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1. New Orleans Hornets – Anthony Davis PF 6’10
Best player of the 2012 draft. Young and has already won a championship. Sky is the limit
2. Charlotte Bobcats – Thomas Robinson PF 6’9
Polished pf that is the anti Tyrus Thomas in terms of Character and work ethic. 18-10 potential
3. Washington Wizards – Bradley Beal SG 6'4
Excelled as the season went on. He could end up being another Brandon Roy.
4. Cleveland Cavaliers – Harrison Barnes SF 6'8
Not sure what exactly happened at times last year, but still young and has world class skills. At times can be passive. Struggled with the dribble. He can now let his buddy Irvin do all the handling and just concentrate on scoring.
5. Sacramento Kings – Michael Kidd-Gilchrist SF 6’7
Kings get a very nice , solid player at a position in need. Someone mentioned MKG to be like a Pippen. May get you only 10 points a game, but also 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals that all add up in helping a team win games.
6. Portland Trail Blazers – Damian Lilliard PG 6’3
Lilliard hasn't played against the best competition in college, but there is no denying his skills and speed. Great start for Portland with this pick. With Oden and now Thabeet, they will skip on Drummond
7. Golden state Warriors – Andre Drummond C 7'0
The warriors with Lee, Bogut, will have plenty of patience to be able to groom this monster athletic kid. Could be a steal of the draft if, it all pans out.
8. Toronto Raptors – Terence Ross SG/SF 6'7
One of the toughest picks to make out. Toronto can also draft waiters or J Lamb. Waiters is a tweener G and lamb recent shoulder injuries are a concern. With the Raptors finally building their team to possibly be able to contend for a playoffs spot, you have to choose the safest , professional player with great work ethic. Ross kept getting better and better as the season wore down. The last 10 he was consistently good
9. Detroit Pistons – John Henson 6'10 PF
Henson is like a poor man Davis. Very good shot blocker especially on one on one situations. Needs to bulk up. Monroe and Henson duo gives hope for the Pistons
10. New Orleans Hornets – Kendall Marshall 6'4 PG
The best natural pg of the draft. Lots of similarities with Mark Jackson. Had multiple 13 plus assist games. NO will start their org right with Davis in the front and Marshall as the floor general
11. Portland Trail Blazers – Tyler Zeller 6'11 C
Pro feel to his game. Works hard, motor never stops. Has a few more than decent go to low post scoring moves. Like a Jeff Foster + PF Brown. Will help ease Alridge's job at the front.
12. Milwaukee Bucks – Myers Leonard PF/C 7’1
Need inside help ever since Bogut left. Doesn't have much of a post presence nor polished inside skills. Better operating his offensive game right around the free throw line. Very good passer. Rebounds, blocks at a good rate.
13. Phoenix Suns – Dion Waiters 6'4 G
With Steve Nash leaving, phx will need to make a safe pick here. Waiters is a very athletic G , that can also play some pg. Has some Russell Westbrook in his game which is good and bad.
14. Houston Rockets – Perry Jones III SF/PF 6’11
The guy i believe they will target with Budinger now out of the picture and no D Howard. If he can play hard consistently and confidently will be considered "the steal" of the draft. Super athletic, skilled and quick for a 6'11 guy. Rockets can gamble here with multiple picks
15. Philladelphia 76’ers – Jeremy Lamb 6'5 SG
Will be one of the bigger semi drops bc of his injury rumors. With Iguadala possibly out , Lamb will fill the SG position nicely if healthy. Also he is needed with Louis Williams , not likely to comeback. Risky pick due to injury, but at least its not a lower body issue. Should recover. Needs to get stronger
16. Houston Rockets – Jared Sullinger PF 6'9
Injury concerns aside, a big bodied post player that has potential to give you 20-10. Is really a short centre. Will help out patterson and scola up front
17. Dallas Mavericks – Austin Rivers 6'5
Doc's son, drops quite a bit. Some workouts he couldn't even nail short mid range jumpers he should with his eyes closed. Still very young and has swagger in his game. Needs to refine his game and get stronger
18. Houston Rockets - Tony Wroten 6'5 G
Can't get Evans from sac, then get a player like him. Street ball skills, great passer but needs to get better at scoring efficiently. Another risky pick on top of Perry but there is a huge boom factor here again
19. Orlando Magic – Moe Harkless 6'8 SF
A nice young prospect that has potential to be a good sf defender + good mid range game.
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20. Denver Nuggets – Andrew Nicholson 6'9 PF
After losing some inside presence last year esp at the PF spot, you can now add Nicholson. Nice shot blocker and has inside and outside complete offensive game.
21. Boston Celtics – Royce White SF 6’8
White will drop here. Won't be also bad if White is not avail, that we have a chance to instead draft Perry or Harkless. White is a unique player for the good and the bad. Good is that, for a 6'8 guy he can dribble/penetrate and pass like a pg. Also uses his body effectively to rebound, and has some very nice post moves, spin moves and other crafty tools to score mid range. Bad is that , he can't shoot like Rondo. Also not having a true position in the nba for now, he will struggle on defense facing quicker SFs and taller pf's. On a team like the celts that prides on great defense, it is a little worrisome having him on the floor yet also a relief that we could compensate in other ways to mask his avg defense. Also don't know how he will play without having the ball as much as he did in college, playing with Rondo. However on a surplus he could be the point forward when either Rondo gets a breather or for the 2nd unit. I think Doc can make it work
22. Boston Celtics – Doron Lamb
Surprise pick i'm sure many fans won't expect here. With this pick, i also don't think Moore will be brought back. Lamb is a deadly shooter all over the court. His three pt percentage was a amazing 44 percent and FT at 80 plus. Unlike Jenkins, he has some decent athleticism and quickness to also take it to the hole and play respectable defence. Helps also that he was part of a great Kentucky team that just won it all. Could play both SG/PG though is really a SG. We would be pretty much getting a 6'5 Mario Chalmers. Would be a valuable backup for both AV and Rondo. Especially valuable when we need ray allen like 3's during crunch time.
23. Atlanta Hawks – Arnett Moultrie 6'11 PF
Doesn't have great character and at times work ethic, but could be due to immaturity. Otherwise has some KG in his game. Mobile, athletic and has good skills. Defense needs to improve. Possible Josh Smith replacement
24. Cleveland Cavaliers – Marquis Teague 6'2 pg
Another Jason Terry like pg in the making. Better penetrator than shooter and passing is quite good. Needs to improve decision making.
25. Memphis Grizzlies - Terence Jones 6'9 SF
Along with Moultrie , will drop big in the draft i predict. Has arguments with his coach, plays without care at times, for example sets soft picks, doesn't take the charge. Still has the skill , height and strength to be a very nice unique player in the nba. Was lucky to be a part of a team with Davis and MKG. Needs to be a leader instead of following though
And the rest based on best avail, potential, position need, org fit/culture
26. Indiana Pacers – Fab Melo 7'1 C
27. Miami Heat – Jeff Taylor 6'7 F
28. Oklahoma City Thunder – Quincy Miller 6'10 F
29. Chicago Bulls – Will Barton 6'6 G
30. Golden State Warriors – Draymond Green 6'7 F
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