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2011 NBA Mock Draft: Round One - Picks 16-30


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2011 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1, Picks 1-15
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Updated: June 23, 2011, 7:25 p.m.

  1. Philadelphia 76ers: Nikola Vucevic, PF, USC, 6-10, Jr.
    The Sixers are looking for size in the 2011 NBA Draft, and likely consider 7-footers Nikola Vucevic and Donatas Motiejnuas. Vucevic is more of a true center so he gets the nod. Jordan Hamilton and Marcus Morris are also options in case the 76ers deal Andre Iguodala.

  2. New York Knicks: Alec Burks, SG, Colorado, 6-6, So.
    Since the Knicks need depth all over, they'll likely take the best available player. A lot of people would be in play here including Alec Burks, Marshon Brooks, Jordan Hamilton, Josh Selby, and Kenneth Faried, or Nikola Vucevic or Iman Shumpert if they fall. Burks is a great value here.

  3. Washington Wizards: Jordan Hamilton, SF, Texas, 6-8, So.
    The Wizards own this pick from the Hawks via the Kirk Hinrich trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2011 NBA Draft Trades.

    With Nick Young a restricted free agent and the need for depth at small foward, this would be a great get for Washington. I really like Jordan Hamilton and think this could end up being one of the draft steals due to his ability to score the ball from anywhere on the floor and the Wizards needing upgrades on the wing.

  4. Milwaukee Bucks: Marcus Morris, F, Kansas, 6-9, Jr.
    The Bucks obviously moved down from No. 9 with a player in mind that would still be on the board. I am not sure that Marcus Morris was their target but since they dealt Corey Maggette, Morris is a solid replacement due to his physicality and ability to play inside or on the perimeter.



  5. Minnesota Timberwolves: Marshon Brooks, SG, Providence, 6-5, Sr.
    The Timberwolves own this pick via the Al Jefferson trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2011 NBA Draft Trades.

    Marshon Brooks would be a great complement for Ricky Rubio in Minnesota's backcourt.

  6. Portland Blazers: Kenneth Faried, PF, Morehead State, 6-7, Sr.
    This pick should come down to a point guard since Andre Miller is entering the final year of his deal, or a post player since Marcus Camby is getting up there in age and Greg Oden is walking wounded. Kenneth Faried is undersized but a relentless rebounder who would be a rotation guy and a nice complement up front alongside LaMarcus Aldridge.

  7. Denver Nuggets: Donatas Motiejunas, F/C, Lithuania, 7-0, 1990
    Considering Donatas Motiejunas could be a late lottery pick, this would be a great value for a Nuggets team that needs frontcourt depth since Kenyon Martin is an unrestricted free agent and Nene has a player option on the final year of his deal. With J.R. Smith an unrestricted free agent and Aaron Afflalo a restricted free agent, Denver could elect to add some depth at the two.

  8. Houston Rockets: Nikola Mirotic, PF, Montenegro, 6-10, 1991
    The Rockets own this pick from the Suns (via the Magic Jason Richardson/Vince Carter trade) from the Aaron Brooks trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2011 NBA Draft Trades.

    Since they already grabbed a small forward at No. 14 and there is no big here like Houston needs, Daryl Morey could take a player like Nikola Mirotic who has lottery talent, but will not come to the NBA for a couple of seasons due to the buyout situation with his European contract. Patience will be the key with whomever drafts Mirotic.



  9. Oklahoma City Thunder: Kyle Singler, SF, Duke, 6-9, Sr.
    I really like the match between Kyle Singler and the Thunder since Singler would fit in perfectly chemistry wise and possibly play a valuable role off the bench. I have had this marriage since the ping pong balls were announced and feel even more confident about it with Nikola Mirotic off the board.

  10. Boston Celtics: JaJuan Johnson, PF, Purdue, 6-10, Sr.
    With Shaq retiring, and Glen Davis and Nenad Kristic free agents, Boston would ideally like to add some frontcourt depth with this pick. There are a lot of options with late first-, early second-round potential, and the Celtics will choose their favorite. I like Johnson's ability to knock down jumpers and his length on defense, but he needs to get stronger.

  11. Dallas Mavericks: Tobias Harris, SF, Tennessee, 6-8, Fr.
    The Mavs have some key free agents in Tyson Chandler, J.J. Barea, Caron Butler, Peja Stojakovic and DeShawn Stevenson, so they could use depth all over. This is a bit of a drop for Tobias Harris but I think his tweener forward status hurts him on draft night.



  12. New Jersey Nets: Reggie Jackson, G, USA, 6-3, Jr.
    The Nets own this pick via the Joe Smith/Sasha Vujacic trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2011 NBA Draft Trades.

