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2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round Two


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2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1

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Updated: June 28, 2012.
Team needs and outstanding trades HAVE been taken into account with this mock draft.

  1. Charlotte Bobcats: Festus Ezeli, C, Vanderbilt, 6-11, Sr.
    The Bobcats add some more size inside; small forward could also be an option.

  2. Washington Wizards: Evan Fournier, SG, France, 6-6, 1992
    Drafting a foreign talent like Evan Fournier and stashing him overseas for a year or two would make sense.

  3. Cleveland Cavaliers: Tyshawn Taylor, PG, Kansas, 6-4, Sr.
    Tyshawn Taylor could fill a void at point guard behind Kyrie Irving, but also play with him at times, too.

  4. Cleveland Cavaliers: Drew Gordon, PF, New Mexico, 6-9, Sr.
    The Cavaliers need to add some depth to their frontcourt.

  5. Golden State Warriors: Scott Machado, PG, Iona, 6-2, Sr.
    The Warriors could use a true distributor behind Stephen Curry.

  6. Sacramento Kings: Miles Plumlee, C, Duke, 7-0, Sr.
    It pains me to put Miles Plumlee in my mock draft since he was pretty worthless during his time at Duke. However, NBA teams love size and athleticism which Plumlee possesses.

  7. Toronto Raptors: Darius Miller, G/F, Kentucky, 6-7, Sr.
    Darius Miller is the ultimate glue guy and could find a role off the bench for the Raptors.

  8. Denver Nuggets: Doron Lamb, SG, Kentucky, 6-5, So.
    Doron Lamb is just too good of a value for the Nuggets to pass up here, and I can't believe Lamb is going to fall this low.

  9. Detroit Pistons: Darius Johnson-Odom, SG, Marquette, 6-3, Sr.
    The Pistons have a need for a scoring shooting guard since trading Ben Gordon.



  10. Portland Blazers: Jae Crowder, SF, Marquette, 6-6, Sr.
    The Blazers are looking for depth at small forward since trading Gerald Wallace.

  11. Portland Blazers: Henry Sims, C, Georgetown, 7-0, Sr.
    The Blazers don't have a true center under contract for next season.

  12. Milwaukee Bucks: Kim English, G/F, Missouri, 6-6, Sr.
    Kim English is a versatile talent, and the Bucks need some depth on the wing.

  13. Atlanta Hawks: Jared Cunningham, SG, Oregon State, 6-5, Jr.
    Again, the Hawks need depth all over since they only have six players under contract for next season.

  14. Detroit Pistons: Tomas Sotaransky, SG, Czech Republic, 6-8, 1991
    The Pistons go the foreign route with their third pick of the draft.

  15. Philadelphia 76ers: Kevin Murphy, SG, Tennessee Tech, 6-6, Sr.
    The Sixers grab a shooter since Jodie Meeks is a restricted free agent.

  16. New Orleans Hornets: Kris Joseph, SF, Syracuse, 6-7, Sr.
    Trading Trevor Ariza created a need for depth at small forward.

  17. Utah Jazz: Orlando Johnson, SG, UC-Santa Barbara, 6-5, Sr.
    The Jazz should be looking for depth on the wing since C.J. Miles and Josh Howard are free agents.

  18. New York Knicks: Kevin Jones, PF, West Virginia, 6-7, Sr.
    The Knicks need depth all over and take the best player available.

  19. Orlando Magic: Khris Middleton, SF, Texas A&M, 6-8, Jr.
    Orlando likely takes the best player on the board at this point.



  20. Denver Nuggets: Kostas Papanikolaou, SF, Greece, 6-8, 1990
    Since their core is under contract for next season, the Nuggets could go the foreign route again.

  21. Boston Celtics: William Buford, SG, Ohio State, 6-5, Sr.
    The Celtics should look to add a shooter with one of their three picks given that Ray Allen is a free agent.

  22. Golden State Warriors: Furkan Aldemir, PF, Turkey, 6-9, 1991
    The Warriors go the foreign route with their fourth pick of the draft.

  23. Los Angeles Clippers: Bernard James, C, Florida State, 6-10, Sr.
    The Clippers need depth on the wing and in their frontcourt. Ergo, the team takes the best available player for one of those spots.

  24. Philadelphia 76ers: Tornike Shengelia, SF, Georgia, 6-9, 1991
    The 76ers have three picks in the draft, so going the foreign route makes sense.

