2011 NBA Mock Draft: Who Is Your Team Taking?
There is one thing in sports that excites Americans all across the United States. It delivers inspiration. It delivers chance. It delivers stars. It delivers hope....yet it does not require any athletic competition. It is the draft, the second best important event of the year.
For the bottom feeders and the cellar dwellers, it's a chance to turn things around with the pick of a player, for the middle of the pack teams, it's a chance at rolling the dice and getting a good player or to improve your D-League team and for the powerhouses, it's a chance to add on a few role players for down the road.
So let's get started; who is your team taking in this year's draft?
The Minnesota Timberwolves Select...
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Kyrie Irving-6'2-PG-Duke
Irving has been so highly regarded by some; they believe he could be as good as Chris Paul. That might be a little hasty now, but there is no doubt that Irving could be an All-Star in upcoming years. He averaged 17.5 points per game and four assists per game in just 11 games at Duke. Durability will be in question, but I don't think one injury is too big of a deal. There were a few games this year when Irving was a little turnover-prone (against Marquette and Butler). But other than that, Irving will be a phenomenal player in the NBA.
In my opinion, the No. 1 prospect in the draft is Derrick WIlliams. But the only problem is the Timberwolves already have Kevin Love at Power Forward. Luke Ridnour and Jonny Flynn aren't exactly getting the job done at the point for Minnesota, so Irving would be the ideal pick anyways.
The Cleveland Cavaliers Select...
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Derrick Williams-6'9-PF-Arizona
Derrick Williams is arguably the most versatile athlete in this draft class. He can play in the post or he can play out on the wing. He has the size and ability to do both. The performance he put on against Duke might have been one of the greatest individual performances I've ever seen in the NCAA Tournament. Williams averaged almost 20 points per game and eight rebounds per game in his sophomore year for the Wildcats.
Antwan Jamison isn't getting any younger, and Williams will certainly be a better player than J.J. Hickson or Ryan Hollins down in the post, but if the Cavs feel differently, he can certainly play at Small Forward too. The Cavs are getting the best overall player in the draft, in my opinion.
The Toronto Raptors Select...
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Enes Kanter-6'11-PF/C-Kentucky
This name might seem a little foreign (no pun intended) to casual NBA/college basketball fans, and I don't blame them. Kanter sat out this year at the University of Kentucky. I've watched a little film on him, and he does not seem freakishly athletic. He seems like he could be a good rebounder. I'm a little biased when it comes to drafting international players (Red Flag!), but I don't see anything really special about this guy. Most experts do.
Toronto needs help. Bargnani is not a true big man, and he could use a little help down in the paint, so drafting the Turkish sensation seems like it'd be a good pick for them.
The Washington Wizards Select...
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Alec Burks-6'6-SG-Colorado
Might be a little high, but Washington does not need a point guard, and the next top prospects are point guards (Walker, Knight). The prospect that most experts have going to Washington is Jan Vesely. I don't think so. Rashard Lewis is aging, but he's still going to fill the void on the wing. Alec Burks would be a nice compliment to John Wall out on the perimeter. I could be wrong, but Nick Young might be a free agent at the end of this year. I could be wrong, though, so don't hold me to it
Again, Vesely would be a nice pick but from what I have seen, he's more of a 3 than he is a 4. Burks will be a nice piece for John Wall and his development.
The Sacramento Kings Select...
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Kemba Walker-6'1"-PG-UCONN
I am not a fan of scoring point guards, especially when they're barely over 6'0" tall...but it's not about what I like. Walker will be a good fit in Sacramento. They are in need of a point guard, and I'd give an edge to Kemba over Brandon Knight with this pick. Walker is a proven winner, even on tired legs, as he proved this year in the Big East Tournament and the NCAA Tournament. He stepped up when it counted, and he will be a solid fit with the Kings.
The Kings are in need of quite a bit, but I'd say the need a point guard more than anything. Tyreke Evans is going to be the future of the franchise, and Kemba could be the "Robin" to get Sacramento into the playoffs.
The Utah Jazz Select
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Jan Vesely-SF/PF-6'11"-Czech Republic
The Jazz are in a huge need for wing player. Andrei Kierlenko has aged and faded away, Raja Bell is also growing old, and Gordon Heyward is still young.
