2011 NBA Draft Results: Reaction and Analysis for Each Pick
June 22, 2011
Live 2011 NBA Draft Results with instant analysis and reaction for every pick during draft night on Thursday
Teams selecting in the lottery will be looking for an immediate impact player to turn the fortunes of their team around, while others will be looking to bolster their roster in order to make a strong run into and through the postseason.
While this is a relatively weak draft class, the draft pool is filled with a few standouts, some high-upside risk players and some solid specialists.
Draft results
1. Cleveland Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving
2. Minnesota Timberwolves: Derrick Williams
3. Utah Jazz: Enes Kanter
4. Cleveland Cavaliers: Tristan Thompson
5. Toronto Raptors: Jonas Valanciunas
6. Washington Wizards: Jan Vesely
7. Charlotte Bobcats (via Kings): Bismack Biyombo
8. Detroit Pistons: Brandon Knight
9. Charlotte Bobcats: Kemba Walker
10. Sacramento Kings (via Bucks): Jimmer Fredette
11. Golden State Warriors: Klay Thompson
12. Utah Jazz: Alec Burks
13. Phoenix Suns: Markieff Morris
14. Houston Rockets: Marcus Morris
15. Indiana Pacers: Kawhi Leonard
16. Philadelphia 76ers: Nikola Vucevic
17. New York Knicks: Iman Shumpert
18. Washington Wizards: Chris Singleton
19. Milwaukee Bucks (via Bobcats): Tobias Harris
20. Houston Rockets (via T-Wolves): Donatas Motiejunas
21. Portland Trail Blazers: Nolan Smith
22. Denver Nuggets: Kenneth Faried
23. Minnesota Timber Wolves (via Houston Rockets): Nikola Mirotic
24. Oklahoma City Thunder: Reggie Jackson
25. New Jersey Nets (via Celtics): MarShon Brooks
26. Denver Nuggets (via Mavericks): Jordan Hamilton
27. Boston Celtics (via Nets): JaJuan Johnson
28. Miami Heat (via Bulls): Norris Cole
29. San Antonio Spurs: Cory Joseph
30. Chicago Bulls: Jimmy Butler
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