Thursday, June 23, 2011

NBA Draft Predictions

Finally it is time for the 2011 NBA Draft and here is my lottery predictions and a quick sentence on why.
#1 Cleveland Cavaliers- Kyrie Irving (Duke)- The best way to change a NBA Franchise is to start with the facilitator of the offense, the point guard. Irving is such a deadly weapon offensively with his jump-shot and passing ability. The Cavs have to take him
#2- Minnesota Timberwolves- Derrick Williams (Arizona)-Whether the T-Wolves keep him or not, I do not know, but the team should not pass up on who many think is the best player in this draft and who is such an explosive scorer.
#3 Utah Jazz- Enes Kanter (Turkey)- The best player in this draft in my opinion. Not only is he so deadly inside the paint, but the fact that he is a great outside shooter makes almost Dirk Nowitzki like. The Jazz needs a solid center, and what could be better than having a center that can shoot?
#4- Cleveland-Tristan Thompson (Texas)- Very surprising pick I know, but if Kanter is gone at #3, the Cavs should take him. Thompson is a great big man, who is so effective in the low post, and is an electrifying shot blocker.
#5- Toronto Raptors-Brandon Knight (Kentucky)- Second best point guard in this class. Extremely productive in late-game situations, great scorer with a quick attack, and jump-shot. The Raptors lack a true point guard, which makes Knight a must.
#6-Washington Wizards-Klay Thompson- (Washington State)- Great shooter, who finds ways to score. The Wizards do not really have a true shooting guard, and having a pure shooter like Thompson would be nice to have.
#7-Sacramento Kings-Kemba Walker (Connecticut)-Third best point guard in this class, but one of the best scorers in this draft in general. One of the best all-around players as well in that he can shoot, attack, and pass on the offensive side, but the fact that he can get rebounds for his 6'1 height, and has great pick-pocket ability, which makes him too good of a player for the Kings to pass up since it lacks a point guard.
#8-Detroit Pistons-Kawhi Leonard (San Diego State)-Does not give up offensively, has a great drive, Ben Gordon and Rip Hamilton would love to have a player like Leonard on their team who can also improve the depth in the forward position.
#9-Charlotte Bobcats-Jan Vesely(Czech Republic)-Great defender who is also effective offensively who can play inside and out. Very fun to watch, catches the ball very well. The Bobcats need a forward, and getting Vesely at #9 would be a steal.
#10-Milwaukee Bucks-Marcus Morris (Kansas)- Another one of those big men who can not only play well down-low with many moves to get to the basket, but also a great shooter. Does not give up on the defensive side, solid rebounder. Would definitely help the Bucks improve in the front-court.
#11-Golden State Warriors-Jonas Valanciunas (Lithuania)-Great rebounder, who is able to create shots for teammates with his rebounding ability. Love that he plays terrific help-side defense. Has many moves to attack the basket, would love to see him play a pick and roll game with Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry.
#12-Jazz- Jimmer Fredette (BYU)-Best shooter in this class, great scorer, true gym-rat, Utah would love to have him, need I say more?
#13-Phoenix Suns-Alec Burks (Colorado)-Great ball-handler who loves to attack, can play both shooting guard and point guard. Could be even better if he learned under future hall of famer, Steve Nash.
 Note: These are just my predictions, because the NBA Draft is so undpredictable who knows what will happen.
  Thanks for reading my NBA Draft preview series, it was so much fun to write!

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