Basketball authorities like ESPN’s Bill Simmons and Chad Ford do not see big things coming out of the 2011 NBA Draft, but some solid picks will be accessible. Here are the top 10 NBA mock draft picks for 2011, in case your team needs help.
Cleveland Cavaliers can be drafting Kyrie Irving, PG (Duke)
Even though Kyrie Irving isn’t amazing, he has great potential. He should be a top-15 point guard eventually. Considering the Cavs still need the kind of leadership Baron Davis’ scraggly beard and oversized ego could not provide, Irving could serve them well.
Minnesota Timberwolves considering Enes Kanter, C (Turkey) as a pick
The Wolves needs to work on building itself up again even though Kevin Love had a fantastic season. If the team is going to keep Love interested, they’ll need a big male to make them respectable. Many look at the 6-foot-11, 272-pound Kanter as a high-energy rebounder and defender that may scare opposing guards while others think it is a gamble.
Chances of Utah Jazz choosing Derrick Williams, SF (Arizona)
Even though Williams was a power forward as a Wildcat, he will most likely be a small forward in the NBA. Utah may simply give up on the rest of the 2011 NBA Draft crop and ask for a popular man. This would be BYU’s Jimmer Fredette.
Cleveland Cavaliers could pick Jonas Valanciunas, Center (Lithuania)
Anderson Varejao may need a large male such as Valanciunas to help him out.
Toronto Raptors: Kemba Walker, PG (Connecticut) chances
Toronto badly needs a new direction at the point guard position, and Kemba Walker brings the speed, athleticism and moxie the rudderless Raptors’ roster needs.
Washington Wizards have the choice of Kawhi Leonard, SF (San Diego State)
A relentless rebounder and explosive athlete, Leonard is the kind of wing player the Wizards need to run with John Wall.
Sacramento Kings: Brandon Knight, Point Guard, Kentucky
Speed, defense and a good outside shot from the point in Knight would allow the Kings to use Beno Udrih as the super backup or 2nd ball-handler the offense needs to really get moving.
Detroit Pistons: Jordan Hamilton, SF (Texas) possibility
The Pistons will soon be losing Tayshaun Prince. That means they need a small forward soon. Hamilton can both shoot and rebound the ball.
Charlotte Bobcats: Fredette, Shooting Guard (Brigham Young University)
In order to make sure there is at least one consistent scorer, Charlotte will hope to get Fredette. Otherwise, Bismack Biyombo from the Congo should amp up the frontcourt athleticism while aggressively challenging shots.
Milwaukee Bucks wants Tristan Thompson, Power Forward (Texas) probably
Thompson is 6-foot-8 and 225 pounds. He is a fairly athletic man too. After the failed Yi Jianlian pick from 2007, the Bucks can be worried about going international. If they can get over it, they may just pick Biyombo.
Information from
Bleacher Report
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Fox Sports
msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/2011-NBA-draft-lottery-winner-051711
The Sporting News
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2011 NBA Draft Lottery highlight: The final three
youtube.com/watch?v=GqWuPdf8u2o
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