2011 NBA Mock Draft: Picks 16-30

Here’s a look at the second half of the first round of the 2011 NBA Mock Draft:


16.  Philadelphia 76ers – Markieff Morris, PF/C, Kansas

The lesser of the Morris twins, but he would provide good frontcourt depth for a team short on quality bigs.

17.  New York Knicks – Tristan Thompson, PF, Texas

Thompson gives the Knicks another banger inside to help A’mare.

18.  Washington Wizards – Tyler Honeycutt, SF, UCLA

The Wizards have good young talent everywhere except for small forward. Vesely and Honeycutt would change that.

19.  Charlotte Bobcats – Jordan Hamilton, SF, Texas

The Bobcats need to add depth at the swing position.

20.  Minnesota Timberwolves – Marshon Brooks, SG, Providence

Wesley Johnson established himself as the starter, but Brooks would give Wayne Ellington some competition for backup minutes.

21.  Portland Trail Blazers – Darius Morris, PG, Michigan

The Blazers really don’t have many holes, but they could use point guard depth.

22.  Denver Nuggets – Kenneth Faried, PF, Morehead State

The Nuggets’ biggest weakness is at power forward and Faried is the best one available.

23.  Houston Rockets – Reggie Jackson, PG/SG, Boston College

Having added a big man earlier in the draft, the Rockets grab an athletic combo guard.

24.  Oklahoma City Thunder – Tobias Harris, SF/PF, Tennessee

Tobias is best available and fits a need as the Thunder don’t have much behind Durant or Ibaka at the three and the four.

25.  Boston Celtics – Trey Thompkins, PF, Georgia

The Kendrick Perkins trade did not pay off and the Celtics need to add frontcourt depth.

26.  Dallas Mavericks – Kyle Singler, SF, Duke

The champs can’t count on Shawn Marion forever so taking a decorated wing player makes sense.

27.  New Jersey Nets – Josh Selby, PG, Kansas

Selby could push Jordan Farmar as D-Will’s backup. He could also see some time at the two.

28.  Chicago Bulls – JaJuan Johnson, PF, Purdue

Gives the Bulls added length and athleticism.

29.  San Antonio Spurs –  Davis Bertans, SF, Lativa

Bertans is a long small forward with great range. The Spurs are thin at the wing position and have success with international players.

30.  Chicago Bulls – Iman Shumpert, PG/SG, Georgia Tech

Shumpert could cut his teeth backing up Rose, but should make his mark at the two.



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