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    NBA lock-out is on the horizon , but there's still be a Draft regardless . Mark your calendar for May 17, 2011 for the live Draft lottery , and June 13, 2011 for the Draft .

    For those who don't know how the Draft Lottery works , top 14 teams (in low records) are hoping to get the first overall pick . The future lies on those ping-pong balls - that's why it's called "lottery" - that are labeled 1 through 14 . Four ping-pong balls are drawn to determine the winner of each of the 3 picks in the Draft . Each of the 14 team are assigned a certain amount of 4 number combinations . Don't worry about this too much , the NBA won't televise the lottery anyways .

    Timberwolves ended with the worst record (17-65) , and they have 25% chance of winning the 1st overall pick . Only three times since the format adopted in 1990 , a team with the highest odds of getting the 1st pick actually gotten the 1st pick : Magic in 2004 (Dwight Howard) , Cavs in 2003 (LeBron James) , and Nets in 1990 (Derrick Coleman) .

    In 1993 , the Orlando Magic were slotted for the 11th pick but much to everyone's disbelief , actually got the 1st overall pick with 1.5 % at winning the pick . They picked Chris Webber and traded him to the GS Warriors . Also in 2008 , the Chicago Bulls we slotted for the 9th pick but they end up getting the 1st overall pick with a 1.7% winning the pick which they used for picking Derrick Rose .

    See the Draft lottery history here .

    So just by looking at those probabilites , tanking just doesn't work if you believe having the lowest team record would definitely get you the 1st overall pick . You probably won't get a pick after the 4th if you have the lowest record , but still it's a risky gamble knowing that there's not a lot of talent in this year's Draft class . GMs and scouts are not even sold-out on these players declaring for the Draft .

    What about the rest of the 16 teams (aka Playoff teams) ? Well , they automatically get the 15th-30th pick through the reverse order of the standing . No lottery needed . Indiana Pacers will automatically get the 15th pick this year because they have the lowest standing (37-45) and Chicago Bulls (62-20) will get the 30th pick .

    Players to watch :

    Kyrie Irving (PG , Duke) - He's a fast PG , and a good shooting skills . He's a less turn-over player , patient (as you can see his body control , and knows when to attack the basket) , and has a good basketball IQ . Although , not as athletic as John Wall , D-Rose and Rondo , but this guy is worth the risk to take by whoever will hold the 1st overall pick . Imagine CP3 , and a bit faster Jose Calderon with defence , that's Kyrie Irving .

    Kemba Walker (PG , UConn) - A good pick if Irving will be picked early . Good shooter , but he make horrible shot selection and tend to play out of control at times . Think of him as Stephen Curry but more quicker , stronger , better ball handler , and good court vision - that's Kemba Walker .

    Enes Kanter (PF/C , Fenerbahce Ulker) - Currently studying at Kentucky but never played with the Kentucky Wildcats because he became pro at 16 years old (played 4 seasons for TBL's Fenerbahce Ulker and received financial benefits worth more than $33,000 USD) and per NCAA rules , you have to be an amateur to play in the NCAA . He was allowed to practice with the Wildcats but not permitted to be with the team on game days . Anyways , I was impressed by the way he play during the Nike Hoop Summit . I even made a thread about this guy here - that's how I was impressed by his talent . He can shoot , block , and defend . He has a decent speed for a big man too . However , he is skinny like Tayshaun Prince , so his defensive toughness will be a concern . Imagine Spencer Hawes with a body of Tayshaun Prince , that's Enes Kanter .

    Brandon Knight (PG/SG , Kentucky) - He has a decent shooting and speed , but I'm not sold out on him because of his poor shot selection . He's a turn-over prone like John Wall , but who knows he'll improve once he get good coaching in the NBA . Imagine an unathethic , non-leaper John Wall - that's Brandon Knight .

    Jimmer Fredette (G , BYU) - I put him as Guard simply because no one knows what is his natural position . Yeah , at 6'2" you can put him at SG plus because of his shooting skills , but depending where do you want him to play , and giving him the right role , he would a good player in the league . Imagine a combination of Jason Kapono and a slower Steve Kerr , that's Jimmer Fredette .

    Jonas Valanciunas (PF/C , Lietuvos Rytas) - I only saw clips of him on YouTube but never seen him play full game . He's good player actually , he likes to play down low , and has a good mid-range shooting . According to DraftExpress.com , Jonas' ball handling and passing needs work . He commits a lot of turnovers and a low basketball IQ . He's nowhere to be found in the defensive end . On NBADraft.net , they stated that he tend to show laziness at practice . From what I saw on YouTube , just imagine a young , faster , and non-flopper Pau Gasol , that's Jonas Valanciunas .

