WRG 2011 Mock Draft - #7 Sacramento Kings

Every online outlet has us taking the same guy here.  We know.  We read.

Those same people also said we were going to be the Anaheim Aces next year.

Just sayin'.

Well, moving to the land of Scrooge McDuck and the Rally Monkey didn't happen, and taking a player who needs the ball all the time when our best player is a guy who has played TERRIBLE every time he has had to play off the ball ever in his LIFE makes about as much sense as having three NBA teams in the same market.

That's why we are taking someone who we feel has the highest ceiling in this draft and happens to play the position we need help at the most.

And it doesn't hurt that his name is Bismack Biyombo, because we could maybe sell a jersey or two, hmmmmm?

Fun Fact: Did you know Sacramento is exactly 1,500 miles from both Bismarck, North Dakota and Biyombo, Oklahoma?  Neat!

WRG Mock Draft, #9: Toronto Raptors

With the trade of Kapono for Reggie Evans, the Raptors secured a quality backup in Reggie Evans to give them some toughness, hustle, and a dirty worker inside. Trading Kapono gives the team from the Great White North a dearth of players who can play the 2 and the 3.

With Jordan Hill dropping, we strongly consider him here to shore up our frontcourt and possibly groom him as a future cog if Chris Bosh bolts after the season. DeMar Derozan is also an option, as he can slide right into a need position, but we fear that he's a little ways from contributing, and we want someone to come in and help us compete for a playoff spot, as well as show Chris Bosh that we can compete with the hopes of keeping him around. Taking a player who plays the same positoin as CB4 will probably accomplish the complete opposite, so Hill is out of the equation.

With the 9th pick, the Toronto Raptors select:
Tyreke Evans, G, Memphis

Tyreke is mature enough physically to handle the rigors of the NBA, and can play both guard positions. Not only can he play the 2-guard next to Calderon, but he's a significant upgrade at the point guard position for spot minutes, as he'll come in and instantly be our second best PG. Hopefully he can add some excitement and scoring to help convince Chris Bosh to stick around past this season.

WRG Mock Draft #7: Golden State Warriors

The Warriors immediately look to fill a pressing need at the #7 pick: a pure point guard.

With Monta Ellis and Jamal Crawford in the current guard rotation, we're looking for a true point guard who can initiate our offense, run in the full court and be a leader on the floor. Our coach doesn't like to play young rookies much, so we want someone who can immediately come in and take the reigns of this team and be a leader on the floor.

With our GM on a mission to improve the team as quickly as possible in order to save his own job, we want someone who can contribute from day 1. Brandon Jennings has the talent to be considered here, but we don't think he can be the guy to come in and be that leader right away.

Tyreke Evans also has good value here, but we fear he'd clash with Monta Ellis and isn't that pure point that we covet.

One guy sticks out in this area like a sore thumb and is the obvious pick.

With the #7 pick the Warriors select:
Jonny Flynn, PG, Syracuse

We feel that Jonny Flynn can come in, and allow Monta Ellis to play his more natural off the ball position, as well as be that vocal leader we want. He can come in and make an immediate impact in the half court, as well as showcase his athleticism in the full cout. We are thrilled to take a natural leader with this pick.

The New York Knicks are on the clock.