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2011 NBA Mock Draft


Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2011 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 16-30
2011 NBA Mock Draft: Round 2
2011 NBA Mock Draft - Walt's
2011 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings: C | PF | SF | SG | PG
2012 NBA Mock Draft
Updated: June 23, 2011, 7:25 p.m.
  1. Cleveland Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving, PG, Duke, 6-3, Fr.
    There have been rumblings that the Cavs will indeed take Kyrie Irving with the No. 1 pick instead of Derrick Williams. Cleveland already has Baron Davis and Ramon Sessions at the point, but it is hard to pass up a franchise point guard and Irving is the best prospect in this class.

    We've already graded the Kyrie Irving pick in our 2011 NBA Draft Live Grades. Check back on draft night (Thursday) to see our live NBA Draft grades for each pick just moments after each selection.

  2. Minnesota Timberwolves: Derrick Williams, SF, Arizona, 6-9, So.
    In this scenario, the Timberwolves settle for whomever the Cavs do not pick. There has been a ton of discussion about the T-Wolves trading out of this pick since Derrick Williams doesn't fit as they already has Michael Beasley and Anthony Randolph who are combo forwards. David Kahn did throw out the possibility of taking Enes Kanter but that appears to be a bluff in hopes of finding a trade partner.

  3. Utah Jazz: Enes Kanter, C, Kentucky, 6-11, Fr.
    Utah owns this pick via the Deron Williams trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2011 NBA Draft Trades.

    This pick will come down to Enes Kanter or Brandon Knight, and it appears to be a toss-up at this point. I think Kanter is the better prospect and ultimately wins out even though Knight seems to fit the bigger need.



  4. Cleveland Cavaliers: Jonas Valanciunas, PF/C, Lithuania, 6-10, 1992
    If the Cavs go Irving at No. 1, they are praying Utah takes Knight so Enes Kanter falls to them at No. 4. Since I have Kanter going to the Jazz, the Cavs turn their attention to Jonas Valanciunas assuming they cannot trade down. Cleveland reportedly is very high on Valnciunas but will have to wait a year before he comes to the NBA.

  5. Toronto Raptors: Brandon Knight, PG, Kentucky, 6-3, Fr.
    The Raptors reportedly want to go defense with Kawhi Leonard and Bismack Biyombo both in play. However, Brandon Knight is the better long-term prospect and probably get the nod since he falls to this spot.

  6. Washington Wizards: Jan Vesely, F, Czech Republic, 6-11, 1989
    The Wizards really need a true small forward and should take a hard look at Kawhi Leonard and Jan Vesely. Vesely is probably more of a power forward but could also play the three, and Washington reportedly likes him a lot.

  7. Charlotte Bobcats: Bismack Biyombo, PF, Congo, 6-9, 1992.
    The Bobcats traded up to reportedly grab Bismack Biyombo or Tristan Thompson with this pick. Biyombo is more of a center than Thompson which Charlotte needs so I'll give him the edge.

  8. Detroit Pistons: Tristan Thompson, PF, Texas, 6-9, Fr.
    The Pistons likely turn their attention to Tristan Thompson or Bismack Biyombo; whomever Charlotte doesn't take at No. 7.



  9. Charlotte Bobcats: Klay Thompson, SG, Wash St., 6-7, Jr.
    Since the Bobcats traded Stephen Jackson, they suddenly have a hole at two guard. Corey Maggette gives them a viable option at the three so suddenly a scorer like Klay Thompson is more important than a small forward like Kawhi Leonard.

  10. Sacramento Kings: Jimmer Fredette, PG, BYU, 6-2, Sr.
    I hate that this looks like it is going to happen. But it appears the Kings are taking Jimmer over Kemba. Kawhi Leonard could be a possibility if he falls here.

  11. Golden State Warriors: Kawhi Leonard, SF, San Diego State, 6-7, So.
    Golden State has been high on Klay Thompson for quite some time but since he is off the board, defensive-minded wings like Kawhi Leonard or Chris Singleton become the focus.



  12. Utah Jazz: Kemba Walker, PG, UConn, 6-1, Jr.
    STEAL OF THE DRAFT!

  13. Phoenix Suns: Iman Shumpert, G, Georgia Tech, 6-5, Jr.
    The biggest riser in the draft. The Suns really like Shumpert and even though I cannot believe they would take him over Alec Burks, it is likely to happen.