Enter Jan Vesely, a 6'11" wing that can play at small forward or power forward for the Jazz. He is skilled enough to play the 4, but his main position is on the wing. He's incredibly athletic for what you would expect out of a European. He throws it down with enthusiasm, and he will help the Jazz right away. Brandon Knight would also be a good fit, but he is more of a point guard than a shooting guard, and with the trade to get Devin Harris, I don't see the Jazz taking Knight for that reason.
The Detroit Pistons Select...
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Bismack Biyombo-6'9"-PF/C-Congo
This is a tough call. I think the Pistons still believe in Rodney Stuckey at the point, and it's hard to say what they need the most. They drafted Greg Monroe out of Georgetown last year, and they still have Ben Wallace and Charlie Villanueva down in the paint along with him. They have a steady producing wing in Teyshaun Prince and solid depth at shooting guard. I think they look for life after Ben Wallace, with Ben Wallace Jr. Bismack Biyombo has been soaring up draft boards with his freakish defensive ability down in the paint, even while being a short 6'9" for a center (like Ben Wallace). Biyombo will compliment Greg Monroe well, as they could be the two new faces of the Detroit Pistons.
The Cleveland Cavaliers Select...
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Brandon Knight-6'3"-PG-Kentucky
Similar situation to the Detroit Lions having Nick Fairley fall in their lap. With Brandon Knight falling into Cleveland's lap at No. 8, I think they have no choice but to take him. Baron Davis is getting a little old and Cleveland is going through a rebuilding stage. I'd say having Derrick Williams and Brandon Knight starting the new era is quite the foundation. A point guard isn't exactly what Cleveland needs the most, but Brandon Knight is too good of a player to pass up.
The Charlotte Bobcats Select...
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Kawhi Leonard-SF-6'7"-San Diego State
While trading away Gerald Wallace to Portland, the Bobcats left a huge gap on the wing, and I'd bet it's almost a sure lock that they take a wing. Leonard was a versatile athlete for the Aztecs while leading them to a No. 2 seed and only two losses during the regular season. He'll start right away from the Bobcats in 2011.
The Milwaukee Bucks Select...
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Jimmer Fredette-6'2"-SG-BYU
The Bucks need help with offense, and what better than to get it with drafting The Jimmer? Michael Redd and Chris Douglas-Roberts appear to be leaving Milwaukee, and the Bucks need some serious help at shooting guard and on the wing. Jimmer is a prolific scorer and is in range once he crosses the timeline. I don't believe that The Jimmer is worthy of Top 10 talent, but he is what the Bucks need: a shooter.
The Golden State Warriors Select...
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Donatas Motiejunas-7'0"-PF-Lithuania
The Warriors have everything but a power forward in their starting rotation, so I'd be shocked if they took something other than a big man unless a top five prospect fell all the way out of the top 10 and into their lap. But I see them taking the Lithuanian sensation, Donatas Motiejunas. Motiejunas, while not a true big man, is very versatile and could kick the ball out to Steph Curry and Monta Ellis.
The Utah Jazz Select...
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Klay Thompson-6'6"-SG-Washington State
Devin Harris is going to be Utah's point guard for a while, and they don't have a real dire need other than at shooting guard. The next best shooting guard on the board is Klay Thompson out of Washington State. It wouldn't shock me if they drafted Jordan Hamilton and moved him to the 2, because he's a better player and prospect than Thompson, but for now, I think they take a true shooting guard at the 2. Thompson is a pure scorer and has the ability to play some point as well.
The Phoenix Suns Select...
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Jordan Hamilton-6'7"-SF-Texas
Grant Hill and Vince Carter aren't getting any younger, and Dan Majerle isn't walking through that door. Hamilton gives Steve Nash a pure scorer to pass to and fits well with the Suns' up-and-down style of play. Hamilton is arguably one of the best pure scorers in this class, and I could see him lighting up the scoreboard in future years.
The Houston Rockets Select...
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Jonas Valanciunas-7'0"-C-Lithuania
Lithuanian teammate of Donatas Motiejunas, Valanciunas is actually the better player in my opinion. Most experts actually have Valanciunas going in the Top 10. But I think it's time that the Rockets prepare for Yao Ming, and "The Dream" isn't walking through that door anytime soon, either. Valanciunas will be Yao's backup until Yao cracks his foot or pulls a hamstring 20 minutes into the season.
The Indiana Pacers Select...