    There are a ton of possibilities here from one of the many combo guards available or one of the several power forwards on the board. I think grabbing a potential steal here in Jeremy Tyler is worth the late first-round risk. Plus, there will be plenty of quality combo guards available when the Nets pick at No. 36.

  13. Chicago Bulls: Jimmy Butler, SF, Marquette, 6-8, Sr.
    Chicago owns this pick from Toronto via Miami from the James Johnson trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2011 NBA Draft Trades.

    Jimmy Butler will make his mark in the NBA due to his versatility on the defensive end. Again, Tom Thibodeau preaches defense and Butler would fit well off Chicago’s bench. It is also very possible the Bulls could end up dealing one of their first round picks.

  14. San Antonio Spurs: Davis Bertans, F, Latvia, 6-10, 1992
    Davis Bertans is a great outside shooter but needs to get stronger before he can make an impact in the NBA. The Spurs have had success finding steals in the late first round, and Bertans could be the next in line.

  15. Chicago Bulls: Nolan Smith, G, Duke, 6-3, Sr.
    The Bulls failed to add some scoring punch off their bench prior to the trade deadline and look to do so with one of their picks. Nolan Smith should be able to play either guard position and possibly find a spot in Chicago's rotation right away.


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Sandman 01-31-2011 04:39 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.242 (total posts: 2)
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How bout this Pistons fans - Raps take Barnes at 4 and leave Enes Kanter on the board for the Pistons at 7. Raptors front court in Bargniani, Davis, Johnson is a pretty good top 3 but the wings are still weak and need some dynamic and versatile scorers like Barnes.
bucks fan 01-30-2011 08:26 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.165 (total posts: 1)
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just wondering what you think of john deibler, he has an great range, can stroke it from all over the floor, is a real leader in the locker room.
B 01-30-2011 07:20 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.52 (total posts: 1)
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What about Reggie Jackson and Scotty Hopson
Pistonsfan2 01-29-2011 05:55 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.23 (total posts: 6)
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I could see the pistons taking Barnes. Yes they have Daye, Jerebko, Prince, Hamilton, Stuckey, and Gordon. It actually kind of makes sense considering there is no way Rip will be back next year, Prince will probably leave via free agency, and I see Jerebko as more of a PF/SF, not a true wing player. Personally I think that our main concern should be PG, then C. If we could get Irving or Kanter that would be great but if not just take the best player available considering they have so many holes.
WarriorFan 01-29-2011 03:41 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.185 (total posts: 2)
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I would personally like to see the Warriors take Jordan Hamilton instead.The Dubs are stacked at the guard and power forward spots.They need a TRUE center and another small forward and this draft class is pretty weak for centers.
Pistons will not take 01-29-2011 03:26 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.76 (total posts: 2)
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another wing player.

Daye, Jerebko, Prince, Hamilton, Stuckey, Gordan
Pistonsfan2 01-28-2011 10:04 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.23 (total posts: 6)
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@"Pistons Fan"
Yeah couldn't agree more why would the pistons replace their combo point guard with a combo point gaurd. Irving, if available, is the clear way to go. He's a point guard who can score when needed but is an excellent distributer. He's got Chris Paul potential and though Stuckey is very good they defiantly don't need another player exactly the same.
Blake 01-28-2011 11:36 am xxx.xxx.xxx7.19 (total posts: 3)
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The Bulls needs a sg so i see them gettin Alec Burks Or Williams Buford
Andrew 01-27-2011 04:21 am xxx.xxx.xxx.195 (total posts: 1)
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Nolan Smith and Malcolm Delaney to the Celtics?? 2 acc guards that aren't sure whether they are point guards or shooting guards..
nyknick 01-25-2011 02:47 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.103 (total posts: 1)
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knicks need a big man who can block shots
Jacob 01-24-2011 09:20 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.135 (total posts: 1)
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Ok, there is no way that Kyrie Erving goes into the draft this year after being injured for most of the season
WTF!!! 01-24-2011 05:47 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.167 (total posts: 1)
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The GS Warriors aren't going to draft another PF,trust me.They drafted one last year and he is just starting to blossom as a player.They will likely go after a SF who can create shots and rebound well and has decent size(6'7" to 6'9")or a true Center to replace Andres Biedrins.
Trevor 01-24-2011 10:27 am xxx.xxx.xxx5.53 (total posts: 1)
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Where is Tristian Thompson he should be in the top five picks
Does the second round even matter?? 01-22-2011 01:58 am xxx.xxx.xxx1.53 (total posts: 1)
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Barely any NBA players in the second round usually are gone after 2 years..and there only a handful of them that became a star or role players
pistons fan 01-21-2011 01:03 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.186 (total posts: 1)
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lol.is that a typo for the pistons lol ha we definatly don't need another combo guard stuckey,gordon,bynum,hamilton,white,summers,and t-mac could be considered a combo too. I would love to see a defensive PF that can rebound and score a little bit.




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