2012 NBA Final Mock Draft: Round 1

Intro: There are a few things that could happen on draft day or before, could be a big trade goes down, Dwight Howard on the move perhaps? A championship contender moving up in the draft order? One thing is for sure though.... Basketball never ends.
Round 1:
1. New Orleans Hornets - