There is an uncountable number of mock drafts in newspapers and on websites all over the internet. You’ve probably seen your fair share at this point, and if you’re a Utah Jazz fan you’ve probably seen a lot of the same names crop up over the last few weeks as potential targets for the Jazz with the 23rd pick in this year’s draft.
It’s very tempting to go with the grain and it’s really easy to watch some highlight reels and buy in to the the consensus picks. I get it, believe me. But I always seem to stray a little bit away from the grain.