Brick By Brick | Epilogue - Retired

[Lamrock]

Rules

Game: NBA 2K12 (Playstation 3)
Roster: bedwardsroy19's Ultimate Rosters (updated rosters as of June 8th, 2012)
Draft Class: Chiliad's 2012 + NLSC Class of 2012

Season Length: 82 Games
Playoff Format: 7-7-7-7
Team Chemistry: On
Player Roles: On
Progressive Fatigue: On
Trade Deadline: On
Allow CPU Trades: On* (only on for about half the season)
Trade Override: On (will not use to rip off CPU, but to honor outstanding draft pick trades)
Preseason Games: On
Play D-League Games: No
Customize League: On (New Jersey Nets moved to Brooklyn)

Played Quarter Length: 10 Minutes
Simmed Quarter Length: 12 Minutes
Sliders: My own (adapting as I go along)
Difficulty: Pro
Real Player FG%: Yes
Real Player FT%: Yes
Injuries: On
Fatigue: On
Clutch Factor: Off
NBA Rules: All on
Substitution Method: Auto / Rotation

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[Lamrock]

TEAM ROSTER

C - Javale McGee (75)
PF - Kevin Love (86)
SF - Luol Deng (81)
SG - Bradley Beal (83)
PG - Kemba Walker (77)
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F/C - Andrea Bargnani (77)
F - Wilson Chandler (74)
C/F - Nikola Pekovic (70)
G - Damian Lillard (69)
G - Jarrett Jack (62)
G - Daequan Cook (62)
C - Brendan Haywood (59)
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F/C - Matt Bonner (59)

In D-League: G Travis Nichols (52)

[Lamrock]

ARCHIVES

Miami Heat Win 2012 NBA Championship
Iconic Point Guards Nash, Kidd Headline 2012 Retirees
2012 Offseason Part 1
2012 NBA Draft
2012 Offseason Part 2
2012 Offseason Part 3
Toronto Sends Bargnani to Charlotte, Acquires Augustin in Sign-and-Trade deal

November 2012 In Review
December 2012 In Review
January 2013 Recap + NLSC Check-In
February 2013 In Review
March 2013 In Review
April 2013 In Review
2013 Draft Lottery
2013 Playoffs + Awards

2013 NBA Off-Season Part 1 (NBA Draft)
2013 NBA Off-Season Part 2 (Free Agency)
2013-14 NLSC Preview

November 2013 In Review
December 2013 In Review
January 2014 In Review
Bradley Beal Named To All-Star Game
February 2014 + All-Star Weekend In Review
NLSC Check-In (Feb. '14)
March 2014 In Review
April 2014 In Review

NBA First Round Preview: (1) Heat (61-21) vs. (8) Bobcats (42-40)
Game 1 @ MIA: Heat Steamroll Bobcats In Playoff Opener
Game 2 @ MIA: Different Game, Same Result
Game 3 vs. MIA: Heat One Win Away From Sweep
Game 4 vs. MIA: Heat Blow Out Bobcats To Complete Sweep
2014 Conference Semifinals Recap
2014 Conference Finals In Review
Thunder Win 2014 NBA Finals
2013-14 NLSC Player Stats + Retirements

2014 OFF-SEASON PART 1 (Options + Staff + Draft)
FREE AGENCY 2014

Behind Love's 37 Points, Bobcats Hold Off Hawks In Opener
November 2014 In Review
December 2014 In Review + Trade
January 2015 In Review
2015 NBA All-Star Game Rosters Unveiled
All-Star Weekend 2015
February 2015 In Review + Award Races
March 2015 In Review
April 2015 In Review

NBA Playoffs: Cats v. Nets - Games 1 & 2 + MIP + RotY
NBA Playoffs: Bobcats vs. Nets: Games 3 & 4 + CotY + DPotY
NBA Playoffs: BKN vs. CHA Games 5 & 6 + 6MotY + MVP
NBA Playoffs: BKN @ CHA Game 7 + First Round Results

Eastern Conference Semifinals: Games 1 & 2
2015 NBA Playoffs: CHA vs. IND Games 3 & 4
2015 Conference Semis In Review

