[TRC1991Participant]

Thinking about the 2nd rounders from this draft, I’m speculating as to who will make an impact on an NBA roster next season. While doing so, I figured I’d make a list of the top 5 2nd round picks from last year’s draft.

1) Isaiah Thomas, PG, Sacramento Kings (picked 60th)

Isaiah fell all the way to the last pick in the draft, mainly because of his height (or lack there of) but the crafty, diminutive point guard was hardly mr.irrelevant. Thomas started the season on the bench but slowly started to earn minutes for coach Keith Smart. Thomas’ final numbers were impressive (11.5 ppg, 4.1 apg, 2.6 rpg) and he shot incredibly well (45% FG, 38% 3PT, 83% FT). Thomas played so well that in this year’s draft, the Kings passed on the chance to bring in Kyle Lowry. I.T. was snubbed from the all-rookie team for Brandon Knight (11.79 PER as opposed to Isaiah’s 17.68 PER).

2) Chandler Parsons, SF, Houston Rockets (picked 38th)

Parsons ended up starting for a near-playoff team which is awfully impressive. He displays excellent versatility with the ability to guard numerous positions. Although he shot poorly from the free throw stripe (55%) and had a pedestrian number from deep (34%), he still had a FG% of 45.2 and gained serious playing time from coach McHale (28.6 mpg). Parsons may lose some minutes next year with the additions of Royce White and Terrence Jones but his rookie season shall not be overlooked.

3) Lavoy Allen, PF/C, Philadelphia 76ers (picked 50th)

For a guy who I didn’t even have in my mock draft, Lavoy Allen had a fantastic year. Who would have thought that a guy drafted 50th would end up starting 15 games for a team that made it to the Eastern Conference Semi’s? Allen plays excellent pick and roll defense, can shoot from mid range, and gives the 76ers a solid big body off the bench who can backup 2 positions. He averaged 4.1 ppg, 4.2 rpg and shot 47% from the field and 79% on his free throws. He’s currently a restricted free agent but Philly extended a qualifying offer to him.

4) Shelvin Mack, PG, Washington Wizards (picked 34th)

Mack didn’t shoot phenomenally from deep (29%) but his per-36 numbers suggest he’s worthy of more consistent playing time (10.6 ppg, 5.9 apg, 4.1 rpg). The small school standout shot 40% from the field and 71% from the line in 12.2 mpg. Hes got a strong body and can score in a bevy of ways. Hopefully with the additions of Satoransky and Beal, and the relegation of Crawford to the bench, Mack will still earn some PT next year.

5) Jon Leuer, PF, Houston Rockets (picked 40th)

I was sad to see him get shipped to Houston because he’s a tall forward who can really stretch the floor. Hopefully he finds at least a couple minutes a game in Houston’s insanely crowded frontcourt seeing that the combo of morris/patterson/motiejunas/white/jones/scola could eat some of his PT -_-. Leuer had a PER last year of 15.31 which was higher than Matt Bonner who has a similar role on a contender.

honorable mention:

Jeremy Tyler, PF/C, Golden State Warriors (picked 39th)

Charles Jenkins, PG, Golden State Warriors (picked 44th)

 

 

Who are your guys’ picks for 2012’s top 2nd rounders?

 

 

 

[JoeWolf1]

I stand by these three picks I made in November.

http://www.nbadraft.net/forum/2nd-round-seniors

I’d also like to add Jeff Taylor, Kevin Murphy and Doron Lamb, though Taylor is a guy who should have been a first rounder, is a fantastic athlete who can play a little on offense. I think he’ll be a very good wing defender and he was certainly worth the #30 pick.

Kevin Murphy is a tall guy who can get his shot off and is used to scoring and creating his own shot. I think it will take him a couple years to get going, but I think when all is said and done he’ll be a guy who a lot of people wish they took in the late 1st.

Lets face it, the NBA almost always finds a spot for shooting specialists. Just look at Marcus Thornton, Chase Budinger and Jodie Meeks, who were highly regarded as shooters in the 2009 2nd round and have all started a number of games very early into their NBA careers. Lamb won’t be a star, but his shooting ability and his 6’5” frame, which isn’t that small for a SG when you start to look at his length, will suit him well as a specialist and, I feel, a future 10-12 ppg scorer.

[fliptonnParticipant]

Anyone in that 31 to 46 range with the exception of Satoransky (who likely wont come over this year) could have a real impact for their team. Jeff Taylor, Draymond Green, Quincy Miller, Will Barton, and Doron Lamb were absolute steals at where they got drafted. Plus you have other immediate impact guys like Quincy Acy (if he can find time in that deep Raptors frontcourt), and Darius Miller who seems to have a legitimate shot at a starting spot for an up and coming New Orleans team. Really good call on Denmon too, the Spurs will definitely find a role for him as he fits the mold perfectly.

[providencefriars1Participant]

In terms of next year contribution im going with:

1. Will Barton, SG/SF Portland- I envision him getting good minutes at both wing spots behind Matthews and Batum and he could even overtake the starting 2 guard role by the end of the season. Despite his thin frame this kid can put up points in a hurry.

2. Mike Scott, PF Atlanta- Scott’s playing time depends solely on whether Josh Smith is traded. He can hit mid range jumpers with consistency as well as bang under the boards and score inside. This hardworker will have an impact that greatly surpasses the box scores and his stats.

3. Marcus Denmon, SG San Antonio- The Spurs are excellent with finding success late in drafts and I think Denmon will follow the trend. He is a knock down shooter as well as an excellent defender which will put him on the court. With Danny Green and Gary Neal’s future with the Spurs uncertain, Denmon has a chance to shine as a spark plug.

[kobyzParticipant]

1. Doron Lamb – #42 pick

2. Quincy Miller – #38 pick

3. Will Barton – #40 pick

4. Kostas Papanikolaou – #48 pick

5. Draymond Green – #35 pick

honorable mentions: Jae Crowder – #34 pick, Kim English – #44 pick, Kevin Jones – undrafted.

 

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