I truly do not believe that the Bobcats are going to take Andre Drummond second, but I'm going to rock with it because A) It's the Bobcats B) It's MJ C) He's going to be drafted higher than he deserves and D) He's a legit 5, which Charlotte could definitely use. With all of that said, here's my two-round Mock Draft, with explanations for the first round. Enjoy!
NBA DRAFT 2012 - Big Board - Version 1.0
1. Hornets - Anthony Davis - F/C - UK - National Player of the Year, NCAA Champion, clear cut first pick for sure. AD has been said to be so good that he'll make any team a 50+ win team. We'll see.
2. Bobcats - Andre Drummond - C - UConn - Grown ass man, at least physically. Lots of
talent, but lots of work to put in to get the most out of said talent, and my best bet to bust. Thomas Robinson's most likely the pick here, but I'm giving MJ a chance to pull an MJ move with this pick, assuming they keep it.
3. Wizards - Bradley Beal - SG - UF - You don't often see the best shooter in a draft
go this high, but Beal has a stroke like few others in this draft. Good size,
good head on his shoulders, unselfish scorer, and the perfect backcourt mate for John Wall.
4. Cavs - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - SF - UK - It's a no-brainer for the Cavs to go with a 3 here, forunately they'll have their choice of MKG, Jeremy Lamb, and Harrison Barnes. They should take Kidd-Gilchrist who's a very efficient scorer with a high hoops
IQ. Guys a straight ball player.
5. Kings - Thomas Robinson - SF/PF - KU - Can't see Robinson on the board past this pick. Slightly undersized four,
underskilled three, still a double-double machine in college with an unmatched motor.
6. Blazers - Damian Lillard - PG - Weber St - Before blowing away scouts at pre-draft workouts, Lillard
had a prolific scoring season in the Big Sky, and can score/run an offense
impressively enough to serve as a solid point guard in the NBA.
7. Warriors - Harrison Barnes - SF - UNC - Potential top pick last season if he came
out. Very talented scorer, pretty well-rounded, has to learn to depend more on
slashing than staying content on the perimeter.
8. Raptors - Dion Waiters - SG - Syracuse - No matter what I try to say about him, I just don't see Waiters as a lottery pick. I hear Toronto loves him, and he's a do-it-all combo guard, but with Demar Derozan do they really need another two guard who doesn't necessarily excel in any aspect?
9. Pistons - John Henson - PF/C - UNC - Rebounder/shot-blocker who will compliment Greg Monroe perfectly. Doesn't look to be involved in the offense, but is athletic enough to be an asset on the break.
10. Hornets - Jeremy Lamb - SG/SF - UConn - May have been more impressive as a Freshman
than as a sophomore, but similarities to Rudy Gay just begin with UConn
connection. Prolific scoring, do-it-all wing with star potential.
11. Blazers - Tyler Zeller - C - UNC - The Blazers need size, and Zeller will be a great value pick for someone
that needs a big body, as he's relentless on the glass and has shown the
ability to finish with both hands in the paint. He'll contribute from day one, as long as he stays healthy.
12. Bucks - Perry Jones - F/C - Baylor - The enigma of this draft, Jones shows
flashes of brilliance, but also disappears almost from time to
time. There are question marks about his drive, but his skillset combined with
his size should have him off the board before the end of the lottery.
13. Suns - Austin Rivers - SG - Duke - Rivers showed that he is truly a 2 in his
one year at Duke, but could be similar to a Tyreke Evans in the NBA with his
ball-handling abilities and superior knack for scoring the ball. The Suns are going to need guard help, with or without Nash, and Rivers will be that.
14. Rockets - Meyers Leonard - C - Illinois - As legit of a 7-footer as there is in
this draft, Leonard doesn't exactly have much of a skill-set, but he's quick
and strong and will be able to rebound, block shots, and make for 6 efficient
fouls out-of-the gate.
15. Sixers - Jared Sullinger - PF - OSU - NBA scouts may not love his build, but his
skill-set cannot be overlooked. Great touch from the floor, on top of knowing
how to score near the basket. Biggest knock is he plays below the rim...and
there are legitimate questions about his back. Good-bye Elton Brand, hello...
16. Rockets - Terrence Jones - SF/PF - Kentucky - If he's still on the board, I'd have to think the Rockets would snatch him up. He's a solid post and perimeter defender, and can score from anywhere.
17. Mavericks - Royce White - SF/PF - Iowa State - White is a smart plater who literally can do a little bit of everything. He's a monster on the boards, with a silk shooting touch, not to mention some decent handle and court vision. If he doesn't go the pick before, he won't last much longer.
18. T'Wolves - Moe Harkless - SF - St. Johns - Was very impressive at pre-draft combine and workouts due to off-the-charts athleticism and proficiency in getting to and finishing at the rim. Probably won't be on the board this late.
