NBA Draft 2011: Grades for All 30 NBA Teams

The NBA draft is now complete, and it did not fail in providing surprising and questionable choices. We break down all 30 teams and grade each team's draft selections based on player value and team needs.

Barring a lockout, each of these players will improve his respective team's roster and hopes for the playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks

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TULSA, OK - MARCH 18: Keith Benson #34 of the Oakland Golden Grizzlies goes up for a shot against Alexis Wangmene #20 of the Texas Longhorns during the second round game of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at BOK Center on March 18, 2011 in Tuls

Round 2, Pick 48: C Keith Benson, Oakland

Benson is long but lacks strength—a developmental player.

Grade: C

Boston Celtics

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CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 20: JaJuan Johnson #25 of the Purdue Boilermakers shoots against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in the first half during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the United Center on March 20, 2011 in Chicago, Il

Round 1, Pick 27: F JaJuan Johnson, Purdue

Round 2, Pick 55: G E'Twaun Moore, Purdue

Johnson is a solid player who has an all-around game. His teammate, Moore, is a solid guard who is a proven winner.

Grade: B-

Charlotte Bobcats

Round 1, Pick 7: PF Bismack Biyombo, Dem. Rep. of Congo

Round 1, Pick 9: PG Kemba Walker, UConn

Biyombo is a defensive specialist who gives the Bobcats a replacement for Emeka Okafor. Walker is an electric point guard who is tough and a great leader.

Grade:  B+

Chicago Bulls

Round 1, Pick 23: F Nikola Mirotic, Serbia

Round 1, Pick 30: F Jimmy Butler, Marquette

Mirotic is a young and talented Euro big man with potential. Butler really improved while at Marquette and could be a good role player. The Bulls got Bulls players.

Grade: B

Cleveland Cavaliers

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ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 24: Kyrie Irving #1 of the Duke Blue Devils looks on against the Arizona Wildcats during the west regional semifinal of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Honda Center on March 24, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by

Round 1, Pick 1: PG Kyrie Irving, Duke

Round 1, Pick 4: F Tristan Thompson, Texas

Round 2, Pick 54: F Milan Macvan, Serbia

The Cavs get the best player in the draft in Irving. Thompson is raw and young. Somewhat of a developmental prospect for Cleveland.

Grade: A-

Dallas Mavericks

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 20: Rudy Fernandez #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on March 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloa

Rudy Fernandez, via trade with Portland

Fernandez could be an interesting addition to the Mavs.

Grade: C-

Denver Nuggets

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DENVER, CO - MARCH 19: Kenneth Faried #35 of the Morehead State Eagles dunks reacts after a play against the Richmond Spiders during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Pepsi Center on March 19, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Pho

Round 1, Pick 22: PF Kenneth Faried, Morehead State

Round 1, Pick 26: SG/SF Jordan Hamilton, Texas

Despite being undersized, Faried plays with rare tenacity and boundless energy. A great fit in Denver.

Grade: B+

Detroit Pistons

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HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 02: Brandon Knight #12 of the Kentucky Wildcats moves the ball while taking on the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship at Reliant Stadium on April 2, 2011 in

Round 1, Pick 8: G Brandon Knight, Kentucky

Round 2, Pick 33: SF Kyle Singler, Duke

Round 2, Pick 52: PF Vernon Macklin, Florida

Knight is a great value pick for the Pistons and allows them to move Rodney Stuckey back to the 2. Singler is a smart player with solid all-around game. Macklin can be a solid role player.

Grade: B+

Golden State Warriors

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Klay Thompson #1 of the Washington State Cougars looks on in the second half against the Washington Huskies in the quarterfinals of the 2011 Pacific Life Pac-10 Men's Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on March 10, 2011 i

Round 1, Pick 11: G Klay Thompson, WSU

Round 2, Pick 39: PF Jeremy Tyler, Israel

Round 2, Pick 44: G Charles Jenkins, Hofstra

Thompson has great range and is solid fundamentally. Another scoring guard for the Warriors. Tyler's road to the NBA has been rocky, but he has athleticism and is hungry for a chance. Jenkins can really score, although he comes from a small school.

