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2012 NBA Mock Draft


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2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 16-30
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Updated: June 29, 2012.
Team needs and outstanding trades HAVE been taken into account with this mock draft.

  1. New Orleans Hornets: Anthony Davis, PF, Kentucky, 6-10, Fr.
    The Hornets enter the offseason with a huge need up front since Chris Kaman and Carl Landry are free agents. Conspiracy theory or not, this is a major coup for a New Orleans team looking for star power after trading Chris Paul. Davis steps in and becomes the face of the franchise.

  2. Charlotte Bobcats: Thomas Robinson, PF, Kansas, 6-9, Jr.
    I give Thomas Robinson the nod over Michael Kidd-Gilchrist since Robinson is a better and more capable scorer which the Bobcats sorely need. There is also talk that the Cavaliers are interested in trading up to the No. 2 slot to take Bradley Beal. This wouldn't be a terrible option for the Bobcats since Robinson would likely still be on the board at No. 4.

  3. Washington Bullets: Bradley Beal, SG, Florida, 6-5, Fr.
    The acquisition of Trevor Ariza likely means the Wizards take Bradley Beal over Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Beal fills a need since Jordan Crawford is the only shooting guard under contract; Kidd-Gilchrist would just create a logjam at the three with Ariza and last year's first-round pick, Chris Singleton.



  4. Cleveland Cavaliers: Harrison Barnes, SF, North Carolina, 6-8, So.
    Unless the Cavaliers trade up to No. 2 so they can land Bradley Beal, this pick will come down to either the offensive-minded Harrison Barnes or the do-it-all Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. I think Cleveland has a bigger need for a scorer like Barnes to help complement Kyrie Irving. Kidd-Gilchrist would turn the Cavaliers into a very defensive-minded frontcourt when combined with Tristan Thompson and Anderson Varejao, who are not known as scorers.

  5. Sacramento Kings: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, SF, Kentucky, 6-7, Fr.
    Kidd-Gilchrist would be the perfect addition for a Kings team that already has loads of scorers but nobody like Kidd-Gilchrist, who can impact the game without needing to score.

  6. Portland Blazers: Damian Lillard, PG, Weber State, 6-3, Jr.
    Portland owns the Nets' pick from the Gerald Wallace trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2012 NBA Draft Trades.

    Raymond Felton is a free agent and coming off a disappointing season, so the Blazers should be looking for an upgrade at the point even though they used their first-round pick on Nolan Smith last year. Taking him at No. 6 is too high, in my opinion, but he is a safer pick than Andre Drummond, who would also fill the need for a true big man.

  7. Golden State: Dion Waiters, SG, Syracuse, 6-4, So.
    In case you are new to my mock drafts, I LOVE Dion Waiters and think he is going to be a stud at the next level. In trading Monta Ellis, the Warriors have a need on the wing even though they just drafted Klay Thompson last summer. I think Waiters' ability to get to the basket would be a great complement for shooters Stephen Curry and Thompson.



  8. Toronto Raptors: Austin Rivers, SG, Duke, 6-5, Fr.
    The Raptors could really use a scorer on the wing to help out DeMar DeRozan and are reportedly shopping this pick for a veteran. The consensus seems to be that this pick comes down to Austin Rivers or Jeremy Lamb.

  9. Detroit Pistons: Andre Drummond, C, Connecticut, 7-0, Fr.
    This is likely where the slide ends for Drummond, who falls because of serious concerns about his motor and work ethic. However, the Pistons sorely need a complement inside for Greg Monroe, and Drummond could develop into that guy. If he is off the board, John Henson or Meyers Leonard would be possibilities.

  10. New Orleans Hornets: Tyler Zeller, C, North Carolina, 7-0, Sr.
    New Orleans owns the Clippers' pick (via Minnesota/Sam Cassell trade) from the Chris Paul trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2012 NBA Draft Trades.

    Since they dealt Emeka Okafor, the Hornets need to add a true center to play alongside Anthony Davis. Tyler Zeller isn't incredibly physical but gives New Orleans an athletic, long frontcourt. The Hornets could also look to add a wing player like Jeremy Lamb since they dealt Trevor Ariza.

  11. Portland Blazers: John Henson, PF, North Carolina, 6-10, Jr.
    The Blazers need some size inside and will look to add a big man. John Henson is rail thin, but could be a valuable shot-blocker playing alongside LaMarcus Aldridge.



  12. Houston Rockets: Meyers Leonard, C, Illinois, 7-1, So.
    There's no way the Rockets keep all three first-round picks so it's all up for grabs from here one. If Houston does end up keeping this pick, they definitely need to add a true big man since they dealt Samuel Dalembert and Marcus Camby is a free agent.