2015 Conference Finals: Games 1 & 2
2015 Conf. Finals: DET @ CHA Games 3 & 4
2015 NBA Conference Finals In Review

2015 NBA FINALS: CHA @ LAL Games 1 & 2
2015 NBA FINALS: LAL @ CHA Games 3 & 4
2015 NBA FINALS: LAL @ CHA Game 5

EPILOGUE: 2015-16

Season-by-Season Records
2012-13: 29-53. missed playoffs
2013-14: 42-40, lost 0-4 in first round to MIA
2014-15: 53-29, lost 4-1 in NBA Finals to LAL

Player Accolades:
2013 All-Star: Andrea Bargnani
2013 Most Improved Player: Andrea Bargnani
2013 All-Rookie 2nd Team: Bradley Beal
2014 All-Star: Bradley Beal
2014 Sixth Man of the Year: Wilson Chandler
2015 All-Star: Kevin Love
2015 Sixth Man of the Year: Andrea Bargnani
2015 All-NBA Third Team: Kevin Love

2012-13 Opening Night Roster:
C - Omer Asik | Starter
PF - Andrea Bargnani | Starter
SF - Gerald Henderson | Starter
SG - Bradley Beal | Starter
PG - Kemba Walker | Starter
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6 - Tyrus Thomas | Sixth Man
7 - Greg Oden | Prospect
8 - Jose Calderon | Role Player
9 - Reggie Williams | Role Player
10 - Bismack Biyombo | Prospect
11 - D.J. White | Role Player
12 - Damian Lillard | Prospect
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IR1 - Matt Carroll | Bench Warmer
IR2 - Kwame Brown | Bench Warmer

2013-14 Opening Night Roster:

PG: Kemba Walker (76) | 6'1", 172 lbs | Age 23 | Starter
SG: Bradley Beal (78) | 6'4", 202 lbs | Age 21 | Starter
SF: Luol Deng (80-1) | 6'9", 220 lbs | Age 28 | Starter
PF: Andrea Bargnani (76) | 7'0", 250 lbs | Age 28 | Starter
C: Omer Asik (69) | 7'0", 255 lbs | Age 27 | Starter
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F Wilson Chandler (74-1) | 6'8", 220 lbs | Age 26 | Sixth Man
G Gerald Henderson (72) | 6'4", 215 lbs | Age 25 | Role Player
C/F Nikola Pekovic (69-1) | 6'11", 243 lbs | Age 27 | Role Player
G Andre Miller (66-1) | 6'2", 200 lbs | Age 37 | Role Player
G Damian Lillard (65-1[) | 6'2", 185 lbs | Age 23 | Prospect
F/C Bismack Biyombo (62-1) | 6'9", 229 lbs | Age 21 | Prospect
C Samuel Dalembert (62-1) 6'11", 250 lbs | Age 32 | Role Player
----IR----
C Hasheem Thabeet (60-1) 7'3", 263 lbs | Age 26| Bench Warmer

2014-15 Opening Night Roster:

C - Nikola Pekovic (70)
PF - Kevin Love (86)
SF - Luol Deng (81)
SG - Bradley Beal (83)
PG - Kemba Walker (77)
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F/C - Andrea Bargnani (77)
F - Wilson Chandler (74)
G - Damian Lillard (69)
C - Omer Asik (69)
G - John Jenkins (67)
G - Jarrett Jack (62)
G - Daequan Cook (62)
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C - Brendan Haywood (59)
F - Elias Harris (61)
F/C - Matt Bonner (59)

In D-League: G Travis Nichols (52)

[Lamrock]

Keep track of your favorite NLSC player with this ever-expanding feature! Track your players' stats, achievements and status, which is updated regularly!

