Early brassView of 2011 Draft (Lottery Notes)

[brassviews]

Mock is based off the following:

- Current draft order
- Team's needs
- Team's history of drafting (Including International)

1. Cleveland Cavaliers - PF Jared Sullinger - Ohio State

2. Sacramento Kings - C Jonas Valanciunas - Lietuvos Rytas

3. Minnesota T'Wolves - PG Kyrie Irving - Duke

4. New Jersey Nets - PF Perry Jones - Baylor

5. Washington Wizards - F Terrence Jones - Kentucky

6. Toronto Raptors - G Kemba Walker - Connecticut

7. Detroit Pistons - C Enes Kanter - Kentucky

8. LA Clippers - SG/SF Harrison Barnes - North Carolina

9. Indiana Pacers - G Jimmer Fredette - Brigham Young

10. Milwaukee Bucks - PF Derrick Williams - Arizona

11. Golden State Warriors - SF Jordan Hamilton - Texas

12. Phoenix Suns - F Jan Vesely - Partizan

13. Houston Rockets - C Donatas Motiejunas - Bennetton Basket

14. Memphis Grizzlies - G Brandon Knight - Kentucky

15. Charlotte Bobcats - PF John Henson - North Carolina

16. Philadelphia 76ers - SG Alec Burks - Colorado

17. Portland Trailblazers - F Bojan Bogdanovic - Cibona

18. New York Knicks - F Kris Joseph - Syracuse

19. Denver Nuggets - PF Marcus Morris - Kansas

20. New Orleans Hornets - G Josh Selby - Kansas

21. Orlando Magic - F Chris Singleton - Florida State

22. Atlanta Hawks - PF Trey Thompkins - Georgia

23. Dallas Mavericks - F Jeff Taylor - Vanderbilt

24. Oklahoma City Thunder - C Lucas Nogueira - Estudiantes

25. Utah Jazz - F Nikola Mirotic - Real Madrid

26. Chicago Bulls - G Demetri McCamey - Illinois

27. Miami Heat - PF/C JaJuan Johnson - Purdue

28. LA Lakers - F Kawhi Leonard - San Diego State

29. Boston Celtics - F Kyle Singler - Duke

30. San Antonio Spurs - F Milan Macvan - Maccabi

[babyjax13]

Looks plausible to me, Cleveland drafts another hometown guy who is much less likely to bolt...Bogdanavic is a good Euro prospect, possible the best outside of Valancianus and Kanter, so I would put him higher. But, I don't think he declares...

[brassviews]

Bogdanavic is a good Euro prospect, possible the best outside of Valancianus and Kanter, so I would put him higher. But, I don't think he declares...

Cibona, the team Bogdanovic plays for, is having financial issues. There's talk that there won't be a team next season. He could transfer to another team. But given how well he played in EL, he would be stupid not to declare.

[brassviews]

I figured I go ahead and finish the mock draft.

