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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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Ben 04-18-2012 11:10 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.231 (total posts: 1)
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Apparently "ultimate glue guy" is the new "scrappy."
@JB 04-17-2012 10:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.156 (total posts: 1)
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OKC 1st round
JB 04-17-2012 09:18 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.217 (total posts: 1)
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Walt....you just did a 2 round 2012 NBA draft and do not have Darius Miller being chosen. I believe you missed the boat there. Please correct that, if this mock draft were to have any legitimacy. He could easily make a 9 man rotation for the Celts, Heat, Mavs, Grizz, Lakers, Rockets, Spurs or any team that values a team first player who can both play and guard an NBA 1, 2, 3, and even a smallish 4.
matt 04-17-2012 05:56 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.102 (total posts: 1)
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look at that, 3 mizzou players in the 2nd round

Vince 04-17-2012 02:21 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.99 (total posts: 8)
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@Not Serious: Yes, she's going back to Baylor for her senior year.
Jeremiah 04-16-2012 02:50 am xxx.xxx.xxx.141 (total posts: 1)
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Walter, don't look now, but Golden State is closing in on 7th place. Maybe even 6th. New Jersey and Toronto and Detroit are playing well just at the right time for GS. BTW what are the tie breaker's if there is a tie for 7th place? The Warriors must not win another game.
nn 04-14-2012 11:33 pm xxx.xxx.xxx8.87 (total posts: 3)
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Need or best possible player?


Many were criticizing Heat in 2003 for drafting Wade because the rest of the team consisted of players who were the same size and with similar style of play. Turned out well for Miami.

C-3PO 04-14-2012 10:28 pm xxx.xxx.xxx9.46 (total posts: 5)
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@Mike: What are you doing on this message board Michael Jordan? Shouldn't you be watching your Bobcats and keeping your player evaluations to yourself? Other teams might catch wind of your genius revelation that Sullinger will be a superstar player.
Not serious 04-14-2012 08:09 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.135 (total posts: 1)
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I don't see Brittney Griner on this mock draft? Did I miss something?
mike 04-13-2012 05:56 pm xxx.xxx.xxx0.65 (total posts: 1)
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People who don't know b-ball shouldn't make projections. There is no need justification in Nba. Best players go first. Sullinger will be #2.
Frank 04-13-2012 05:38 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.149 (total posts: 1)
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Joradn Taylor forever!
Back up rose
Derek 04-11-2012 01:57 pm xxx.xxx.xxx0.99 (total posts: 1)
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I pray pray pray pray the Bucks dont waste another pick on a big man, Bogut couldnt stay healthy, Joe Alexander was garbage,and Tyler Zeller is Psycho-T with even less upside. Please stop wasting picks on tall white guys, they all suck one way or the other.
privatepudd24 04-10-2012 02:26 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.164 (total posts: 1)
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You know you have a stacked draft when Austin Rivers is projected as the 17th pick...I really hope Phoenix will draft him,and not completely screw up on drafting again.
Don 04-10-2012 02:03 am xxx.xxx.xxx3.74 (total posts: 1)
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No way Portland takes a PF in the draft. A center, yes. PG, SG, SF, yes. Batum can play either SG or SF so if they take the best player available, Batum can adjust. But with Lamarcus and JJ (who they will look to re-sign), the only position that is set is at PF.
your mom 04-09-2012 07:21 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.61 (total posts: 1)
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i have never even heard of these guys!?



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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