The Mecca's Knick Mock Draft, revision 1

This mock draft is unique in that I will attempt to annotate the possible draft day activity with highly speculative but possible scenarios.

Until next Tuesday, we'll accept the draft positions as they exist today.

#1)Sacramento - Blake Griffin. Sacto is fiscally hurting. I see a number of potential suitors for Sacramento that might make sense. Dallas and Atlanta need some beef under the net. Atlanta could dangle Josh Smith and Dallas, Josh Howard in some combination that relieves Sacto of a bad contract with Cuban holding a trump card here in that he's not afraid to spend.

New York might hold an ultimate trump card here in Mobley's insurance paid contract bundled with Duhon and Chandler for Kenny Thomas, Udrith, and the #1 pick. Thomas is an expensive contract offset by Mobley. Udrith is considered another expensive mistake that swaps in Duhon's more palatable 1 year deal. Chandler steps in to offer inexpensive, immediate gratification in Sacto at the PF postion. Sacto saves big bucks instantly.

Such a trade fulfills two big needs - a.) somebody to couple with David Lee under the Boards and the Knicks get a somewhat risky upgrade at the PG position. Thomas becomes a buyout, 2010 needs but one major signing.

#2) Washington - Ricky Rubio Washington is loaded at the PG position and at center (where Thabeet might be an option for Washington). And Rubio is yet another in a tsunami of excellent PG candidates in recent years.

Again, Washington's pick might be available if the price is right. The most likely high priced contract Washington could use relief from might be Antawn Jamison's.

And once again, NY could offer Mobley's contract, Chandler, and a swap of #2 for NY's #8. Could Washington afford to say no? Is Rubio worth it?

#3) Clippers - James Hardin if the Clips are simply filling holes. This pick might move to Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, or Chicago assuming one of them will eat Baron Davis' to have a shot at Thabeet.

#4) OKC - Hasheem Thabeet If Thabeet is there OKC sticks.

#5) Minnesota - DeMar DeRozen Minny fills a need.

#6) Memphis - Jordan Hill This pick could move based on cash and charisma considerations. Memphis is having trouble even finding a catering service to occupy its venue due to lack of profitability.

If the Knicks want a second high pick without giving up their own then Mobley's contract, Jeffries, and a resigned Nate might cop #6. Darko and Marko would be the blowback.

#7) Golden State - Earl Clark Any taker of Cory Maggette's contract might buy this pick.

#8) New York - Ty Lawson Best point guard left on the board. New York might trade further back for similar talent.

#9) Toronto - James Johnson Toronto bank on size and need. From WY, Johnson might be a great fit in Toronto. This pick could easily be moved.

#10) Milwaukee - Stephen Curry. Ramon Sessions won't be resigned.

#11) New Jersey - Chase Budinger. Thorn rolls the dice.

#12) Charlotte - Gerald Henderson. Best talent on the board.

#13) Indiana - Dujuan Blair. Indy looks for some toughness.

#14) Phoenix - Eric Maynor. Looking past Nash.

#15) Detroit - Bj Mullins. Size matters.