Second Round

31. Cleveland Cavaliers - SG/SF David Lighty - Ohio State

32. Sacramento Kings - G Nolan Smith - Duke

33. Minnesota T'Wolves - F Tomislav Zubcic - Cibona

34. New Jersey Nets - SG/SF Klay Thompson - Washington State

35. Washington Wizards - F C.J. Leslie - North Carolina State

36. Toronto Raptors - PF/C Leon Radosevic - Cibona

37. Detroit Pistons - PF Kenneth Faried - Morehead State

38. LA Clippers - PF Tobias Harris - Tennessee

39. Indiana Pacers - PF Markieff Morris - Kansas

40. Milwaukee Bucks - SG E'Twaun Moore - Purdue

41. Golden State Warriors - PF/C Keith Benson - Oakland

42. Phoenix Suns - SG/SF Travis Leslie - Georgia

43. Houston Rockets - PF Jakub Wojciechowski - Benneton Basket

44. Memphis Grizzlies - SG/SF Scotty Hopson - Tennessee

45. Charlotte Bobcats - PF/C Rick Jackson - Syracuse

46. Philadelphia 76ers - C Aaric Murray - La Salle

47. Portland Trailblazers - SG/SF Xabi Rabaseda - Fuenlabrada

48. New York Knicks - PF/C Jon Leuer - Wisconsin

49. Denver Nuggets - PG Iman Shumpert - Georgia Tech

50. New Orleans Hornets - PF Renardo Sidney - Mississippi State

51. Orlando Magic - C Dejan Musli - Caja Laboral

52. Atlanta Hawks - SG Nihad Djedovic - Lottomatica

53. Dallas Mavericks - PF Justin Harper - Richmond

54. Oklahoma City Thunder - F Augusto Lima - Unicaja

55. Utah Jazz - SF Kostas Papanikolaou - Olympiacos

56. Chicago Bulls - F Elias Harris - Gonzaga

57. Miami Heat - PG Tyshawn Taylor - Kansas

58. LA Lakers - PF Mamadou Samb - Cornella

59. Boston Celtics - PG Kalin Lucas - Michigan State

60. San Antonio Spurs - PF/C Bangaly Fofana - ASVEL Basket

[Vindicater]

Mock is based off the following:

- Current draft order
- Team's needs
- Team's history of drafting (Including International)


25. Utah Jazz - F Nikola Mirotic - Real Madrid

Minnesota owns this pick if it is 17 or higher I beleive.

[brassviews]

1. Cleveland Cavaliers - C Jonas Valanciunas - Lietuvos Rytas
I had Sullinger as my #1 pick. However, after thinking about the Lebron debacle, I doubt Cleveland takes another homegrown talent. Cleveland may try another route for rebuilding their franchise. This route could be international.

2. Minnesota T'Wolves - PF Perry Jones - Baylor
- If Rubio decides to come over, Jones should complement his game.

3. Sacramento Kings - PF Jared Sullinger - Ohio State
- He's the most NBA ready of any player in draft.

4. Toronto Raptors - G Kyrie Irving - Duke
- The Raptors lack a viable point guard. Irving makes sense depth wise for Toronto.

5. Washington Wizards - F Terrence Jones - Kentucky
- This pick is about familiarity of system. Jones is playing for Calipari, and Wall has played for Calipari. GM's tend to draft players who've played for the same coach.

6. New Jersey Nets - G Kemba Walker - Connecticut
- Devin Harris will likely get traded, either by the deadline or in the summer. The Nets will need a piece in the backcourt going forward. Walker looks like the only worthwhile guard at this juncture.

7. Detroit Pistons - PF Derrick Williams - Arizona
- I doubt Prince or Villanueva will be in Detroit next season. Look for Detroit to fill the void by either with a forward.

8. LA Clippers - SG/SF Harrison Barnes - North Carolina
- I think Clippers will use this pick to get a point guard. For the time being, I'll put Barnes at this spot.

9. Milwaukee Bucks - G Jimmer Fredette - Brigham Young
- This team is lacking a scoring threat. Fredette is a bit of risk, but teams often take risks in the lottery.

10. Charlotte Bobcats - PF John Henson - North Carolina
- This is a pretty easy decision for Jordan and Charlotte. Just draft a Tarheel.

11. Golden State Warriors - SF Jordan Hamilton - Texas
- Hamilton would flourish in the run and gun system. He would likely struggle in an organized offensive scheme.

12. Houston Rockets - C Donatas Motiejunas - Bennetton Basket
- The Rockets desperately need a center. This is even more of the case with Yao likely retiring or leaving via FA.

13. Indiana Pacers - SG Alec Burks - Colorado
- With Fredette off the board, Pacers will look at another scoring guard like Burks.

14. Philadelphia 76ers - PF Tristan Thompson - Texas
- The Sixers could take a chance on an up-and-coming prospect like Thompson.

