1. New Orleans Hornets: PF Anthony Davis, Kentucky;
6'10", 222 lbs
It's fair to say that Davis is the clear #1 selection for the Hornets and that won't be changing.
2. Charlotte Bobcats: PF Thomas Robinson, Kansas;
6'9", 244 lbs
The Bobcats could improve at many positions, but they can't ignore the way Robinson matured this season. He averaged 18 ppg and 12 rpg, all while leading the Jayhawks to the National Championship game. Not to say Beal or Gilchrist couldn't go at this slot, but a big like Robinson can produce now and fit perfectly with the Bobcats.
3. Washington Wizards: SG Bradley Beal, Florida;
6'5", 202 lbs
It's safe to say that it's been a tossup between Beal and MKG for the Wizards, but after the trade they made with the Hornets, bringing in Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza, SG is their weakest position. With John Wall at PG, Beal will help spread the floor, letting Wall get into the lanes to score or kick it out for an open jumper.
4. Cleveland Cavaliers: SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Kentucky;
6'7", 233 lbs
The Cavaliers will be taking whoever isn't picked between MKG and Beal. Kidd-Gilchrist is one of the most hard-working players in this draft, and will prove that in Cleveland. He has a great ability to get to the basket and will also be very exciting alongside Kyrie Irving on the fast break.
5. Sacramento Kings: SF Harrison Barnes, North Carolina;
6'8", 228 lbs
Originally, it was looking like the Kings would take Drummond, but after workouts and interviews, they don't want to take another risk at a center like they did with Cousins. Barnes fits well with Sacramento, who often had three guards in the starting lineup this year. While he doesn't excel at one thing, Barnes is the type of player that can do it all, which will be asked for a lot from this team.
6. Portland Trail Blazers (from Nets): C Andre Drummond, Connecticut; 7
'0", 279 lbs
Portland may be having flashbacks with this pick, thinking of Greg Oden and his injuries, but Drummond is exactly what they need. They've struggled to get a consistent big man alongside LaMarcus Aldridge that can anchor the defense, and he can do just that.
7. Golden State Warriors: PF John Henson, North Carolina;
6'10", 216 lbs
This is a tough spot for the Warriors. The top six picks all seem to be guys that will be worth the spot they're picked at, but after that, nothing is certain. Golden State will go with the best player available at this spot, and as of right now, it's Henson. Given the injuries to David Lee and newly-acquired Andrew Bogut, he will be added security who can work into the starting lineup over the next few years, while still getting plenty of playing time.
8. Toronto Raptors: SG Dion Waiters, Syracuse;
6'4", 221 lbs
The Raptors could really use a SF at #8, but none are really available that could go this high. DeMar DeRozan is pretty big, so they'll move him over to the three spot at times to make room for Dion. He was a good shooter last year for Syracuse, and has been moving up people's draft boards like crazy.
9. Detroit Pistons: C Meyers Leonard, Illinois; 7
'1", 250 lbs
With the #9 pick, the Pistons are really looking for someone to pair up alongside Greg Monroe. They might like Henson more at this spot if he drops, but they won't mind at all if they take Meyers. He had a great sophomore season for Illinois, and will look to improve even more as he enters the NBA.
10. New Orleans Hornets (from Timberwolves): PG Damian Lillard, Weber State; 6
'3", 189 lbs
Although Jarrett Jack had a great season, there's no way he's the future PG to be sharing the franchise with Anthony Davis and Eric Gordon. With it being a tossup between Lillard and Marshall, the Hornets should be taking Lillard due to what his offensive abilities can do for a team that otherwise lacks in that category.
11. Portland Trail Blazers: PG Kendall Marshall, North Carolina; 6
'4", 198 lbs
Portland will be praying that one of the top two point guards will drop down to them at this spot, and there's no real reason that Kendall Marshall won't. The Trail Blazers have complained about their PG play last season, and Marshall does a great job running an offense and finding the right guys, despite his lack of offense.
12. Milwaukee Bucks: C Tyler Zeller, North Carolina; 7
'0", 247 lbs
Given the fact that they traded Bogut away, and Ilyasova is a free agent, there's no way that the Bucks don't go for a big man with this pick. With Henson and Leonard off the board, Zeller is easily the best pick in this situation.
13. Phoenix Suns: SG Jeremy Lamb, Connecticut; 6
'5", 179 lbs
The Suns are still in the mindset of keeping Steve Nash this offseason, and SG is their main weakness. Lamb was a great shooter at UConn last season and will fit perfectly into the Suns' system as long as Nash is still on the team.
14. Houston Rockets: PF Perry Jones III, Baylor; 6
'11", 234 lbs
Houston could really use a center like Zeller or Leonard at this postion, but if they're gone, look for Perry Jones to stay in Texas for at least a few more years. PJ3's draft stock rose and fell very quickly throughout the season, mostly because scouts questioned his laziness, despite his undeniable talent. The Rockets have some ability to take a little bit of a risk on this pick, given that they have another selection just two picks later. If he never had motivation before, Jones has plenty of naysayers to prove wrong now.