    Derrick Williams (PF , Arizona) - He's a good shooter whether be on the outside , inside , or isolation plays . This is an impressive skill for a big man . However , he's a turnover-prone guy , and can't jump for rebounds . If given good coaching and training , he'll overcome his weakness . Imagine a modern version of Kurt Rambis , that's Derrick Williams .
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    Not a strong draft class, with Sullinger, Walker not around.

    I expect two Duke players sa Draft: Singler and Smith. Late first round pick or sa second round guro ni sila..

    Kemba Walker, expected and what a better time to enter the draft when you're fresh from winning the NCAA title and you happened to be the their best player. Si Lamb will be staying sa UConn, I think.

    Si Brandon Knight lang ang nag declare sa UK. Terrence Jones maybe will also enter the draft. Mga one and done ni Calipari..

    Kyrie Irving, number 1 pick? Maybe depende sa team that will get the first pick if unsa ila need sa team. But he's not a bad choice.

    I'm expecting a lot of Euro in this draft..
    Last edited by colby; 04-24-2011 at 03:28 PM.

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    1. Minnesota (25%)
    2. Cleveland (19.9%)
    3. Toronto (15.6%)
    4. Washington (11.9%)
    5. Sacramento (7.6%)
    6. Utah (from New Jersey) (7.5%)
    7. Detroit (4.3%)
    8. Cleveland (via LA Clippers) (2.8%)
    9. Charlotte (1.9%)
    10. Milwaukee (1.1%)
    11. Golden State (1.8%)
    12. Utah (0.7%)
    13. Phoenix (0.6%)
    14. Houston (0.5%)
    15. Indiana
    16. Philadelphia
    17. New York
    18. Washington (from Atlanta)
    19. Charlotte (from New Orleans)
    20. Minnesota (from Memphis)
    21. Portland
    22. Denver
    23. Houston (from Orlando, by way of Phoenix)
    24. Oklahoma City
    25. Boston
    26. Dallas
    27. New Jersey (via LA Lakers)
    28. Chicago (via Miami)
    29. San Antonio
    30. Chicago
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    Full order sa Draft Lottery, not the draft pick..

    If the T-Wolves stay sa Top, I don't think they will pick Kyrie Irving as #1, another guard. Yikes!!! Lets not forget Rubio might play next season..

    The Wizards actually have a better chance to get the number one pick this year, compare it last year when they got John Wall. Pero I doubt they will get the top pick.

    Top Lottery pick nako, "CLEVELAND CAVALIERS"
    after the humiliation and losses, tagaan ni sila ug reward sa NBA.Lutuon ra ni...hahahahahah

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    Quote Originally Posted by colby View Post
    28. Chicago (via Miami)
    This pick was originally from Miami but traded to Toronto as part of the Chris Bosh sign-and-trade deal . Then , Toronto traded it to the Bulls for James Johnson .

    If the T-Wolves stay sa Top, I don't think they will pick Kyrie Irving as #1, another guard. Yikes!!! Lets not forget Rubio might play next season..

    Top Lottery pick nako, "CLEVELAND CAVALIERS"
    after the humiliation and losses, tagaan ni sila ug reward sa NBA.Lutuon ra ni...hahahahahah
    IMO , If they get the 1st overall pick , I think they will get Kyrie cuz' he's the best player available . Then Ridnour will be their asset , and trading him for a good wing player would be the best possible scenario .

    If the NBA would fix the lottery , I have a feeling they'll reward it to the Pistons to please the new owner . That's my 2 cents about this conspiracy theory .

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    1. irving
    2. walker
    3. valanciunas
    4. sullinger
    5. williams

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    fredette will be the star of this batch to the surprise of everyone.

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    ill pick Kemba Walker @ 1st pick . . IMO . .

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    Quote Originally Posted by ick View Post
    fredette will be the star of this batch to the surprise of everyone.
    The next great white? Lets see but definitely would be watching him, hopefully he will be on a team where he can maximize his talent.

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    Bismack Biyombo-Congo, Draft projection # 7..

    Never heard of this guy, but expecting to see many international players with many Collegiate players staying for another year.
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    His contract in Partizan is until 2013, so we don't know what kind of arrangement they will do there so he can play in the NBA this season. He said last year that by 2011 he will be ready to enter the draft.
    Last edited by colby; 04-28-2011 at 05:41 PM.

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    Jimmer is indeed a great offensive player but in his games he rarely plays defense. And the issue with him is his a tweener, he is not really a PG as he is more of a SG but his size doesn't allow him to be a SG in the next level, I mean he could be a SG but he needs to be paired up with a big PG to make up for his defensive lapses.
    Biyombo is so far the most raw and athletic of the bunch.
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    Because of the lack of talent in this draft...it's most certain that Irving will definitely be the number 1 pick. Although in my opinion it should be Derrick Williams.

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