  25. Dallas Mavericks: Hollis Thompson, SF, Georgetown, 6-8, Jr.
    Hollis Thompson is a solid value here for a team looking for depth on the wing.



  26. Toronto Raptors: Leon Radosevic, F/C, Croatia, 6-10, 1991
    The Raptors go the foreign route with their third pick of the draft.

  27. Brooklyn Nets: Mike Scott, F, Virginia, 6-8, Sr.
    The Nets need depth all over, especially at forward since Gerald Wallace and Kris Humphries are free agents.

  28. Minnesota Timberwolves: Kyle O'Quinn, C, Norfolk State, 6-10, Sr.
    Darko is not the long-term solution as Minnesota's backup center.

  29. San Antonio Spurs: Marcus Denmon, SG, Missouri, 6-3, Sr.
    The Spurs always seem to find second-round steals; that's exactly what Marcus Denmon could be at this point.

  30. Los Angeles Lakers: Tu Holloway, PG, Xavier, 6-0, Sr.
    The Lakers continue to look for an answer at point guard, especially since Ramon Sessions will be a free agent.


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Nichols 05-22-2013 10:59 am xxx.xxx.xxx8.55 (total posts: 1)
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No way Franklin falls all the way to 29. As a Thunder fan i would love that but Franklin is a for sure top 20 pick. People might think he is a reach at 12 but I would consider taking him there if I was the Thunder. At 29 I would go Glen Rice Jr an in the 2nd I would take a shot at Pelle. I have watched several videos of Pelle and he def has potential.
Ryan 05-22-2013 09:59 am xxx.xxx.xxx.152 (total posts: 1)
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If Noel is so high in everybody's mind and Porter is the player the Cavs can use the most, doesn't it make more sense for the Cavs to trade down. Porter will be there at four or five and the Cavs could get another pick for this year or next by trading down with any team 2-5.
Bert 05-22-2013 07:43 am xxx.xxx.xxx8.11 (total posts: 1)
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As a Cavs fan I'd definitely take Porter over Noel. He's more NBA ready and fills a position of need.
Billy V 05-22-2013 05:17 am xxx.xxx.xxx.246 (total posts: 1)
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I agree that the Rockets need depth at guard past Patrick Beverly. Some would say (me being one) Lin is depth BEHIND Beverly. I like Myck Kabongo to the Rockets.
Dan 05-22-2013 03:27 am xxx.xxx.xxx.241 (total posts: 1)
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why do you keep putting the suns logo on the jazz?
You guys are crazy.... 05-21-2013 11:31 pm xxx.xxx.xxx5.79 (total posts: 1)
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Schroeder will go earlier than to Cavs with their second. Bullock should be higher on the board. Thunder will take best scorer with their first pick not at center. Lack of scoring showed up with the loss of Westbrook. Cavs take Mclemore. Porter is best SF but has no upside. They wont take Noel with Varejao back and Zellar coming off a decent season for a young player. They will get a small forward though with a later pick maybe one of the foreigner. I can see them trading up with all the picks they have to get 2 guys they really want instead of 1 and hoping for another with 3 later picks. Unless they pick players with big upside with their final three for some trade value later. Again no way Cavs go Porter with pick one. He was a solid college player but he has almost peaked. Im a floridian and the Magic could trade down and take olidipo. Vucevic is a stud they do not need another center. They need a PG or SG with good handling. Dont rip me but i want feedback. Let me know if you want to follow my blog. Football-Baseball-BBALL-MMA
Lance 05-21-2013 09:12 pm xxx.xxx.xxx0.61 (total posts: 2)
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If im the Cavs im taking Otto Porter 1st he can score and defend. Noel can't score and he's thin will get pushed around by PF's and Centers.
Guth 05-21-2013 04:34 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.110 (total posts: 1)
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what about travis mckie
Chris 05-20-2013 02:17 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.134 (total posts: 1)
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How in the world is Reggie Bullock nowhere in this? He's gonna go between 15-25 most likely
Nick 05-19-2013 05:28 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.104 (total posts: 1)
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As a Cavs fan I'm hoping we can walk out with Otto Porter and Gorgui Dieng.

