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KB2011 MOCK: 9th Pick Bobcats Select Kawhi Leonard

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:34 am
by moocow007
Michael Jordan is the GOAT as a player, few would argue that. But as a GM/owner/decision-maker? Not so much. The Bobcats suffered through turmoil last season with the firing of Larry Brown and another depressive season. Things need to change and change quickly for a franchise who's fan base might be ready to abandon ship. So what will Mr. Jordan do?

Selected already

1. Kyrie Irving
2. Derrick Williams
3. Brandon Knight
4. Enes Kanter
5. Jonas Valanciunas
6. Jan Vesely
7. Kemba Walker
8. Bismack Biyombo

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With the 9th Pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Bobcats select...

KAWHI LEONARD, SF, SAN DIEGO STATE

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Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:35 am
by SonOfMars
Kawhi Leonard gets compared to Gerald Wallace, they just traded Gerald Wallace...im sure they wouldnt mind having him "back", Leonard is the vote.

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:37 am
by GONYK
I'm taking Kawhi here

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:38 am
by NBA Fan 1234
I think they go with Kawhi here.

I think they're set at SG with Henderson, PG with DJ, and PF with Thomas. They need a center for the future (Kwame IMO is a stop-gap), but none of the players available are centers.

Kawhi also gives them athleticism, defense, and rebounding. If he continues to improve his jumper, this pick could be a steal. Gerald Wallace with a jumper (if he pans out)?

IF they don't think Henderson is their SG of the future, they will go with Burks. Burks could handle the ball and move DJ off of it so he could score off the ball.

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:43 am
by moocow007
Hmm...athletic shooters, athletic shooters...hmm....

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:45 am
by NBA Fan 1234
moocow007 wrote:Hmm...athletic shooters, athletic shooters...hmm....



Hamilton and Klay fit...but I don't think they can pass up on Kawhi. His shot, from reports and videos, has improved from the season...it'll continue to improve in the league.

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:45 am
by moocow007
I think it's a tossup between Leonard and Burks. I'll go with Leonard.

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:45 am
by Marty McFly
I'm gonna go with all of you on this one.

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:48 am
by Manhattan Project
Voted Leonard, but there is a feeling I have that Jordan will take Marcus Morris

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 2:11 am
by BLACKFEET 2010
They need shooting and athleticism. I see MJ opting for the high upside guy: Motie. Burks is great but Henderson was coming into his own as a athletic slasher. Burks would hinder his development. They seem to be high on Dante Cunningham who is a 3/4; athletic and has a decent mid-range shot. He hustles, while not like Crash (who is?) he is a young and inexpensive, homeless man's version and admirable fill-in for resident junk man. I could see Selby getting scooped here as well as a change of pace to DJ but I don't think they pass on "baby Dirk". Motie is the pick. Unpopular but I think the wise choice....but with MJ taking a more hands on role, who knows?

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 2:54 am
by ITGM
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Alec Burks

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 3:37 am
by Jose7
MJ will take Jimmer.

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 4:15 am
by Knick Swisher
I got Leonard

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 4:50 am
by TrueWarrior
I got Marcus Morris. I think they need a little more offense. Really not a huge fan of Kawhi, and Morris has the skills to be a very nice scorer in this league at the 3/4. but he also competes hard on defense. Like MP said I could see this happening.

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 7:50 am
by FutureKnicksGM
I went with Motie too. I think they need some offensive talent in there frontcourt, and he has the highest upside. Good shooter at the 4, mobile, with decent post moves. They can grab a SF at #19.

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 12:35 pm
by Kn1cks
Kawhi Leonard is the bpa and a need but knowing Michael Jordan, he'll draft that bust Motiejunas.

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 1:23 pm
by mpharris36
kawhi or macus morris here. I'm going to say Marcus Morris because he is the safer choice IMO

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Fri Jun 3, 2011 2:32 pm
by NYman15
I went with Leonard. I think he could do well with their players and I think they are looking for a guy like him.

Re: KB2011 MOCK: With the 9th Pick Charlotte Selects...

Posted: Sat Jun 4, 2011 12:15 am
by InToTheHoop
In my mock, I have them taking Kemba, while Kawhi is going to Sacramento.

But after Kemba is already gone here, I have to go with Leonard at #9. Gerald Wallace 2.0.