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With the NBA draft approaching, The Ringer's Justin Verrier, Kevin O'Connor, and Danny Chau project the lottery picks.
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[@matt9508]

LMAO Bulls taking Miles Bridges over MPJ

[@thereal2tmhighlights299]

forreal i wanna punch that dude smh

[@iseeredbulls4l516]

Right fuckn stupid af they don't wanna see Chicago be great lmao

[@joaocosta4643]

just thinking the same.. their priorities are bamba and mpj

[@calvinhancock9748]

Matt I hope the bulls do take a 6’11” paper thin guy with a back injury so that the Cavs can get Miles B to replace LeBron or triple J to be our defensive line I’ll take Wendell Carter.

[@Juscallmemav]

Markos70 lol wtf they be smoking?

[@Anthony-cu7fs]

The dude said miles bridges for the bulls😂💀

[@typetwo4109]

Suns: Ayton Kings: Doncic Hawks: Bamba Grizzlies: Bagley Mavs: Jackson Magic: Young Bulls: Porter Cavs: Carter Knicks: Miles Bridges 76ers: Mikal Bridges Hornets: Gilgeous-Alexander Clippers: Sexton Clippers: Knox

[@TunezCottage]

see Ringer, it isn't that hard to make an actually logical mock lottery. Y'all went and made a completely retarded one and this guy just plain did it better in a damn comment, shame on you Ringer.

[@rb3274]

type22 Knicks not taking Miles over Mikal but the rest of this I can fw

[@runthelikes]

R B you see how he force that pick in there, he got Carter to going to the Cavs ? ? ?

[@Kim-Yo-jong]

TunezCottage I agree for the most part but mocking only on the consensus group think opinion isn't always the correct outlook. It's why a guy like Donovan Mitchell falls so low in the lottery.

[@typetwo4109]

R B why not?

[@mclovinproteinshake9370]

Miles Bridges WTF. Hell no. I'll take Michael Porter. Wendall Carter. Even Mikal Bridges. Reaching is better than picking the wrong guy.

[@youngOG87]

McLovinProteinShake you’re an idiot

[@ItsZedd]

@@youngOG87 you sure about that?

[@TunezCottage]

No one is picking Shai G-A over Collin Sexton, what did y'all smoke before this? Mikal is underneath Miles... are we actually talking about basketball here because I think you guys have been watching some other sport. Chicago Bulls have expressed very particular interest in MPJ which has been reciprocated so I dunno what you guys have been hearing that makes you think they're going Miles there, because whatever it is you think you've heard.. it's bullshit (no pun intended). Also, not to be that guy but you have Troy Brown going lottery instead of Kevin Knox, Zhaire Smith, Robert Williams.. I mean what is even happening here? Fire these guys pronto.

[@harrygarris6921]

Shai and Miles over Sexton and Mikal are upside picks. Miles isn't as good of a college player as Mikal was but he's younger and a much better athlete. Shai over Sexton is a little more questionable but Shai is huge and could turn into an elite perimeter defender who can guard 3 positions, Sexton can't do that, and that kind of defensive versatility is really important to a lot of teams right now.

[@tyalaman]

I love how strident people are about these things especially since the last few years the nba and scouts and conventional thinking has proven to have gotten worse on predicting how talent will translate to the NBA, except for the surefires like Ben Simmons. Heck Daryl Morey has commented how the NBA has gotten worse at drafting, despite the excess of information available, probably b/c of the groupthink that forms due to the blogosphere and everyone talking to each other more than ever before.

[@malikjones3968]

TunezCottage bro I'ma clipper fan and I don't want fucking troy Brown there smoking duvk if collin Sefton is on the board which is pretty low because he's going to be around the 10 or 11 but if my clippers get him and we get mikal bridges or Kevin Knox man man man

[@1survivor566]

Find my mock in the comments. Lmk what you think. I like to discuss the draft.

[@kaysnow5567]

1. Shai GA > Collin Sexton. 2. Michael Porter Jr. Kevin Knox, and Wendell Carter > Miles Bridges for the Bulls

[@TheEBKGaming]

Bulls going MPJ

[@davidstephens3981]

I know. They would be crazy not to.