19. Magic - Kendall Marshall - PG - UNC - Somebody is going to get a terrific floor
general with Marshall. While he doesn't do much else, his court vision and high
IQ will keep him in the league for a while.
20. Nuggets - Arnett Moultrie - C - Mississippi St - Moultrie's that guy with size and athleticism that make him a lock for the first round. His size and skill (more of a perimeter player) will fit in well with the go-go Nugs, but don't go expecting a back-to-the-basket type of big anytime in his career.
21. Celtics - Terrence Ross - SF - Washington - This is the pick I'm destined to be wrong on. Ross is much higher regarded than I'm giving him credit for, and with great athleticism, consistent outside shooting, and blanketing defense, he's an absolute stud.
22. Celtics - Fab Melo - C - Syracuse - Solid value pick considering he has the body to play the 5 in the NBA immediately. Will need help developing on both ends, but will be a good rebuilding chip for Doc.
23. Hawks - Quincy Miller - SF - Baylor - This is a steal. Miller is one of the most skilled players in this draft, and although the Hawks need help up front, are they really going to take Andrew Nicholson?
24. Cavs - Jeff Taylor - SG - Vanderbilt - For a team like the Cavs, value has to be the pick here. Taylor can handle the ball, is a good shooter, and can penetrate. He'll provide a nice scoring spark off the bench.
25. Grizzlies - Tony Wroten - PG - Washington - Wroten took the PAC-12 by storm as a freshman and will be able to provide combo guard help for the Grizzlies who may not bring back O.J. Mayo. Very good at getting to the basket, and will only bulk up and become a more composed point guard.
26. Pacers - Andrew Nicholson - PF - St. Bonaventure - Picture Roy Hibbert a few inches shorter. Nicholson has shown a variety of ways to score the basketball, but NEEDS to bulk up to be a difference maker in the league.
27. Heat - Festus Ezeli - C - Vanderbilt - Very good defender who will see the ball on the offensive end less than I will. Good fit for a Heat team who will most likely look for veteran guard help through free agency.
28. Thunder - Doron Lamb - SG - Kentucky - This may be a reach, but Lamb has played in big games, has hit big shots, and will give the Thunder another weapon on the perimeter. There isn't a good enough big at this point in the draft, so score, score, score should be OKC's mindset.
29. Bulls - Draymond Green - PF - Michigan St. - The Bulls aren't going to replace Derrick Rose with the 29th pick in the draft, so a guy like Draymond Green will add toughness and interior help to a team that could loose both Omer Asik and Taj Gibson (and most likely the White Mamba too).
30. Warriors - Marquis Teague - PG - Kentucky - Stephen Curry isn't always healthy, and Teague's quite a value pick at the end of the first round. Having led a high power offense, Action Jackson should love having the ball in this guys hands, preferably off the bench though.
Second Round
31. Bobcats - Will Barton - SF - Memphis
32. Wizards - Khris Middleton - SF - Texas A&M
33. Cavs - Evan Fournier - SF - France
34. Cavs - Miles Plumlee - PF/C - Duke
35. Warriors - Bernard James - C - Florida State
36. Kings - John Jenkins - SG - Vanderbilt
37. Raptors - Darius Miller - SF - Kentucky
38. Nuggets - Kim English - SG - Missouri
39. Pistons - Jae Crowder - SF - Marquette
40. Blazers - Jared Cunningham - SG - Oregon St.
41. Blazers - Mike Scott - PF - Virginia
42. Bucks - Tyshawn Taylor - PG - Kansas
43. Hawks - Darius Johnson-Odom - PG/SG - Marquette
44. Pistons - William Buford - SG - Ohio St
45. Sixers - Kevin Jones - SF/PF - West Virginia
46. Hornets - Tu Holloway - PG/Xavier
47. Jazz - Jordan Taylor - PG - Wisconsin
48. Knicks - Scott Machado - PG - Iona
49. Magic - Hollis Thompson - SG - Georgetown
50. Nuggets - Drew Gordon - PF - New Mexico
51. Celtics - J'Covan Brown - SG - Texas
52. Warriors - JaMychal Green - SF - Alabama
53. Clippers - Kostas Papanikolaou - SF - Greece
54. Sixers - Kyle O'Quinn - PF - Norfolk St
55. Mavericks - Orlando Johnson - SG - UC Santa Barbara
56. Raptors - Quincy Acy - PF - Baylor
57. Nets - Kris Joseph - SF - Syracuse
58. Wolves - Henry Sims - C - Georgetown
59. Spurs - Tomas Santoransky - PG/SG - Czech Republic
60. Lakers - Kevin Murphy - SG - Tennessee Tech
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