2011 NBA Mock Draft: Complete 1st-Round Mock, Where Does Marcus Morris Land?

2011 NBA Mock Draft Sees Marcus Morris Go to Knicks

2011 NBA Mock Drafts will become much clearer after Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. One bounce of a ping pong ball could be the difference between an instant rise back to playoff form or an extended stay in the division cellar. Does your team get Kyrie Irving or Derrick Williams or are they left trying to find the hidden star in the lottery? Bleacher Report has the latest NBA Mock Draft picks, including projections before and after the lottery.

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The leader of the vaunted Kansas Jayhawks last season, Marcus Morris averaged 17.2 points and 7.6 rebounds. His real strength lies in his scoring ability; he has the toughness inside and nice range outside the paint. His work ethic projects him to be a better player than even his talent suggests. However, his 6-foot-9, 235-pound frame has some seeing him as a tweener in the NBA.

Morris would be a great addition off the bench for the Knicks, infusing energy into the lineup when he comes in for Carmelo Anthony.

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- Ryan Rudnansky

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