PG: Irving/Livingston
SG: Waiters/Miles
SF: Porter/Gee
PF: Thompson/Dieng
C: Varejao/Zeller
Perfect Mock 05-18-2013 01:46 am xxx.xxx.xxx.111 (total posts: 3)
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1. Orlando - Nerlens Noel
2. Charlotte - Ben McLemore
3. Clelevland - Otto Porter
4. Phoenix - Victor Oladipo
5. New Orleans - Trey Burke
6. Sacramento - Anthony Bennett
7. Detroit - Shabazz Muhammad
8. Washington - Alex Len
9. Minnesota - CJ McCollum
10. Portland - Giannis Adetokoubo
11. Philadelphia - Cody Zeller
12. Oklahoma City - Steven Adams
13. Dallas - Michael Carter-Williams
14. Utah - Dennis Schroeder
15. Milwaukee - Dario Saric
16. Boston - Kelly Olynk
17. Atlanta - Mason Plumlee
18. Atlanta - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
19. Cleveland - Rudy Gobbert
20. Chicago - Jamaal Franklin
21. Utah - Tony Mitchell
22. Brooklyn - Sergey Karasev
23. Indiana - Tony Snell
24. New York - Tim Hardaway Jr.
25. LA Clippers - Lucas Nogueira
26. Minnesota - Allen Crabbe
27. Denver - Gorgui Dieng
28. San Antonio - Lorenzo Brown
29. Oklahoma City - Jeff Withey
30. Phoenix - Shane Larkin
NBA Combine 05-17-2013 01:11 am xxx.xxx.xxx.111 (total posts: 3)
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1. Orlando - Nerlens Noel PF/C, Kentucky
2. Charlotte - Ben McLemore SG, Kansas
3. Cleveland - Otto Porter SF, Georgetown
4. Phoenix - Trey Burke PG, Michigan
5. New Orleans - Shabazz Muhammad SF, UCLA
6. Sacramento - Victor Oladipo SG/SF, Indiana
7. Detroit - Alex Len C, Maryland
8. Washington - Anthony Bennett SF/PF, UNLV
9. Minnesota - Cody Zeller PF/C, Indiana
10. Portland - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope SG, Georgia
11. Philadelphia - Lorenzo Brown PG, NC State
12. Oklahoma City - Rudy Gobert C, France
13. Dallas - Dennis Schroeder PG, Germany
14. Utah- CJ McCollum PG/SG, Lehigh
15. Milwaukee - Michael Carter-Williams PG, Syracuse
16. Boston - Giannis Adetokoubo SF/PF, Greece
17. Atlanta - Dario Saric SF/PF, Croatia
18. Atlanta - Steven Adams C, Pittsburgh
19. Cleveland - Kelly Olynyk PF/C, Gonzaga
20. Chicago - Archie Goodwin SG, Kentucky
21. Utah - Tim Hardaway Jr. SG, Michigan
22. Brooklyn - Mason Plumlee PF, Duke
23. Indiana - Myck Kabongo PG, Texas
24. New York - Jeff Withey C, Kansas
25. LA Clippers - Gorgui Dieng C, Louisville
26. Minnesota - Tony Mitchell SF/PF, Texas
27. Denver - Reggie Bullock SG/PF, North Carolina
28. San Antonio - Lucas Nogueira PF/C, Brazil
29. Oklahoma City - Sergey Karasev SG/SF, Russia
30. Phoenix - Allen Crabbe SG, Caifornia
William from Dallas 05-16-2013 01:25 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.140 (total posts: 1)
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If the Mavericks have a chance to draft Michael Carter-Williams and don't, I would be very unset. I would prefer Dallas get a true point guard and Carter-Williams fits that bill. Go after Andre Iguodala in free agency. If you can make Carter-Williams your point, with Iquodala at the 2, That is a backcourt for the next 5 years.
Greg in Ohio 05-16-2013 09:23 am xxx.xxx.xxx.227 (total posts: 1)
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I can see the Cav's doing a few things in this draft.
1. Not taking 4 rookies but bunching picks to move up or for picks in next years draft.
2. Looking more for depth and not stars or even a starter and looking for a small forward in FA.
I would love to see them get
DeShaun Thomas and get Gorgui Dieng.
Thomas may not be a super star but is a hard worker and will fit well with this team.
Dieng is athletic and a great presence on D to a position in need of Athleticism and he may prove to be able to help out at PF to.
This is a draft lacking in Stars but much bench depth this year and good or bad time will only tell.
TheMarcoIslander 05-15-2013 09:00 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.146 (total posts: 1)
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Walter based on your comments on Cody Zeller the Sixers might as well draft his Father, Fuzzy Zeller.



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