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Mock drafts of the NBA surely are fun to look at, especially when you have so many former Kentucky players entering the league. Projecting where the Cats and others may land is an art, but sometimes pure conjecture on the part of the experts.
Obviously Anthony Davis is by far the best player in the class, and whether it’s Charlotte that lands the first pick or not, Davis is going No. 1 overall. But which team would be best suited for his services? Are the Bobcats the best place for him to land? Kyle Boggs of the Bleacher Report gives the power rankings for the best fit for Anthony Davis, and the future for Davis in Charlotte doesn’t look pretty.
10. Charlotte Bobcats
Coming off one of the worst seasons in professional sports history, the Charlotte Bobcats have nowhere to go but up.
Anthony Davis’ shot-blocking prowess would immediately help a defense that ranked 27th in the NBA in points allowed per game.
He would also be able to develop chemistry with a young, potential backcourt star in Kemba Walker.
If Charlotte gets the No. 1 pick, Bobcat fans will hang the hopes of a franchise on Davis’ narrow shoulders. Davis is a phenomenal basketball player, but being counted on to resurrect a franchise that did so poorly is too tough a task for a 19-year-old.
It is understandable how unfortunate the situation would be if Davis were drafted into in Charlotte. But I’m sure the millions of dollars he’ll be showered in will make things all better. So which team would be the best fit, you ask? With less than a 1% chance to earn the pick, Boggs says the Bucks.
1. Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have an electrifying backcourt with scoring sensations Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings.
What they lack is a big man.
Enter Anthony Davis.
Milwaukee is the perfect landing spot for Davis. He can mop up missed shots from Ellis and Jennings. He can help erase their defensive lapses by putting shots into the front row. And the trio can grow together, as Ellis is 26 and Jennings is 22.
That makes Milwaukee a scary team in the East.
Other than your favorite team, where would you like to see Davis go? Give him the best situation to grow as a player and make an even bigger name for himself than he already has.
Click here to see the top 12 teams Boggs ranked for the best suitors for Davis. He actually has Sacramento as the second-best fit. Imagine DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis down low for the Kings. Now that would be fun.
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May 26th, 2012 at 8:38 pm
I would love to see him go to the Washington Wizards and play with John Wall. The wizards were able to score points this past season but they couldn’t stop anybody! Anthony Davis will fix that problem along with helping offensively.
May 26th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Anywhere but Toronto
May 26th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
1) Washington
2) Cleveland
3) Sac
I want him to play with a future star PG, whether it’s Wall or Kyrie. If that doesn’t happen, it’d be cool to see him and Boogie in the Kings’ frontcourt
May 26th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Would love to see multiple generations of Calipari UK players together. There is a good chance Darius teams up with a former teammate from UK. Everyone from Meeks to the 2012 guys, his former teammates are everywhere in the NBA. Draft Night will be another great night to be a Cat fan. Can’t wait.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:23 pm
Jennings and Ellis dont even fit together , both have to have the ball in their hands , only one ball.Sac-town is the spot.
May 26th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
Easily Washington would be ideal with Davis and Wall…I pretty much want him to go anywhere but Charlotte…they need much more than just Davis…
May 26th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Washington, Sacramento or Detroit.
May 26th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
Anthony Davis + John Wall = NBA championship 2013
May 26th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Bobcats baby!
May 26th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
we all want to see him with Wall, but I think he would be in a great situation with Cleveland, im not a cleveland fan by any means, but they have enough pieces to help and Irving would be a good fit
May 26th, 2012 at 11:39 pm
Doesn’t matter – none of these lottery teams ever play on tv. When was the last time Golden State played on TNT?
May 27th, 2012 at 3:10 am
STOP LINKING TO BLEACHER REPORT
May 27th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Boston, only because the Celtics have been my team since Russell played the post. Garnett is old as is Pierce, but like so many, probably wont go away quietly making good mentors for Davis.