It is that time of year when mock drafts dominate the NBA talk at least for the fans of the teams not still playing.

I checked out RealGM’s mock draft to see who they have going to Toronto.

17. Javale McGee

Center. Nevada

Though his first step is undoubtedly on the slow side, he is a very athletic 7-footer once he gets moving. Initial looks are to liken him to a classical center, but his ability to pass and shoot from about 15 feet in (though he will shoot from 20 feet) is more reminiscent of a European player than a homegrown American talent with a basketball pedigree and that should make him fit right in with the Raptors.

He is a good finisher, particularly in the open floor. He sometimes mistakes himself as a guard in the body of a center, making behind the back passes, taking step back 3’s, but he gets away with it and has some legitimate guard moves, even in the air.

Now on paper he does sound like a good fit but then again Bargnani looked like the next Larry Bird on paper so who knows what to believe. I do know that the Raps need a classic center with skills and I have been liking the idea of Roy Hibbert in the middle.

But if there is such a thing as a NCAA big man with a Euro style it could work out. The big question is, can he rebound?

Last season for the Wolf Pack he averaged 14 points and 7 boards with almost 3 blocks per game.

He is listed at 7 feet and 237 lbs. so he does fit the center mold and once the NBA gets him the bulk will go up.

Here is a video of him in action.

What do you think Raptors nation? Who would you prefer?

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