2011 NBA DRAFT: 2ND ROUND PICKS

[Deezus]

With the 31st or 32nd pick, it's hard to target a name because things are so volatile by that point in the draft.

I'd expect the Cavs to take the best guy that slipped out of the first round or the best euro-prospect that needs a big buyout in 2-3 years.

Exactly. You probably haven't seen much discussion about 2nd rounders b/c we have no idea who will be there in the early 2nd round. Its one of those weird situations where your pick may basically be decided for you by other teams (based on who they didn't take.) Our strategy will likely be that of the Spurs a few years ago with Blair: Draft the best player available. If there isn't a clear-cut best player left, draft a high-ceiling prospect and stash him overseas.

IF he stays in and falls, Shelvin Mack.

Maybe I'm still a bit star-struck from the tournament, but I would be absolutely thrilled to get Mack if we don't go PG with either of our 1st round picks (i.e. we don't get the #1 overall pick). Is there even a chance he falls this low? I may be displaying some of my ignorance when it comes to non-top 10 draft prospects, but I really see Mack as a late first rounder... especially considering some of the big names that have decided to stay in school. If he's there at #32 and we didn't already draft a PG, I'd snatch him up in a heartbeat!

 

[KCOTT]

Jeremy Tyler, dude was hyped up big man coming out of high school that went the Brandon Jennings route. Might not pan out but worth a shot in the second round.

 

[Lee]

Jeremy Tyler, dude was hyped up big man coming out of high school that went the Brandon Jennings route. Might not pan out but worth a shot in the second round.

I was looking at Tyler. He could be worth our 2nd 2nd round pick. He quit highschool to go pro, he then quit Israel to return home and this year hep plays in the Japanese league. He is a head case for sure and a huge gamble, but a late 2nd round might be worth the risk.

 

[NarlCavs]

The early 2nd rounder I'd look to players like JaJuan Johnson, Tyler Honeycutt, Josh Selby, and anyone expected to go last 1st round who slips a little. You can afford at that spot to take a little chance on a talented prospect like a Honeycutt or Selby who have ability and upside but who may not have lived up to the hype in their short college career.

I fully expect the late #2 to be used on an international player who can be kept overseas. With the way things are playing out there might be a strong international flavor with the Cavs draft.

 

[sailfish]

With our early 2nd round pick, I'd like to take a flyer on a youngster, like Jeremy Tyler, Jereme Richmond, Josh Selby, or Lucas Nogueira.

With the late 2nd, how about Jamie Skeen of VCU or else an International player? Skeen looked real good in the NCAA tourney and he might be able to play in the BA.

 

[MattyFos.]

I like Honeycutt

 

[1B4IGO]

With our early 2nd round pick, I'd like to take a flyer on a youngster, like Jeremy Tyler, Jereme Richmond, Josh Selby, or Lucas Nogueira.

With the late 2nd, how about Jamie Skeen of VCU or else an International player? Skeen looked real good in the NCAA tourney and he might be able to play in the BA.

I like Nogueira for thar first pick in the second round. I also like Selby. Selby was projected a lottery pick at the start of the season. Tons of talent that needs a lot of refining, that sums up Selby perfectly.

 

[daddywags]

I wouldn't mind taking a shot at Deibler in the second round. He's got good size, can shoot lights out, has played in top competition and has had good coaching for four years. He'll never be a starter in the NBA but he could be a nice shooting specialist off the bench.

 

[mcfly]

I wouldn't mind taking a shot at Deibler in the second round. He's got good size, can shoot lights out, has played in top competition and has had good coaching for four years. He'll never be a starter in the NBA but he could be a nice shooting specialist off the bench.

Deibler is the type of player that will go undrafted, there is no reason to use a draft pick on him.

 

[Damage]

Vucevic, Cole, Noguiera, Bojan Bogdanovic, Fournier are my top 5 in the 2nd

 

[ACDC_Rocks024]

OK, I'll be the homer here and say David Lighty.

 

[Number1Starter]

One guy I would love, considering his experience, measurables, and position is JaJuan Johnson from Purdue. I think by the time the draft rolls around, he'll have tested himself solidly into the first round (right now, for example, draftexpress has him slotted at the third pick in the second round). He isn't a banger - and his back to the basket game isn't polished, but he's long and for an investment in a second round pick, I'll take an athletic big guy. He's never going to be a guy that you run an offense through - though that would never happen in Scott's offensive system anyway. His gradual/steady (albeit, unspectacular) improvement in four years in a solid basketball conference suggests he'll at least be a serviceable player in the NBA - and how much more can you ask of a second round pick (withstanding the exceptions of Boozer, Ellis, etc)? It seems he comes across as coachable and willing to learn - and for a player that wouldn't be guaranteed minutes coming in, I think this is something that should be considered.

As for how he would fit considering the current roster (if someone were to make an argument against drafting him considering the current players on the Cavs) - well, I think we're all in agreement that there is going to be significant roster turnover and moreover, no one's 'long-term' place on the team is guaranteed. To that end, a player with Johnson's particular skills shouldn't be passed on for the sake of Erden, Harangody - and even to an extent, an older and short-term piece in Jamison and perhaps in time, Varejao (this isn't saying that Johnson would replace their production, I'm just saying that having Jamison and Varejao (and even Samardo) shouldn't be a reason not to consider drafting Johnson).

 

[MattyFos.]

OK, I'll be the homer here and say David Lighty.

Yeah... I'm gonna assume you did not read post #6. The homer card has already been played.

 

[bigjmac0815]

#31-Matt Howard or Norris Cole
#54-Jeremy Tyler, Ben Hansborough, or Isiah Thomas

 

[Snowblind]

#31-Matt Howard or Norris Cole
#54-Jeremy Tyler, Ben Hansborough, or Isiah Thomas

I would hate that.