Grade: B-

Houston Rockets

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 27: Marcus Morris #22 of the Kansas Jayhawks handles the ball against Ed Nixon #50, Jamie Skeen #21 and Bradford Burgess #20 of the Virginia Commonwealth Rams during the southwest regional final of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball t

PG Jonny Flynn, via trade with Minnesota

Round 1, Pick 14: F Marcus Morris, Kansas

Round 1, Pick 20: PF Donatas Motiejunas, Lithuania

Round 2, Pick 38: SF Chandler Parsons, Florida

Taking Morris at 14 was a good value for Houston. Motiejunas has great potential and is young. He stretches the floor with outside shooting. Parsons is versatile and an excellent passer. He makes his teammates better.

Grade: C+

Indiana Pacers

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 27: George Hill #3 of the San Antionio Spurs shoots over Zach Randolph #50 of the Memphis Grizzlies in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2011 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Tex

PG George Hill, via trade with San Antonio Spurs

Grade: B-

Los Angeles Clippers

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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 18: Trey Thompkins #33 of the Georgia Bulldogs dunks the ball in the first half while taking on the Washington Huskies during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena on March 18, 2011

Round 2, Pick 37: PF Trey Thompkins, Georgia

Round 2, Pick 47: G Travis Leslie, Georgia

Thompkins is an enigma with a great frame and NBA body. He could develop into something special. Leslie is a fantastic athlete who needs refining.

Grade: C

Los Angeles Lakers

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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 20: Darius Morris #4 of the Michigan Wolverines goes up for a shot against Seth Curry #30 of the Duke Blue Devils during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena on March 20, 2011 in Ch

Round 2, Pick 41: PG Darius Morris, Michigan

Round 2, Pick 46: SG Andrew Goudelock, College of Charleston

Round 2, Pick 58: PF Chukwudiebere Maduabum, Nigeria

Round 2, Pick 58: PF Ater Majok, Sudan

Morris is raw but put up great numbers at Michigan. Great size for a PG. Goudelock is a scorer. The two foreign picks are head-scratchers—not sure how they fit in.

Grade: C-

Memphis Grizzlies

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 25: Josh Selby #32 of the Kansas Jayhawks looks on during the southwest regional of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament against the Richmond Spiders at the Alamodome on March 25, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. Kansas defeated R

Round 2, Pick 49: G Josh Selby, Kansas

Selby disappointed at KU but is so young and so physically gifted. A good stash pick for the Grizz. 

Grade: B

Miami Heat

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MIAMI - MARCH 20: Guard Norris Cole #30 (R) of the Cleveland State University Vikings takes a shot over guard L.D. Williams #42 (L) of Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the American Ai

Round 1, Pick 28: PG Norris Cole, Cleveland State

Cole tore up the Horizon League and will be a backup in Miami.

Grade: C+

Milwaukee Bucks

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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 18: Tobias Harris #12 of the Tennessee Volunteers dunks the ball while taking on the Michigan Wolverines in the first half during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena on March 18,

Round 1, Pick 19: F Tobias Harris, Tennessee

Round 2, Pick 40: PF Jon Leuer, Wisconsin

Harris is a long athlete who displays versatility. He is solid, but not spectacular. Leuer is long and lanky, with range out to the three-point line.

Grade: B

Minnesota Timberwolves

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ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 26: Derrick Williams #23 of the Arizona Wildcats reacts after a dunk against of the Connecticut Huskies during the west regional final of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Honda Center on March 26, 2011 in Anaheim, Cali

C Brad Miller, via trade with Houston

Round 1, Pick 2: PF Derrick Williams, Arizona 

Round 2, Pick 43: G Malcolm Lee, UCLA

Round 2, Pick 57: F Targuy Ngombo, Qatar

Williams is an inside-out scorer and a centerpiece to build around. Lee can defend multiple positions and will develop as an offensive player.

Grade: B+

New Jersey Nets

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 08: Marshon Brooks #2 of the Providence Friars brings the ball up court against Jimmy Butler #33 of the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first round of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Outfit

Round 1, Pick 25: G Marshon Brooks, Providence

Round 2, Pick 31: F Bojan Bogdanovic, Croatia

Round 2, Pick 36: PF Jordan Williams, Maryland

Brooks can score in bundles but needs work on defense. Williams is a physical body inside and brings great rebounding.

Grade: C

New Orleans Hornets

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CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 04: Professional basketball player Chris Paul arrives at Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 'Guys Choice' Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

No picks.  

Grade: N/A

New York Knicks

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GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 10: Iman Shumpert #1 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets dribbles down the court during the second half of the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first round of the 2011 ACC men's basketball tournament at the Greensboro Co

Round 1, Pick 17: G Iman Shumpert, Georgia Tech

Round 2, Pick 45: C Josh Harrellson, Kentucky

Hmmm. Very interesting pick for the Knicks. Shumpert has loads of athleticism and can play defense but seems a pretty good reach at No. 17. Harrellson will provide size and defense down low.

