1. Cleveland Cavaliers—Kyrie Irving, PG Duke
2. Minnesota Timberwolves—Derrick Williams, F Arizona
3. Utah Jazz—Enes Kanter, C Turkey
4. Cleveland Cavaliers—Jonas Valanciunas, F/C Lithuania
5. Toronto Raptors—Bismack Biyombo—F/C Congo
6. Washington Wizards—Jan Vessely, F Czech Republic
7. Charlotte Bobcats—Tristan Thompson, PF Texas
8. Detroit Pistons—Kawhi Leonard, F San Diego State
9. Charlotte Bobcats—Brandon Knight, PG Kentucky
10. Sacramento Kings—Jimmer Fredette, PG BYU
11. Golden State Warriors—Klay Thompson, SG Washington State
12. Utah Jazz—Alec Burks, SG Colorado
13. Phoenix Suns—Marcus Morris, F Kansas
14. Houston Rockets—Nikola Vucevic, C USC
15. Indiana Pacers—Chris Singleton, SF Florida State
16. Philadelphia 76ers—Jordan Hamilton, SF Texas
17. New York Knicks—Kemba Walker, PG UConn
18. Washington Wizards—Tobias Harris, PF Tennessee
19. Milwaukee Bucks—Markieff Morris, PF Charlotte Bobcats
20. Minnesota Timberwolves—Marshon Brooks, SG Providence
21. Portland Trailblazers—Kenneth Faried, PF Morehead State
22. Denver Nuggets—Donatas Motiejunas, PF Lithuania
23. Houston Rockets—Iman Shumpert, PG Georgia Tech
24. Oklahoma City Thunder—Nikola Mirotic, SF Serbia
25. Boston Celtics—Tyler Honeycutt, SF UCLA
26. Dallas Mavericks—Jeremy Tyler, PF
27. New Jersey Nets—Chandler Parsons, SF Florida
28. Chicago Bulls—Justin Harper, PF Richmond
29. San Antonio Spurs—Davis Bertans, SF Latvia
30. Chicago Bulls—Nolan Smith, SG Duke
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Makings of a Champion
Hindsight is 20-20. That is essentially the nature of this post. Often times, the bad teams in a sport are the teams that have poor draft records. Essentially, the first-round* of the last five NBA drafts (2006-2010) will be revisited to make the each team in the league into a championship contender**.
* 2nd round if team had no first round picks
**Closest as possible in some cases [Read: Cleveland SUCKS]
Eastern Conference
Atlanta Hawks
2006:Shelden Williams Rudy Gay
2011 Lineup: Kirk Hinrich, Joe Johnson, Rudy Gay, Josh Smith, Al Horford
Boston Celtics
2008:JR Giddens DeAndre Jordan
2010:Avery Bradley Landry Fields
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, DeAndre Jordan
Charlotte Bobcats
2006:Adam Morrison Brandon Roy
2007:Jared Dudley Wilson Chandler
2008:DJ Augustin Brook Lopez
2009:Gerald Henderson Ty Lawson
2011 Lineup: Ty Lawson, Brandon Roy, Stephen Jackson, Wilson Chandler, Brook Lopez
Chicago Bulls
2006:Tyrus Thomas Rudy Gay
2009:James Johnson Omri Casspi
2011 Lineup: Derrick Rose, Rudy Gay, Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer, Joakim Noah
Cleveland Cavaliers
2006:Shannon Brown Paul Millsap
2009:Christian Eyenga Marcus Thornton
2011 Lineup: Baron Davis, Marcus Thornton, Antawn Jamison, Paul Millsap, JJ Hickson
Detroit Pistons
2007:Rodney Stuckey Wilson Chandler
2008:Walter Sharpe DeAndre Jordan
2009:Austin Daye Jrue Holiday
2011 Lineup: Jrue Holiday, Wilson Chandler, Tayshaun Prince, Greg Monroe, DeAndre Jordan
Indiana Pacers
2006:Shawne Williams Rajon Rondo
2008:Brandon Rush Nicolas Batum
2009:Tyler Hansbrough Taj Gibson
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Danny Granger, Nicolas Batum, Taj Gibson, Roy Hibbert
Miami Heat
2007:Daequan Cook Marc Gasol
2008:Michael Beasley Russell Westbrook
2011 Lineup: Russell Westbrook, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Marc Gasol [Read: 82-0]
Milwaukee Bucks
2006:David Noel Paul Millsap
2007:Yi Jianlian Wilson Chandler
2008:Joe Alexander Nicolas Batum
2009:Brandon Jennings Ty Lawson
2011 Lineup: Ty Lawson, Wilson Chandler, Nicolas Batum, Paul Millsap, Andrew Bogut
