NBA Team Mock Draft
Hi Friends!
Hope you're doing well. Sports Wednesdays came a few hours early because of a busy day tomorrow! Hope you don't mind. In case you missed it, our Sports Wednesday series launched last week with Championship DNA, a recap of the Golden State Valkyries WNBA title and Milwaukee Brewers MLB title and how they built their championship squads the right way. Today we have two special guests who'll be doing an NBA Team Mock Draft with me, snake style like in fantasy, four teams each. Get excited!
Please welcome our special guest... drumroll please... at 5 feet tall and only 8 years old, this guy is a basketball phenom whose Lightning squad just won a championship after an undefeated season! It's my brother Vivaan! Also welcome the coach of that squad, at 6 feet tall and nearly 40 years old, my Dad!
Round 1 Pick 1: Vivaan selects the Cleveland Cavaliers
The combo between James Harden and Donovan Mitchell is impossible to defend. James is one of the best driving left, Donovan is one of the best driving right. Evan Mobley is great at getting space in the post, setting screens, and defending bigs. Legit title contenders right here.
Round 1 Pick 2: Sarang selects the Oklahoma City Thunder
I think this team is a juggernaut and will win it all. I also expect them to get the #1 seed in the West. First of all, they're super deep. Second of all, Shai is the two-time reigning MVP. They're really well coached. Chet will win DPOY.
Round 1 Pick 3: Dad selects the San Antonio Spurs
Hahahahaha. Ah hahahahahaha. Hahahahahahaha. I can't deal Sarang. I'm literally ROTFLMBAO. How dare you pick the evil empire that was stolen from us in Green like my Sonics. RIP. They will be back. #SonicsForLife Sorry, sorry, I digress. Two words: Victor Wembanyama. That's it. Seriously though, well coached, mad deep, young and talented, and ready to win it all this year and for many years to come. #Dynasty
Round 2 Pick 1: Dad selects the New York Knicks
Defending champs. Better three-point shooting this year with the expanded roles of Deuce and Landry. Jalen Brunson is Harden but better now. KAT is becoming even more a bruiser down low in addition to his middy and threes. Let's run it back.
Round 2 Pick 2: Sarang selects the Philadelphia 76ers
I said before the season began that this team would be a big boom or a huge bust, and I picked the latter. I was wrong. Maxey is having an MVP caliber season, Vijay (ok VJ but we'll claim is as a Desi homie, jk) is balling, Jaylen is prime, and old men Bron and Process are embracing their complementary roles. Don't forget their bench too! Anfernee and DWade (no not that one) are balling out too!
Round 2 Pick 3: Vivaan selects the Los Angeles Lakers
Luka is a demigod and will win MVP. AReaves can take over a game. Kessler is a true big man who's growing into a superstar. Love coach JJ too, former Clipper across town!
Round 3 Pick 1: Vivaan selects the Minnesota Timberwolves
Two words: Ant & Ball.
Round 3 Pick 2: Sarang selects the Detroit Pistons
"You know the Pistons won again... All they do is win!" - Gmac Cash Let's be real, John Collins was a huge pickup in the off season. He's been putting up great numbers with Jalen Duren out. Don't sleep on Duncan Robinson too, so much improved. Cade is him. Ausar is a stud defender.
Round 3 Pick 3: Dad selects the Houston Rockets
Love the last two picks Sarang. Redeemed yourself after that awful Thunder nonsense. Glad you're coming around to the 76ers after 26-27 NBA Preview and I love Ausar. Why Houston? Ausar's twin y'all. Can I get an AAAAAAAAAAAMEN?! Alperen Sengun is putting up his best numbers yet, which is scary, Easy $ Sniper doesn't have to be that guy but is still one of the best to ever do it. They'll be in the mix in May. Don't mess with Texas.
Round 4 Pick 1: Dad selects the Portland Trail Blazers
This is my adopted team. My Sonics were TAKEN nearly two decades ago and I love this game and Portland is just down I-5. You know what?! I'm going to the game Wednesday night versus the evil empire. It's decided. Completely serious. Go Blazers! Let's be honest, Deni Avdija is a legit star. He may not be flashy but look at those numbers. Fundamental legend. Dame $ is back and Uncle Jrue is leading off the bench with his wily wisdom. Ja's in town and will add a spark when he's healthy, Toumani Camara is much improved, and Donovan Clingan is changing the game with his rebounding. This team is mad deep and poised to make a playoff run.
Round 4 Pick 2: Sarang selects the Boston Celtics
Great pick old man. You know I'll always love Dame, my most watched NBA player, both on the Blazers and the Bucks. Shoutout to my uncs Tejas and Amrit, diehard Celtics fans. As of right now, this squad is leading the East! Jayson Tatum is putting up MVP numbers and thatha (grandpa in Tamil) Paul George is a stud again! Pritch has been on fire off the bench. Joe Mazzulla is hands down the best coach in the NBA.
Round 4 Pick 3: Vivaan selects the Memphis Grizzlies
This team is young, talented, and ready to go! Edey has grown into a top tier center. Ty Jerome is the story of this season so far. Ced is huge with amazing handles and a killer step back. GG is a beast off the bench too. Honestly this team, like me, is too young to be afraid, and will only keep getting better.
Final thoughts anyone?
Sarang: Great pick on the Grizz V. I thought they were going to be last and a long term rebuild but they've proved me wrong. Iisalo is coaching a gem of a season. I could legitimately write a whole blog on this team. Overall, I like my picks. The balance of power has shifted East and I have three of the top teams there along with the best in the West.
Dad: Seriously great job guys. Sorry for getting feisty about my Sonics. It's passion. I like my teams the best. I would've loved to have gotten both Amen and Ausar as well as my Blazers but I see you swooping Sarang, well done. Look, I got the top defending Western and Eastern conference champs, Amen, and my Blazers. Wemby is best player in the NBA by far. The Spurs will win at least three championships before either of you are adults. How's that for a hot take!
Vivaan: I felt amazing with my picks. Thanks for having me! Go young or go home! #QOTD
Bro, I love that. Hope you enjoyed this fun draft! Try it with your friends and family and tell us what you came up with! We came up with the idea at dinner at Jersey Mike's Subs (stay tuned for more on this on Friday, trust me you won't want to miss it) and it was an amazing evening of conversation. Let us know what you'd like future Sports Wednesdays to feature in the chat or via email to prodigystrats@gmail.com. Suggestions are always welcome and heavily considered (given how fast I write these, oftentimes I run out of ideas lol).
That's all for today! See y'all next time! Sarang out.
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