It is an annual tradition here during the NBA All-Star break to re-do the NBA Draft lottery from the previous year. The Sports Bank’s NBA Draft Nerd, David Kay and Peter Christian will alternate re-drafting the top fourteen picks in the 2011 NBA Draft taking into account what they know about the rookies based off their performances so far this season. They will factor in how … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight
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The 10 Worst NBA Drafts in the Lottery Era
The calendar now reads June. In the NBA that means it’s time to crown an NBA Champion. However among the biggest of NBA nerds, it also means it’s time to get ready for the NBA draft. We're only two weeks and a few hours away from the 2011 NBA Draft. This year, it’s preparing for the likes of Kyrie Irving, Derrick Williams, Enes Kanter and Brandon Knight to join the greatest … [Read more...] about The 10 Worst NBA Drafts in the Lottery Era
Kyrie Irving or Derrick Williams? 2011 NBA Draft Lottery Breakdown
Barring something incredibly stupid happening, or Minnesota Timberwolves GM David Kahn calling the shots, the top pick in the 2011 NBA Draft will either be Duke point guard Kyrie Irving or Arizona forward Derrick Williams. Had North Carolina’s Harrison Barnes declared for the draft rather than choosing to return to the Tar Heels for his sophomore season, he would also be in … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving or Derrick Williams? 2011 NBA Draft Lottery Breakdown
Minnesota Timberwolves Don’t Get Any Help From Lottery
The John Wall Lott, er, NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone. The Washington Wizards won. Thirteen other teams didn't. However, one team's loss of the lottery hurts them more than any of the other 12 losers. The Minnesota Timberwolves NEEDED to get the first or the second pick. That necessity however, is, of course, why the Wolves had no chance at landing one of the top two … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves Don’t Get Any Help From Lottery
2011 NBA Mock Draft
Yes, seriously David Kay has brought you a 2011 NBA Mock Draft 1. Sacramento Kings: John Henson, PF, North Carolina, 6-10, Fr. An athletic forward with ridiclous length, Henson is a versatile talent who has a nice perimeter game and can also take a defender off the dribble. He is wirey thin though and will need to get stronger while at North Carolina. 2. … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Mock Draft