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2012 NBA Mock Draft


Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 16-30
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Updated: June 29, 2012.
Team needs and outstanding trades HAVE been taken into account with this mock draft.

  1. New Orleans Hornets: Anthony Davis, PF, Kentucky, 6-10, Fr.
    The Hornets enter the offseason with a huge need up front since Chris Kaman and Carl Landry are free agents. Conspiracy theory or not, this is a major coup for a New Orleans team looking for star power after trading Chris Paul. Davis steps in and becomes the face of the franchise.

  2. Charlotte Bobcats: Thomas Robinson, PF, Kansas, 6-9, Jr.
    I give Thomas Robinson the nod over Michael Kidd-Gilchrist since Robinson is a better and more capable scorer which the Bobcats sorely need. There is also talk that the Cavaliers are interested in trading up to the No. 2 slot to take Bradley Beal. This wouldn't be a terrible option for the Bobcats since Robinson would likely still be on the board at No. 4.

  3. Washington Bullets: Bradley Beal, SG, Florida, 6-5, Fr.
    The acquisition of Trevor Ariza likely means the Wizards take Bradley Beal over Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Beal fills a need since Jordan Crawford is the only shooting guard under contract; Kidd-Gilchrist would just create a logjam at the three with Ariza and last year's first-round pick, Chris Singleton.



  4. Cleveland Cavaliers: Harrison Barnes, SF, North Carolina, 6-8, So.
    Unless the Cavaliers trade up to No. 2 so they can land Bradley Beal, this pick will come down to either the offensive-minded Harrison Barnes or the do-it-all Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. I think Cleveland has a bigger need for a scorer like Barnes to help complement Kyrie Irving. Kidd-Gilchrist would turn the Cavaliers into a very defensive-minded frontcourt when combined with Tristan Thompson and Anderson Varejao, who are not known as scorers.

  5. Sacramento Kings: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, SF, Kentucky, 6-7, Fr.
    Kidd-Gilchrist would be the perfect addition for a Kings team that already has loads of scorers but nobody like Kidd-Gilchrist, who can impact the game without needing to score.

  6. Portland Blazers: Damian Lillard, PG, Weber State, 6-3, Jr.
    Portland owns the Nets' pick from the Gerald Wallace trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2012 NBA Draft Trades.

    Raymond Felton is a free agent and coming off a disappointing season, so the Blazers should be looking for an upgrade at the point even though they used their first-round pick on Nolan Smith last year. Taking him at No. 6 is too high, in my opinion, but he is a safer pick than Andre Drummond, who would also fill the need for a true big man.

  7. Golden State: Dion Waiters, SG, Syracuse, 6-4, So.
    In case you are new to my mock drafts, I LOVE Dion Waiters and think he is going to be a stud at the next level. In trading Monta Ellis, the Warriors have a need on the wing even though they just drafted Klay Thompson last summer. I think Waiters' ability to get to the basket would be a great complement for shooters Stephen Curry and Thompson.



  8. Toronto Raptors: Austin Rivers, SG, Duke, 6-5, Fr.
    The Raptors could really use a scorer on the wing to help out DeMar DeRozan and are reportedly shopping this pick for a veteran. The consensus seems to be that this pick comes down to Austin Rivers or Jeremy Lamb.

  9. Detroit Pistons: Andre Drummond, C, Connecticut, 7-0, Fr.
    This is likely where the slide ends for Drummond, who falls because of serious concerns about his motor and work ethic. However, the Pistons sorely need a complement inside for Greg Monroe, and Drummond could develop into that guy. If he is off the board, John Henson or Meyers Leonard would be possibilities.

  10. New Orleans Hornets: Tyler Zeller, C, North Carolina, 7-0, Sr.
    New Orleans owns the Clippers' pick (via Minnesota/Sam Cassell trade) from the Chris Paul trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2012 NBA Draft Trades.

    Since they dealt Emeka Okafor, the Hornets need to add a true center to play alongside Anthony Davis. Tyler Zeller isn't incredibly physical but gives New Orleans an athletic, long frontcourt. The Hornets could also look to add a wing player like Jeremy Lamb since they dealt Trevor Ariza.

  11. Portland Blazers: John Henson, PF, North Carolina, 6-10, Jr.
    The Blazers need some size inside and will look to add a big man. John Henson is rail thin, but could be a valuable shot-blocker playing alongside LaMarcus Aldridge.



  12. Houston Rockets: Meyers Leonard, C, Illinois, 7-1, So.
    There's no way the Rockets keep all three first-round picks so it's all up for grabs from here one. If Houston does end up keeping this pick, they definitely need to add a true big man since they dealt Samuel Dalembert and Marcus Camby is a free agent.

  13. Phoenix Suns: Jeremy Lamb, SG, Connecticut, 6-5, So.
    The Suns desperately need an upgrade of talent and improved depth on the wing, making Terrence Ross the logical selection. A point guard like Kendall Marshall would also be in play with Steve Nash's future up in the air.

  14. Milwaukee Bucks: Terrence Ross, SG, Washington, 6-7, So.
    This is the ideal situation for the Bucks, having one of the top shooting guards fall to them. Terrence Ross would add athleticism on the wing and help replace Shaun Livingston who was dealt and, possibly, free agent Carlos Delfino as well if he does not return.

