1. Cleveland Cavaliers- Kyrie Irving PG Duke. Despite only appearing in 11 games the young Point Guard has been very well regarded. He has drawn Chris Paul comparisons, and for a team that lacks a superstar a Chris Paul caliber player would jump start a depleted Cleveland roster. 2. Minnesota Timberwolves- Derrick Williams SF Arizona. Williams is a high energy forward with loads of upside, and who I actually believe is the best player in the class. He plays similar to Michael Beasley and may force the T-Wolves to look into making a trade. He is too good to pass up regardless of what is on their roster.
3. Utah Jazz- Jonas Valanciunas C Lithuania- The Jazz enter the draft without Coach Jerry Sloan for the first time since 1988. Still the Jazz are a perennial playoff contender and should be in the mix next season. They get to add a player that can contribute, but at the same time be brought along slowly while still battling for a playoff berth.
4. Cleveland Cavaliers-Enes Kanter PF Kentucky- Well the Cavs get to stockpile at this point, but get a really solid prospect in the process. Kanter may have been the number 1 overall pick had he actually played for Kentucky this season. He gives Cleveland a big man to go along with their new Point Guard and I think gives this franchise some hope. Still a few years away though, but its a start.
5. Toronto Raptors-Jan Vesely SF Czech Republic- Toronto is a team that needs talent in a bad way. At this point they are irrelevant and often forgotten about. Vesely may not be an exciting prospect at first, but certainly can grow into a solid NBA Small Forward. He will not be a marquee player for the team, but is a nice piece to add.
6. Washington Wizards- Kawhi Leonard SF San Diego State. I believe the Wizards are getting an excellent pick and great value for the sixth pick. Leonard comes from a solid college team, and has a world of athletic ability. He can team young superstar, John Wall and create and dynamic backcourt that will be reckoned with.
7. Sacramento Kings-Alec Burks SG Colorado. Burks can give Sacramento the backcourt mate for Tyreke Evans they desire. He has good size and great penetrating ability. He can pressure off of Evans and be a big scorer. I like the King's drafting lately.
8. Detroit Pistons-Brandon Knight PG Kentucky. The Pistons get a steal at the 8 spot. Knight is believed to have top 3 potential, but fell behind a few teams that already have young Point Guards that can play. He is a heady player, and John Calipari Guards have been a hot commodity the past few seasons.
9. Charlotte Bobcats-Kemba Walker PG Connecticut. The Bobcats took a slide after a playoff berth in 2010, and they have the chance to add a very solid player. Kemba Walker put on one of the best individual performances this past season. He has erased any doubt that he can't play in this league, and I believe he is going to be a very solid starter in the NBA for a number of seasons.
10. Milwaukee Bucks-Tristan Thompson PF Texas. Milwaukee also faltered from a playoff berth last season. Jennings is still an elite player, but he needs some elite players to go with him. The Bucks won't be drafting an elite player but Thompson can help the Milwaukee front line.
11. Golden State Warriors-Klay Thompson SG Washington State. Thompson is relatively unknown but may be the best Shooter in the draft. he will instantly help the 3 point threat for Golden State.12. Utah Jazz-Jimmer Fredette PG BYU-The Jimmer show will stay in Utah. He will obviously be a popular pick for the team that lost its beloved coach and best player in one season. The questions about his defense always are an issue, but the 26 foot jumpers help people forget.
13. Phoenix Suns-Marcus Morris F Kansas. The Suns always like to add athletic guys that can get up and down the floor. Morris comes from a big name program and has a polished game. Nash is slowing down, but still can get up and down the floor.
14. Houston Rockets-Darius Morris PG Michigan. Houston is in need of a Point Guard, and Morris is a big athletic guard that can really shoot. Seems like a good fit.
15. Indiana Pacers-Tobias Harris SF Tennessee. The Pacers had a good showing against the top seeded Bulls, but at times were definitely outmatched. Harris would have benefited from another year of college but has top 10 talent that is not fully tapped. He can give Indiana an athletic slasher that can score.
16. Philadelphia 76ers-Bismack Biyombo PF Congo. At only 6-9, Biyombo has a 7-7 wingspan. He is very athletic and not fully developed. He will be a project but the reward seems greater then the risk.
17. New York Knicks-Jordan Williams C Maryland. The Knicks were in desperate need of a low post presence to go alongside Amare Stoudamire. The Knicks have a full year with their new look and Williams can be a big part of it. He has size and good low post moves.
18. Washington Wizards-Markief Morris PF Kansas. The Wizards have already added Leonard at this point. From here they just need to get the best available player that can potentially give them minutes next season. Morris is the lesser appreciated twin, but has skill and can give Washington minutes at Power Forward next season.
19. Charlotte Bobcats-Donatas Motiejunas C Lithuania. Donatas has enough of a fluid offensive game that projects him at a PF, but has the size of a Center. Charlotte needs an athletic big man, and already added Kemba Walker earlier in the draft taking care of their Point Guard needs.20. Minnesota Timberwolves-Kenneth Faried PF Morehead State. Faried is a high motored Forward with great athletic ability. He can contribute right away to this team, and over time can maybe push Kevin Love to Center and Faried can handle Power Forward duties.
21. Portland Trail Blazers-Trey Thompkins PF Georgia. Portland is in need of some Post help. Aldridge has really picked his game up, yet Oden is a bust and Camby isn't getting any younger. A young lengthy Forward is exactly what this team needs.
22. Denver Nuggets-Justin Harper PF Richmond. Denver very well could be the deepest team in the league, yet they still have a lot of room to improve. I like their wings and guards at this point, and Nene may be out the door soon. Bringing in a young Forward is the best move.
23. Houston Rockets-Jordan Hamilton SF Texas. Hamilton may have returned back to school, but he is an athletic guard that can shoot it. He would be a popular pick among Texas fans, and would add nice depth behind Kevin Martin.
24. Oklahoma City Thunder-Tyler Honeycutt SF UCLA. The Thunder are one of the younger teams in the league and are not in immediate need of any position in particular. They could use a guy that could spell Durant at times and play the 3. Honeycutt seems like he can fit that mold.
25. Boston Celtics-Marshon Brooks SG Providence. Ray Allen and Paul Pierce are not getting any younger, and Brooks projects as a good NBA scoring guard. Had he played at a better program he may have been higher. He will provide good depth on the aging Celtics.26. Dallas Mavericks-Chris Singleton F Florida State. Dallas is also another aging team and could probably take a young guy at any position. Singleton is a Forward that is versatile that can help them down the line.
27. New Jersey Nets-Devis Bertans SF Latvia. The Nets traded away their pick, and for a bad team its not a great thing pickint number 27 in a weak draft class. Regardless the Nets get a solid project pick with Bertans, but not the immediate impact they need.
28. Chicago Bulls-JaJuan Johnson C Purdue. The Bulls have depth and talent all over the board. Johnson was a great college player that developed each and every season. He can play a factor for the Bulls behind Noah.
29. San Antonio Spurs-Nikola Mirotic SF Montenegro. The Spurs really got exposed in the playoffs this season, and looked older than ever. They need youth and the Spurs usually like to take chances on International guys, but it may be wise to bring in a college player that is ready to go now.
30. Chicago Bulls-Chandler Parsons SF Florida. Once again the Bulls don't have any gaping holes on the roster, but adding a college player that is athletic and smart can never hurt and team
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