2012 NBA Lottery: Guys Who Must Be Picked by Teams That Missed on Anthony Davis

The Charlotte Bobcats, Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers may always remember May 30, 2012 as the day they lost the Anthony Davis sweepstakes.

But they still must move forward in their arduous yet potentially exciting rebuilding processes. They have a slew of young and talented prospects to chose from after Davis takes his picture with the NBA commissioner in a New Orleans Hornets hat. 

These are the prospects they should ultimately select with their respective No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 overall selections. 

Charlotte Bobcats 

Andre Drummond, PF, Connecticut

The Bobcats could go with Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist or Harrison Barnes, two players who would instantly add legitimacy to the scoring potential of their backcourt. 

However, Charlotte's the most weak in its frontcourt. 

Bismack Biyombo's so talented, but so young and raw offensively, and D.J. White is not a starting-caliber power forward. 

Drummond isn't refined on the offensive end and doesn't have a go-to post move, but is a graceful mover for a 6'11'', 270-pound big man. He leaves nothing to be desired in terms of athleticism and explosiveness off the floor.

He's not as polished of a prospect, but he has a little Dwight Howard or Amar'e Stoudemire to him. He'd greatly benefit D.J. Augustin and Kemba Walker, giving them an alley-oop option on their slashes to the basket. 

Lastly, Drummond and Biyombo would be the frontcourt of the future for the Bobcats guys with insane upside, who can grow up together in the post in Charlotte for the next decade.

Washington Wizards

Harrison Barnes, SG/SF, North Carolina 

It's a toss up between Barnes and Kidd-Gilchrist, but Barnes' size and collegiate experience give him the slight edge to be selected No. 3 overall. 

While he isn't a flashy driver of the basketball, his jumper is NBA-ready and he will be a great catch-and-shoot guy from day one. 

He has a Carmelo Anthony-esque affinity to knock pull-ups after a few dribbles toward the basket. 

At 6'8'' and 223 pounds, he has an ideal frame with above-average athleticism to become a solid defender at the next level. Currently, John Wall has Jordan Crawford on the wing, but adding another sound scoring threat who can contribute immediately will help Wall's maturation process. 

They can get that with Barnes. 

Cleveland Cavaliers 

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

The Cavs are in a similar situation as the Wizards. They're a young team with a franchise point guard who doesn't have much talent around him. 

Kyrie Irving had a stupendous rookie campaign that led to the Rookie of the Year award, but in order to make the next step as a player and an organization, he needs a reliable No. 2 to pair with in Cleveland's backcourt. 

Kidd-Gilchrist is a gamer, someone who isn't afraid to take big shots or fight for put-back opportunities amongst the trees in critical situations. 

He's not masterful in any one area, but it's hard to find a true weakness in his game, although his jumper could be improved. 

At 6'6'' and 216 pounds, this 18-year-old has decent size, but certainly can add strength to his frame over the years. 

The Kentucky star exhibited a surprising maturity for the Wildcats as a freshman during their championship season, an attribute that'll go a long way in his transition to the NBA. 

He's not stunning athlete, but he is a terrific finisher at the rim and would be great running in transition with Irvin and Co. in Cleveland.

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