2011 NBA Lottery Mock Draft

1	Cleveland	Kyrie Irving PG Duke- The best player in the draft. He can shoot the 3 (46%), free throws (91%) and has the size + feel to really start the franchise over again. Easy choice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3pbLyHCOCo
2	Minnesota	Derrick Williams F Arizona- I don’t think they hold onto him, but taking Williams maximizes their value at this spot whether they trade him or Beasley. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_y-SW_q2E8&feature=fvst
3	Utah	Enes Kanter C/PF Kentucky- The first “surprise” of the draft. I don’t think they hold onto him either, with the Wizards hot for the little-tested Turk. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YzbhAQGPqk
4	Cleveland	Jonas Valanciunas C/PF Lithuania- If there was ever a year to stash a player over seas, it’s this one.  With labor issues almost guaranteeing a lockout, he can still develop and allow the Cavs to pick high in the lottery again next year. Trading the pick is a high possibility as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLa5yFCF6Go
5	Toronto	Kemba Walker PG UConn- Toronto needs an identity as well as backcourt help.  Even if he isn’t a true point guard, his scoring will be a welcomed addition next to Bargnani and Derozan.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVNIB8dOkn8
6	Washington	Alec Burks SG Colorado- Washington needs another backcourt mate for Wall, and while Jordan Crawford came on late last season, but his size is probably better suited coming off the bench. Burks’ combo of size and scoring ability will make Washington’s backcourt one to be reckoned with. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfxRkrUFRI0
7	Sacramento	Jimmer Fredette PG BYU- This would allow Evans to move to the off guard and have a spot up shooter next to him when he becomes the primary ball handler late in games. Very underrated strength and ability to get to the hoop as well as his leadership qualities. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OgKn8VGHas
8	Detroit	Bismack Biyombo PF The Congo- Seems to me like a match made in Heaven.  Wilcox and Maxiell are both tough energy players but neither have the rare combination of size and athleticism that Biyombo garnishes.  Explosive dunker who wants to crush everything. Has time to develop a move or two in the post. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_SB-ZKAhGM
9	Charlotte	Brandon Knight PG Kentucky- There’s really no way that Knight falls this far, someone will most definitely trade up to get him around the 4-6th picks, but if by some magical draft day miracle happens, Jordan will pounce on the big shooter at point guard from Kentucky. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR9x8alen3I
10	Milwaukee	Tristan Thompson PF Texas- Playing next to Bogut will allow Thompson the opportunity to get a good amount of garbage baskets while he develops his offensive game more, and he will continue to solidify Milwaukie’s already stout interior defense.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRskSXbkRSM
11	Golden St.	Marcus Morris F Kansas- With new coach Mark Jackson size and versatility will be at a premium and maybe no player outside the top ten will be ready to make an impact on both sides of the ball like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9GhIQZoa14
12	Utah	Jan Vesely F Czech Republic- Dubbed the “dunking ninja” on YouTube, the Czech forward is as long and athletic as they come with a promising outside game that could allow the 6-11 forward to play some small forward at the next level. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zlB5w08_Es
13	Phoenix	Jordan Hamilton SG/SF Texas- Phoenix tried to bring Josh Childress back to the States along with Pietrus in the trade with the Magic, and neither really took hold of the starting 3 spot.  Hamilton’s offensive game on the wing is one of the most complete in the draft, while his shot selection and defensive effort may be in question, the Suns would be thrilled to see him fall this far. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9J0MgiIh74
14	Houston	Chris Singleton F Florida State- Trading away Shane Battier and not having another guy to guard other small forwards is a problem, and while Singleton showed some offensive ability this season at FSU, his defense will remain his calling card and get him picked in the lottery. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfRDj_HHfFE
15	Indiana	Klay Thompson SG Washington State- This may be a best case scenario for the Pacers as they need scoring and shooting from the off guard position to put next to emerging point guard Darren Collison.  His shot may be as good as anyone’s in the draft and his athleticism is better than first thought.  Can even run the offense with the second team right off the bat for the Pacers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w2ekvQS-Xs