This is interesting. You seem to be implying you don't like Whitmore all that much. I think every mock I have seen has him going before at least one of the Thompson brothers, though I think this may be the first I have seen where he is before both of them.Guitarsoup said:God I hope Houston gives Harden 4y200mm and Houston takes a ridiculous upside potential guy that can jump really well rather than guys that are proven 2-way players.shack009 said:
https://nbadraft.theringer.com/mock-draft
Kevin O'Connor updated his mock draft today and it is my nightmare scenario for the Mavs.
1. Wemby
2. B Miller
3. Scoot
4. Whitmore
5. Jarace Walker
6. Amen Thompson
7. Hendricks
8. Ausar Thompson
9. Anthony Black
10. Cason Wallace
11. Dick
Most expect Houston at 4 to take a Thompson, but KOC has them taking Whitmore as a better fit to go with Harden. Most people think Detroit at 5 would take Whitmore if he is there, so Houston snagging him moves them to Jarace Walker, who I think the Mavs would love to have.
I thought it was likely Indiana at 7 would decide who the Mavs take, because they would take one of Walker or Hendricks if both are available, then you hope whichever one they don't take makes it past Washington and Utah.
KOC writes that he thinks the Mavs would trade the pick, but that Cason could fit as a good defensive backcourt guy.
Would you take both Thompsons over him. what are your thoughts on Whitmore and where he fits in this group of prospects. Early on, I was hoping he could be a guy that would fall to the Mavs, though that seems nearly impossible given how high he has risen in mocks recently.