William Sit
Current Team: Phoenix Suns
Averages
2012-13: 22.4 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 1.9 APG
2013-14: 18.4 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 2.2 APG
2014-15: 20.4 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.2 APG
Accolades:
- Nov '12 West RotM
- '12-'13 All-Rookie 2nd Team
Class: 2012

Leo Lai
Current Team: Golden State Warriors
Averages
2012-13: 6.6 PPG, .497% FG
2013-14: 19.8 PPG, 2.9 APG, 2.8 RPG, .450% FG
2014-15: 21.3 PPG, 3.2 APG, 2.4 RPG
Accolades:
- 2013-14 Most Improved Player
Class: 2012

Martti Must
Current Team: San Antonio Spurs
Averages
2012-13: 14.1 PPG, 7.2 RPG (MIL)
2013-14: 18 PPG, 8.1 RPG (MIL-SA)
2014-15: 16.3 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 66 games (SA)
Accolades:
- Dec. '12 East RotM, Mar. '13 East RotM,
- '12-'13 All-Rookie 1st Team
Class: 2012

Andrew Watson
Current Team: Houston Rockets
Averages
2012-13: 17.3 PPG, 5.1 APG, 4.4 RPG
2013-14: 18.7 PPG, 5.3 APG, 4.4 RPG
2014-15: 18.9 PPG, 5 APG, 4.5 RPG
Accolades:
- 4x West Rookie of the Month
- 2012-13 Rookie of the Year
- '12-'13 All-Rookie 1st Team
Class: 2012

Ray Cer
Current Team: Toronto Raptors
Averages
2012-13: 6.7 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 1.3 APG
2013-14: 8.2 PPG, 2 RPG, 1.4 APG
2014-15: 10.6 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 2.6 APG
Accolades: None
Class: 2012

Vinson Duroy
Current Team: Orlando Magic
Averages
2012-13: 8.0 PPG, 2.0 APG
2013-14: 6.5 PPG, 2.1 APG, 11.3 MPG
2014-15: 14.1 PPG, 4.8 APG, 2 RPG
Accolades: None
Class: 2012

Justine Crewhead
Current Team: Detroit Pistons
Averages
2012-13: 6.3 PPG, 2.2 RPG
2013-14: 9.4 PPG, 3.4 RPG
2014-15: 9 PPG, 3.7 RPG
Accolades: None
Class: 2012

Janis Kalnins
Current Team: Orlando Magic
Averages
2012-13: 6.8 PPG, 1.3 APG
2013-14: 6.7 PPG, 1.3 APG, 9.9 MPG
2014-15: 9.4 PPG, 2.5 APG, 2 RP
Accolades: None
Class: 2012

Julian Martin
Current Team: Dallas Mavericks
Averages
2012-13: 2.5 PPG, 1.5 APG
2013-14: 12.6 PPG, 5.7 APG, 3.1 RPG
2014-15: 13.7 PPG, 5.3 APG, 3 RPG
Accolades: None
Class: 2012

Axel Gomez
Current Team: New Orleans Hornets
Averages
2012-13: 5.5 PPG, 1.5 APG (PHI)
2013-14: 9.8 PPG, 2.6 APG, 2.4 RPG (PHI-UTA)
2014-15: 13.9 PPG, 3.8 APG, 3.2 RPG (NO)
Accolades: None
Class: 2012

Kenny Young
Current Team: San Antonio Spurs
Averages
2012-13: 8.8 PPG, 1.7 RPG (DEN)
2013-14: 14.3 PPG, 3.6 APG (DEN)
2014-15: 13.9 PPG, 4.9 APG, 51 games (SA)
Accolades:
- '12-'13 All-Rookie 2nd Team
Class: 2012

Shad O'Greene
Current Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
Averages
2012-13: 0.8 PPG, 0.8 RPG, 1.6 APG
2013-14: 3.4 PPG, 3.9 SPG, 2.8 RPG, .221% FG, .031% 3pt
2014-15: 3.7 RPG, 2.8 APG, 2.1 RPG, 1.1 SPG, .027% 3pt, .976% FT
Accolades: None
Class: 2012

Da'Vonte Hughes
Current Team: Utah Jazz
Averages
2013-14: 9.3 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 18.5 MPG
2014-15: 16.1 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 67 games
Accolades:
- 13-14 All-Rookie 1st Team
Class: 2013

Dan Podolski
Current Team: Sacramento Kings
Averages
2013-14: 1.4 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 13.6 RPG
Accolades:
- 13-14 All-Rookie 2nd Team
Class: 2013

