Bleacher Report's updated mock draft: JQ at #5

KyKevin

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Who ever gets that #1 pick would be crazy not to get AJ, this dude has it all. Boozer is just a winner at every level, and probably plays under control better then AJ.
I just hope JQ proves to be a top 5, and we just really need Lowe to stay healthy, and who knows, maybe this team can play with the top teams.
 
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Son_Of_Saul

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I find it hilariously ironic that on a roster with 14 players, our best player and best draft pick is going to be a one and done.

Again.
 
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Btoddisabish

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Wasn’t much competition for JQ after he had surgery in March.
I refuse to believe that. He was always a projected lottery pick in this coming draft. Would have been an immediate impact for conference season for any team. Imagine him on Louisville.
 

BBNinSCar

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That’s a loaded draft lottery. I’d take Boozer first, he’s the best in this class, IMO
 

dynastydreamuk

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5th seems really high for JQ, i was thinking bottom of lottery at best honestly.
I know he's young so upset is there, but he's a big who hasn't proven he can shoot which is all the nba wants in their bigs is the ability to float outside.

Just seems early to say JQ is a 5th pick when we haven't seen him play much this season. Whoever makes this list must be seeing something other than games that they like, somebody fill me in, because rebounding, dunks, and defense for a big man doesn't usually equate to 5th round pick in the league anymore, has to be able to dribble drive and shoot.

If he ends up being the 5th pick, that means he can shoot, dribble drive and we will be dangerous... that would be awesome. That means he is doing some point forward work like Amari last year. 5th in this loaded draft would be amazing for what it means how good he would be for us.