[@hto560]

Bruh I hope they’re dumb enough to let him fall the Knicks. We need a 3. If not MPJ then Either Bridges is next best choice

[@VASTSports]

Pysche

[@Shadow32951]

I spit my drink FOUR times during this video...well done

[@personperson5041]

This is pretty ridiculously bad mock draft. I don't know what "expert" thinks the Bulls would pick miles bridges over MPJ and Mikal

[@harrygarris6921]

Because the Bulls roster sucks and they're desperate for talent? Mikal is a "safe pick" but he's going to be a career role player. MPJ and Miles are more risky but they have potential to be stars.

[@personperson5041]

Harry Garris Miles has a lot more flaws and isn't as talented as the Mikal and MPJ hence why he is in the 11-14 range for all mock drafts while Mikal and MPJ are higher. Even if your argument about not wanting Mikal because he's a safe pick (he still has great potential btw) was true, than why in the world would they pass up on MPJ for someone with a lower ceiling and less of a chance of reaching their ceiling?

[@personperson5041]

Harry Garris By the way, the whole Mikal is a "safe pick" and will only be a role player is the same stupid argument that caused teams to pass up on Klay Thompson. He also was written off as a "safe pick" and "career role player" and is now the 2nd best SG in the whole league. That whole argument of yours about Mikal is ridiculous

[@Ghostkilla773]

Person Person that's an exception. Not the standard

[@harrygarris6921]

Lmao that's not true at all. Klay Thompson was a superstar in college and a top 2 player in the country his junior year. People passed on him cause he played at a small school and wasn't very athletic. Mikal has neither of those problems, his problem is that he doesn't play like a star even in college, he plays like a role player.

[@epurez6760]

Mock Draft was going good til it got to Chicago lmaooo

[@deenazario]

Lmaoooo there's no way in hell the Bulls are picking Miles Bridges over MPJ or Mikal Bridges or even Wendell Carter Jr. The guy wearing the Knicks tshirt wishes though!

[@TunezCottage]

If this is half as bad as the last one, this should be fun.

[@noneliketrey]

TunezCottage these are so terrible 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@bennyehud7944]

TunezCottage these dudes have never played basketball in their lives. And I am not talking about high school or junior high. I mean they have never played street ball.

[@War-outside]

Believe in Jesus Christ receive his gift of salvation and eternal life joy and satisfaction spread the word of God

[@TunezCottage]

no

[@JuliusSP1]

I've seen Chau throw it down....O'connor looks like an ex-Mop Boy

[@bobbykilroy860]

Lonnie ain’t going that high and Colin Sexton ain’t going that low

[@Theo-fp2oe]

hopefully Lonnie stops rising, want him at 17

[@bobbykilroy860]

Theo would really want the lakers to draft him somehow kids a stud

[@0ater]

cant wait for the sixers to pick lonnie, hometown kid needs to come home ya feel

[@bryantorres331]

Lonnie is going that high, Best all around guard in the draft!

[@bobbykilroy860]

Bryan Torres ik Lonnie is really good I just want him to fall to my lakers ):

[@MasonTalks]

So the Bulls pass on MPJ, okay, some mock drafts make mistakes, but then THE CAVS PASS ON HIM TOO? Thats just dumb.

[@rb3274]

As a Knicks fan, give me Mikal Bridges (going off the metric set in motion by these guys). We’re MAD deep at PG, Hardaway at the 2, Bridges at 6’7 Is a Swiss Army knife defensively, good spacer offense and can shoot. Along with Kanter (if he stays), KP and whoever at PG (Frank, Mudiay, Trey) that’s a solid 5 imo. Porter is such a reach, dude has played less than a full game of college ball 😂 if I’m Mills and Dolan, im not drafting for “upside”, take what’s there (there’s A LOT THERE) and do the sure thing for your basketball team.

