2011 NBA Draft: Picks 6-10 plus fantasy implications
6. Washington Wizards: Jan Vesely, SF, Czech Republic
Analysis: The Wizards really wanted Vesely and got their man with the sixth overall pick. This ultra-athletic small forward can get up and down the floor with the best of the draft class and has an improving jump shot that will help him fit right in with John Wall. Even better for his fantasy stock, the Wizards were desperate to find a small forward, meaning Vesely could enter the starting rotation from day one.
Depth Chart: Jan Vesely, Josh Howard, Maurice Evans, Rashard Lewis
Projected Stats: 12 ppg, 4 rpg, 1.0 3pg, 45.0 FG%
7. Sacramento Kings (picking for Charlotte): Bismack Biyombo, PF, Congo
Analysis: Charlotte is fantasy-starved at the moment, meaning Biyombo will be able to come in right away and log minutes. After a sub-par Eurocamp, Biyombo’s stock rose after just about every workout in the U.S., shooting him all the way up to the seventh pick. Standing in his way of a starting gig is Boris Diaw and potentially Tyrus Thomas, but if he is worth anything fantasy-wise it will come on the glass and in blocks. Don’t expect much out of the gates for him, but an injury could force him into big minutes.
Depth Chart: Boris Diaw, Tyrus Thomas, Bismack Biyombo
Projected Stats: 2.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 1.0 bpg, 0.5 spg
8. Detroit Pistons: Brandon Knight, PG, Kentucky
Analysis:
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