NBA Draft

I was amazed to see New Orleans get the first pick (conspiracy theories here we come!). I always like seeing things like a draft become chaotic, it adds excitement. New Orleans will draft Anthony Davis, even if their top priority was a different position, he's just too good of a player to pass up. I am for him playing PF until he bulks up and can handle the C role in the NBA. As for the other 9 teams in the top 10, this is how I think it will fall and why (not an NBA analyst, probably will get all of this wrong, but it's just my opinion)...

#1 New Orleans- Anthony Davis-PF/C-Kentucky

#2 Charlotte- Thomas Robinson-PF-Kansas-Charlotte has many holes, as do several teams. When that is the case, go with the most sure player. Charlotte has an alright back court, they need someone in the front cournt.

#3 Washington- Michael Kidd-Gilchrist-SF-Kentucky- If Charlotte doesn't draft Robinson, Washington should take him, if they do, then draft “Kid”. He brings the energy, he's got great determination and playability. Washington needs pieces too, and a center could be in the cards as well. But with Nene still on the team, do they want to take a risk on Andre Drummond becoming Kwame Brown or Hasheem Thabeet?

#4 Cleveland- Bradley Beal-SG-Florida- I haven't heard much about this guy, but he's popping up on draft boards as high as #2 (14.8ppg, 6.7rpg). Once again, if Washington doesn't get Kidd-Gilchrist, then Cleveland should (Irving's high school teammate=dynamic duo). They could use a SG, but aren't getting much offense in the front court. If they draft Beal, they'd better be sure one year in FLA was enough to start his growth.

#5 Sacramento- Harrison Barnes-SF-North Carolina- Need a SF, Barnes is next on the list. He has skills, but was outplayed last year and that hurt his draft stock.

#6 Portland- Jared Sullinger-PF-The Ohio State- Hope Sullinger has great knees, because Portland has been cursed for guys with less than stellar knees. With Sullinger at PF, Aldridge can play C full-time.

#7 Golden State- Tyler Zeller-F/C-North Carolina/Andre Drummond-C-Connecticut- Golden State lacks a scorer in the middle. With Zeller you get a complete F/C, while Drummond gives you a scorer with shot blocking ability. Zeller is more proven, Drummond has potential but also might be gone by this pick.

#8 Toronto- Jeremy Lamb-SG-Connecticut- Lamb has a lot of potential and length. He can play SF as well as SG, which could work well with Toronto with C Jonas Valančiūnas joining the team (2011 first round pick). Toronto hopefully can unlock Lamb's potential, and light a fire under him so he can truly play to his fullest.

#9 Detroit- Tyler Zeller-F/C-North Carolina/Andre Drummond-C-Connecticut- Whoever doesn't get picked by Golden State (or earlier in the draft), the Pistons draft that player, plain and simple.

#10 New Orleans- Meyers Leonard-C-Illinois- If New Orleans isn't committed to Chris Kaman, they should draft Meyers Leonard. Not as talented as the other centers or swing centers in the draft, but his size and growth could help the expanding Hornets.

*- Jared Sullinger has been rumored to have back concerns. He has had injuries in the past involving his back, and has lost a good deal of playing time because of it. He's fallen out of the top ten and I am agreeing with this. Portland has to roll the dice, but if they can rig the dice it would help the fans.

Winners- New Orleans Hornets, Portland Trailblazers- New Orleans gets the #1 pick, as well as #10. Portland jumps and takes Brooklyn's pick, getting the #6^th, as well as their own pick at #11.

Losers- Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Bobcats. The Wizards fell to #3, potentially ruining plans they'd had since the last game of the season. Charlotte has the worst season percentage-wise ever in the NBA, and don't get the #1 pick. Lastly, Brooklyn loses their only first round pick, and have to wait (unless they do massive moves to trade up) until the fourth-last pick in the draft to choose a player. New city, new arena, but not a new beginning the Nets wanted.