at the point could use a better shooter at the SF spot but James is the best talent available and I'm just not seeing many better options. Quincy Poindexter and Devin Ebanks are interesting options but James seems like the safer bet. Also, it would be good to have someone who is committed to defense.


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