Welcome to this year’s Fan Operated Mock Draft of the NBA first round. Over the past few days I have been conducting a draft where you, the fan, choose players for your favorite team or any team you were interested in. Thanks to all who participated! By the way, isn’t social media great?
1) Minnesota Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns, C Kentucky (Bobby Santo)
2) Los Angeles Lakers: Jahlil Okafor, C Duke (Nick Poli)
3) Philadelphia 76ers: D’Angelo Russell, PG Ohio State (Morey Hershgordon)
4) New York Knicks: Emmanuel Mudiay, PG China (Mark Ferraro)
5) Orlando Magic: Kristaps Porzingas, PF Latvia (Justin Katz)
6) Sacramento Kings: Justise Winslow, SF Duke (Jordan Katz)
7) Denver Nuggets: Mario Hezonja, SF Croatia (Zachary Ryan)
8) Detroit Pistons: Stanley Johnson, SF Arizona (Kyle Dougherty)
9) Charlotte Hornets: Devin Booker, SG Kentucky (Matt Zocco)
10) Miami Heat: Willie Cauley-Stein, C Kentucky (Vinny Mannini)
11) Indiana Pacers: Myles Turner, PF Texas (Jordan Katz)
12) Utah Jazz: Frank Kaminsky, C Wisconsin (Bobby Santo)
13) Phoenix Suns: Trey Lyles, PF Kentucky (Phillip Cunningham)
14) Oklahoma City: Cam Payne, PG Murray State (Matt Zocco)
15) Atlanta Hawks (from BKN): Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, SF Arizona (Liam Feeney)
16) Boston Celtics: Kelly Oubre, SG Kansas (Justin Katz)
17) Milwaukee Bucks: Bobby Portis, PF Arkansas (Phillip Cunningham)
18) Houston Rockets (from NOP): Jerian Grant, PG Notre Dame (Vinny Mannini)
19) Washington Wizards: Kevon Looney, PF UCLA (Nick Poli)
20) Toronto Raptors: Sam Dekker, SF Wisconsin (Morey Hershgordon)
21) Dallas Mavericks: Tyus Jones, PG Duke (Liam Feeney)
22) Chicago Bulls: Delon Wright, PG Utah (Kyle Dougherty)
23) Portland Trail Blazers: Rashad Vaughn, SG UNLV (Ricky Fernaro)
24) Cleveland Cavaliers: R.J. Hunter, SG Georgia State (Bobby Santo)
25) Memphis Grizzlies: Justin Anderson, SF Virginia (Jordan Katz)
26) San Antonio Spurs: Jarell Martin, PF LSU (Joey Zocco)
27) Los Angeles Lakers (from HOU): Joseph Young, SG Oregon (Nick Poli)
28) Boston Celtics (from LAC): Guillermo Hernangomez, C Spain (Justin Katz)
29) Brooklyn Nets (from ATL): Christian Wood, PF UNLV (Ricky Funaro)
30) Golden State Warriors: Montrezl Harrell, PF Louisville (Mark Ferraro)