Draft Review: Golden State Warriors

First Round

Nemanja Nedovic, G Serbia (30)

The Warriors were without a pick in this draft, but they bought their way back into the first round and landed a very interesting prospect. Nemanja Nedovic is a very quick and explosively athletic combo guard who can really get to the rim. He is sort of stuck between positions and isn't a very good shooter, but his ability to attack the rim relentlessly will have value, especially in with a Golden State team that plays uptempo, ball-moving basketball. Nedovic can finish in transition and break down defenses.

Projected Rotation

PG: Stephen Curry/Jarrett Jack

SG: Klay Thompson/Nemanja Nedovic

SF: Harrison Barnes/Draymond Green

PF: David Lee/Carl Landry

C: Andrew Bogut/Festus Ezeli

Draft Review: Chicago Bulls

First Round

Tony Snell, G/F New Mexico (20)

I really like this pick for both the Bulls and Snell. Snell is exactly what the Bulls need in a wing player, a really good shooter who also has big time upside. Snell is very athletic and smooth, particularly laterally, giving him shutdown defensive potential. His issues of inconsistent effort aren't a worry in Chicago because if anyone can get him to work hard, it is Tom Thibodeau. Even if Snell never improves, he is still a very good shooter. I would expect improvement however.

Second Round

Erik Murphy, PF Florida (49)

Thr Bulls haven't had a big with three point range in a long time, so if Erik Murphy can not be too much of a negative on the defensive end, he could make this team and even get spot minutes in certain situations. Murphy isn't much of an athlete or rebounder, but he shot 45% from three and is a good passer. Like almost all second round picks, Murphy isn't going to have a huge, if any impact, but he does have a clearly defined skill.

Projected Rotation 

PG: Derrick Rose/Nate Robinson (UFA)

SG: Jimmy Bulter/Kirk Hinrich

SF: Luol Deng/Tony Snell

PF: Carlos Boozer/Taj Gibson/Erik Murphy

C: Joakim Noah/Gibson

Draft Review: Los Angeles Lakers

Second Round

Ryan Kelly, PF/C Duke (48)

Sometimes, despite how many flaws a prospect has, the team that drafts them is such a perfect fit that you can help but thing they will succeed. Ryan Kelly is not athletic, he doesn't rebound well, and will struggle defensively but is such a great fit in Mike D'Antoni's offense that I would be surprised if he didn't get playing time for L.A. Kelly is a very good shooter and passer and will fill that role as a floor-stretching big very well in this system.

Projected Rotation

PG: Steve Nash/Steve Blake

SG: Kobe Bryant (when healthy)/Jodie Meeks

SF: Metta World Peace/???

PF: Paul Gasol/Antawn Jamison

C: Jordan Hill/Ryan Kelly

Draft Review: Houston Rockets

Second Round

Isaiah Canaan, PG Murray State (34)

The Rockets, as usual, get a steal in the second round that other teams foolishly passed up on. Isaiah Canaan should have been a first round pick and should push for plenty of playing time in Houston, especially if the Rockets deal Jeremy Lin. Canaan is super-quick, a knockdown shooter and a terror in transition, the perfect backup scoring guard for an uptempo team like Houston who shoots a lot of threes. I love Canaan as a player and his fit in Houston.

Projected Rotation

PG: Jeremy Lin/Patrick Beverley/Isaiah Canaan

SG: James Harden/Beverley

SF: Chandler Parsons/Carlos Delfino

PF: Terrence Jones/Thomas Robinson

C: Omer Asik/Greg Smith/Donatas Motiejunas

Draft Review: Atlanta Hawks

First Round

Lucas Nogueria, C Brazil (16)

The Hawks are expecting to be big spenders this summer, so they took two first round prospects that are not only talented and but also provide financial flexibility. Nogueria is a project and might not come to the NBA this season, but he has big-time potential, especially as a defensive player. He needs to get stronger and work on his offensive game, but as far as physical tools and demeanor, the sky is the limit, but it will take time.