Tyler Rooks
Current Team: Toronto Raptors
Averages
2014-15: 8.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG
Accolades:
- 2015 All-Rookie 2nd Team
Class: 2014

Chris Hov
Current Team: Denver Nuggets
Averages
2014-15: 17 PPG, 5.7 APG, 4.8 RPG, 1.9 SPG, 67 games
Accolades:
- 3x Rookie of the Month
- 2015 NBA All-Star
- 2015 Rookie of the Year
- 2015 All-Rookie 1st Team
Class: 2014

Karl Malone Jr.
Current Team: Sacramento Kings
Average
2014-15:
Accolades:
- 2015 All-Rookie 2nd Team
Class: 2014

[buzzy]

gonna randomly follow this one.

[Lamrock]

NLSC Challenge

Twelve NLSC'ers who were promised draftees in past stories still have draftees made and will be rewarded with a spot in this association. It will be starting in the 2012-13 season, and most of you are projected to go in the first round. Like most of my other stories, there will be contests that will award points that can be used towards your players' abilities and/or situation. Challenge #1 is as follows:

GUESS THE TEAM (50 pts.)

The team I will be using in this association has not been revealed yet. First person to guess the team will be awarded 50 points. Best of luck.

LEADERBOARD:

1T. Valor 0 pts
1T. Justine. 0 pts
1T. Dare 0 pts
1T. Sit 0 pts
1T. Axel. 0 pts
1T. Martti. 0 pts
1T. The X 0 pts
1T. shadowgrin 0 pts
1T. dei. 0 pts
1T. badreligionau 0 pts
1T. newc 0 pts
1T. KidJustin 0 pts

[Lamrock]

Miami Heat Win 2012 NBA Championship



The Miami Heat have defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in six games to win the 2012 NBA Championship. After an up-and-down playoff run that saw Chris Bosh miss nine games with a strained abdomen and the Heat face a 3-2 deficit to the Celtics in the conference finals, LeBron James and the Heat bounced back to win their second title in franchise history.

Three-time MVP LeBron James averaged 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the finals, and was named Finals MVP. James was under perhaps more scrutiny than any NBA player in the league's history, but got the last laugh this season, shedding the "choker" and delivering the first title of the "big 3" era.

[dare]

Hype! Got a feeling this is a Brooklyn story.

[The X]

Hey man. Hope all goes well. I'll say Portland, even if I don't think it.

[Martti.]

Cleveland.

[Justine.]

Any other clues?

[newc]

New Orleans! Good luck with this

[Radioman]

Good Luck, lets see which team you choose.

[Cavs4872]

Charlotte.

[Dmastawwe]

Im Following. And im guessing. Atlanta Hawks? Almost no one does the hawks

[Lamrock]

Iconic Point Guards Nash, Kidd Headline 2012 Retirees



Future hall-of-fame point guards Steve Nash and Jason Kidd surprisingly decided to call it quits, headlining a class of former all-stars ending their NBA careers. Nash, 38, was coming off an all-star season and was expected to be a top free agent, but decided his body "just wasn't what it used to be". Kidd meanwhile won a title in 2010-11 with Dallas and decided at the ripe old age of 39 that he'd had enough.

Former all-stars Ben Wallace, Antawn Jamison and Grant Hill also announced their retirements. Jamison was the biggest surprise of the bunch, being a 13 year pro who had just concluded an unsuccessful stint with the rebuilding Cleveland Cavaliers. Nuggets coach George Karl also opted to call it quits due to persistent health problems.

Below is the full list of retirees:

Steve Nash (PHX) | 16 years pro, age 38 (proj. Hall of Fame)
Jason Kidd (DAL) | 18 years pro, age 39 (proj. Hall of Fame)
Ben Wallace (DET) | 16 years pro, age 37
Grant Hill (PHX) | 18 years pro, age 39
Antawn Jamison (CLE) | 14 years pro, age 36
Marcus Camby (HOU) | 16 years pro, age 38
Jerry Stackhouse (ATL) | 17 years pro, age 37
Juwan Howard (MIA) | 18 years pro, age 38
Jeff Foster (IND) | 13 years pro, age 35

George Karl | Nuggets coach

[mp3]

Both kid and Nash retired in my season too.

