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The Official 2012 NBA Draft Talk Thread
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William Bassington
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my mock...1-8
1. Bobcats - Anthony Davis
As one of the worst teams ever, the Bobcats would be silly not to take the best available player. No one on the Bobcats averaged more than 5.8 rebounds a game, so he should immediately help with that. Davis paired along with Bismack Biyombo (1.8 bpg) should create one of the most promising frount courts in the Atlantic division.
2. Wizards - Thomas Robinson
Out of Beal, Drummond, Robinson, and MKG, I believe Robinson in the proper pick for the Wizards. Just like the Bobcats, the Wizards lack a player than can consistently rebound other than Nene. And simply put Andray Blatche is not the answer. I say give Jordan Crawford one more year at SG, and go from there. Robinson gets the edge over Drummond due to him being a more surefire thing. MKG would also feel a need, however Robinson' knack for scoring the ball gives him the edge.
3. Cleveland Cavaliers - Michael Kidd- Gilcrist
The Cavs have a roster full of trash surrounded by Kyrie Irving and a young Trsitan Thompson. MKG brings a high basketball EQ, great defense, and ambition to a team that lacks all of those.
4. Hornets - Andre Drummond
Depening on whether or not Eric Gordon stays, Beal could be the pick, but for now I have them taking Drummond. He' still a very raw prospect, but has the potential to be a franchise center. He will be able to make an immediate impact on defense, his offense will take a few years to develop.
5. Sacramento Kings - Harrison Barnes
This is the pick that will make the Kings a playoff team in the near future. They have already established perimter scoring with Tyreke Evans and Marcus Thornoton and Demarcous Cousins provides an anchor down low. Harrison Barnes is the perfect fit for this team. He gives the Kings a very reliable scorer at the SF position, as well as above average defense and a high basketball IQ. He's often criticized for not being mentally there, but with the Kings already having established talent on the roster, they wont need him to have the mentality of a #1 option night in and out.
6. Portland Trailblazers - Bradley Beal
Simply too much value to pass on at this point. Brandon Roy's retirement has left an offensive void at the SG position, and Beal is more than cpabale of filling it. He has a sweet stroke, and has the skillset to score in bunches. He's a bit undersized but his strength and ability to rebound the ball makes that a non-issue. Given a few years, he can be there primary scorer.
7. Warriors - Perry Jones
With David Lee and Dorrel Wright on the roster, Perry becomes a logical pick considering he can add instasnt depth and he can provide minutes at both forwrd positions. Perry is insanely talented and athletic, but mentally most of the time he isnt there. That fact makes this a dangerous pick.
8. Raptors - Moe Harkless
Gives the raptors explosiveness and all-star potential at SF position. Gives them a legit reason to amnesty Kleiza as well.
1. Bobcats - Anthony Davis
As one of the worst teams ever, the Bobcats would be silly not to take the best available player. No one on the Bobcats averaged more than 5.8 rebounds a game, so he should immediately help with that. Davis paired along with Bismack Biyombo (1.8 bpg) should create one of the most promising frount courts in the Atlantic division.
2. Wizards - Thomas Robinson
Out of Beal, Drummond, Robinson, and MKG, I believe Robinson in the proper pick for the Wizards. Just like the Bobcats, the Wizards lack a player than can consistently rebound other than Nene. And simply put Andray Blatche is not the answer. I say give Jordan Crawford one more year at SG, and go from there. Robinson gets the edge over Drummond due to him being a more surefire thing. MKG would also feel a need, however Robinson' knack for scoring the ball gives him the edge.
3. Cleveland Cavaliers - Michael Kidd- Gilcrist
The Cavs have a roster full of trash surrounded by Kyrie Irving and a young Trsitan Thompson. MKG brings a high basketball EQ, great defense, and ambition to a team that lacks all of those.
4. Hornets - Andre Drummond
Depening on whether or not Eric Gordon stays, Beal could be the pick, but for now I have them taking Drummond. He' still a very raw prospect, but has the potential to be a franchise center. He will be able to make an immediate impact on defense, his offense will take a few years to develop.
5. Sacramento Kings - Harrison Barnes
This is the pick that will make the Kings a playoff team in the near future. They have already established perimter scoring with Tyreke Evans and Marcus Thornoton and Demarcous Cousins provides an anchor down low. Harrison Barnes is the perfect fit for this team. He gives the Kings a very reliable scorer at the SF position, as well as above average defense and a high basketball IQ. He's often criticized for not being mentally there, but with the Kings already having established talent on the roster, they wont need him to have the mentality of a #1 option night in and out.
