2012 NBA Mock Draft: Best Pure Shooters Who Will Make Immediate Impact

The jump shot is often the last thing to go, and it can be the skill that gets you on the floor immediately. Ask yourself, what other unique quality do players like Kyle Korver, Vladimir Radmanovic and Steve Novak have?

They have average to below-average athleticism and normal NBA size, but they can shoot it with awesome accuracy.

Let's take a look at the best pure shooters who'll likely be available in the 2012 NBA draft, as well as a full first-round mock draft.

1. Charlotte Bobcats: Andre Drummond, PF/C, UConn

Who had the better freshman season, Drummond or Anthony Davis? Davis. Whose the better prospect? Easily, it's Drummond.

2. Washington Wizards: Anthony Davis, PF, Kentucky

Matching Davis on the same front-line with Nene is a solid frontcourt. Imagine Davis blocking shots and outletting to John Wall to start the break. That's not a bad possibility. 

3. New Orleans Hornets: Harrison Barnes, SF, North Carolina

The Hornets will be looking for the new face of their franchise. Barnes is the best candidate for a team looking for an identity.

4. Toronto Raptors: Austin Rivers, PG/SG, Duke

It didn't end well for Rivers and Duke in the NCAA Tournament, but his game is better suited for the NBA, and Raptors could move Jose Calderon.

5. New Jersey Nets: Jeremy Lamb, SG, UConn

The Nets will need to rebuild as they could be without Deron Williams. There aren't any PGs worth taking this early, so when you're retooling, you take the best player available.

6. Sacramento Kings: Arnett Moultrie, PF, Mississippi State  

Is Moultrie a better player than Jared Sullinger? No, but he's a better fit next to DeMarcus Cousins if the Kings are committed to staying with him.

7. Detroit Pistons: Thomas Robinson, SF/PF, Kansas

Robinson is likely the Player of the Year and he'll look good on the same frontline as Greg Monroe.

8. Cleveland Cavaliers: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, SF, Kentucky

MKG is a great floor player and stat-sheet stuffer. The Cavs have Kyrie Irving as the team leader, Tristan Thompson will get more minutes next season once Antawn Jamison has moved on. MKG will lock down the SF position.

9. New Jersey Nets: Jared Sullinger, PF, Ohio State 

Sully is the most skilled post player in the draft, but he lacks length and athleticism. Still, his skill level and touch will make him productive throughout a long NBA career.

10. Utah Jazz: Brad Beal, SG, Florida

The Jazz probably won't bring Josh Howard back. They could easily move Gordon Hayward to the three and Beal has big-time scoring potential.

11. Phoenix Suns: Perry Jones III, SF/PF, Baylor

The Suns will likely be turning a new page without Steve Nash. Jones III has big upside and as much talent as anyone in the draft.

12. Portland Trailblazers: Meyers Leonard, C, Illinois

I think Leonard needs another year, but with his size the pull will be too strong to return. The Blazers need everything except a SF and PF. Hopefully they have better luck with this Big Ten big man.

13. Utah Jazz: Kendall Marshall, PG, North Carolina

Marshall reminds me of a slightly better-shooting Mark Jackson. He fits the Jazz's identity and the Jazz could lock down their backcourt in this draft.

14. New Orleans Hornets: John Henson, PF/C, North Carolina

Hornets rebuild with two Tar Heels prospects. Henson is a smooth athlete with great length and timing as a shot-blocker.

15. Milwaukee Bucks: Andrew Nicholson, PF, St. Bonaventure

The second-best pure scorer at the four spot in the nation, Nicholson reminds me of a right-handed Zach Randolph. He's a great fit in Milwaukee, if Scott Skiles is still there.

16. Houston Rockets: Tyler Zeller, C, North Carolina

The Rockets are desperate for size. Marcus Camby is there temporarily but they need a long-term solution.

17. Los Angeles Lakers: Doron Lamb, PG/SG, Kentucky

Lakers need youthful options in the backcourt. Newly acquired PG Ramon Sessions is a free agent at the end of the season. Lamb is a combo guard that can make shots.

He wasn't originally looked at as a pure shooter, but his accuracy this season can't be ignored.