  13. Phoenix Suns: Jeremy Lamb, SG, Connecticut, 6-5, So.
    The Suns desperately need an upgrade of talent and improved depth on the wing, making Terrence Ross the logical selection. A point guard like Kendall Marshall would also be in play with Steve Nash's future up in the air.

  14. Milwaukee Bucks: Terrence Ross, SG, Washington, 6-7, So.
    This is the ideal situation for the Bucks, having one of the top shooting guards fall to them. Terrence Ross would add athleticism on the wing and help replace Shaun Livingston who was dealt and, possibly, free agent Carlos Delfino as well if he does not return.

  15. Philadelphia 76ers: Jared Sullinger, PF, Ohio State, 6-9, So.
    With red-flag rumors regarding his health, Jared Sullinger's stock has taken a major dip. The 76ers need another big body since Spencer Hawes is a free agent, and while they would take a serious look at Arnett Moultrie or one of the Joneses, Sullinger could be a terrific value if the injuries end up being overstated.


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    Sorry for cutting this into two halves; I've received complaints about load times and putting the mock draft on two pages saves bandwidth.



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dillon 04-20-2013 06:22 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.122 (total posts: 1)
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wheres peyton siva????????? outplayed the #1 point guard you have going "trey burke" he plays his heart out every minute like nno other.
Heel Fan 04-20-2013 04:52 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.246 (total posts: 1)
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FYI, I work with Reggie Bullocks first cousin, he has workouts with the Heat, Celtics, Bulls, Cavaliers, and Nuggets; I don't see him going to Minnesota. Sorry to burst your bubble Walt. 2 of those teams stated they would 100% take him in the first round if he fell to them. He personally wants to go to Boston.
Dan 04-20-2013 02:19 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.175 (total posts: 1)
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you have the phoenix logo for the jazz pick
Rob 04-20-2013 01:10 pm xxx.xxx.xxx54.7 (total posts: 2)
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Blazers have 45 not 46 also
Scott 04-20-2013 09:24 am xxx.xxx.xxx.200 (total posts: 1)
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Your draft order is wrong. Kings have the 6th pick and Pistons have the 7th pick.
Rob 04-20-2013 01:58 am xxx.xxx.xxx54.7 (total posts: 2)
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Blazers have #10, #39, #40, & #45. The 40th doesn't go to Denver
walter pleaseeeeeee 04-19-2013 11:53 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.141 (total posts: 2)
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prove that u arent a phoenix suns fan by putting the cavs pick at 18. most of march when the lakers were in the playoffs u have phoenix. the season is over and u still have phoenix? please change this or have an explanation about this.
james 04-19-2013 02:06 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.168 (total posts: 1)
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terrible for magic fans to see marcus smart go back to school
JIMBO 04-19-2013 08:26 am xxx.xxx.xxx.253 (total posts: 2)
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HEY mid market they already have #18 pick get your facts straight!!!
JIMBO 04-19-2013 08:24 am xxx.xxx.xxx.253 (total posts: 2)
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How legit can your predictions be? Cavs own #18 pick because of trade with lakers!!!
discgolfur 04-18-2013 10:46 am xxx.xxx.xxx.231 (total posts: 2)
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... and when is the deadline to declare? pick #2 and therefore everything after is bunk now that Marcus Smart is staying in school.
discgolfur 04-18-2013 10:40 am xxx.xxx.xxx.231 (total posts: 2)
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Can't wait for an update now that regular season is over... spoiler alert... Cavs get Lakers first round pick in exchange for Miami's first round pick!
I know!!! You'd never know that by looking at these mocks over the last few weeks. So next year the Cavs will lose 50+ games with an even younger squad.
MidMarketLoser 04-17-2013 11:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.206 (total posts: 4)
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Hopefully, your next mock will have the Lakers pick with the Cavs, and the Heat's pick with the Suns, since the Cavs have the right to swap the Heat's pick (30th) for the Lakers' pick (18th or 19th overall) since it is not in the lottery.

Given that the Cavs also have 2 high selections in Round 2, look for them put a package together to move up from 18 or 19.
To Heat Bandwagoner... 04-17-2013 01:21 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.97 (total posts: 1)
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The Heat are not in the mock because Cleveland owns their pick...stupid bandwagoners.
somebody 04-16-2013 06:00 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.110 (total posts: 4)
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yo momma for the last time.... SYKE YO MOMMA!!!!!



Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05@hotmail.com.
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