2011 NBA Mock Draft: Houston Rockets Select Jordan Hamilton, SF, at No. 14

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Despite more pressing needs among the Houston Rockets’, former Texas Longhorn forward Jordan Hamilton would be the wisest pick at No. 14.

Described as “the best pure scorer in the draft” by ESPN’s Chad Ford, Hamilton would be a pick that is just too good to pass up if the Rockets are thinking of taking the next best available player.

Possessing a great perimeter game for a 6’7”, 220 pounder, Hamilton would bring balance to a Rockets’ offensive game looking to pair a pure scorer up with incumbent Luis Scola.

With his vast improvement in the defense and handles department, Hamilton helped the Longhorns surge late in the college basketball season to a Top 10 ranking in each week since January 17^th.

Look for Hamilton to take his speed, excellent leaping ability and great court presence with him to the NBA as he makes an immediate impact on the Houston Rockets.

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1. Minnesota Timberwolves: Kyrie Irving, PG, Duke	8. Cleveland Cavaliers: Jonas Valanciunas, PF, Lithuania
2. Cleveland Cavaliers: Derrick Williams, SF, Arizona	9. Charlotte Bobcats: Kawhi Leonard, SF, San Diego State
3. Toronto Raptors: Enes Kantor, PF, Turkey	10. Milwaukee Bucks: Tristan Thompson, PF, Texas
4. Washington Wizards: Jan Vesely, PF, Czech Republic	11. Golden State Warriors: Terrence Jones, SF, Kentucky
5. Sacramento Kings: Kemba Walker, PG, UConn	12. Utah Jazz: Alec Burks, SG, Colorado
6. Utah Jazz: Brandon Knight, PG, Kentucky	13. Phoenix Suns: Jimmer Fredette, PG, BYU
7. Detroit Pistons: Bismack Biyombo, PF, Congo	14. Houston Rockets: Jordan Hamilton, SF, Texas