[@youngboyxaj6692]

That’s a huuuuge reach especially with MPJ and Wendell Carter on the board. Gar Pax would get Fire immediately

[@everettbleyenberg9346]

1. Ayton 2. Bagley 3. Doncic 4. Jackson jr. 5. Bamba 6. Young 7. MPJ 8. Mikal 9. Knox 10 miles b 11 Sexton 12. Wendell carter 13. Lonnie Walker 14. Robert Williams

[@mihadvorzak7322]

I just have a gut feeling that we will see a lot of trades up and down the draft board this year. Picking best available and then finding a team that is in love with that player and trading for a lower pick (if your guy is still there) with additional assets (future picks or role players).

[@DineroGFX]

Bulls taking MPJ. Stop it.

[@Ishmaelgaynor]

PSN: HeirEsco I think Carter falls right into there hands

[@juneflight2879]

Ishmael Gaynor no

[@Diego-oh2tk]

mikal over miles

[@youngOG87]

Feitan wrong

[@Humble_808]

Don't 4T Me Blog Miles is a dunker and an inconsistent shooter...Mikal is a guy that every team wants...he can shoot the lights out and lock up your best offensive player.

[@DjAnts]

almost like they got the Bridges the wrong way round lol

[@King591pwns]

Suns: Ayton Kings: Luca Hawks: Bagley Memphis: MPJ Dallas: Mo Bomba Orlando: Trae Young Bulls: Jaren Jackson (dumb floor spacing) Cavs: Mikal Bridges Knicks: Carter Sixers: Miles Bridges Hornets: Sexton Clippers: Lonnie Walker Clippers: Shai Nuggets: Troy Brown

[@aizen3159]

I heard somewhere that MPJ shared his medical results only with Bulls? Not sure if true or not? And they promised Hutchinson as well for the 22nd pick?

[@dom3221]

Suns - Ayton Kings - Doncic Hawks - Jackson Grizzlies - Bagley Mavericks - Bamba Magic - Sexton Bulls - Bridges (Miles) Cavaliers - Porter Knicks - Young Sixers - Carter Hornets - Bridges (Mikal) Clippers - Gilgeuos-Alexander Clippers - Knox Nuggets - Walker That's mine

[@kaanimamoglu4889]

How long is 7 10 in cm?

[@TheKnicks2012]

That 7-10 is where it gets interesting. Those teams can go in any direction. I’d be happy if Porter fell to my Knicks but I can’t see him getting passed Chicago or Cleveland. I’ll take Mikal or Miles if that’s the case.

[@youngOG87]

Best mock I’ve seen to date coming from a Knick fan. Very realistic I want Miles though he’s being slept on so badly sshhhhh.

[@cashmoney9580]

Kevin dude looks like Brad Stevens if he never made it outta his mom's crib lol.

[@harry-td7lt]

1. Ayton 2. Doncic 3. Mo Bamba 4. Bagley III 5. Jaren Jackson Jr. 6. Trae Young 7. MPJ 8. Miles Bridges 9. Mikal Bridges 10. Wendell Carter Jr.

[@samir2231]

1. Ayton 2. Doncic 3.Bagley 4. Jaren Jackson jr 5. mo bamba 6. mpj 7. mikal bridges 8. trae young 9. wendell carter 10. miles bridges

[@hto560]

I think Knicks would take Miles before Wendell we need a 3

[@pkamvp]

Lol if the Sixers pass on Mikal I’m gonna be sick. Perfect fit for this team

[@MrDwoody20]

I agree perfect fit

[@bryantorres331]

Lonnie is better tho

[@BAnderson50gz]

You guys should show mini highlights after yall pick

[@amadubah8931]

😂 hilarious how many players came before sexton😂

[@mauriicegreen29]

Denver has a ton of guards, lets pick another one. Great logic 👌🏿

[@balliswifeyahimme369]

I stopped watching at Bridges

[@kaodinnaonwumechili5724]

which one?