15. Phoenix Suns - F Jan Vesely - Partizan

16. New York Knicks - C Enes Kanter - Kentucky

17. Memphis Grizzlies - G Brandon Knight - Kentucky

18. Portland Trailblazers - PF/C JaJuan Johnson - Purdue

19. Utah Jazz - G Nolan Smith - Duke

20. Denver Nuggets - PF Marcus Morris - Kansas

21. New Orleans Hornets - F Kawhi Leonard - San Diego State

22. Atlanta Hawks - SG/SF Bojan Bogdanovic - Cibona

23. Orlando Magic - PF Markieff Morris - Kansas

24. Oklahoma City Thunder - C Lucas Nogueira - Estudiantes

25. Chicago Bulls - G Demetri McCamey - Illinois

26. LA Lakers - G Josh Selby - Kansas

27. Dallas Mavericks - SF Jeff Taylor - Vanderbilt

28. Miami Heat - PF Trey Thompkins - Georgia

29. Boston Celtics - F Kyle Singler - Duke

30. San Antonio Spurs - F Nikola Mirotic - Real Madrid

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Continued

31. Cleveland Cavaliers - SG/SF Klay Thompson - Washington State

32. Minnesota T'Wolves - F Augusto Lima - Unicaja

33. Sacramento Kings - SG/SF Scotty Hopson - Tennessee

34. Toronto Raptors - PF/C Leon Radosevic - Cibona

35. Washington Wizards - F C.J. Leslie - North Carolina State

36. New Jersey Nets - SG/SF David Lighty - Ohio State

37. Detroit Pistons - PF Kenneth Faried - Morehead State

38. LA Clippers - PF Tobias Harris - Tennessee

39. Milwaukee Bucks - SG E'Twaun Moore - Purdue

40. Charlotte Bobcats - PF/C Rick Jackson - Syracuse

41. Golden State Warriors - PF/C Keith Benson - Oakland

42. Houston Rockets - PF Jakub Wojciechowski - Benneton Basket

43. Indiana Pacers - SG/SF Travis Leslie - Georgia

44. Philadelphia 76ers - C Aaric Murray - La Salle

45. Phoenix Suns - F Tomislav Zubcic - Cibona

46. New York Knicks - F Kris Joseph - Syracuse

47. Memphis Grizzlies - SG/SF Xabi Rabaseda - Fuenlabrada

48. Portland Trailblazers - SG/SF Justin Holiday - Washington

49. Utah Jazz - F Milan Macvan - Maccabi

50. Denver Nuggets - PG Iman Shumpert - Georgia Tech

51. New Orleans Hornets - PF Renardo Sidney - Mississippi State

52. Atlanta Hawks - SG Nihad Djedovic - Lottomatica

53. Orlando Magic - C Dejan Musli - Caja Laboral

54. Oklahoma City Thunder - PF/C Mamadou Samb - Cornella

55. Chicago Bulls - F Elias Harris - Gonzaga

56. LA Lakers - PF/C Jon Leuer - Wisconsin

57. Dallas Mavericks - PF Justin Harper - Richmond

58. Miami Heat - PG Tyshawn Taylor - Kansas

59. Boston Celtics - PG Kalin Lucas - Michigan State

60. San Antonio Spurs - PF/C Bangaly Fofana - ASVEL Basket

[5DOM]

Honestly don't see Valanciunas being picked first overall, but would love the draft to go like this as a Raptors fan.

[gswhoops]

I just don't see anyone but Irving and Jones going top 2. You can argue the order if you want, but those are clearly the top 2 prospects IMO.

[brassviews]

I think Cleveland is the only team that would take Valanciunas first overall. That's why I have Valanciunas where he's at. Personally, I think he's the best prospect. He's producing in limited time against pros, some of which could play in the NBA. But that's an entirely different issue altogether.

I still believe most teams will take Sullinger over Irving or Jones. He's just a safer pick at this point and time. Irving showed potential early in the season. However, that's not enough to warrant the first pick overall. Jones is a wait-and-see player.

[AQuintus]

2. Minnesota T'Wolves - PF Jared Sullinger - Ohio State
- He's the most NBA ready of any player in draft. Love, in 2008, was considered the most NBA ready by scouts. Look how that assessment is turning out.......

I thought your picks were supposed to be based on team needs? If so, this is a brutally terrible pick. Two fat, slow, defensively deficient 6'9" Power Forwards is not a recipe for success in the NBA. Irving would be the pick here. He's easily the better pick based on need (especially with the Rubio situation still in limbo), and he's definitely the BPA over Sullinger.

[brassviews]

I thought your picks were supposed to be based on team needs? If so, this is a brutally terrible pick. Two fat, slow, defensively deficient 6'9" Power Forwards is not a recipe for success in the NBA.

