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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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myeh 06-21-2011 12:06 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.136 (total posts: 1)
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stop writing about stupid pumpkin pushers and get back onto the nfl.
troy 06-21-2011 08:02 am xxx.xxx.xxx.178 (total posts: 1)
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they nba would be crazy to not pick up DENZEL BOWLES from james madison he is 6'10" with raw talet whoever sleep on him is crazy to take a guard over a big body like that! DENZEL BOWLES NAME SHOULD BE CALLED ON THURSDAY!
Ian 06-20-2011 11:09 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.148 (total posts: 1)
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I'd absolutely love to see Iman come to the Bulls. Not only does he fill a need, but he is a hometown kid and went to the high school that I currently attend.
Jesse 06-20-2011 09:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx8.15 (total posts: 1)
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Would love to see the Cavs deal Hickson to the Suns for #13 and turn around and give the TWolves #4 and #13 for #2 and take both Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams.
Fitz 06-20-2011 06:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.52 (total posts: 3)
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@Draft-Guy. Why would they spend a top 10 pick on a SG when they have Nick Young, who is already an above average scorer and still has a lot of upside? That would be a wasted pick.
Dan 06-20-2011 06:26 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.109 (total posts: 2)
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Klay Thompson is from Washington State not Texas
Samarth Sulhan 06-20-2011 06:22 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.195 (total posts: 3)
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Houston is reportedly very high on Motiejunas...good mock overall though.
JF 06-20-2011 06:07 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.191 (total posts: 1)
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David,
good mock always a fan and checking up on all the updates. Like most of it. no way Biyombo goes to Houston with Thabeet who is that shot blocker. I know he has not shown anything but there is no room for two completely raw shot blockers on the same team. I think they will be looking for an upgrade elsewhere.
David Kay 06-20-2011 02:59 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.162 (total posts: 2)
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@Robb

This mock draft appears here and The Sports Bank. We have a partnership deal between the two sites that the34 mock appears on both.
Wizards 06-20-2011 02:54 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.188 (total posts: 4)
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Vesely, Hamilton, Cole would be a fantastic haul that potentially fits the biggest needs. I still like Leonard over Vesely, but after bringing in Wall, Crawford, Booker and Seraphin last season, I'll trust the front office this time around.
TrueThatTucson 06-20-2011 11:15 am xxx.xxx.xxx.187 (total posts: 1)
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After posting two dominating seasons in the tough PAC-10 Arizona's Derrick Williams should be taken over a still unproven Kyrie Irving. The Jazz would be wise to buck the so called experts and take Jimmer Fredette. These two players will loom large for which ever team that drafts them
Draft-Guy 06-20-2011 09:43 am xxx.xxx.xxx9.79 (total posts: 6)
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I think the Wizards should take a long look at Klay Thompson or Alec Burks to complement John Wall in that backcourt. I think Bismack Biyombo or Jan Vesley would complement Greg Monroe much better than Kawhi Leonard who is a smaller body.
jbobo 06-20-2011 01:10 am xxx.xxx.xxx.176 (total posts: 1)
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ok so the suns totally get a sukazz pick...i really want jimmer because he can learn from steve nash and not have to change much from college to nba
Fitz 06-19-2011 02:29 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.52 (total posts: 3)
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@Charlotte Bobcats 4 life- Hate to burst your bubble but that trade is dead and has been for a couple weeks. The Pistons aren't gonna trade Rip Hamilton for absolutely nothing when they can probably at least get a draft pick or 2 elsewhere.
Fitz 06-19-2011 02:21 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.52 (total posts: 3)
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Walt- Do you think Travis Leslie could go at the end of the 1st round to Chicago? I think his athleticism would be a great compliment to Kyle Korver's shooting and Keith Bogans' defense. I know him and Brewer are similar players (can't shoot), but Brewer is not good with the ball in his hands, while Leslie is great when he as the rock as well as off the ball.

Dan- I don't see Kahwi slipping to 12. He's one of the hottest prospects in the draft and is virtually a top 10 lock now. And Vucevic has definitely been impressive lately but being picked in the lottery is a huge jump from where he was a month ago. I think he gets picked closer to 19 by Charlotte or 23 with Houston's second pick.





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