Dennis Schroeder, PG Germany (17)

Like Nogueria, Dennis Schroeder has high upside, but he is a little farther along and if he wants to, could come over and play in the NBA next season. Schroeder gets compared to Rajon Rondo due to his size, length, and playing style, however Rondo is longer and more explosive athletically. Schroeder on the other hand is a better shooter. Regardless, he will be a nice fit as a backup guard with some big time upside down the line.

Second Round

Mike Muscala, C Bucknell (44)

Tough he is not a great athlete, Mike Muscala is a knockdown shooter and has the size and length to play the center position in the NBA. Atlanta's role players in the frontcourt have been more of strong, tough, brute types, so Muscala's skill level will be a nice compliment to them, as well as giving the Hawks some much need floor spacing. Muscala is far from a star, but he will be a valuable role player as long as his defense doesn't hurt teams to much.

Raul Neto, PG Brazil (47)

GM Danny Ferry comes from San Antonio so it's no surprise to see him targeting players from overseas and trying to find value there. Raul Neto is a quick, smart point guard who know how to run a team. He needs to work on his defense and shooting, but Neto could be a solid backup in a couple years.

Projected Rotation

PG: Jeff Teague (RFA)/Dennis Schroeder

SG: John Jenkins/Lou Williams

SF: Kyle Korver (UFA)/???

PF: Al Horford/Mike Scott

C: Zaza Pachulia/Mike Muscala

Draft Review: Boston Celtics

First Round

Kelly Olynyk, PF Gonzaga (13)

The Celtics moved up to take Kelly Olynyk, who is probably the most skilled big man in the draft. He has unusually good ball handling skills and is a good enough shooter to be a stretch 4 down the line. Olynyk is also a good post scorer and crafty finisher, however he isn't a great athlete nor is he very long, so he may struggle to finish sometimes. Also, this may cause Olynyk to struggle defensively and on the glass as well. Basically he is a taller, thinner Jared Sullinger, so I don't understand this pick.

Second Round

Colton Iverson, C Colorado State (53)

This is a very good pick for the Celtics at this point in the draft and I think Colton Iverson sticks on the roster. He isn't particularly skilled or athletic, but Iverson is long, strong, and tough. Even if his role is simply a practice guy, Iverson will toughen up Boston's young bigs with his physicality and energy and can pull spot duty as a Ivan Johnson-type.

Traded Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce

The Celtics finally pulled the blowup cord and traded franchise stalwarts Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, along with Jason Terry to the Nets for Keith Bogans, MarShon Brooks, Kris Humphries, Kris Joseph, and Gerald Wallace as well as first round picks in 2014, 2016, and 2018. This is may be hard on Celtics fans, and the team certainly may be terrible for a couple years, but it was the right thing to do. The Nets aging roster will be good for a couple years, but by 2016 and 2018, these picks could be very valuable. None of the players added are part of the future, and I wouldn't be surprised to see Rondo be traded soon as well.

Projected Rotation

PG: Rajon Rondo/Avery Bradley

SG: Courtney Lee/Jordan Crawford/MarShon Brooks

SF: Jeff Green/Gerald Wallace

PF: Brandon Bass/Jared Sullinger

C: Fab Melo/Kelly Olynyk

Draft Review: Milwaukee Bucks

First Round

Giannis Antetokounmpo, SF Greece (15)

The Bucks have a lot of question marks on their roster, including basically their entire backcourt entering free agency, so it was interesting to see them take project like Antetokounmpo who could be years away from NBA minutes. I understand the idea, this is a weak draft and Antetokounmpo has star potential, despite the risk, but the Bucks aren't exactly rebuilding yet, and yet they also aren't sniffing contention, just stuck in the middle again.

Second Round

Nate Wolters, PG South Dakota State (38)

As much as I question the Antetokounmpo pick, I love this pick. Nate Wolters is a perfect back-up point guard who is crafty and talented offensively. He has great size and can really shoot the ball and score and pass. He won't ever be a star, or perhaps even a starter, but Wolters should have a solid NbA career.

Projected Lottery

PG: Brandon Jennings (RFA)/Nate Wolters

SG: J.J. Redick (UFA)/???

SF: Luc Richard Mbah a Moute/???

PF: Ersan Ilyasova/John Henson

C: Larry Sanders/Ekpe Udoh