Any of the top 7 teams would be a good choice of teams to use imo.

[rise]

Brick by Brick has to mean Charlotte.

[Kenny]

Thanks for the shoutout, your stories have inspired me, so I'm glad I'm able to return the favour.

I'm hoping you're going to return to the roots of your most successful story, so I'm going to say Golden State. Bring back that drunk Nellie!

[Mavs4Life]

Brick By Brick hmmmm......Charlotte, maybe Portland.

[Sit]

Waiting for a feature article on me.

I say you are going with the Hornets.

[Red Rocket]

Good luck with this - LBJ got his ring...

I think you'll go to the Blazers and rebuild them.

[KidJustin]

Portland seems to easy...

so i'll go with Brooklyn

[Valor]

Looking forward to this man, Imma gonna go with Brooklyn as well

P.S. please not Toronto....

[Lamrock]

BEHIND THE SCENES

Somewhere in Atlanta...

"I'm tellin' you Mike, that's a turrible idea", said an inebriated Charles Barkley who took a puff of his cigar.

"I don't know, man. They let Shaq on Inside the NBA, and everybody hates him," replied Michael Jordan. "How about this Chuck, this hand, I win, and you try to get me a shot on Inside next season."

"And what if one of us wins?", inquired Don Nelson, who was also there.

Jordan scratched his Hitler mustache, then offered, "well the Bobcats do need a coach..."

"Now let me tell you something, I need to use the bathroom", said Barkley, whose seat was quickly taken by a young man in a suit.

"Who are you?", asked Michael.

"Who am I? Don't you remember? Liam? I work for the uh, Blazers, but my contract's up."

Jordan didn't recognize him but shrugged and took a drink. "Alright then. If Eli here wins, he becomes my new assistant GM. If I win, I go on Inside the NBA. Don wins, he's the new coach."

Liam looked at the cards he had. Two aces.

[Lamrock]

Bobcats Hire Flip Saunders As Head Coach



The Bobcats have found their replacement for Paul Silas. After the worst season in NBA history, the Bobcats' coaching search has been highly publicized by local media, and Flip Saunders appears to be their man. Saunders, 57, has coached the Timberwolves, Pistons and most recently the Wizards. He has a .548% winning record in the NBA. Saunders was signed to a two-year deal.

Assistant coach Stephen Silas also had his contract renewed for the next season.

Bobcats Hire Assistant General Manager

19 year old Liam Washburn was named Charlotte Bobcats GM. Little is known about Washburn, but he reportedly impressed Michael Jordan enough to hire him despite his lack of a college education of basketball background.

"We are very glad to have Liam and his unique perspective as part of the Bobcats team", said general manager Rich Cho. [i]"Being around the same age as most of our team, we hope he can identify with our young stars.

When asked about such an unorthodox hiring of a seemingly unqualified candidate, Michael Jordan declined to comment.

Diop Opts Out Of Contract, Retirement Likely

In a surprising move, seldom played Center DeSegana Diop opted out of the final year of his contract, which would have earned him $7.37 million dollars. Fellow veteran free agent picked up his $3.5 million option to stay in Charlotte.

[dare]

The Bobcats was an obvious choice don't know that you're interested in that team though. I'd say get Drummond

[mp3]

Boom!!

The Bobcats have landed!

Goodluck man and make Kemba a star!

[rise]

Yes!

Either draft Drummond or trade for several mid-round firsts.

[SuperHueyNewton]

I hope SOMEONE sticks with the Bobcats

[newc]

ha ha classic behind the scenes from Lamrock

[Lamrock]

I just couldn't resist trying to rebuild the worst team ever. Draft coming soon.

[buzzy]

He'll be missed

[mp3]

Tyrus Thomas is a hidden gem on that team too, or should i say in 2k lol

[Cavs4872]

Tyrus Thomas is a hidden gem on that team too, or should i say in 2k lol

Thomas is amazing in this game. When the game came out I did a Bobcats association, kept him, and was able to turn him into a multiple-time all-star. Saunders seems like a good hiring too.

[Radioman]

Good Luck! Save the Bobcats.