Love can play and has played center. A Love and Sullinger frontcourt could very well happen.

Irving would be the pick here. He's easily the better pick based on need (especially with the Rubio situation still in limbo), and he's definitely the BPA over Sullinger.

Irving does make sense. However, I think Sullinger is more coveted.

[AQuintus]

Love can play and has played center.

He can but shouldn't. Especially not next to someone who can't cover his deficiencies (short, not very long, not very quick, poor on D).

A Love and Sullinger frontcourt could very well happen.

A Love/Sullinger frontcourt would be a lot like the Love/Jefferson frontcourt except smaller, slower, and maybe even worse on D.

Irving does make sense. However, I think Sullinger is more coveted.

I'm sure lots of scouts and executives like Sullinger quite a bit, but I'd be shocked to hear any say that they like him more than Irving (or even Perry Jones).

[[RCG]]

I thought your picks were supposed to be based on team needs? If so, this is a brutally terrible pick. Two fat, slow, defensively deficient 6'9" Power Forwards is not a recipe for success in the NBA.

Love can play and has played center. A Love and Sullinger frontcourt could very well happen.

Irving would be the pick here. He's easily the better pick based on need (especially with the Rubio situation still in limbo), and he's definitely the BPA over Sullinger.

Irving does make sense. However, I think Sullinger is more coveted.

no. no. no

[Worm Guts]

I thought your picks were supposed to be based on team needs? If so, this is a brutally terrible pick. Two fat, slow, defensively deficient 6'9" Power Forwards is not a recipe for success in the NBA.

Love can play and has played center. A Love and Sullinger frontcourt could very well happen.

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If Kahn was willing to have an undersized, underathletic frontcourt I think Al Jefferson would still be in Minnesota.

[brassviews]

I'm still under the impression that Minnesota wants Rubio. If Minnesota takes Irving, Rubio isn't coming over. Since that's the case, I would disregard the first mock I've made.

Now, the dilemma comes down to Sullinger and Jones. Again, I think most teams will take Sullinger over Jones. He's more NBA ready. But then again, Minnesota might want someone athletic to complement Rubio.

Edit: I'll switch Sullinger and Jones.

[[RCG]]

I think if Irving is available Minnesota will take him. That is unless Kahn gets a guarantee from Rubio himself that he is coming over to play. If Rubio is a ? then Wolves take Irving possibly trade Rubio for another pick. If Rubio tells Kahn he's playing then we could trade down for a team looking for a PG.

[brassviews]

Radical change to draft from last one

1. Cleveland Cavaliers - C Jonas Valanciunas - Lietuvos Rytas
- As long as Cleveland occupies the top spot, Valanciunas is my first pick.

2. Minnesota T'Wolves - PF Derrick Williams - Arizona
- He's playing too well right now, albeit he's playing in a weak conference.

3. Sacramento Kings - PG Kyrie Irving - Duke
- Concerns with Evans could lead to Irving to Sacramento.

4. Washington Wizards - PF Jared Sullinger - Ohio State
- I still consider Sullinger a top 3 pick. However, given the needs of other teams, he might slip to 4-5.

5. Toronto Raptors - PF Perry Jones - Baylor
- Baylor's potential exclusion from the NCAA tournament could do more harm than good for Jones. He could slip even further in the draft.

6. Utah Jazz - G Jimmer Fredette - Brigham Young
- Given Utah's track record, Fredette seems like the obvious choice. It doesn't hurt that he's a local talent either (more Jazz fans).

7. Cleveland Cavaliers - F Terrence Jones - Kentucky
- Jamison might be on the way out after this season. Jones becomes a necessity for Cleveland.

8. Detroit Pistons - F Jan Vesely - Partizan
- I did not have Vesely rank this high two weeks ago. However, scouts seem to be infatuated with him given recent reports. Nonetheless, he's step his game up tremendously as of late. He would be a nice replacement to Prince who Vesely mirrors as a player.

9. Milwaukee Bucks - SG Alec Burks - Colorado
- This team is in need of scoring. Until they get help in this department, they will suffer. Burks makes a lot of sense for them.

10. Charlotte Bobcats - SG/SF Harrison Barnes - North Carolina
- This is a tough choice as either Henson or Barnes could be taken. But with the recent G. Wallace trade, I feel compelled to go with Barnes.

