Now that we know the 2011 NBA Draft order, mock drafts are beginning to roll in. We take a look at Draft Express’ mock, which features Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams.
2011 NBA Mock Draft: Kyrie Irving A No-Brainer First Pick
Getty ImagesWith the order set for the 2011 NBA Draft, it’s time to roll out the totally exhilarating NBA mock draft season. We present our first post-lottery session below; as will be the case in the run-up to the June 23 draft, we’ll rely on the reporting the hard-working draftniks do, our own intuition and -- in few cases -- common sense. Let’s kick it.
4. Cleveland Cavaliers: Jonas Valanciunas, C, Lithuania
Read Article >2011 NBA Mock Draft: Kyrie Irving, Derrick Williams Top Draft Express Projections
Now that we know the 2011 NBA Draft order, projecting the picks becomes less about best player available and more scientific. Before, NBA mock drafts amounted to throwing darts while having to disregard team needs and personnel. But with the NBA Draft lottery in the books, updated 2011 NBA mock drafts are beginning to roll out as various analysts update their projections taking into account Tuesday night’s developments.
Draft Express struck quick, putting out its updated mock draft shortly after the lottery came to a close. The top-two should come as no surprise: Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams have risen to the top and are likely to stay there throughout the draft process.
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