I would say get Gilchrist or Drummond.

[Valor]

So it's the Brickcats Wonder who you'll go after with the second pick?

[Houndy]

Lol the bobcats

[Martti.]

I'd have taken the Cavs with Irving (and it looks like they have their minds set on Barnes), but the Bobcats sounds cool too. Much more work with them.

Good luck, make sure Thomas lives up to his 8M annual salary.

[rise]

I don't know if I agree with that mock draft. Drummond should be easily top 5 (I'd pick him at #2), not down at the end of the lottery.

Off the top of my head, I don't remember Mullens' rating in 2k12, but if it's anything like 2k11's (in the low 40s), it has to be raised a lot. He's very athletic and has range out to beyond the arc. He was arguably our second best player last season behind Henderson, (which by the way is really damn sad and is probably half the reason we were as bad as we were). Thomas wins DPOY in 2k11 sometimes, so at least make him not suck as hard as he does in real life.

Definitely the first time I've seen Diop opt out of his monstrous contract. At least he can't do this in his retirement.
The path of the ball kind of resembles his career.

[Sit]

Draft me!

[dare]

Update Update Update, get this thing going now.

[newc]

Update Update Update, get this thing going now.

Yeah, we need an update!

[Lamrock]

1. New Orleans - PF/C Anthony Davis (Kentucky)
Hornets unsurprisingly select consensus #1 pick Kentucky forward Anthony Davis.
2. Charlotte - SG Bradley Beal (Florida)
Michael Jordan's Bobcats make a surprising move, opting for undersized 2 guard Brad Beal. Beal shot poorly during his season in Kentucky, but the Bobcats were reportedly very high on him after his workout.
3. Washington - SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Kentucky)
The Wizards had to be glad that MKG fell into their laps. Kidd-Gilchrist had stated in pre-draft interviews that he would be a good fit for the Wizards at small forward.
4. Cleveland - SF Harrison Barnes (North Carolina)
5. Sacramento - SF Terrence Jones (Kentucky)
6. Portland - C/PF Jared Sullinger (Ohio State)
7. Golden State - SG Leo Lai (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong's Leo Lai is a good fit for the fast-paced Warriors, but will likely come off the bench behind the emergent Klay Thompson.

Raptors trade #8 pick, Linas Kleiza to Philadelphia for Elton Brand
In a shocking move, the Philadelphia 76ers have acquired the #8 pick from Toronto, along with Linas Kleiza for Elton Brand. Brand offers a large expiring contract and veteran presence, while wiping Kleiza's regrettable contract off the books. However, the #8 pick is a lot for a guy six years removed from his last all-star appearance.
Toronto grade: D | Philadelphia grade: A-

8. Philadelphia (via Toronto) - PF Perry Jones (Baylor)
9. Detroit - SF Justine Crewhead (Kentucky)
The Pistons take scoring forward Justine Crewhead, who has been likened to a poor man's Kevin Durant. He will likely come off the bench for Tayshaun Prince.

Hornets trade #10 pick, Chris Kaman to Brooklyn for Gerald Wallace
Just three months after trading the #6 pick for Gerald Wallace, the Nets swapped Wallace and his expiring contract for Chris Kaman and his expiring contract, as well as the #10 pick more importantly. With elite prospects such as Robinson, Drummond and Sit on the board, this looks like the first good deal for the Nyets in a long time.
New Orleans Grade: D | Brooklyn grade: B+

10. Brooklyn (via New Orleans) - PF Thomas Robinson (Kansas)
11. Portland - C Andre Drummond (Connecticut)
12. Milwaukee - PF Martti Must (Memphis)
The Bucks select floor spacing PF Martti Must. Must will likely be the replacement for free agent Ersan Ilyasova, who was the runner-up for Most Improved Player last season.
13. Phoenix - SG Will Sit (North Carolina)
The Suns get a steal in UNC combo guard Will Sit. The Australian import is one of the best scorers in the draft, but his height (6' in shoes, barely) and age (23) scared some teams off. Sit could be a rookie of the year candidate on a Suns' team reeling from Nash's retirement.

