NBADraft.net User Mock Draft
And with the 1st pick, the New Orleans Hornets select Anthony Davis
ChrisCross: "Obviously #1 is Anthony Davis, if you suggesting the possibility of something, anything else, you will be fed to the ryback."
Charlotte Bobcats are on the clock
With the 2nd pick, the Charlotte Bobcats select: Harrison Barnes
Seam015:
For the Charlotte Bobcats there is no sure fire solution to fix their epidemic of problems. To determine their greatest need isn’t any easy task, with a multitude of issues contributing to the equal worst season record in NBA history. However, the most evident need is a scorer; evident through the highest scorer last season being Gerald Henderson, with a dismal 15.1 PPG.
The 6’8 Harrison Barnes fills that void and presents the Bobcats with a go to scorer for the future. His 17.3 points a game Barnes has proved he can score and do so in a variety of ways. His efficiency from outside and midrange is well documented, with a silky smooth and high release. If he can develop his ability to create his own shot then he will become a deadly scoring option in this league. We know he has the tools to achieve this, both in his offensive mechanics and his athleticism, which combined could result in an array of powerful and effective finishes.
Perhaps the most endearing trait I find in Harrison’s game is his attitude. This guy is a flat out competitor! He wants to work, he wants to improve and in the NBA there are plenty of people to assist him. The defensive scheme that the Bobcats new coach Dunlap has used throughout his career really supports Barnes’ game, giving him a setting that allows his offensive game to flourish.
During his workout with the Bobcats, Barnes impressed his potential new coach Dunlap through his ability to score and his athleticism. One point of interest was Barnes wanting to challenge Jordan to a shootout. It’s this competitive nature that Jordan embodied in his career and is a sought after trait by GM’s.
Washington Wizards (I May Be Wrong) are on the clock
With the 3rd pick, the Washington Wizards select: Bradley Beal
I May Be Wrong:
I'll be leaving shortly but in case I couldn't make it at the start time, the Washington wizards select .... BRAD BEAL! (if Charlotte is selecting Barnes as expected)
Cleveland Cavaliers (buckeyefan17) are on the clock
With the 4th pick, the Cleveland Cavaliers select: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Couldn't find any concrete evidence as to who they wanted exactly. buckeyefan17 was leaning towards Drummond or MKG and since he is not active, I believe MKG would be the better fit for the Cavaliers.
Sacramento Kings (aminipanda) are on the clock
With the 5th pick, the Sacramento Kings select: Thomas Robinson
Another inactive user but I believe the Kings take Thomas Robinson here. Taking a chance on Andre Drummond when Thomas Robinson is still on the board doesn't seem like a good idea. While both players would fill a need (PF), Thomas Robinson has shown what he can do, unlike Andre Drummond. He's a more mature player and would become the natural leader the Sacramento Kings lack. Maybe how hard/smart he plays rubs off on DeMarcus Cousins (a la Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan).
Portland Trailblazers (davidstern) are on the clock
With the 6th pick in the 2012 Nbadraft.net user mock draft, the Portland Trail Blazers select: Andre Drummond.
He fills the hole at Center for us and with his upside and the opportunity to learn from LaMarcus Aldridge he has a great chance to reach his potential.
With the 7th, the Golden State Warriors select: Meyers Leonard
burningflood:
"To get things started, I'm thinking Leonard/Lillard/PJ3 in that order if none of the consensus top 6 (Davis, Drummond, Beal, T-Rob, Barnes, MKG) fall."
Toronto Raptors (thatsh!tkray) are on the clock
Wait... is this user mock draft different from the one initially proposed by another user (don't remember his name) because I asked to get the 76ers' pick???!! I might have missed it lately because I was passing my end-of-high-school exams this week
Allen_Iverson
Yes, it's a different one since the other way never really went underway
Current picks taken:
- New Orleans - Anthony Davis
- Charlotte - Harrison Barnes
- Washington - Bradley Beal
- Cleveland - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
- Sacramento - Thomas Robinson
- Portland - Andre Drummond
- Golden State - Meyers Leonard
- Toronto - Jeremy Lamb
With the 9th pick, the Detroit Pistons select: Tyler Zeller
providencefriars1
"Okay with this pick (#9) im looking at Zeller, Leonard, and Moultrie to start but im open to look elsewhere. Let the discussions begin"
With Leonard gone and Zeller being the first mentioned name, I felt as if that's the player he wanted.
New Orleans Hornets (ChrisCross) are on the clock
With the 10th pick, the New Orleans Hornets select: Damian Lillard
Chris Cross
"So lets get some chatter on #10. prospects to consider at #10
Damian Lilard - PG
Kendall Marshall - PG
Marquis Teague - PG"
Damian Lillard is the first prospect he mentioned in his list which is why I'm guessing that he's going with him.
