Who Each Team Should Choose in the NBA Draft

This is who I believe should be chosen by each team if no trades are made:


1.Cavaliers-Kyrie Irving

2.Timberwolves-Derrick Williams

3.Jazz-Brandon Knight

4.Cavaliers-Enes Kanter

5.Raptors-Jonas Valanciunas

6.Wizards-Kawhi Leonard

7.Kings-Kemba Walker

8.Pistons-Tristan Thompson

9.Bobcats-Jan Vesely

10.Bucks-Bismack Biyombo

11.Warriors-Alec Burks

12.Jazz-Chris Singleton

13.Suns-Klay Thompson

14.Rockets-Jordan Hamilton

15.Pacers-Jimmer Fredette

16.76ers-Nikola Vucevic

17.Knicks-Kenneth Faried

18.Wizards-Marcus Morris

19.Bobcats-Marshon Brooks

20.Timberwolves-Iman Shumpert

21.Trail Blazers-Josh Selby

22.Nuggets-Tobias Harris

23.Rockets-Nikola Mirotic

24.Thunder-Tyler Honeycutt

25.Celtics-Reggie Jackson

26.Mavericks-Kyle Singler

27.Nets-Markieff Morris

28.Bulls-Jeremy Tyler

29.Spurs-Shelvin Mack

30.Bulls-Davis Bertans



Key Team Analysis:

Cavaliers:

Needs: PG, SF, C

Should Take: Kyrie Irving and Enes Kanter.

Why: Because the Cavs can build a team around these two 19-year old guys. Baron Davis can start if he remains with the Cavs because of his experience, but he mentors Irving and helps him mature his game. They should also take Enes Kanter because of his size and in order to try and build good chemistry between him and Irving. With his 6’11” height and 7’1” wingspan, Kanter can be a solid post presence that can either find his own shot if Irving passes to him, alley-oop a pass from Irving, or clog the lane allowing Irving and others to get a lay-up. Kanter also provides the Cavs with a good draft pick even if Irving gets injured, seeing as Kyrie only played 11 games last season





Timberwolves:

Needs: PG, SG, C

Should Take: Derrick Williams and Iman Shumpert.

Why: Derrick Williams is, in my opinion, the most solid player in this draft. You know he will be a consistently good player, the question is will he be a star? I think the answer is yes. He has the size (6’9”, 7’1” wingspan) so that he can play as a larger small forward or a smaller power forward. He is an extremely talented athlete who is the safest pick in the draft. I like Iman Shumpert a lot. I saw him play against Boston College this year, and he was great. Averaging 17.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.7 steals per game while boasting a 1.5 assist/turnover ratio, I picture Shumpert as a Russell Westbrook type player who can kill you in many different ways. The good thing about taking Shumpert as well is that he won’t exactly threaten Ricky Rubio for the starting point guard spot, but he can take it over if Rubio is hurt or isn’t playing well.



Jazz:

Needs: PG, SF

Should Take: Brandon Knight and Chris Singleton.

Why: At 19, Knight can start for the Jazz while having Devin Harris as his backup. Knight averaged 17.3 points per game last season as a freshman and led Kentucky to the Final Four, showing his leadership skills that the Jazz crave. He can be their point guard of the future, and it will boost his confidence to be able to pass to Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson in the post and to build chemistry with Gordon Hayward, the great young Butler shooter first-round pick from last year’s draft. Chris Singleton at 6’9”, 7’1” wingspan, is a powerful small forward who can be physical on his way to the basket. The only question with Singleton is his health having missed 6 games last season.



Raptors:

Needs: SF, C

Should Take: Jonas Valanciunas

Why: At 6’11” Jonas is a big player who has a great work ethic similar to Dirk Nowitski. Also similarly to Dirk, Jonas has a nice, pure shot. Even though he is not an amazing prospect, he is an interesting one. He might grow to become a great, mobile center, or fail and become a fourth-string backup center. He is worth that chance though, because it is hard to teach a strong work ethic.



