June 23rd, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in SG’s Burks, Thompson: #12 Utah, #11 Golden State 9. Charlotte Bobcats: Kemba Walker, PG, Connecticut My #2 rated player in the draft behind Kyrie. It would be interesting to see D.J. Augustin and Kemba Walker share a backcourt. Bobcats are fortunate to select a winner like Walker. 10. Sacramento Kings (via Milwaukee): Jimmer Fredette, SG, [...]
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2011 NBA Draft, Picks 9-12: Kemba And Jimmer Go Back To Back
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2011 NBA Draft, Picks 5-8: Knight Drops To Pistons At No. 8
UK Point Guard Fell #8 To Detroit 5. Toronto Raptors: Jonas Valanciunas, C, Lithuania My take: Surprised Toronto did not go Biyombo or point guard with either Knight or Kemba Walker. No doubt, this team is definitely rebuilding, so they can wait a year for Valanciunas to arrive in the Association. 6. Washington Wizards: Jan [...]
2011 NBA Draft Cleveland Cavaliers No. 4 Pick: Tristan Thompson, PF, Texas
Thompson Was The Choice Over Valanciunas NBADraft.net comparison: Charles Smith Strengths: A lefty post player with a tremendous wingspan … He has made improvements to his body, shedding the baby fat he carried throughout high-school, he has also added some mass and definition (his frame shows the potential to support even more weight without taking [...]
2011 NBA Draft Utah Jazz No. 3 Pick: Enes Kanter, C, Kentucky
Is Al Jefferson On The Move? NBADraft.net comparison: Al Horford Strengths: Bigman with excellent size, strength and polish … Combines brute strength with a high skill level … Soft hands … Long arms and solid athleticism allow him to be a force in the paint … A tremendous rebounder. Plays with a high motor and [...]
2011 NBA Draft Minnesota Timberwolves No. 2 Pick: Derrick Williams, SF, Arizona
Logjam At Small Forward In Twin Cities NBADraft.net comparison: David West/Michael Beasley My comparison: Poor Man’s Version of Glenn Robinson Strengths: Williams’ production in his 2 years at Arizona were phenomenal, as he managed to improve on his excellent Fr. stats across the board … In terms of physical tools, Williams has very good size [...]
2011 NBA Draft Cleveland Cavaliers No. 1 Pick: Kyrie Irving, PG, Duke
The Right Move My Take on Kyrie Irving: Kyrie Irving, PG, Duke: Now & Then NBA Comparison – Chris Paul/Isiah Thomas. The new generation point guard is a beauty to watch. A thing to behold, the floor general nowadays is as entertaining a player to watch than at any time in the Association. Coach K’s [...]
Slam Dunk Central’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft – First Round
James Taft Lands In Utah Via Stunning Blockbuster Trade 1. Cleveland Cavaliers, GM Drew Jonke (NBADraft.net) – Kyrie Irving, PG, Duke: While I’m extremely tempted to select a larger-sized player here (Williams) and take Jimmer at No. 4 if available, I cannot pass up a player who may remind some of Chris Paul, but others of Isiah Thomas, [...]
Another Potential Three-Way Trade In The Making; Jazz Seeking Williams And Jimmer?
Utah After Number Two Pick NBADraft.net has an interesting deal involving three teams in the top-six of tonight’s NBA Draft. The rumored deal in the works is between Utah, Washington and Minnesota. The swap would deliver the No. 6 pick of Washington and players (and/or cap relief) to Minnesota for their No. 2 pick. Utah [...]