6. Portland Trailblazers - Bradley Beal
Simply too much value to pass on at this point. Brandon Roy's retirement has left an offensive void at the SG position, and Beal is more than cpabale of filling it. He has a sweet stroke, and has the skillset to score in bunches. He's a bit undersized but his strength and ability to rebound the ball makes that a non-issue. Given a few years, he can be there primary scorer.
7. Warriors - Perry Jones
With David Lee and Dorrel Wright on the roster, Perry becomes a logical pick considering he can add instasnt depth and he can provide minutes at both forwrd positions. Perry is insanely talented and athletic, but mentally most of the time he isnt there. That fact makes this a dangerous pick.
8. Raptors - Moe Harkless
Gives the raptors explosiveness and all-star potential at SF position. Gives them a legit reason to amnesty Kleiza as well.
lol come on now perimeter scoring and Tyreke Evans don't match lol but I agree with your mock, but I think the Wiz kids would be better off getting MKG rather than Robinson. Wiz already have Wall and Nene, and with MKG thats a really good trio. They already have a young core of bigs of Vesely, Seraphin, and Booker is still 24. Also, I don't think I see Beal dropping out of the top 5, even though he might be a bit undersized at 6'3, would you want Barnes over Beal? For the Kings, they would have to get Barnes practically unless they are able to get Drummond or Robinson which I think it would be good for Cousins and I think he would be better fitted at the 4, but at center he will still be fine.
William Bassington
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I think the Kings would love to get Drummond, but I don think he wil be there. I have Beal rted higher than Barnes, but I just couldnt see them taking him unless they goty rid of Tyreke, cause Tyreke is a solid sg. And I agree MKG would be good for the Wiz, I had them choosing Robinson because to me he is moreso ready to make an instant impact, on both sides of the floor.
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If Nets win, I'm boycotting the NBA
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As a Raptors fan, I'm on the Lamb/Beal bandwagon 
I just youtubed a few clips and read multiple scouting reports and I am inclined to agree that Lamb is the better NBA prospect for most teams in the lottery except for Portland.
I also think that with some good workouts Perry Jones is easily a top 6 pick now.
My lottery:
1.Bobcats- Anthony Davis- Best prospect since 2010 obvious pick.
2.Wizards- Thomas Robinson- I don't like guys like this but high motor, rebounds and scores inside and has a good work ethic.
3.Cavs- Harrison Barnes- Once workouts are over he will prove to be as good of a prospect as originally advertised. A team like the CAVS needs a scorer and potential star. Could end up best player in draft.
4.Hornets - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist- An obvious starter from jump will push Trevor Ariza back to 6th man and along with a scorer like Gordon will prove to be a good pick.
5.Kings - Andre Drummond - Will not do much of anything his first few years but will allow the Kings to move Cousins to PF and have a big and talented front line in the future.
6.Blazers - Brad Beal - I like Lamb as a better prospect then Beal but Lamb isn't as NBA ready as Beal and the Blazer with a consistent SG are a playoff team.
7.Warriors - Perry Jones - This is a good team for Jones to land on because he will not be expected to do much of anything but learn as he will not start over Lee or Wright. He has big time talent and with the right mentoring will be a star without it will be another multi-talented bust.
8.Raptors - Austin Rivers - Another stretch pick for me. Rivers is a guy who I think is an NBA talent and has the me first attitude that a team like the Raptors need. He will be good for instant offense off the bench at first. And in the future a solid lead guard in the Raptors backcourt. If he is picked Baylock needs to go.
9.Pistons - John Henson - athletic shot-blocker and aggressive rebounder with limited offensive game but he will mask Monroe's lack of athletic ability. A good pick for the pistons as he has good NBA weak side defense already.
10.Hornets - Jeremy Lamb - Lets be honest. Eric Gordon is as good as gone. But until he is moved lamb will back him up and learn the NBA game. Lamb is the best SG prospect in this draft.
11.Blazers - Tyler Zeller - Finally the Blazers get a solid C. Zeller will not be an all-star but he will be an agressive C who will be a career 14pt 8rb guy on good FG% and FT%.
12.Bucks - Jared Sullinger - His lack of athletic ability is what has caused him to drop and if he proves to be under 6-9 he may slide further. But he is the best low post-mid-range scorer in the draft as a big man and has nba ready post game moves. The Bucks need a low-post scorer to go with Ellis and Jennings.
13.Suns - Terrance Ross - I think the Suns will land Goran Dragic to be the future PG and they still have the rights to Aaron Brooks so bye Steve Nash. And with there pick I think they will go with Terrance Ross. Ross is a slasher and has been compared to Eddie Jones. The Suns will move Dudley back to SF as Grant Hill is also gone and the rebuild is in full force.