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Tyler Honeycutt-6'8"-SG/SF-UCLA
Tough call. Better picks on the wing and in the paint, but Indiana already has Danny Granger, Tyler Hansbrough and Roy Hibbert. They need some help on the perimeter and running the offense, but I don't see any available point guards at No. 15, so I see Honeycutt stepping up and playing shooting guard for the Pacers in 2011.
The Philadelphia 76ers Select...
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Marcus Morris-6'9"-PF-Kansas
With a youthful point guard, Evan Turner, and The Other AI playing on the perimeter, the 76ers need big men to compliment that talent in the backcourt. Marcus Morris is probably the best big man standing at No. 16. His size is a little bit of a question mark. He's 6'9" and weighs 218. It would be nice to see him put on a few more pounds, because he already plays like a big man. Imagine what the extra size would do for him. Elton Brand is nearing retirement, and what Philly has to replace him isn't starter material. Morris will contribute right away.
The New York Knicks Select....
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Trey Thompkins-6'10"-PF/C-Georgia
The Knicks need help at shooting guard and center. I don't see a shooting guard worthy of being taken this high, and centers are few and far between in this draft, so I see the Knicks going with the next best thing, a guy who can play the 4 and a little 5. Trey Thompkins out of Georgia averaged 16.4 points per game and 7.6 rebounds per game. Numbers aren't too bad. Can he help play the 5? We'll see.
The Washington Wizards Select...
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Kenneth Faried-6'9"-PF-Morehead State
This guy is the gem of the draft, in my opinion. I'm not saying he's going to go down as one of the best all time NBA Post players, but he'll be one of the best role players in the league. I have him heading to Washington with this pick. They have John Wall, Alec Burks (previous pick) and Reshard Lewis on the perimeter and they need to build in the post now.
Faried is a solid pick. He is the NCAA's All Time leader in rebounds and has the ability to throw down some pretty powerful dunks. His size is sort of a question. He's around 6'9", maybe 6'8". But I don't think that will stop him from being a key piece to a championship team someday.
The Charlotte Bobcats Select...
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Markieff Morris-6'10"-PF/C-Kansas
Markieff has what I think will lead him to having the better NBA career than his brother Marcus: size. Markieff is an inch taller and is about 30 pounds thicker than his brother, which leads me to believe he'll be able to withstand the wear and tear of working in the NBA paint. The Bobcats need a whole lot of everything, but Markieff Morris is a safe pick and will produce quickly. It sounds like the Bobcats like what they see in D.J. Augustin, Stephen Jackson still has a few more years left in him and I had the Bobcats drafting Kawhi Leonard earlier in the draft, so taking a big man is the best bet here at No. 19.
The Minnesota Timberwolves Select...
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Chris Singleton-6'9"-SF/PF-Florida State
There is little to no shooting guard talent left in this draft after Tyler Honeycutt,so I think Minnesota will be forced to go with the best player available. I know they already have Wesley Johnson on the wing, but Chris Singleton wouldn't be a bad backup to have at all. Great size and length, great defender and not too bad on the offensive end either. He did have some injury problems at Florida State, but I think those are pretty safe to overlook here at pick No. 20.
The Portland Trail Blazers Select...
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Darius Morris-6'4"-PG-Michigan
The homers of Portland will surely want hometown boy Kyle Singler with this pick. The Blazers could use some depth on the wing, but they need a point guard for the future more than they need Kyle Singler. I didn't get to see Michigan play much this year, Looking at his numbers, he seems hit or miss. There are some games where he dropped dimes all over the place and some games where it looked like he just handed the ball to the other team. But he is what Portland needs, and that is help and youth running the offense.
The Denver Nuggets Select...
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JaJuan Johnson-6'10"-PF-Purdue
Kenyon Martin has been around a long time, and it may be time to start producing a power forward capable of filling his shoes. JaJuan Johnson is a very versatile big man who I think could play the wing or even a little bit at center for the Nuggets. He had a few inconsistent points in his game this year, but when he's playing at his best, it's a beauty to watch.
The Houston Rockets Select...
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Tobias Harris-6'8"-SF-Tennessee
Harris is still incredibly young and still needs to develop a few points in his game. He was a top recruit out of high school, but faded away with the big mess that went down over the past year in Knoxville. Harris still has a ton of potential, and it will take some time for him to develop, so I don't see him starting right away. Hopefully, he's patient enough to realize that he's not going fly right out of the gate once he gets into the league.
