Saturday, June 18, 2011

The Rest of the 1st Round

15.  Indiana Pacers -- Bismack Biyombo

SG position is a little weak but they've spent several picks addressing that position that last two drafts.  Hansbrough will never be a starter on a championship team but would be a very good 6th man.  Biyombo is higher rated but I wouldn't be surprised if Kenneth Faried is taken here, he would fit the Pacers style the last couple seasons.

16.  Philadelphia 76ers -- Marcus Morris

Back court is solid and the front court needs work.  This is a young team who just needs time for their talent to mesh together.  Morris would be another talented, young player who could grow with the rest of the team.  A trade involving Adre Iguodala would shake this up of course.

17.  New York Knicks -- Klay Thompson

Need a C bad but there's no one here to take.  Plus we know the Knicks love offense and wouldn't blink at another good SG.

18.  Washington Wizards -- Marshon Brooks

A trade of JaVale McGee would probably change the outcome of this pick, though I really hope the Wiz hold onto him.  I like their back court but their stocked with forwards and drafted Kawhi Leonard at the 6th spot.  Also you can't surround John Wall with enough shooters and Brooks has played some PG which would give you a solid scoring threat as Wall's back-up.

19.  Charlotte Bobcats -- Josh Selby

Took a C with the 8th pick and Tyrus Thomas and Stephen Jackson have the forward position locked up.  Selby would help the back court and provide the Cats with some 3-point shooting.

20.  Minnesota Timberwolves -- Donatas Motiejunas

Rubio is on his way and I, for one, am pumped about that.  Would love to see them replace Darko Milicic.  Donatas isn't listed as a C but he is 7'0'' and is young enough to learn and grow into a C.  Trade talks with the 2nd overall pick would change this but this is what I think should happen if all stays the same.

21.  Portland Trail Blazers -- Reggie Jackson

I loved the trade they pulled off for Gerald Wallace and LaMarcus Aldridge has anchored my fantasy team and Portland the last couple seasons and is really growing into a super star.  Brandon Roy showed signs of life during the series with the Mavs.  Still no great value at the C position so I think you go with the heir to Andre Miller.

22.  Denver Nuggets -- Tobias Harris

Back court is strong; front court is strong.  I think adding Harris would add some good depth who could be a starter in the future.  K-Mart isn't getting younger so the future could be sooner.  This would be a solid pick for Denver.

23.  Houston Rockets -- Darius Morris

The front court is solid and they took a C in this draft at 14th.  Their next spot to address is the PG position.  Lowry is solid but probably not a championship caliber PG.  Morris would add another option at PG for the future.

24.  Oklahoma City Thunder -- Kenneth Faried

The man would just fit here.  It would be a surprise if he fell this far but I think it would be a match made in heaven.  He is a hard worker who rebounds and quietly goes about his business.  If that's not Thunder basketball, I don't know what is.

25.  Boston Celtics -- Jordan Williams

One of the easiest picks in the draft.  Shaq retired, Nenad Kristic is headed to Russia, and you lost the East by trading Kendrick Perkins mid-.  You need a center and Williams is a solid one who had a good career at Maryland.

26.  Dallas Mavericks -- Markieff Morris

Shout out to Dirk here.  I'm a Heat fan and a Dirk fan and I'm glad he got his ring.  This team would benefit most from the Draft happening after free agency so you know who is coming back.  I think they take Morris here because I can't stand to watch Brian Cardinal play.  Also Chandler is your number one priority this off-season followed by Barea.

27.  New Jersey Nets -- Nikola Mirotic

You simply take the best available here.  Deron Williams needs help or he's gone and according to Chad Ford, Mirotic is the best available.  Also, the name Nikola just fits in New Jersey these days.

28.  Chicago Bulls -- Tyler Honeycutt

Offense, offense, offense.  That's what Chicago needs.  Their defense was good enough to get them to the Easter Conference championship but their offense failed to take them farther than that.  Honeycutt can score and that needs to be the focus of the Bulls' draft this season.

29.  San Antonio Spurs -- Davis Bertans

The Spurs don't need any help in the back court and their front court isn't getting younger.  They also have great international scouts and I would feel confident in Bertans' future if they Spurs did take him here.

30.  Chicago Bulls -- Norris Cole

Offense, Offense, Offense.  See pick 28 for a full description of their problem.  This kid can score and the Bulls need scoring.

Most Likely to wear a Bow Tie:
Klay Thompson -- Just got a feeling that he looks like a bow tie kind of guy.

Most Wanted to wear a Bow Tie:
Marcus and Markieff Morris -- All you need to know is this: "Twins in matching bow ties."

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