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    Can someone with Insider post this please?

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    Charlotte

    Anthony Davis

    Position: PF
    Height: 6-foot-10
    Weight: 220 pounds
    Age: 19
    School: Kentucky
    Analysis: If the Bobcats are lucky enough to win the lottery, they'll land the consensus No. 1 player in the draft -- Davis. Davis is already a nightmare on the defensive end and is an emerging force on the offensive side. Pair him together with Bismack Biyombo on the front line, and I'm not sure anyone will score in the paint against the Bobcats.


    Washington

    Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

    Position: SF
    Height: 6-foot-7
    Weight: 210 pounds
    Age: 18
    School: Kentucky
    Analysis: The Wizards are desperately trying to change their culture, and landing Kidd-Gilchrist would be a major move in the right direction. He's not the most polished player in the draft, but few players work harder on either end of the floor. He cares more about winning than stats and would immediately add energy, toughness and heart to a team that urgently needs all three.

    However, Kidd-Gilchrist told reporters near the end of the regular season that he'll return to Kentucky for another season. If that holds true and the Wizards can't get him, Thomas Robinson or Harrison Barnes are their next best options.


    New Orleans

    Thomas Robinson

    Position: PF
    Height: 6-foot-9
    Weight: 237 pounds
    Age: 21
    School: Kansas
    Analysis: The Hornets have a tough call here. Andre Drummond has more upside and Perry Jones would be tempting. But if they're trying to build a team around winners, Robinson is the guy. He would bring toughness, physicality and energy to the paint for the Hornets.


    Portland (via Nets)

    Bradley Beal

    Position: SG
    Height: 6-foot-5
    Weight: 195 pounds
    Age: 18
    School: Florida
    Analysis: The Blazers grabbed this pick from the Nets as part of the Gerald Wallace trade last week. The pick is top-three protected, so if the Nets keep losing, it will revert back to New Jersey. For now, this is the best-case scenario for the Blazers, who have a lot of needs after blowing the team up. And shooting guard is a big one.

    Beal hasn't had a domiant freshman season, but his scoring ability in the backcourt would help the Blazers get over the loss of Brandon Roy a little sooner.


    Toronto

    Harrison Barnes

    Position: SF
    Height: 6-foot-8
    Weight: 210 pounds
    Age: 19
    School: North Carolina
    Analysis: The Raptors have been looking for a legit small forward for several years and Barnes would be a perfect fit. While he hasn't had the elite season we expected (those early Kobe comparisons have totally faded), he's still a lethal shooter who could turn into a Danny Granger/Glen Rice sort of player down the road.


    Detroit

    Andre Drummond

    Position: C
    Height: 6-foot-11
    Weight: 275 pounds
    Age: 18
    School: UConn
    Analysis: The Pistons are in desperate need of size and athleticism in the front court. While Drummond is a bit of a gamble, it's a risk worth taking at this point in the draft. He has all the physical tools to be a dominant big man in the pros. Although he was really inconsistent during his freshman season at UConn, with time and patience he could be the perfect complement to Greg Monroe on the front line.


    Sacramento

    James Michael McAdoo

    Position: PF
    Height: 6-foot-9
    Weight: 233 pounds
    Age: 19
    School: North Carolina
    Analysis: McAdoo's appearance this high might raise some eyebrows since he's been a backup for most of the season and hasn't put up great numbers. But he's played very well ever since John Henson went down with a wrist injury. Plus, his upside is really high. On the Kings, DeMarcus Cousins, Tyreke Evans and Marcus Thornton take most of the shots, so they need a player like McAdoo who can make an impact without the ball.

    If McAdoo doesn't declare for this year's draft, however, I wouldn't be shocked to see the Kings roll the dice with Baylor's Perry Jones.

    Cleveland

    Cody Zeller

    Position: C

    Height: 6-foot-11
    Weight: 210 pounds
    Age: 19
    School: Indiana
    Analysis: The Cavs passed on drafting big man Jonas Valanciunas last year, so I don't think they'll pass on a big man again this year. They may have a greater need at the wing, but Zeller would give them a long-term answer at the 5.

