Mock it Up...Part 2

[BernietheKid]

2011 NBA Mock Draft

Updated: April 9, 2011


1. Cleveland Cavaliers: Derrick Williams, PF, Arizona, 6-9, So.
Derrick Williams, Kyrie Irving or Harrison Barnes? That is the question surrounding the No. 1 pick. Williams should be able to play either forward spot in the NBA, and his all-around versatility gives him the edge over Barnes and Irving.



8. Cleveland Cavaliers: Brandon Knight, PG, Kentucky, 6-3, Fr.
The Cavaliers own this pick via the Mo Williams/Baron Davis trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2011 NBA Draft Trades.

The Cavs have Baron Davis and Ramon Sessions at the point, but neither player is a long-term solution. Brandon Knight's stock is soaring after a great NCAA Tournament, and he would be nice building block in Cleveland.



31. Cleveland Cavaliers: Josh Selby, G, Kansas, 6-2, Fr.
Josh Selby is extremely talented, but he's a combo guard who does not have a true position in the NBA. He is worth the risk at this point for the Cavs.



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Love it! But man, I don't know about passing up on Irving, and depending on who is available at 8 ...I know Barnes probably won't be, but I'd love it if he were.

[BernietheKid]

CHAD FORD'S BIG BOARD


Rk Name Pos. From Stock
1 Kyrie Irving-PG Duke Irving has declared for the 2011 N ... More »
2 Derrick Williams-SF Arizona Ranked as just the 72nd-best prosp ... More »
3Harrison Barnes-SF North Carolina Played for Ames High School in Iow ... More »
4Jared Sullinger-PF Ohio State Sullinger told reporters on March ... More »
5Perry Jones-PF Baylor Jones is a 2-guard trapped in a 6- ... More »
6Enes Kanter-C Turkey Though unable to play, Kanter has ... More »
7Jonas Valanciunas-PF Lithuania Plays for Lietuvos Rytas in the Li ... More »
8Jan Vesely-PF Czech Republic Plays for KK Partizan Belgrade in ... More »
9Kemba Walker-PG ConnecticutAveraged 19 ppg, 7 rpg and 8 apg a ... More »
10Brandon Knight-PG KentuckyPlayed for Pine Crest High in Fort ... More »

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2011 NBA Mock Draft

Updated: April 16, 2011.

2. Cleveland Cavaliers: Derrick Williams, PF, Arizona, 6-9, So.
In this scenario, the Cavaliers settle for whomever the Timberwolves do not pick. Derrick Williams should be able to play either forward spot in the NBA due to his all-around versatility. Again, if Harrison Barnes turns pro, he would likely be the pick here instead of Williams.


8. Cleveland Cavaliers: Alec Burks, SG, Colorado, 6-6, So.
The Cavaliers own this pick via the Mo Williams/Baron Davis trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2011 NBA Draft Trades.

The Cavs need to add some talent on the wing and Alec Burks gives them that since they did not address it with their earlier pick. He is dynamic off the bounce but will need to shoot the ball better when he gets to the NBA.



32. Cleveland Cavaliers: Jeremy Tyler, PF, USA, 6-10, 1991
With their third pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, the Cavaliers can afford to roll the dice on an intriguing prospect like Jeremy Tyler.


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2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Alec Burks


Position: Shooting Guard

Size: 6-6, 185

School: Colorado, Sophomore


Strengths:
Creating his own shot
Attacking the basket
Absorbing contact and still finishing
Body control in the lane
Athleticism
Explosive at the rim
Dangerous in the open floor
Free throw shooter
Length
Good passer

Weaknesses: Inconsistent outside shooter
Needs to get stronger
Putting a body on a body on the defensive glass
Plays out of control, over-dribbles too often
Spends too much time on the defensive end watching

Summary: The 2011 NBA Draft has a fair amount of combo guards who are first-round prospects, but Alec Burks is the best pure shooting guard in of this class. That obviously makes him a hot commodity and should have him in lottery discussions.

Player Comparison: Evan Turner. Obviously Burks was not as dominant at the college level as Turner, but they are both players who are more effective when the ball is in their hands when they are trying to create, whether it is for themselves or for teammates. Neither player shoots the ball all that well from three, but both guys are good rebounders due to their height and athleticism.

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2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Derrick Williams


Position: Power Forward

Size: 6-8, 240

School: Arizona, Sophomore


Strengths:
Incredible athleticism
Explosive at the rim
Exploits bigger defenders with his quickness
Has a great feel for the basket when playing along the baseline
Great spin move to the hoop when his back is to the basket
Length serves as an asset on the glass and as a shot blocker
Solid ball handler for his size
Runs the floor well

Weaknesses: Needs to become stronger and more physical
Struggles guarding bigger players in the post, often getting into foul trouble
Too often goes for the monster block which adds to his foul trouble
Range on his jump shot
A tweener forward

Summary: Williams made a splash in his first year at Arizona earning the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year honor. His athleticism is off the charts for someone his size, but he needs to develop his perimeter game and become stronger if he wants to reach his full potential as an NBA power forward. He would be an intriguing first-round prospect if he decided to delcare after his sophomore season.

Player Comparison: Tyrus Thomas. In terms of their athleticism and explosiveness, Thomas and Williams are both extremely gifted. Thomas has struggled in the NBA because he is still trying to figure out what kind of forward he is. Like Williams, Thomas is not a consistent enough perimeter shooter to play the three, but also lacks the physicality and strength of a true four. Williams will also have to figure this out if he is going to find a home in the league.

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[BernietheKid]

Williams and Brandon Knight?

[pl4tinum]

freakin amazing. it was the clippers 2.8% chance pick that got the job done at #1. unreal. awesome to see cribbs and haden and even bernie kosar at the damn lottery!

[BernietheKid]

2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Brandon Knight


Position: Point Guard

Size: 6-3, 183

School: Kentucky, Freshman


Strengths:
Great playmaker
Terrific in the open court
Quickness
Blow-by first step
Utilizes floater in the lane
Three-point shooter
Quick release on his jumper
Creating his own shot
Plays very hard on the defensive end
Potential to be a lockdown perimeter defender
High character off the court
Weaknesses:
Turnover prone
Forces the issue too often
Still learning to be a true point guard
Needs to get a little stronger

Summary: Brandon Knight is a scoring point guard who will need to become a better pure floor leader to reach his potential at the next level. He is the next in line of John Calipari-coached point guards to likely be one-and-done and should be a top-20 pick.

Player Comparison: Gilbert Arenas. Knight reminds me of a young Gilbert Arenas - a scoring point guard who is not a true floor general. Both guys can stroke it from deep but also get to the basket. I think Knight is more capable of developing into a true point guard, something that Arenas has never done at the next level.

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[SoCalBrownsFan]

Woot!! Woot!! GOOOO CAVS!!!