[@Murbrr]

Kaodinna Onwumechili miles

[@robinweber9640]

1. Phoenix Suns: DeAndre Ayton, C 2. Sacramento Kings: Marvin Bagley III, PF 3. Atlanta Hawks: Michael Porter Jr., SF 4. Memphis Grizzlies: Luca Doncic 5. Dallas Mavericks: Mo Bamba, C 6. Orlando Magic: Trae Young, PG 7. Chicago Bulls: Jaren Jackson 8. Cleveland Cavaliers: Colin Sexton 9. New York Knicks: Mikal Bridges 10. Philadelphia 76ers: Miles Bridges

[@bylebadge2860]

1: Ayton 2: Doncic 3: Bamba 4: Bagley III 5. Jackson Jr. 6. Young 7. Porter Jr. 8. Carter Jr. 9. Mikal Bridges 10. Walker IV 11. Sexton 12. Gilgeous 13. Miles Bridges 14. Knox

[@DemBirdsFlyHigh]

Y'all are still way to high on Miles Bridges in my opinion. I would be really surprised if he goes ahead of Porter Jr. who's stock is on the rise probably as much as any lottery pick. I could see him going to Orlando over Trae

[@firstnamelastname6920]

DemBirds too*

[@MrDwoody20]

Orlando drafted Isaac last year I don’t think they take another SF

[@marguillory8802]

They must be on something lol Collin an mpj goin shine

[@ejcristales187]

MPJ > Miles Bridges

[@connorp470]

Why would Sacramento pick back to back point guards??

[@juseteam]

1. Point at team 2. Say team name 3. "Who knows what's going to happen with them?" 4. Repeat

[@nathansime383]

This draft is so stacked I think it’s way more staked then last years and age a Kyle kuzma type player at the end of the draft

[@alexthorne149]

Where’d Chau get his shirt?! That is so sick!

[@Cloudead00]

"Here hold this basketball so viewers won't forget what we are talking about"

[@jacobstueckemann3192]

Did you do any sort of work in looking at what the Bulls actually will do? Bridges' range is from 9-14. Depending on what you define as Luka's position, Bridges is the 4th best SF in the draft. The Bulls would go Mikal or Porter before they go Bridges, who did not really improve last year.

[@kahnyoo8710]

Idc what the pros think, I personally really think Suns should draft Luka Doncic over Ayton. Doncic has been dominating in the 2nd best basketball league in the world at a young age, he could be a leader and play well with Booker. Suns worried about bigs? They have so many options from signing a free agent restricted or unrestricted, they can trade and get rid of useless Bender and Chriss, they can draft a big with their 19th pick I think? Luka Doncic > Ayton

[@razatiger22]

Ayton has the higher ceiling.

[@danakaleb4882]

Razatiger Ault No, he doesn’t.

[@ericdavis1758]

Surprised they had Colin Sexton at 14 to Denver, they are in need of a SF, Kevin Knox might be worth a look.

[@ballislifejr1850]

Not the Best mock Draft but way better then the last one 😂💯

[@micah5ive788]

As long as Trae day is in Orlando I’m good

[@2KLaw]

Same famm

[@davidcarlos4350]

Me too I’ve been a magic fan since 93/94

[@12savage68]

Enjoy your bust

[@deenazario]

As a Bulls fan, please pick Trae @6th

[@camvaughns3588]

That’s someone else’s nickname, tredevious white from the Buffalo Bills

[@kahnyoo8710]

I had hopes for the Clippers with 2 high picks until they extended Doc Rivers' contract... RIP Clips

[@thejacksvn]

Bruh no way in HELL the nuggets drafting collin sexton 😂

[@liamhadap973]

2:28 that toubge big as hell

[@josephortega2850]

Suns 1. Ayton Kings 2. Luka Hawks 3. Marvin Grizzles 4. MPJ Mavericks 5. JJJ Magic 6. Trae Bulls 7. Mo Bamba Cavs 8. Collin Sexton Knicks 9. Mikal Bridges 76ers 10. Wendell Carter Hornets 11. Kevin Knox Clippers 12. Shai Alexander Clippers 13. Miles Bridges Nuggets 14. Lonnie Walker

[@ziggywestbrook9063]

Lol Porter 9? GM's draft off of potential & upside. He is a top talent. No way he drops to 9.

[@deenazario]

Sosa Kitsune Notice how one guy is wearing a knicks tshirt lol

[@deenazario]

Stance Punk lol I mean I understand the Knicks would want somebody like MPJ badly but the Bulls ain't dumb.