    One of the most efficient players in the country this season, Zeller has the quickness and skill level NBA teams like out of centers. The only caveat? Zeller, like Kidd-Gilchrist, is seriously considering returning to school for his sophomore season. If he does, expect the Cavs to go after a wing like Jeremy Lamb.



    Utah (via Warriors)

    Damian Lillard

    Position: PG
    Height: 6-foot-2
    Weight: 185 pounds
    Age: 21
    School: Weber State
    Analysis: The Jazz have talented young players at every position except point guard. Enes Kanter is the center of the future, Derrick Favors is set to take over at power forward, Gordon Hayward is already doing his thing at small forward, and the team is high on Alec Burks at the 2.

    Enter Lillard. While the Jazz won't just draft to fill a position, Lillard is as talented as anyone in this range. He's more of a scorer than a pure point guard, but his ability to hit jump shots and get his teammates involved will be alluring to the Jazz.


    Milwaukee

    Perry Jones

    Position: PF
    Height: 6-foot-11
    Weight: 235 pounds
    Age: 20
    School: Baylor
    Analysis: The Bucks traded Andrew Bogut at the deadline for Monta Ellis. While Ellis will help with some of their scoring needs in the backcourt, the loss of Bogut creates some long-term problems up front. But with no elite center at this point in the draft, there's no exact fit here.

    So I think the Bucks should do what they did with Brandon Jennings -- take the best talent available and hope they can bring out his potential.


    Portland

    Tyler Zeller

    Position: C
    Height: 7-foot-0
    Weight: 235 pounds
    Age: 22
    School: North Carolina
    Analysis: If the Blazers can land Beal with their first pick, they would likely look to fill their holes at center or point guard. In a weak point guard draft, their two available options here would be Kendall Marshall and Tony Wroten Jr. While both have strengths, I think the Blazers would go big and take Zeller. He's not going to be a star, but he runs the floor like a guard and has gotten better every year.


    New Orleans (via Wolves)

    Kendall Marshall

    Position: PG
    Height: 6-foot-4
    Weight: 188 pounds
    Age: 20
    School: North Carolina
    Analysis: The Hornets gave up the best point guard in the NBA when they traded Chris Paul to the Clippers. They aren't going to be able to replace him in this draft. But the consolation prize is Marshall -- the best pure point guard in the draft. He wouldn't be the dynamic scorer that Paul was in New Orleans, but he would make everyone around him better.


    Phoenix

    Jared Sullinger

    Position: PF
    Height: 6-foot-9
    Weight: 280 pounds
    Age: 20
    School: Ohio State
    Analysis: Sullinger doesn't necessarily fill a need -- the Suns drafted Markieff Morris to play the 4 last year -- but he's the best player left on the board and the type of guy who could immediately give Phoenix a very different but dominant look in the paint.

    Utah


    Jeremy Lamb

    Position: SG
    Height: 6-foot-5
    Weight: 185 pounds
    Age: 19
    School: UConn
    Analysis: Lamb has elite talent, but his laid-back demeanor has given some scouts pause. Higher in the draft, he's a bit of a risk. But down here he's a good bargain for the Jazz as they continue to rebuild their backcourt.


    Houston (via Knicks)

    John Henson

    Position: PF
    Height: 6-foot-10
    Weight: 210 pounds
    Age: 21
    School: North Carolina
    Analysis: The Rockets lack long, athletic bigs, and Henson would give them a defensive presence who can guard both forward positions. He's still raw offensively, but he has a little Andrei Kirilenko in his game.


    New Jersey (via Rockets)

    Quincy Miller

    Position: SF
    Height: 6-foot-9
    Weight: 210 pounds
    Age: 19
    School: Baylor
    Analysis: Miller is another player on this list who might be better off returning to school. He's a blue-chip talent, but with another year to heal from an ACL tear in high school and more time in the weight room to bulk up a bit, he could go 10 spots higher in next year's draft. If he stays in the draft, the Nets won't let him slip too far.


