Basketball authorities like ESPN’s Bill Simmons and Chad Ford don’t see large things coming out of the 2011 NBA Draft, but some solid picks will be accessible. The following top 10 projections for an NBA mock drafts for 2011 start – and end in the minds of many – with Duke’s Kyrie Irving.
Cleveland Cavaliers could be picking Kyrie Irving, PG (Duke)
Kyrie Irving is really good and will be a top-15 point guard most likely, although he is not amazing. Baron Davis was never good enough for the Cavs. Irving may be just what the team needs.
Minnesota Timberwolves considering Enes Kanter, Center (Turkey) as a pick
While Kevin Love turned in a fantastic season under the boards for the Wolves, the team still has a great deal of rebuilding ahead. Keeping Love around could be hard. They may need a big male to help. It is a gamble to pick the 6-foor-11, 272 pound Kanter, some think. Others think the intimidation of the high energy rebounder will give the team an advantage.
Getting Utah Jazz Derrick Williams, SF (Arizona)
In the NBA, Williams will most likely be a small forward with his skills. This is despite the truth that as a Wildcat he was a power forward. However, if Utah throws up their hands over the remaining 2011 NBA Draft crop and decides to go for a popular pick, BYU’s Jimmer Fredette would be a PR slam dunk, if not a sound basketball decision.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Jonas Valanciunas, C (Lithuania) as a possibility
Anderson Varejao may need a big male for instance Valanciunas to help him out.
Toronto Raptors choosing Kemba Walker, PG (Connecticut)
Toronto seriously needs Kembra Walker. He could be the new point guard to help the Raptors out.
Washington Wizards might choose Kawhi Leonard, Small Forward (San Diego State)
Leonard is a fantastic athlete while very good at rebounding and could possibly be a great complement to John Wall with the Wizards. Leonard could be perfect to go with John Wall on the Wizards. He is a fantastic rebounder and athlete.
Sacramento Kings to pick 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.
Possibility of Detroit Pistons picking Jordan Hamilton, Small Forward (Texas)
With Tayshaun Prince leaving as a free agent, small forward becomes priority. The ball needs to be shot and rebounded as Hamilton can do.
Charlotte Bobcats picking Jimmer Fredette, Shooting Guard (BYU)
If he’s still available, Charlotte will likely go for Fredette so that at least one player on the roster will be able to score consistently from outside. There are also good shots from Bismack Biyombo. He can be a second choice.
Milwaukee Bucks: Tristan Thompson, Power Forward (Texas)
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 could be worried about going international. If they can get over it, they may just pick Biyombo.
Citations
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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