The Oklahoma City Thunder Select...
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Jordan Williams-6'10"-PF-Maryland
The Thunder don't really have a need. They have a solid player at every starting position and they have solid depth. But I don't think there is such a thing as too much depth in the NBA. Serge Ibaka has been a good role player, but they could use some more depth in the paint. Williams has great size for a power forward, standing at 6'10" and weighing in at 260 pounds. He was also a double-double machine for the Terrapins. Good pick for the Thunder as they keep building for dominance.
The Boston Celtics Select...
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Nolan Smith-6'2"-PG-Duke
The Celtics need youth everywhere, and Nolan Smith would be a solid backup point guard for Rajon Rondo. Smith is a smart player who can assist players and can also score driving or shooting. The first round talent is running thin, and I can't think of anyone that the Celtics would find helpful at shooting guard, small forward or power forward. Kyle Singler is a smart player, but I don't see him being a starter in the NBA, due to his lack of athleticism. The next big man available on the board is a European, and I don't think the C's are ready to draft a big man from overseas. Therefore, I think they'll take a solid backup guard with this pick.
The Dallas Mavericks Select...
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Nikola Mirotic-SF/PF-6'10"-Montenegro
A team that has found success with working with foreign players won't be too afraid from drafting Mirotic. He can play the wing or the post and will probably spend his career as a guy who comes off of the bench. His length is certainly an upside and his jumper is almost "Dirk" like. His biggest upside is on the offensive end.
The New Jersey Nets Select...
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Davis Bertans-6'9"-SF-Latvia
Another European sharpshooter that the Nets will need to re-build the team. He's not a very intimidating figure, but that's because he's only 18 years old. Watching some film on him, he reminds me of Kyle Korver or Mike Miller. He's a guy who can come off the bench and knock down a few threes and give your team a big lead or get them back into the game.
The Chicago Bulls Select...
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Jeremy Tyler-6'10"-PF-USA
Jeremy Tyler pulled a Brandon Jennings and committed to Louisville, but opted to play professional basketball overseas before making a splash into the NBA. Did playing professionally overseas help or hurt the American's game? The Bulls will find out before everyone else will. Carlos Boozer has aged and played inconsistently for the Bulls this year, and they could use some fresh legs at the 4.
The San Antonio Spurs Select...
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Kyle Singler-6'8"-SF-Duke
He's not flashy. He's not very athletic. He's not going to be a household name. But he has a good jumper, is a decent all-around player and is one of the smartest players in this draft class. He's just what San Antonio likes in their players. They're an aging team, and they could use some youth at a lot of positions, but they'll settle with drafting a solid role player with the 29th pick in the draft. Singler is a very good all-around player. Scoring, passing, rebounding and defense. He won't be a household name, but he'll get the job done.
The Chicago Bulls Select...
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Reggie Jackson-6'3"-PG-Boston College
The Bulls could use a solid backup point guard if something ever happens to Derrick Rose. Josh Selby isn't a traditional point guard and will have to go under a learning curve to learn how to play it, so I think the Bulls will go with the best true point guard left on the board, and that is Reggie Jackson out of Boston College.
(Second Round) the Miami Heat Select...
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Keith Benson-6'11"-C-Oakland
The Heat need a big in the paint more than they need a point guard, in my opinion. Keith Benson does not have first round talent, but he can help out the Heat in the paint. Josh Selby and Shelvin Mack are both likely to be scoring point guards, considering both of them played shooting guard in college. That's not what Miami needs in a point guard. Mario Chalmers is still young and developing, and they need youthful help at the center position.
The Cleveland Cavaliers Select...
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Marshon Brooks-6'5"-SG-Providence
With two top 10 picks in the first round, the Cavaliers should have already addressed their needs, right? Wrong. The Cavaliers need a whole lot of everything, but I have them drafting Derrick Williams and Brandon Knight with their first two picks. So they need a shooting guard, and they'll take Providence's Marshon Brooks. Brooks is a pure scorer. He dropped 52 points on Notre Dame and averaged close to 25 points per game last year. He could use some work from beyond the arc, but it's hard to argue against the season he had last year at Providence.
The Detroit Pistons Select...