14.Rockets - Terrance Jones - Multi-talented Tweener with good size. The Rockets should consider a youth movement as they are always a middle tier team they need to blow it up. Jones can stretch the floor and handle the rock. He can also shoot it out to 18. He will not supplant Patrick Patterson as starter immediately.
I also think that with some good workouts Perry Jones is easily a top 6 pick now.
My lottery:
1.Bobcats- Anthony Davis- Best prospect since 2010 obvious pick.
2.Wizards- Thomas Robinson- I don't like guys like this but high motor, rebounds and scores inside and has a good work ethic.
3.Cavs- Harrison Barnes- Once workouts are over he will prove to be as good of a prospect as originally advertised. A team like the CAVS needs a scorer and potential star. Could end up best player in draft.
4.Hornets - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist- An obvious starter from jump will push Trevor Ariza back to 6th man and along with a scorer like Gordon will prove to be a good pick.
5.Kings - Andre Drummond - Will not do much of anything his first few years but will allow the Kings to move Cousins to PF and have a big and talented front line in the future.
6.Blazers - Brad Beal - I like Lamb as a better prospect then Beal but Lamb isn't as NBA ready as Beal and the Blazer with a consistent SG are a playoff team.
7.Warriors - Perry Jones - This is a good team for Jones to land on because he will not be expected to do much of anything but learn as he will not start over Lee or Wright. He has big time talent and with the right mentoring will be a star without it will be another multi-talented bust.
8.Raptors - Austin Rivers - Another stretch pick for me. Rivers is a guy who I think is an NBA talent and has the me first attitude that a team like the Raptors need. He will be good for instant offense off the bench at first. And in the future a solid lead guard in the Raptors backcourt. If he is picked Baylock needs to go.
9.Pistons - John Henson - athletic shot-blocker and aggressive rebounder with limited offensive game but he will mask Monroe's lack of athletic ability. A good pick for the pistons as he has good NBA weak side defense already.
10.Hornets - Jeremy Lamb - Lets be honest. Eric Gordon is as good as gone. But until he is moved lamb will back him up and learn the NBA game. Lamb is the best SG prospect in this draft.
11.Blazers - Tyler Zeller - Finally the Blazers get a solid C. Zeller will not be an all-star but he will be an agressive C who will be a career 14pt 8rb guy on good FG% and FT%.
12.Bucks - Jared Sullinger - His lack of athletic ability is what has caused him to drop and if he proves to be under 6-9 he may slide further. But he is the best low post-mid-range scorer in the draft as a big man and has nba ready post game moves. The Bucks need a low-post scorer to go with Ellis and Jennings.
13.Suns - Terrance Ross - I think the Suns will land Goran Dragic to be the future PG and they still have the rights to Aaron Brooks so bye Steve Nash. And with there pick I think they will go with Terrance Ross. Ross is a slasher and has been compared to Eddie Jones. The Suns will move Dudley back to SF as Grant Hill is also gone and the rebuild is in full force.
14.Rockets - Terrance Jones - Multi-talented Tweener with good size. The Rockets should consider a youth movement as they are always a middle tier team they need to blow it up. Jones can stretch the floor and handle the rock. He can also shoot it out to 18. He will not supplant Patrick Patterson as starter immediately.
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0 chance the Raptors draft Rivers. He doesn't answer any of our problems
tremonthustler1
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Harkless could very well make that kind of jump. Wouldn't shock me.
and why would Gordon be as good as gone? New Orleans can match any offer and look to be willing to do so.
right. honestly I think the Raptors need to get a PF or C but most likely a SF. They would be a great fit for Barnes or MKG.
I see what you are saying Tremont every year it is players who rise and fall.
here are my risers:
Arnett Moultrie
Terrence Jones
Myers Leonard
Terrance Ross
Fallers:
Kendall Marshall
Jared Sullinger
Dion Waiter
Royce White
MooseMouthMthafuga
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I have a feeling the Cavs are going to get that #1 pick again.
If not them, the Hornets
If not them, the Hornets
I have a feeling the Cavs are going to get that #1 pick again.
If not them, the Hornets
I will instantly bandwagon jump to the CAVS if they end up with a top 4 pick. I went to the Pacers 3 years ago.
I like the mock drafts posted so far. Perry jones would be a good fit at gs. They're gonna have a good team when all the pieces come together. Pistons should draft Zeller if they can. They also should have a solid front court next year. I can't see gilchrist falling below 3. And no way rivers is going to Toronto. I dont even think thats good for the NBA. Most drafts have him going to phoenix. And lamb of course should go top ten.