Grade: C-

Oklahoma City Thunder

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GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 11: Reggie Jackson #0 of the Boston College Eagles moves the ball against the Clemson Tigers during the second half in the quarterfinals of the 2011 ACC men's basketball tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum on March 11, 2011 in Gr

Round 1, Pick 24: PG Reggie Jackson, Boston College

A scoring point guard who has flown under the radar in the draft. Somewhat of a surprise here, but apparently OKC really likes him.

Grade:  C+

Orlando Magic

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 25: Justin Harper #32 of the Richmond Spiders drives against the Kansas Jayhawks during the southwest regional of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Alamodome on March 25, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. Kansas defeated

Round 2, Pick 32: PF Justin Harper, Richmond

Round 2, Pick 53: G DeAndre Liggins, Kentucky

Harper was very productive at Richmond and has a good inside-out game. Liggins could turn into a defensive stopper down the road.

Grade: C+

Philadelphia 76ers

Round 1, Pick 16: C Nikola Vucevic, USC

Round 2, Pick 50: F Lavoy Allen, Temple

Vucevic has a solid all-around game and can be great in pick-and-roll situations. Allen provides physicality off the bench and as a role player.

Grade: B

Phoenix Suns

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 27: Markieff Morris #21 and Marcus Morris #22 of the Kansas Jayhawks react during the southwest regional final of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams at the Alamodome on March 27, 2011

Round 1, Pick 13: F Markieff Morris, Kansas

Did Phoenix pick the wrong Morris twin? Only time will tell.  

Grade: C+

Portland Trail Blazers

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ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 24: Nolan Smith #2 of the Duke Blue Devils looks on against the Arizona Wildcats during the west regional semifinal of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Honda Center on March 24, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by

Round 1, Pick 21: G Nolan Smith, Duke

Round 2, Pick 51: G Jon Diebler, Ohio State

Smith is a high-character player who can shoot the rock but won't be a star. Same can be said of Diebler.

Grade: C

Sacramento Kings

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 24: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars reacts during their 74 to 83 loss to the Florida Gators in the Southeast regional of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at New Orleans Arena on March 24, 2011 in New Orle

Round 1, Pick 10: G Jimmer Fredette, BYU 

Round 2, Pick 35: SF Tyler Honeycutt, UCLA

Round 2, Pick 60: PG Isaiah Thomas, Washington

We know Jimmer can score, but will he transition well to the NBA? Honeycutt fell in the draft but has loads of potential—a great value in the second round. Thomas brings energy and offense and projects as a role player.

Grade: A-

San Antonio Spurs

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ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 24: Kawhi Leonard #15 of the San Diego State Aztecs dunks the ball against the Connecticut Huskies during the west regional semifinal of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Honda Center on March 24, 2011 in Anaheim, Calif

Round 1, Pick 15: F Kawhi Leonard, San Diego State

Round 1, Pick 29: G Cory Joseph, Texas

Round 2, Pick 42: F Davis Bertans, Latvia

Round 2, Pick 59: G Adam Hanga, Hungary

Losing George Hill hurts. Leonard is a jack-of-all-trades who can defend multiple positions and hit the offensive glass. A good fit in San Antonio, which needs youth. Joseph is a reach in the first round. Bertans is raw, like most European bigs, but he's got skills. Hanga will be an intriguing prospect in a few years.

Grade: B

Toronto Raptors

Round 1, Pick 5: C Jonas Valanciunas, Lithuania

In somewhat of a surprise pick, the Raptors acquire another European seven-footer via a draft-day deal.

Grade: B

Utah Jazz

Round 1, Pick 3: C Enes Kanter, Turkey

Round 1, Pick 12: G Alec Burks, Colorado

Kanter and Al Jefferson in one frontcourt? That's a lot of muscle down low.

Burks is a crafty scorer, but must improve his outside shooting. Great value at No. 12.

Grade: A

Washington Wizards

Round 1, Pick 6: SF Jan Vesely, Czech Republic  

Round 2, Pick 18: SF Chris Singleton, Florida State

Round 2, Pick 34: PG Shelvin Mack, Butler

The Wiz get a super athlete from Europe in Vesely. They also get a defensive guru in Singleton, who has room to improve on offense. Mack is an intriguing player coming from a mid-major program but obviously has big-game experience.

Grade: A

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