  14. Houston Rockets: Chris Singleton, SF, Florida State, 6-9, Jr.
    The Rockets need a true center and will consider Nikola Vucevic. I think Chris Singleton is the better value here though as the gives Houston a lockdown, versatile defender. Marcus Morris could also be an option.

  15. Indiana Pacers: Markieff Morris, PF, Kansas, 6-9, Jr.
    The Pacers could use some versatility in their frontcourt since they are very thin up front, and since Larry Bird tends to play it safe on draft night rather than take risks, I think Markieff Morris gets the nod over a player like Biyombo.


    Go to 2011 NBA Mock Draft: Picks 16-30
    Sorry for cutting this into two halves; I've received complaints about load times and putting the mock draft on two pages saves bandwith.



    Go to 2011 NBA Mock Draft: Round 2



    Go to 2012 NBA Mock Draft

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Ryan 06-23-2011 07:27 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.170 (total posts: 1)
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Dude the Kings pick 10th now not the bucks
Dave 06-23-2011 02:20 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.109 (total posts: 1)
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Paul, who are the best remaining undrafted players under this scenario? McCamey comes to mind.
Robb 06-23-2011 08:45 am xxx.xxx.xxx.192 (total posts: 2)
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I love how the Kings' 3rd pick says "I know I have the Kings taking Jimmer in the first round..." but Kemba was picked in the new version...might want to update that brochacho...
Gerardo 06-23-2011 01:24 am xxx.xxx.xxx.100 (total posts: 1)
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lakers need a point guard
adam 06-22-2011 08:44 pm xxx.xxx.xxx6.85 (total posts: 3)
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How come the best shooter in the draft is not drafted? I don't get how Hazell, who hit 50 out of 50 three's at his workout with the Knicks will not be drafted. Crazy.
Keith 06-22-2011 06:53 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.121 (total posts: 1)
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how come the pacers are picking 2 point guards here? did you not update the second round?
Devin Hall 06-22-2011 05:33 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.132 (total posts: 1)
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Lakers need to trade lamar odom andrew bynum n luke walton for kemba walker
shermaine 06-22-2011 02:11 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.234 (total posts: 1)
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here is austin freeman at from georgetown he is better than some of them like cory joseph at least put him in the 2nd round 60th pick
jlee1533 06-22-2011 12:16 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.225 (total posts: 1)
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OMG the Bulls draft two guys I've actually heard of and can pronounce their names? Count me in ha ha. Big UCLA fan too. Honeycutt is a solid defender and will have a nice background coming from a Ben Howland UCLA defense. Nolan Smith allows you to put two PG's on the floor with Rose or Watson and will allow those guys to be the scorers
Jabroni Mahoney 06-22-2011 11:44 am xxx.xxx.xxx3.10 (total posts: 1)
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Tristan Thompson to the Pistons at #8. Morris and Thompson tore Biyombo up at yesterday's workout.
what?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! 06-22-2011 10:13 am xxx.xxx.xxx.147 (total posts: 2)
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y would the thunder draft singler? they can get jujaun johnson and he will start then they can either trade or play ibika off the bench or he can play center.... singler would do nothin but ride then bench and he sucks at everything he should use his brain and go to college not the nba.
joe blow 06-22-2011 02:51 am xxx.xxx.xxx9.42 (total posts: 1)
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Regardless of the uncertainty over the CBA, I am shocked at the lack of talent in this draft. Why aren't there more stud basketball players?
go 76ers 06-21-2011 09:50 pm xxx.xxx.xxx8.51 (total posts: 2)
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The 76ers should draft Bismack Biyombo and then if Nolan Smith makes it to the 2nd rd. they should trade up in the 2nd round to get him. they should also trade Andre Iguodala to the Grizzlies for Rudy Gay on draft day.
Sixers 06-21-2011 09:44 pm xxx.xxx.xxx8.51 (total posts: 2)
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Good draft for the Philadelphia 76ers!!
Lebron 06-21-2011 06:01 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.101 (total posts: 1)
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I agree with myeh. The nba sucks.


Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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