    Boston

    Terrence Jones

    Position: PF
    Height: 6-foot-8
    Weight: 244 pounds
    Age: 20
    School: Kentucky
    Analysis: Jones is one of those players with top-five talent who doesn't play like it on a consistent basis. That is a gamble the Celtics should be willing to take at this spot in the draft. They did the same thing a few years ago with Rajon Rondo and it paid off big. The similarity between the two? Both players believed in their games, even when their coaches didn't. Jones could be the second coming of Antoine Walker.


    Denver

    Meyers Leonard

    Position: C
    Height: 7-foot-0
    Weight: 240 pounds
    Age: 20
    School: Illinois
    Analysis: The Nuggets traded Nene for JaVale McGee, but they could still use more size in the middle. Leonard is pretty raw, but he's a terrific athlete who can play good defense right away.


    Atlanta

    Tony Wroten Jr.

    Position: PG
    Height: 6-foot-5
    Weight: 205 pounds
    Age: 18
    School: Washington
    Analysis: The Hawks have been searching for their point guard of the future for a long time. Jeff Teague has been solid, but he doesn't have nearly the upside that Wroten has. If Wroten had a better reputation (and a better jump shot) he might be a top-five pick. Some scouts see him as another Gary Payton, but he's wild and can get out of control, and that may scare the Hawks away.


    Philadelphia

    Andrew Nicholson

    Position: PF
    Height: 6-foot-9
    Weight: 222 pounds
    Age: 22
    School: St. Bonaventure
    Analysis: The Sixers still could use size. Elton Brand won't be around forever and the team's next 4 off the bench is Lavoy Allen. Nicholson has gotten dramatically better every year and has some David West to his game. He would be a good fit in Philly and could contribute right away.


    Houston (via Mavericks)

    Austin Rivers

    Position: SG
    Height: 6-foot-4
    Weight: 199 pounds
    Age: 19
    School: Duke
    Analysis: The Mavericks sent this pick to the Lakers as part of the Lamar Odom trade and then the Lakers turned around and sent it to the Rockets as part of the Derek Fisher deal. The pick is top-20 protected.

    There are a lot of opinions floating out there about Rivers. Many scouts have been disappointed with his play and think he needs to return to Duke for his sophomore season. But a handful think he has the potential to be special thanks to his quick crossover, high basketball IQ and killer mentality on the court. At pick No. 21, the upside-to-risk ratio strongly favors the Rockets, who really need to build around some star power.


    Memphis

    Patric Young

    Position: C
    Height: 6-foot-9
    Weight: 245 pounds
    Age: 20
    School: Florida
    Analysis: The Grizzlies are looking for toughness and defense in the frontcourt, and Young brings both. He doesn't do much of anything on the offensive end, but he has Ben Wallace-like potential on the defensive end of the floor. Young has stated that he'll be returning to Florida for his junior season. If that's true, St. Bonaventure's Andrew Nicholson or Mississippi State's Arnett Moultrie could get the call here.

    Indiana

    Terrence Ross


    Position: SG

    Height: 6-foot-6
    Weight: 190 pounds
    Age: 21
    School: Washington
    Analysis: The Pacers are really stacked just about everywhere, so they'll take the best talent on the board. Ross is both an excellent athlete and a terrific shooter. He has some star power to his game, he just hasn't totally harnessed it yet.



    Boston

    Arnett Moultrie

    Position: PF
    Height: 6-foot-11
    Weight: 225 pounds
    Age: 21
    School: Mississippi State
    Analysis: Moultrie has all the physical tools to be a dominant NBA player. He's long and super-athletic, and he can even get things done on the perimeter. He's just taken a little longer to develop. He would be a good get here for the Celtics.


    Orlando

    C.J. Leslie

    Position: PF
    Height: 6-foot-8
    Weight: 206 pounds
    Age: 20
    School: NC State
    Analysis: Leslie may be one of the best athletes in the draft. He's still stuck a little bit between the 3 and the 4, but his game has really matured over the past few months. He's a top-10 talent and worth the risk here.