Rockets trade #14 pick, Marcus Morris to Golden State for Andrew Bogut
A very confusing move by Golden State sends center Andrew Bogut to the Rockets for rookie Marcus Morris and the 14th pick. The move is a surprising one as Andrew Bogut has yet to play a game for the Warriors, who sent Monta Ellis and a recent lottery pick for the defensive Center and former #1 pick.
Houston grade: B+ | Golden State grade: D

14. Golden State (via Houston) - PG/SG Austin Rivers (Duke)
15. Philadelphia - PG Axel Gomez (Texas)
With the impending free agency of Lou Williams, the Sixers bolster their guard depth with Gomez. Scouts are high on Gomez, though he is unlikely to unseat current starter Jrue Holiday.
16. Houston - SF Andrew Watson (West Virginia)
Chase Budinger and Chandler Parsons: "Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!"
17. Dallas - PG Julian Martin (UCLA)
Dallas "dares" to take enigmatic PG Julian Martin out of UCLA. The 6'9" point guard will have big shoes to fill, replacing the retiring championship PG Jason Kidd.
18. Minnesota - SF Shad O'Greene (Arizona)
Filipino forward O'Greene had seen his draft stock rise substantially leading up to the draft, and the 22 year old defensive specialist was reportedly a favorite of Wolves GM David Kahn.
19. Orlando - PG Janis Kalnins (Latvia)
Latvian point guard Janis Kalnins will push Jameer Nelson for the starting PG job. Orlando hopes that taking a risk on the 19 year old wil pay dividends towards keeping Dwight.
20. Denver - SG Kenny Young (Austrailia)
The stars align for Australian sharp shooter Kenny Young, landing on his favorite team the Nuggets. He'll provide yet another potent offensive weapon off the bench.

Celtics trade picks #21, #51 to Toronto for PF Ed Davis, C Amir Johnson
The Celtics trade two of their three picks in the draft for two of the Raptors' key young frontcourt players. The Raptors have high hopes for their prospective front court of Brand, Bargnani and Valanciunas and clear significant salary, while Boston gets much needed frontcourt help.
Boston grade: A- | Toronto grade: B

21. Toronto (via Boston) - SG Ray Cer (Cal Poly)
"Speed" Ray Cer follows in the footsteps of Rafer Alston as an And-One Streetballer playing guard for the Raptors.

Celtics trade pick #22 to Orlando for 2013 first rounder, SF Quentin Richardson
The Celtics deal their other pick in this draft to pick up the Magic's 2013 first and forward Quentin Richardson. Richardson is probably no worse than Mickael Pietrus, while Orlando's 2013 pick is likely to be earlier than 22nd.

22. Orlando (via Boston) - PG Vinson Duroy (Washington)
Orlando picks up another NLSC point guard, suggesting that Jameer Nelson may not be returning next season.
23. Atlanta - SG Jeremy Lamb (Connecticut)
24. Cleveland - SG Doron Lamb (Kentucky)
25. Memphis - PF John Henson (North Carolina)
26. Indiana - PG Scott Machado (Iona)
27. Miami - PG Myck Kabongo (Texas)
28. Oklahoma City - PF Arnett Moultrie (Mississippi State)
29. Chicago - SG John Jenkins (Vanderbilt)
30. Golden State - SG Tomas Satoransky (Czech Republic)
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31. Charlotte - PG Damian Lillard (Weber State)
Charlotte gets a major steal, grabbing scoring point guard Damian Lillard. Lillard is projected to be one of the top point guards in the class, but saw his stock fall significantly before the draft.

[Martti.]

Yes, love my team. Would have liked it more with Bogut on board, but I'm happy with Yung Buck, Mbah a Moute and Ilyasova.

[rise]

You got a major steal in Lillard. Not thrilled about the Beal selection, but whatever works for you. Is Hendo going to play the 3?

Also that OKC team with Moultrie on it should be just about unbeatable.

[newc]

Me and Dwight! That's a deadly combo right there

[Dmastawwe]

Great draft love who my hawks pick

[dare]

I'm high on Beal so that is a good pick for you, Portland with Drummond at 11 is a steal.

I like my team since I'll get more PT

[Justine.]

The Pistons. smh