[@ziggywestbrook9063]

Fellas, if you think Porter is going outside of the top 5 you are nuts

[@Juscallmemav]

Sosa Kitsune all mock drafts got ayton, doncic, Bagley, bamba and Jackson sowing up that top 5 which I can't argue with. But Orlando needs a pg thus they will draft young... And bulls will indeed draft Porter. No way their going to pass on him unless they really want someone like Wendell Carter or Bridges

[@whoisbledsoe1957]

Sosa Kitsune porter isn’t that good

[@fourtime7]

Another guard for Denver???

[@livforhiphop]

Perfect case scenario for the Mavs would be for Jackson to slide to them, while then signing DMC.. Dennis, Barnes, Jackson and DMC would be a nice core, let Dirk play the 6th man role to finish off his career and look for a complimentary guard to Dennis next summer when Mathews comes off the books

[@bylebadge2860]

Jackson Jr. or Bagley will slide to 5 for the Mavs. Bamba's recent measurements and skill set are too good not for him to go top 4

[@livforhiphop]

Byle Badge it really depends on what the Hawks do, or if someone trades up. Memphis and Sacramento don’t need a 5. So bamba will either go 3 or 5 I think. I hope your right tho!

[@SinaSoh]

Here is the thing with Bamba if he is not picked in the top 3, Memphis will not take him at 4 because of Gasol. So Dallas will take Bamba at 5!!!

[@firstnamelastname6920]

Corey McDevitt you’re fucking stupid.... JJJ is gonna be a bust he shouldn’t be consideration for a top 5 pick.... boogie cousins also is coming off an Achilles tear. So he won’t be up to 100% until after next year. Horrible signing for a rebuilding team

[@livforhiphop]

First Name Last Name lol. Ok tell me who isn’t going to be a bust in this draft. Have you not seen all the rumours about Dallas being one of the most likely suitors for DMC? I’m just going with what I read, Dallas will without a doubt look to sign a big, I sure hope they don’t look at Jordan for a second time, otherwise there’s Randle, who I’m not against signing, he’s nice. With someone like DMC or Randle in the middle, we need a floor spacer outside, Jackson or bridges seem to be the best option. Tell me what you’d like to see Dallas do?

[@cakesandpi]

These guy draft like they are building a football team.

[@DemBirdsFlyHigh]

1. Ayton 2. Doncic 3. Bagley 4. Jackson 5. Bamba 6. Porter Jr. 7. Carter 8. Sexton 9. Mikal Bridges 10. Miles Bridges 11. Young 12. Gilgeous-Alexander 13. Williams 14. Knox 15. Walker

[@JosefRamirez]

Not enough Ray Spalding

[@iloveretromirzie7230]

Euroleague does not matter...they are usually at best secondary stars minus sabonis dirk nd the gasol brother (all big men) one point guard from the nets who career was tragically cut short everyone else is either just there or out the league by year 5

[@matthewchinyl]

It's not that Bull's didnt do enough in tank, the league warned the Bulls not to tank while the others keep on tanking.

[@trevorellis-guice5794]

Bulls are taking porter or young they are looking for a superstar

[@Caesarsinclairjr17]

i love kevin o connor

[@eljro5447]

I LOVE this idea for the Knicks. Plz for the love of god happen😭😭

[@Devin.327]

Mikal Bridges is seriously the next Kawhi. Idk why everyone is overlooking him. It's laughable tbh😂

[@lmfffaaao]

Bamba about to be the biggest surprise out of this whole draft. Big men need to be switchable in this new nba and noone does it better than MOBO

[@qianliang7056]

What does Chris Vernon thinks about this?

[@Henry_Smith_862]

Kevin Knox ?!?!

[@King591pwns]

Henry Smith his defense is subpar and offensively he doesn’t have any counter moves when trying to create his own shot

[@BossofBosses111]

As a Knick fan the Orlando Magic at 6 is where the draft starts for me. I want MPJ, Mikal, or Wendell On my team. So if Orlando takes one of them instead of Trae Young There is a real possibility the Knicks end up with him at 9. I WOULD HATE THAT SCENARIO!