    Cleveland (via Lakers)

    Jeff Taylor

    Position: SF
    Height: 6-foot-7
    Weight: 225 pounds
    Age: 22
    School: Vanderbilt
    Analysis: Taylor is another elite athlete who can play way above the rim. What he's lacked for most of his career is a great jump shot. But Taylor has improved dramatically in that area lately, making him a lethal weapon on both ends of the floor. The Cavs really need help at the 3, making him a nice match.


    Golden State(via Spurs)

    Dion Waiters

    Position: SG
    Height: 6-foot-4
    Weight: 215 pounds
    Age: 20
    School: Syracuse
    Analysis: The Warriors lost one of the most relentless drivers in the game when they shipped Monta Ellis off to Milwaukee. Waiters would be able to fill some of that void as an electric scorer off the bench.


    Miami

    Draymond Green

    Position: SF
    Height: 6-foot-6
    Weight: 235 pounds
    Age: 22
    School: Michigan State
    Analysis: The Heat need players with experience who excel in bringing out the best in their teammates. Green can be a point-forward type who does a little bit of everything. Think of him as a better-passing Udonis Haslem.


    Oklahoma City

    Mason Plumlee

    Position: PF
    Height: 6-foot-10
    Weight: 230 pounds
    Age: 22
    School: Duke
    Analysis: Plumlee's upside is probably similar to that of the Pacers' Jeff Foster. While he won't be a dominant player on either end of the floor, he's big, he'll defend and he'll flush things around the rim.


    Chicago

    Moe Harkless

    Position: SF
    Height: 6-foot-8
    Weight: 190 pounds
    Age: 18
    School: St. John's
    Analysis: Harkless reminds me a little of Trevor Ariza. He is a terrific scorer and defender who needs to get a more settled jump shot. Although the Bulls need a shooter, Harkless would be tough to pass up here if he's still on the board.
    Last edited by Heisenberg; 03-20-2012, 12:18 PM.

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      I'd hate if the Heat drafted Green. He's such a fun kid to watch play, would be awful to see him turn evil as soon he puts that hat on.

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        I don't see Cody coming out this year.

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          Originally posted by Shade View Post
          I don't see Cody coming out this year.
          It'd really, really surprise me too. Just a little more than teams projecting him as a 5.

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            There's no way Austin Rivers comes out either, right?

            Patric Young sounds like the type of player we could use, I don't know much about his game though. P4E, where you at?

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              I wouldn't be too happy to see us pass on Moultrie for Ross. The Washington back court is very talented, but I don't really like their style that much. I would prefer us take a big that has some athleticism and potential. I think Moultrie could be a nice player in a couple years.

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                Originally posted by Ichi View Post
                I wouldn't be too happy to see us pass on Moultrie for Ross. The Washington back court is very talented, but I don't really like their style that much. I would prefer us take a big that has some athleticism and potential. I think Moultrie could be a nice player in a couple years.
                Cool name, I'd be down.

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                  It'd be nice if Patric Young slipped to our pick. That is, if he declares.

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                    Drummond would be a nice pairing with Monroe, but I'd rather have Zeller.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Mock Draft 1.0 ESPN Insider

                      It amazes me just how much these Mock Draft choices vary from site to site....This Insiders Mock has Moultrie falling behind our pick, while http://nbadraft.net/ has Moultrie going 7th over all.....guess it's all just speculation at this point, but what gives...
                      http://www.nba.com/gamenotes/pacers.pdf

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                      • #12
                        Re: Mock Draft 1.0 ESPN Insider

                        Zeller = Eric Montross 2.0 ?
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                        • #13
                          Re: Mock Draft 1.0 ESPN Insider

                          I doubt that Larry would choose another guard especially if he intends to bring back Hill and Barbosa. I'd be more interested in polished big man or a utility player in the mold of Chris Singleton. If not, trade the pick for a solid big if possible.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Mock Draft 1.0 ESPN Insider

                            Bringing back Barbosa would surprise me a lot more than drafting a long lanky athlete at the 2 like Ross.

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                            • #15
                              I'd like to see us draft Fab Melo or better yet Festus Ezeli. I think Ezeli will have a solid NBA career and can eventually start.


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