The NBA draft lottery happened last night, and all the hype has had a proper time to stew and settle in. With the best amateurs in the country ready to gear up for their new NBA teams, it seems to me that this is a perfect time to do a mock draft for the lottery. Let's go for it.

1.) Los Angeles Clippers- Blake Griffin

If the Clipps don't take Griffin, they're taking stupid pills. Which brings me to my second point, we must remember that it is the Los Angeles Clippers we are talking about. No one knows what they are capable of.

2.) Memphis Grizzlies- Hasheem Thabeet

Grizz need size, but I think they will seriously shop this pick and possibly try to obtain a veteran player. Maybe Amare?

3.) Oklahoma City Thunder- Ricky Rubio

Rubio would give the Thunder an exciting young backcourt for many years alongside Russell Westbrook.

4.) Sacramento Kings- Jordan Hill

Kings will be unhappy with whoever they pick here.

5.) Washington Wizards- Demar Derozan

I think the Wiz take a chance on a guy with a high ceiling here who could make an interesting backcourt mate with Arenas.

6.) Minnesota Timberwolves- Brandon Jennings

I don't like Jennings or his attitude, but the T-Wolves have not found a suitable PG yet. They may take a chance on Jennings here.

7.) Golden State Warriors- James Harden

I think Harden is a great fit for the Warriors, but they will need to clear out some of their logjam on the wings.

That wraps up my first seven picks. Stay tuned for the second half of the lottery.