New Jersey Nets
2006:Marcus Williams Kyle Lowry
2006:Josh Boone Paul Millsap
2007:Sean Williams Wilson Chandler
2009:Terrence Williams Chase Budinger
2011 Lineup: Deron Williams, Anthony Morrow, Wilson Chandler, Paul Millsap, Brook Lopez
New York Knicks
2006Renaldo Balkman Rajon Rondo
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Landry Fields, Carmelo Anthony, Amaré Stoudemire, Ronny Turiaf
Orlando Magic
2006:JJ Redick Rajon Rondo
2007:Reyshawn Terry Marc Gasol
2010:Daniel Orton Landry Fields
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Landry Fields, Jason Richardson, Marc Gasol, Dwight Howard
Philadelphia 76ers
2006:Rodney Carney Rajon Rondo
2008:Mareese Speights Roy Hibbert
2009:Jrue Holiday Ty Lawson
2010:Evan Turner DeMarcus Cousins
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Ty Lawson, Andre Iguodala, DeMarcus Cousins, Roy Hibbert
Toronto Raptors
2006:Andrea Bargnani LaMarcus Aldridge
2001 Lineup: Jose Calderon, Leandro Barbosa, DeMar DeRozan, Ed Davis, LaMarcus Aldridge
Washington Wizards
2006:Oleksiy Pecherov Paul Millsap
2007:Nick Young Wilson Chandler
2008:Javale McGee JJ Hickson
2011 Lineup: John Wall, Wilson Chandler, Rashard Lewis, Paul Millsap, JJ Hickson
Western Conference
Dallas Mavericks
2006:Maurice Ager Paul Millsap
2007:Nick Fazekas Marc Gasol
2011 Lineup: Jason Kidd, Caron Butler, Shawn Marion, Dirk Nowitzki, Tyson Chandler
Denver Nuggets
2009:Sergio Llull DeJuan Blair
2011 Lineup: Ty Lawson, Arron Afflalo, Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler, Néne
Golden State Warriors
2006:Patrick O'Bryant Rajon Rondo
2007:Branden Wright Joakim Noah
2007:Marco Belinelli Wilson Chandler
2010:Ekpe Udoh Greg Monroe
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Monta Ellis, Wilson Chandler, David Lee, Joakim Noah
Houston Rockets
2011 Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Kevin Martin, Chase Budinger, Luis Scola, Yao Ming
Los Angeles Clippers
2007:Al Thornton Wilson Chandler
2011 Lineup: Mo Williams, Eric Gordon, Wilson Chandler, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan
Los Angeles Lakers
2011 Lineup: Shannon Brown, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum
Memphis Grizzlies
2008:OJ Mayo Russell Westbrook
2009:Hasheem Thabeet Stephen Curry
2011 Lineup: Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, Rudy Gay, Zach Randolph, Marc Gasol
Minnesota Timberwolves
2006:Randy Foye Rudy Gay
2007:Corey Brewer Joakim Noah
2009:Ricky Rubio Stephen Curry
2009:Jonny Flynn Ty Lawson
2010:Wesley Johnson DeMarcus Cousins
2011 Lineup: Ty Lawson, Stephen Curry, Rudy Gay, Kevin Love, Joakim Noah
New Orleans Hornets
2006:Hilton Armstrong Rajon Rondo
2006:Cedric Simmons Paul Millsap
2007:Julian Wright Wilson Chandler
2010:Quincy Pondexter Jordan Crawford
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul, Wilson Chandler, David West, Emeka Okafor
Oklahoma City Thunder
2006:Mouhamed Sene Rajon Rondo
2008:Russell Westbrook Kevin Love
2009:James Harden Stephen Curry
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Kevin Love, Serge Ibaka
Phoenix Suns
2007:Alando Tucker Marc Gasol
2008:Robin Lopez George Hill
2009:Earl Clark Taj Gibson
2011 Lineup: Steve Nash, George Hill, Vince Carter, Taj Gibson, Marc Gasol
Portland Trailblazers
2007:Greg Oden Kevin Durant
2008:Jerryd Bayless George Hill
2009:Victor Claver Rodrigue Beaubois
2011 Lineup: George Hill, Brandon Roy, Kevin Durant, LaMarcus Aldridge, Marcus Camby
Sacramento Kings
2006:Quincy Douby Rajon Rondo
2008:Jason Thompson Roy Hibbert
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Tyreke Evans, Omri Casspi, DeMarcus Cousins, Roy Hibbert