[@joseleonardoleon6392]

Ayton about to get the 90's back

[@doncorleone4821]

If the Knicks get MPJ I'll shit my pants from sheer surprise. Like god damn no way a talent like that falls to nine even if there is some risk of injury.

[@the910toparis6]

DAMN IT IM A WIZARD FAN COMEON. One more pick so u could have half nba teams :(

[@trains2105]

Kevin looks like Sacha Baron Cohen

[@extraspicy4715]

funny cause ayton ended up being the right pick for phoenix… he was the rim protector they needed to reach the finals

[@nathansime383]

The Tatum and Mitchell and kuzma would be the only players that could be top 10 in the 2018 draft

[@jessepinkman3088]

Pretty good until the 7th pick

[@thadisciple13]

If you think the Hawks are going to pass on Bagley,then you're crazy...

[@ericdavis1758]

The Dallas Mavericks have been wanting a center for years. With Toronto having so many overpaid players and Jakob Poeltl playing so well, maybe Dallas could make a play for Jonas Valanciunas. Do that and draft Michael Porter Jr. to play PF and learn from Dirk for a year or two.

[@markgoetzler3917]

Kings and Hawks said they aren’t taking Doncic. 1. Ayton 2. Bagley 3. Bamba 4. Doncic 5. Jaren Jackson 6. Trae Young 7. MPJ 8. Wendell Carter 9. Mikal Bridges 10. Kevin Knox 11. Collin Sexton 12. Miles Bridges 13. Robert Williams 14. Lonnie Walker

[@danillamour]

Only I think that MPJ plays really awkwardly and is not going to make straight up difference in any teams success? He didn't even play in college. He's going 7 to the Bulls but he's really 12 or 13 to the Clippers.

[@PCB27]

If the Kings pick Doncic, he's gonna stay in Europe for sure😂

[@victorvic4659]

Thanks God it did not happen

[@Anonymous-wg8fn]

i think the kings should draft bagley they have enough guards and a lack of a real power forward. him and WCS would be a good PF/C Duo.

[@hotsaucehog1070]

No Bulls fan wants no miles bridges, we all want Michael porter, regardless of injury

[@scottyhaines4226]

If the Suns take Doncic he's not signing. I'm pretty sure he's aluded to that many times before

[@humanoffer9244]

yall sleeping on my guy lonnie walker!!! miami for life my guy

[@TheItYo]

Miles Bridges is not coming to Chicago

[@coltenbluhm1155]

I actually agreed with the most of this.

[@TommyDJr45]

Lonnie to the 76ers is BEASTLY!!!

[@lilbreezy3209]

Knox?

[@gl463]

man yall are all sinking on my dude Mykal Bridges. this dude is going to be great. i wouldn't be surprised if mavs trade down just to get him

[@netlink_1]

Keep it up The Ringer going to piss test yall

[@coltenbluhm1155]

Do these guys know about Collin Sexton?

[@nycnow811]

Lonnie and Miles are the steals of the draft.

[@dylansaccount20]

Lonnie Walker top 10? Miles Bridges ahead of Mikal? Shai over Sexton? Sexton at 14 ? Troy Brown at the lottery(lol)

[@jobinskywalker8167]

The comments on here are hilarious. This was enjoyable, liked how the unconventional 6-14 shook up the beaten to death conventional mocks. Pretty much every other site (besides the stepien) has run of the mill mocks and ranking. Not good for developing thoughts, nice to mix it up.

[@christopherforrest5713]

knicks 100% arent getting trae, mpj or sexton but damn i hope they get one of them

[@FTWKGaming]

I can't see the fit between John Collins and JJJ

[@tevrvwvy]

Bro make a whole round one mock draft, not just 14 picks in wth

[@traupman84]

Collin Sexton going to be this drafts Mitchell

[@themagicbullet7849]

traupman84 lonnie walker or seth greenbergs opinion bruce brown jr

[@mitchgibson3036]

clippers would mikal bridges and collin sexton

[@lemonrancher1037]

mitch gibson i hope this happens it would be a crazy back court

[@mitchgibson3036]

lemon rancher if we get sexton and mikal is gone and lonnie walker is still available i think we should those 2