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Travis Leslie-6'4"-SG-Georgia
Again, the Pistons have been aging for awhile, and they believe in Rodney Stuckey at the point, so they'll try and replace the era of Rip, Prince and Wallace. Travis Leslie would be a decent replacement. He had his ups and his downs in this past year at Georgia. A few games, he scored in the 20's, and a few games, he didn't put the ball in the basket more than six times. He is a pretty athletic slasher and will certainly bring Pistons fans back to the Palace.
The Washington Wizards Select...
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Shelvin Mack-6'3"-PG/SG-Butler
Shelvin Mack put on a few incredible performances during the dance this year in college basketball. There is no doubt that he can score, and I think if he gets drafted by a team with a point guard, he will stay put as a shooting guard. He has the ability to score as a shooting guard, but does he have the size?
The Sacramento Kings Select...
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Jereme Richmond-6'9"-SF-Illinois
Richmond, like Tobias Harris, was a highly regarded wing-man out of high school who has yet to scratch the surface of his potential. Richmond is a high-flying athlete who will throw down some serious dunks in Sacramento...or Anaheim...or wherever the Kings play next season.
The New Jersey Nets Select...
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Jon Leuer-6'10"-PF/C-Wisconsin
Leuer was a rebounding machine at Wisconsin. He would be a solid backup big man for a lot of teams in the league. He may even get the chance to start a few games in New Jersey.
The Los Angeles Clippers Select...
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Josh Selby-6'2"-PG/SG-Kansas
Ouch. Talk about a downfall. Selby was thought by many experts as the top high school prospect in the nation in 2010. First, he was declared ineligible until December 18th. He caught fire, but then missed three games in the midseason against Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa State. He was never the same after that. If he can get back to playing his best basketball, he will be a steal in the second round, but even then, he would have to learn how to play the point guard position. The Clippers are willing to take the risk.
The Houston Rockets Select....
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Jamie Skeen-6'9"-F-VCU
Skeen was a huge key to VCU making their historic run to the Final Four this year in the NCAA Tournament. Skeen can play on the wing or in the paint for the Rockets.
The Charlotte Bobcats Select...
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Cory Joseph-6'3"-PG-Texas
Another kid who probably should've stayed another year in college. Joseph is not ready for the NBA yet, and nothing against D.J. Augustin, but Joseph isn't exactly learning from the best. But still, if his potential is unleashed in Charlotte, the Bobcats look like geniuses. Big risk, big reward.
The Milwaukee Bucks Select...
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Greg Smith-6'10"-PF-Fresno State
Smith has a 7'3" wingspan and will definitely help Andrew Bogut down in the paint and will maybe even have the chance at starting at power forward for the Bucks.
The Los Angeles Lakers Select...
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David Lighty-6'6"-SG/SF-Ohio State
With Shannon Brown most likely heading out of LA, the Lakers are going to need some defensive help off of the bench. They also need some depth in the paint, but there isn't much left to take in the draft to fill that need. So Lighty will do. He'll provide defensive help on the perimeter for the Lakers.
The Indiana Pacers Select...
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Justin Harper-6'10"-PF-Richmond
Psycho T isn't exactly what you would call a great scorer. The guy is tenacious, but he still has flaws. Harper could provide some points off the bench for the Pacers.
The Golden State Warriors Select...
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Nikola Vucevic-6'11"-F/C-USC
As said earlier, the Golden State Warriors are pretty well rounded on the perimeter. Vucevic could give David Lee a solid backup down the road.
The Chicago Bulls Select...
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Scottie Hopson-6'7"-SG-Tennessee
Chicago's weakest position is being addressed here. Kyle Korver is a nice piece off the bench but not exactly starting material. Ronnie Brewer hasn't been bad either, but it's still their weakest position. Hopson isn't going to start right away in Chicago, but he could contribute down the road.
The New Orleans Hornets Select...
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Demetri McCamey-6'3"-PG-Illinois
McCamey is an all-around point guard who can drive, shoot and dish the rock to teammates. He averaged 14.6 points per game while having about six assists per game last season for the Illini. He'll definitely be a nice backup for Chris Paul. Who knows, maybe if CP3 leaves New Orleans next summer, McCamey could take over as the starter.
The Los Angeles Lakers Select...