San Antonio Spurs
2007:Tiago Splitter Marc Gasol
2011 Lineup: Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Richard Jefferson, Tim Duncan, Marc Gasol
Utah Jazz
2006:Ronnie Brewer Rajon Rondo
2007Morris Almond Carl Landry
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Devin Harris, Carl Landry, Paul Millsap, Al Jefferson
* 2nd round if team had no first round picks
**Closest as possible in some cases [Read: Cleveland SUCKS]
Eastern Conference
Atlanta Hawks
2006:
2011 Lineup: Kirk Hinrich, Joe Johnson, Rudy Gay, Josh Smith, Al Horford
Boston Celtics
2008:
2010:
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, DeAndre Jordan
Charlotte Bobcats
2006:
2007:
2008:
2009:
2011 Lineup: Ty Lawson, Brandon Roy, Stephen Jackson, Wilson Chandler, Brook Lopez
Chicago Bulls
2006:
2009:
2011 Lineup: Derrick Rose, Rudy Gay, Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer, Joakim Noah
Cleveland Cavaliers
2006:
2009:
2011 Lineup: Baron Davis, Marcus Thornton, Antawn Jamison, Paul Millsap, JJ Hickson
Detroit Pistons
2007:
2008:
2009:
2011 Lineup: Jrue Holiday, Wilson Chandler, Tayshaun Prince, Greg Monroe, DeAndre Jordan
Indiana Pacers
2006:
2008:
2009:
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Danny Granger, Nicolas Batum, Taj Gibson, Roy Hibbert
Miami Heat
2007:
2008:
2011 Lineup: Russell Westbrook, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Marc Gasol [Read: 82-0]
Milwaukee Bucks
2006:
2007:
2008:
2009:
2011 Lineup: Ty Lawson, Wilson Chandler, Nicolas Batum, Paul Millsap, Andrew Bogut
New Jersey Nets
2006:
2006:
2007:
2009:
2011 Lineup: Deron Williams, Anthony Morrow, Wilson Chandler, Paul Millsap, Brook Lopez
New York Knicks
2006
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Landry Fields, Carmelo Anthony, Amaré Stoudemire, Ronny Turiaf
Orlando Magic
2006:
2007:
2010:
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Landry Fields, Jason Richardson, Marc Gasol, Dwight Howard
Philadelphia 76ers
2006:
2008:
2009:
2010:
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Ty Lawson, Andre Iguodala, DeMarcus Cousins, Roy Hibbert
Toronto Raptors
2006:
2001 Lineup: Jose Calderon, Leandro Barbosa, DeMar DeRozan, Ed Davis, LaMarcus Aldridge
Washington Wizards
2006:
2007:
2008:
2011 Lineup: John Wall, Wilson Chandler, Rashard Lewis, Paul Millsap, JJ Hickson
Western Conference
Dallas Mavericks
2006:
2007:
2011 Lineup: Jason Kidd, Caron Butler, Shawn Marion, Dirk Nowitzki, Tyson Chandler
Denver Nuggets
2009:
2011 Lineup: Ty Lawson, Arron Afflalo, Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler, Néne
Golden State Warriors
2006:
2007:
2007:
2010:
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Monta Ellis, Wilson Chandler, David Lee, Joakim Noah
Houston Rockets
2011 Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Kevin Martin, Chase Budinger, Luis Scola, Yao Ming
Los Angeles Clippers
2007:
2011 Lineup: Mo Williams, Eric Gordon, Wilson Chandler, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan
Los Angeles Lakers
2011 Lineup: Shannon Brown, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum
Memphis Grizzlies
2008:
2009:
2011 Lineup: Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, Rudy Gay, Zach Randolph, Marc Gasol
Minnesota Timberwolves
2006:
2007:
2009:
2009:
2010:
2011 Lineup: Ty Lawson, Stephen Curry, Rudy Gay, Kevin Love, Joakim Noah
New Orleans Hornets
2006:
2006:
2007:
2010:
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul, Wilson Chandler, David West, Emeka Okafor
Oklahoma City Thunder
2006:
2008:
2009:
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Kevin Love, Serge Ibaka
Phoenix Suns
2007:
2008:
2009:
2011 Lineup: Steve Nash, George Hill, Vince Carter, Taj Gibson, Marc Gasol
Portland Trailblazers
2007:
2008:
2009:
2011 Lineup: George Hill, Brandon Roy, Kevin Durant, LaMarcus Aldridge, Marcus Camby
Sacramento Kings
2006:
2008:
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Tyreke Evans, Omri Casspi, DeMarcus Cousins, Roy Hibbert
San Antonio Spurs
2007:
2011 Lineup: Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Richard Jefferson, Tim Duncan, Marc Gasol
Utah Jazz
2006:
2007
2011 Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Devin Harris, Carl Landry, Paul Millsap, Al Jefferson
2011 NBA Mock Draft
1. Cleveland Cavaliers—Kyrie Irving, PG Duke
2. Minnesota Timberwolves—Derrick Williams, F Arizona
3. Utah Jazz—Brandon Knight, PG Kentucky
4. Cleveland Cavaliers—Enes Kanter, C Turkey
5. Toronto Raptors—Jan Vessely, F Czech Republic
6. Washington Wizards—Kawhi Leonard, F San Diego State
7. Sacramento Kings—Kemba Walker, PG UConn
8. Detroit Pistons—Bismack Biyombo—F/C Congo
9. Charlotte Bobcats—Marcus Morris, F Kansas
10. Milwaukee Bucks—Alec Burks, SG Colorado
11. Golden State Warriors—Klay Thompson, SG Washington State
12. Utah Jazz—Jordan Hamilton, SF Texas
13. Phoenix Suns—Tristan Thompson, PF Texas
14. Houston Rockets—Jonas Valanciunas, F/C Lithuania
15. Indiana Pacers—Jimmer Fredette, PG BYU
16. Philadelphia 76ers—Chris Singleton, SF Florida State
17. New York Knicks—Nikola Vucevic, C USC
18. Washington Wizards—Tobias Harris, PF Tennessee
19. Charlotte Bobcats—Markieff Morris, PF Charlotte Bobcats
20. Minnesota Timberwolves—Marshon Brooks, SG Providence
21. Portland Trailblazers—Kenneth Faried, PF Morehead State
22. Denver Nuggets—Donatas Motiejunas, PF Lithuania
23. Houston Rockets—Iman Shumpert, PG Georgia Tech
24. Oklahoma City Thunder—Nikola Mirotic, SF Serbia
25. Boston Celtics—Tyler Honeycutt, SF UCLA
26. Dallas Mavericks—Jeremy Tyler, PF
27. New Jersey Nets—Chandler Parsons, SF Florida
28. Chicago Bulls—Justin Harper, PF Richmond
29. San Antonio Spurs—Davis Bertans, SF Latvia
20. Chicago Bulls—Nolan Smith, SG Duke
2. Minnesota Timberwolves—Derrick Williams, F Arizona
3. Utah Jazz—Brandon Knight, PG Kentucky
4. Cleveland Cavaliers—Enes Kanter, C Turkey
5. Toronto Raptors—Jan Vessely, F Czech Republic
6. Washington Wizards—Kawhi Leonard, F San Diego State
7. Sacramento Kings—Kemba Walker, PG UConn
8. Detroit Pistons—Bismack Biyombo—F/C Congo
9. Charlotte Bobcats—Marcus Morris, F Kansas
10. Milwaukee Bucks—Alec Burks, SG Colorado
11. Golden State Warriors—Klay Thompson, SG Washington State
12. Utah Jazz—Jordan Hamilton, SF Texas
13. Phoenix Suns—Tristan Thompson, PF Texas
14. Houston Rockets—Jonas Valanciunas, F/C Lithuania
15. Indiana Pacers—Jimmer Fredette, PG BYU
16. Philadelphia 76ers—Chris Singleton, SF Florida State
17. New York Knicks—Nikola Vucevic, C USC
18. Washington Wizards—Tobias Harris, PF Tennessee
19. Charlotte Bobcats—Markieff Morris, PF Charlotte Bobcats
20. Minnesota Timberwolves—Marshon Brooks, SG Providence
21. Portland Trailblazers—Kenneth Faried, PF Morehead State
22. Denver Nuggets—Donatas Motiejunas, PF Lithuania
23. Houston Rockets—Iman Shumpert, PG Georgia Tech
24. Oklahoma City Thunder—Nikola Mirotic, SF Serbia
25. Boston Celtics—Tyler Honeycutt, SF UCLA
26. Dallas Mavericks—Jeremy Tyler, PF
27. New Jersey Nets—Chandler Parsons, SF Florida
28. Chicago Bulls—Justin Harper, PF Richmond
29. San Antonio Spurs—Davis Bertans, SF Latvia
20. Chicago Bulls—Nolan Smith, SG Duke
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