11. Golden State Warriors - SF Jordan Hamilton - Texas
- Nothing has really changed much. Hamilton would be an ideal fit for this run and gun offense.

12. Indiana Pacers - G Kemba Walker - Connecticut
- He's the obvious choice with Fredette and Burks off the board.

13. Houston Rockets - PF/C JaJuan Johnson - Purdue
- Thabeet is not a mainstay if I'm not mistaken. Therefore, I see Houston taking a big man. The hybrid Johnson is a nice fit.

14. Philadelphia 76ers - PF John Henson - North Carolina
- I don't see Brand as a long term solution at PF, even though he's playing well right now. So I would expect Philly to draft another big man. Henson, at this point, is too good to pass up.

15. Phoenix Suns - F Kawhi Leonard - San Diego State

16. New York Knicks - C Enes Kanter - Kentucky

17. Utah Jazz - PF/C Donatas Motiejunas - Bennetton Basket

18. Memphis Grizzlies - PF Marcus Morris - Kansas

19. Portland Trailblazers - PF/C Keith Benson - Oakland

20. Denver Nuggets - C Lucas Nogueira - Estudiantes

21. Charlotte Bobcats - PF Tristan Thompson - Texas

22. Washington Wizards - SG/SF Bojan Bogdanovic - Cibona

23. Oklahoma City Thunder - F Augusto Lima - Unicaja

24. Phoenix Suns - G Nolan Smith - Duke

25. New Jersey Nets - PF Markieff Morris - Kansas

26. Chicago Bulls - G Brandon Knight - Kentucky

27. Dallas Mavericks - SF Jeff Taylor - Vanderbilt

28. Chicago Bulls - PF Trey Thompkins - Georgia

29. Boston Celtics - SG/SF Klay Thompson - Washington State

30. San Antonio Spurs - F Nikola Mirotic - Real Madrid

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31. Cleveland Cavaliers - SG E'Twaun Moore - Purdue

32. Minnesota T'Wolves - F Tomislav Zubcic - Cibona

33. Sacramento Kings - F Kyle Singler - Duke

34. Toronto Raptors - PF/C Leon Radosevic - Cibona

35. Washington Wizards - F C.J. Leslie - North Carolina State

36. New Jersey Nets - SG/SF David Lighty - Ohio State

37. Detroit Pistons - PF Kenneth Faried - Morehead State

38. LA Clippers - G Demetri McCamey - Illinois

39. Milwaukee Bucks - PF Tobias Harris - Tennessee

40. Charlotte Bobcats - PF/C Rick Jackson - Syracuse

41. Golden State Warriors - G Travis Leslie - Georgia

42. Houston Rockets - PF/C Jon Leuer - Wisconsin

43. Indiana Pacers - PF Jakub Wojciechowski - Benneton Basket

44. Philadelphia 76ers - C Aaric Murray - La Salle

45. Phoenix Suns - PF Justin Harper - Richmond

46. New York Knicks - F Kris Joseph - Syracuse

47. Memphis Grizzlies - SG/SF Scotty Hopson - Tennessee

48. Portland Trailblazers - SG/SF Justin Holiday - Washington

49. Utah Jazz - F Milan Macvan - Maccabi

50. Denver Nuggets - PF Renardo Sidney - Mississippi State

51. New Orleans Hornets - G Josh Selby - Kansas

52. Atlanta Hawks - SG Nihad Djedovic - Lottomatica

53. Orlando Magic - C Dejan Musli - Caja Laboral

54. Oklahoma City Thunder - PF/C Mamadou Samb - Cornella

55. Chicago Bulls - F Elias Harris - Gonzaga

56. LA Lakers - SG/SF Xabi Rabaseda - Fuenlabrada

57. Dallas Mavericks - G Marshon Brooks - Providence

58. Miami Heat - PG Jacob Pullen - Kansas State

59. Boston Celtics - PG Tyshawn Taylor - Kansas

60. San Antonio Spurs - PF/C Bangaly Fofana - ASVEL Basket

[gswhoops]

JaJuan Johnson over Kanter? Not a chance that happens.