  15. Philadelphia 76ers: Jared Sullinger, PF, Ohio State, 6-9, So.
    With red-flag rumors regarding his health, Jared Sullinger's stock has taken a major dip. The 76ers need another big body since Spencer Hawes is a free agent, and while they would take a serious look at Arnett Moultrie or one of the Joneses, Sullinger could be a terrific value if the injuries end up being overstated.


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D-rose 05-22-2012 08:23 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.163 (total posts: 1)
18     28

Are the bulls trying to compile a roster full of PGs?
curious 05-22-2012 04:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx5.43 (total posts: 1)
18     17

so u say the thunder have no glaring needs. have u ever watched the thunder? im a big fan of them and they cant score at the low post!!! they r solid everywhere else but i have to call u out on that one. i bet they take a big man.
Cincinnati Bengals 2014 NFL CHAMPIONS Browns 2016 05-21-2012 09:24 pm xxx.xxx.xxx6.83 (total posts: 2)
32     44

Best mock draft yet for Cleveland. Though I think it would work better for Cleveland if they draft:

1a. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist SF Kentucky
1b. Terrence Ross SG Washington
2a. Fab Melo C Syracuse
2b. Dreymond Green PF Michigan State

Starting for Cleveland:

PG: Kyrie Irving
PF: Anderson Vareajo
PF: Dreymond Green
SG: Terrence Ross
C: Fab Melo

Bench:

F: Tristian Thompson
levy 05-21-2012 07:10 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.181 (total posts: 4)
40     42

anthony davis is a great defender but limited offensively. when we look back 4 years from now the best player from this draft will be harrison barnes. plays similar to grant hill when he was with the pistons. has great size 6'8 230lbs with the ability to play great on both ends of the court.within 2 to 3 years barnes will be a 24ppg 8rpg 4apg player in the nba and be in multiple all star games.
Bucks 05-20-2012 01:05 am xxx.xxx.xxx4.86 (total posts: 3)
17     12

I think Zeller is a good fit for Milwaukee. Ekpe Udoh and Larry Sanders are both defensive minded centers and Sanders was a shot blocking machine at the end of the year last year. They need a scorer down low and Zeller fits that mold
@@Charles 05-20-2012 12:58 am xxx.xxx.xxx4.86 (total posts: 3)
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Best big man since Bill Russell? Better than Wilt Chamberlain? Better than Kareem? Better than Moses Malone? Better than Hakeem? Better than Shaq? Better than David Robinson?

He might be better than Dwight and Bynum, but your calling him the best Center EVER. Get real man
True 05-19-2012 08:48 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.142 (total posts: 1)
22     27

It's funny that the DETROIT team is mocked back to back Ohio St players.
C-3PO 05-19-2012 08:08 pm xxx.xxx.xxx9.46 (total posts: 5)
23     15

By the way the player I was talking about is Augusto Cesar Lima.
Stunning 05-19-2012 05:45 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.140 (total posts: 4)
19     13

It's amazing that someone who writes for a paper in DC can co a mock where the biggest need for the Wizards, SF, is ignored for a lesser player at a position that already has a starter.

If the Wiz draft 2nd and it's someone other than either Davis or Kidd-Gilchrist, then the entire management should be fired. MKG + Chris Singleton would be a nice SF rotation and would solidify the starting lineup along with Wall, Crawford, Booker and Nene with guys like Mack, Vesely and Seraphin off the bench.
C-3PO 05-19-2012 10:12 am xxx.xxx.xxx9.46 (total posts: 5)
21     21

Way to put an international player that didn't even declare in the mock. Good job paying attention to detail.
@Charles 05-19-2012 09:24 am xxx.xxx.xxx0.89 (total posts: 8)
41     111

If Cleveland gets the first overall pick, there going to take Anthony Davis no question about it. How coul you pass on the best big man since Bill Russel? The Cavs could trade Tristan Thompson for a wing player or possibly a draft pick.
Vince 05-19-2012 05:44 am xxx.xxx.xxx3.99 (total posts: 8)
30     9

@Owebama

But if they're going hard after Deron Williams (which they should do) they won't have a lot of leftover money to throw around.
Charles 05-15-2012 03:51 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.230 (total posts: 1)
16     52

Even if the Cavs get the #1 pick I would love them to trade the pick to Portland or Utah. We need more then 1 player to get the ball rolling. I would like to c Barnes SF Lamb SG Melo C Green PF Taylor PG starters. N bench players
Musta steal ur girl 05-12-2012 01:08 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.239 (total posts: 1)
38     45

As a cavs fan I would like them to take
Round 1
3 Bradley Beal or Andre Drummond
24 Fab Melo or Doron Lamb
Round 2
3 Draymond Green
4 Tyshawn Taylor
chuck 05-09-2012 12:54 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.151 (total posts: 2)
34     33

Golden state drafting PJ3 completely goes against the teams draft stategy. They always try to draft guys that no one will remember 5 years after their selection. I like Moultrie or Leonard with the 7th pick.



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