Portland Trailblazers (davidstern) are on the clock
With the 11th pick in the 2012 Nbadraft.net user mock draft, the Portland Trail Blazers select: Kendall Marshall.
Well, Lillard is already taken and we need a Pointguard. No trades are allowed so the best thing to do is to reach for Marshall. He will be great running the floor with our young guys and playing pick and roll with Drummond and Aldridge. He will have to work on his defense though.
I'm not positive but I think JrBenzCuse was talking about Zeller in his thread.
With the 12th pick, the Milwaukee Bucks select: Arnett Moultrie
Seeing as Arnett Moultrie was the only players (aside from Leonard and Zeller) to be mentioned in the Bucks War room, it seems as if he's a good fit for them.
YSUFan10
"If I'm Bucks I go with Arnett Moultrie or Meyers Leonard or maybe even Royce White. I think Moultrie makes the most sense because he isn't that raw. The Bucks have poor good big men and Moultrie is a very good rebounder and I think that he will be a better pro than Zeller. Henson is definitley a great option at this pick, but Henson is skinny and not a great offensive talent. The Bucks need offense, and Moultrie and White can make the most immediate impact sooner than later. Leonard has potential to develop, but he is a bit of a risk."
Phoenix Suns (Y2G) are on the clock
Current picks taken:
- New Orleans - Anthony Davis
- Charlotte - Harrison Barnes
- Washington - Bradley Beal
- Cleveland - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
- Sacramento - Thomas Robinson
- Portland - Andre Drummond
- Golden State - Meyers Leonard
- Toronto - Jeremy Lamb
- Detroit - Tyler Zeller
- New Orleans - Damian Lillard
- Portland - Kendall Marshall
- Milwaukee - Arnett Moultrie
- Phoenix - Dion Waiters
Sorry I missed it. But TOL-23 got the pick right. The Warriors go with Meyers Leonard for the following reasons:
1) the warriors have no big man depth behind Bogut and Lee. Biedrins is a zombie at this point in his career. Tyler is raw as hell right now.
2) Leonard's got the frame, the athleticism, and the potential. He's a good value pick as well.
3) Klay cannot guard SFs. He's a 2 guard. So while Waiters is a better player than Leonard right now, having him only solidifies the 3 guard rotation of Curry/Thompson/Waiters, and does nothing to fill the hole at 3.
I'll be here for the 30th pick.
With the 14th pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets select Austin Rivers, shooting guard from Duke.
(Yeah, I'm copying the way Y2G wrote it lmao)
I feel as if the addition of Rivers will make Kevin Martin expendable. We've gotten a fair amount of trade offers for Kevin Martin and rumors about him going to the Timberwolves, Lakers, Grizzlies, and the Clippers.
Philadelphia 76ers (Legendary Poster) are on the clock.
Ideally we would trade down because Leonard, Moultrie, and Zeller are all gone but here it goes
With the 16th pick in the 2012 NBA draft, the Houston Rockets select John Henson, power forward from North Carolina.
Although we already have plenty of forwards, Henson is BPA here and our only other hole is at PG. With Lillard and Marshall both gone and Teague being a reach we have to hope Henson can develop into a Marcus Camby type of guy and we can play him at center.
Dallas Mavericks (Spacegrass) are on the clock
I probably wont't be around when picks 41&42 come, so:
We want to draft another Pg and another Center to come off the bench for us.
My board would be:
Pg
Tomas Satoransky
Tyshawn Taylor
Maalik Wayns
Josep Franch
C
Henry Sims
Robert Sacre
(At least one of them should be available)
But... IF DARIUS JOHNSON-ODOM IS AVAILABLE WE WILL PICK HIM INSTEAD OF THE CENTER. He is a great shooter and with a Pg like Marshall and an already dangerous frontcourt with Aldridge and Drummond coming in he will get plenty of open looks.
The 76ers need an outside shooter on the roster, our best 3point threat is a Free Agent(Jodi Meeks)
Not to mention Lou Williams has opted out of his last year and leaves us thin in the backcourt...
Turner will slide to Sf if we can find a Trade Partner for Andre Iguadola...We want a Power Foward...
I could have drafted Sullinger, Henson or PJ III but I felt like Ross was the safer pick and a sure fire Steal at 15...
I'm willing to trade Andre Iguadola to Minnesota for the 18th pick, Darko Milicic and The Rights to Micheal Beasley(Sign and trade, 5 years/42 million dollar extension)
Begins in 30 minutes.
Picks are as followed:
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5 minutes per pick.
Thanks to Legendary Poster for all of the help/ideas and zach757 for ideas.