He is shooting a blazing 47 percent from three-point range this season. He has the size at 6'3" to defend either guard spot, but most importantly, he can knock down open shots. Lamb also makes teams pay for sending him to the line. He connects at 84 percent from the stripe.

Put Lamb on the floor with Andrew Bynum, Pau Gasol and some guy named Kobe Bryant and he'll get a ton of looks. He's already proved he can knock them down.

18. Boston Celtics: Moe Harkless, PF, St, John's

I love this kid's game. He has great athleticism, a solid nose for the ball and long arms. He just makes plays anywhere from 17 feet and in. He reminds me of a more athletic and fluid Antawn Jamison. He could be a sleeper.  

19. Denver Nuggets: Damian Lillard, PG/SG, Weber St.

The Nuggets are building a young, athletic squad and Lillard adds to that. He isn't a true PG, he's a scorer whose skill set is perfect as a sixth man.

Many people haven't heard of Lillard because he plays for little-known Weber State, but he averaged 24 points per game in this his junior season. Lillard is a bomber from deep, shooting 42 percent from distance.

He's not just a good shooter from distance, he's also an 88 percent free-throw shooter. Lillard equals instant buckets, and teams covet players like him, especially off the bench.

20. Boston Celtics: Terrence Ross, SG, Washington

The C's can easily place Ross into Ray Allen's vacated spot. The C's will need to retool big time.

21. Atlanta Hawks: Terrence Jones, SF, Kentucky

Jones is a versatile forward that may find his game easier in the NBA. He has range on his jump shot and a strong build for the three position. He reminds me a bit of Al Harrington.

22. Indiana Pacers: Dion Walters, SG, Syracuse

The Pacers will go hard after Eric Gordon in the offseason, but Walters could add depth at the two guard.

23. Philadelphia 76ers: Festus Ezeli, C, Vanderbilt

The Sixers could stand to add some depth up front. They have suffered inside this year without Spencer Hawes.

24. Memphis Grizzlies: John Jenkins, SG, Vanderbilt

Jenkins can flat out shoot it. He shoots 44 percent from three and 84 percent from the free-throw line. Jenkins averaged 20 points per game for the Commodores this season. He shot 48 percent from the field, as he makes shots from all over the court.

Jenkins is a bit undersized at 6'4", especially considering he isn't an explosive athlete. As far as making defenders pay for doubling low post players, Jenkins is among the best.

If he's on the floor with a healthy Zach Randolph and Rudy Gay, he could be a nice weapon. Whether it's from penetrate and dish, passes from the post, or off screens, Jenkins can put it in the basket. 

25. Los Angeles Lakers: Mason Plumlee, PF, Duke

Plumlee is very athletic and aggressive. He reminds me a bit of former Dukie and current Laker Josh McRoberts.

26. Orlando Magic: Fab Melo, C, Syracuse

The Magic need a backup center, and Melo fits the bill nicely.

27. San Antonio Spurs: Draymond Green, SF/PF, Michigan State

Green was made to be a Spur. His versatility, approach and work ethic will fit in nicely.

28. Miami Heat: Furkan Aldemir, C, Turkey 

Aldemir is a solid interior defender who has been compared to another Turkish big man, Omer Asik.

29. Oklahoma City Thunder: Kris Joseph, Syracuse

Durant has very little behind him. Joseph has great length and defensive ability and should be a nice fit off the bench.

30. Chicago Bulls: William Buford, Ohio State

The Bulls' seemingly never-ending quest to find Derrick Rose a running mate continues. Buford fits in with what the Bulls do defensively and he's a good three-point shooter. He only shot 35 percent from three this season, but he is a dependable option from deep.

He makes 83 percent from the line and he reminds me of Arron Afflalo.

His catch-and-shoot style is perfect to play off Rose but isn't exactly what the Bulls need from a starter. Chicago should also be after Eric Gordon this season as well, whose ability to drive as well as shoot the three is ideal.

Buford is a four-year player and he would be a perfect fit for the Bulls as a backup or spot starter. Think of him as a hybrid between Ronnie Brewer and Kyle Korver.

They will probably still bring Rip Hamilton back next season, but if he's down as much as he has been this year, Buford is great for depth.

He'd make either Brewer or Korver expendable.