[Dgtool2Participant]

 I have a feeling that the Bobcats will use their pick on him at #2

[HitsterParticipant]

Drummond has probably the most upside in this draft outside of Anthony Davis but his risk factor is also greater than other contenders for the number 2 draft slot.

A lot will depend on his workout with the Bobcats and we know his combine measurements will be impressive but my only negative is can he and Biyombo mix as a frontcourt combo and who will play PF.

I personally cannot see Drummond falling outside the top 5.

[omphalosParticipant]

 Yeah no chance Drummond drops out of the top 5. I think Cleveland have the safest pick, out of Drummond, MKG and Barnes, at least one of them will be available and all of them fit a team need.

Drummond’s best fit might be Cleveland, can play behind Varejao, play with Thompson/Irving as part of the young core and not be under pressure to save the franchise.

[HitsterParticipant]

I agree Cleveland would be a good fit as Drummond would get good minutes if we assume Jamison may well move on and even if he came from the bench initially he’d be a serious part of Coach Scott’s rotation. Also he’d have Irving to help feed him easy baskets whilst his offensive game develops.

Clevaland may decide they need to fill the SG/SF holes so maybe MKG or Barnes will be their choice but Drummond would certainly be in their mix.

Robinson, Drummond, Barnes and MKG are almost interchangeable between 2 and 5 in the draft and Lillard or Jeremy Lamb for example could also sneak into that mix No-one really expected Cleveland to take Thompson at 4 last year.

[benny15Participant]

i recognize and acknowledge Drummond’s upside, but i think he can still drop to 6 going to portland. the guy will probably do well in work-outs as well as interview well with what he’s shown in the past, but we all know that already. the biggest thing for him to over-come his short commings when he transitioned to the college game is saying why he had a dissapointing season as he did marked with a lot of inconsistencies. to prove on why his risk isnt as big as its currently projected. theres been a ton of project bigs who came and went out of the league as much if not more than the ones who made it and carved a good career for themselves.

in a draft with as much promising prospects from 2 to 6, you have to weigh if taking the most upside is worth the chance of taking the biggest bust potential where he will be taken, especially when there are other prospects who dont raise as many red flags.

to me the ideal team to take him is portland. a team who can draft him early and develop him on the sidelines while they can see improvement from their team without relying on him to contribute for at least 3 years. sacramento is the only other team i can see in the top 6 teams that can offer him a simillar situation, but their need for a small forward may outweigh their desire to take Drummond. and i also question if they have the patience to wait for a project big to develop when they’ve been rebuilding for a while now when the blazers really just started.

[omphalosParticipant]

I think Cleveland might well be happy to wait another season to fix the SG/SF hole if Drummond is available, they seem pleased with the progress Alonzo Gee has made, and with Bazz, Adonis Thomas, James McAdoo as almost certain to come out, there are a number of decent wing players who should be available in the lottery.

Also, if a number of underwhelming freshmen from last season make strides in college you could have Lebryan Nash, Caldwell-Pope, Carter-Williams, Wayne Blackshear and P.J. Hairston as possibilities on the wing.

Just a thought, but Cavaliers really can’t go wrong with their pick unless it’s Thomas Robinson (positional redundancy with Thompson).

[iguapops420Participant]

 Drummond would be the smartest selection for the Cavs as there will be an abundance of guards and forwards still available late first/early second such as William Buford,John JEnkins,Will Barton,Kris Joseph,Jeff Taylor,Kevin Murphy,Kim English, and possibly either Moe Harkless or Quincy Miller.

Plus, with the right support and training and development, Drummond actually could become the franchise savior.

[HitsterParticipant]

 If Cleveland definitely see Thompson as their long term PF then taking Robinson would be pointless but if they see Thompson as being a possible C they may take a look at Robinson. The Cavs have a lot of draft options and owning the Lakers 24th pick could allow them to even look to trade up to 2 or 3 if there is someone they really like or on the flipside if they perhaps wanted an SG then they may look to trade down to 6 or 7. Teams would covet the 4th pick and they could gain another asset and still get their SG.

The Cavs have additional picks due from Miami in 2013 and 2015 so Chris Grant. Coach Scott and co will have loads of options going forward. 

I have not even pinpointed who I think will be Cleveland’s pick yet as I’m still trying to decide the 2 to 5 order for my mock behind Anthony Davis.

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