Wizards:

Needs: SF, PF, C

Should Take: Kawhi Leonard and Marcus Morris.

Why: Both players’ defensive skills should help the Wizards who ranked 24th in the league with points allowed (104.7 points per game). Kawhi can be a Thabo Sefalosha type player for the Wizards, while Marcus Morris can be a force in the post coming off the bench for either JaVale McGee or Andray Blatche.



Kings:

Needs: PG, SF, C

Should Take: Kemba Walker.

Why: Because he and Tyreke Evans could be the most dangerous guard combination in the league. They both can make plays with the ball and without the ball. They both play similarly. They both can shoot, and they both can share leadership of this team that desperately needs it.



Pistons:

Needs: SF, PF

Should Take: Tristan Thompson.

Why: A 13.1 point, 54.6% field goal percentage, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game statline as a freshman at Texas should be enough to help Detroit (22nd in points per game with 97.0, 30th in rebounds per game with 38.6 per game, and 16th in points allowed per game with 100.6) rebound after 3 straight terrible seasons.



Bobcats:

Needs: SG, PF, C

Should Take: Jan Vesely and Marshon Brooks.

Why: At 6’11”, Jan Vesely can be a great power forward who is a good defender that always plays hard. He will fit into the Bobcats organization because of his athleticism and will to win. Marshon Brooks would provide the Bobcats with a lethal scorer that can be a helpful option for D.J. Augustin.



Bucks:

Needs: SG, PF

Should Take: Bismack Biyombo.

Why: The Bucks are a very good defensive team who can become a great defensive team if they take Biyombo. At 18 years old, 6’9”, he is a natural shot-blocker that can join with Andrew Bogut to create a physical post for the Bucks.



Warriors:

Needs: SG, PF

Should Take: Alec Burks.

Why: At 6’6”, Burks is a good scorer that can rebound (20.5ppg, 6.5rpg). He can play a big shooting guard, or a small, small forward. He can fill in for Monta Ellis, who plays too many minutes each game, or Dorell Wright at small forward.



Suns:

Needs: SG, SF, C.

Should Take: Klay Thompson.

Why: At 6’7”, Thompson is a big shooting guard who is extremely athletic and a phenomenal shooter that will help Steve Nash raise his league leading assist per game stat.



Pacers: SG

Should Take: Jimmer Fredette.

Why: He can play off the ball as a shooting guard, which I think he should be, and can make a big contribution to a weak group of guards. He can provide Darren Collison with a player to pass to on the outside for a quick three, and his lack of defensive strength will be helped by Collison’s speed.



Celtics:

Needs: PG, SG, C

Should Take: Reggie Jackson.

Why: I think he is one of the biggest sleepers in this year’s draft. He is athletic, a great scorer, a good rebounder, and a good passer. He can be lazy on offense when he doesn’t have the ball, but he makes up for it through blocking shots and getting steals. Doc Rivers and the rest of the Celtics will help him mature and become a better team player. He can work on his shot with help from Ray Allen, one of the best shooters in the league, and work on his passing from Rondo, one of the best passers in the league. He can make ridiculous shots and can beat opponents to the basket. He is a strong player who can make a big difference off the Boston bench.



Spurs:

Needs: PG

Should Take: Shelvin Mack.

Why: A natural leader that plays smart and plays for his team will help the Spurs recover after Tony Parker is gone. He can grow on the bench and become a key player while the Spurs try to rebuild. He can shoot, pass, and play defense.



Hopeful Draft Picks:

Corey Raji and Joe Trapani.

Why: Because they are both great players that deserve a shot at the NBA in the second round. The Celtics should try for Trapani because he tries hard, rebounds, shoots threes, and has a jump shot similar to Kevin Garnett. With some help and advice from KG, Trapani could become a big part of the Celtics playoff hopes. Raji is another great player that has a lot of heart. He was sidelined with a concussion earlier in the year, but Raji, BJ Raji’s, of the Packers, younger brother, is a strong post player who is a remarkable defender. He finds a way to get the ball. With some help and experience, Raji can become a great role player for any team.