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Diante Garrett-6'4"-PG-Iowa State
Garrett has done workouts for Los Angeles and has said on twitter that he would "love to play for the Lakers!" He's a speedy point guard who scored 17.3 points per game while cashing in 6.1 assists at Iowa State, and we all know how much help LAL needs with point guards nowadays (sweep).
The Los Angeles Clippers Select...
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Chandler Parsons-6'8"-SF-Florida
Parsons is a pretty good all around player. He's a decent shooter and rebounder. Passes the ball pretty well for a wing-man. He'll help out a young and growing Clippers squad.
The Atlanta Hawks Select...
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Isaiah Thomas-5'9"-PG-Washington
Obviously, the Hawks need some work at the point. Kirk Hinrich isn't exactly full of talent, but neither is the 48th pick of the NBA Draft. Isaiah Thomas is shorter than a lot of NBA GM's would like, but he does have some characteristics to compare him to former Huskie Nate Robinson.
The Memphis Grizzlies Select...
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Jimmy Butler-6'7"-SF-Marquette
Butler is a hard working kid who has the potential and the work ethic to eventually work his way into a starting rotation in the NBA.
The Philadelphia 76ers Select...
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E'Twaun Moore-6'3"-G-Purdue
More of a scorer at Purdue, E'Twaun Moore will compliment both Jrue Holiday and Evan Turner on the perimeter. He will have to learn to play the point in the NBA, though. 6'3" isn't going to do it at the 2 with the big boys.
The Portland Trail Blazers Select...
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Vernon Macklin-6'10"-PF/C-Florida
Macklin will give Portland some beef in the paint. LaMarcus Aldridge has had a career year with the Trail Blazers but adding a true big man certainly wouldn't hurt them. With the big decision coming on whether to keep or release Greg Oden, this would be a safe pick.
The Denver Nuggets Select...
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DeAndre Liggins-6'6"-SG-Kentucky
The Nuggets are just adding pieces at this point. Liggins could help contribute at shooting guard down the road if J.R. Smith decides to take his talents elsewhere.
The Orlando Magic Select..
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Iman Shumpert-6'5"-SG-Georgia Tech
Jason Richardson will be testing free agency this summer, and the Magic could try and have Shumpert hold down the 2 spot in upcoming years.
The Cleveland Cavaliers Select...
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Chris Wright-6'8"-SF-Dayton
Chris "Top Flight" Wright is a high flying wing who will certainly throw some dunks down during his tenure in the NBA. He'll be a key role player down the road for the Cavs.
The Boston Celtics Select...
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Rick Jackson-6'9"-PF-Syracuse
Jackson will help supply some depth in the paint for a Celtics team that I feel is prepared to let Glen Davis go. Not sure if Rick Jackson will be the man to replace KG at power forward down the road, but he will certainly contribute off the bench for years to come.
The Los Angeles Lakers Select...
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Malcolm Thomas-6'8"-SF-San Diego State
The Lakers are aging all around the franchise, but almost none more than on the wing. Artest is past his prime and Matt Barnes is going into free agency this summer. Thomas would be another key role player off of the bench.
The Dallas Mavericks Select...
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Andrew Goudelock-6'2"-PG-Charleston
J.J. Barea has the opportunity to test the market this summer, and with his performance against the Lakers in the second round, there is no doubt that he will be getting some better offers around the league. The Mavs need a backup behind a 38-year-old Jason Kidd.
The Los Angeles Lakers Select..
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Matthew Bryan-Amaning-6'9"-PF-Washington
The Lakers could be shopping Pau Gasol away, and they are already pretty thin with big men. Bryan-Amaning could be a nice pick at No. 58.
The San Antonio Spurs Select...
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Malcolm Lee-6'5"-G-UCLA
Lee can play both the point and shooting guard. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili aren't getting any younger, either. Lee has the size to play both guard positions; it's just up to Coach Poppovich on which guard spot he'll want Lee to play.
The Sacramento Kings Select...
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Norris Cole-6'2"-PG-Cleveland State
Cole could turn out to be a good backup point guard behind Kemba Walker in Sacramento (according to this draft).
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This has been regarded as one of the poorest draft classes in NBA History. I don't believe this draft is full of stars, but it certainly does hold a ton of role players for rebuilding squads and championship contenders alike. This mock draft has been made before the lottery, so I will be making another mock draft after the lottery on Tuesday. May your team get the No. 1 pick!
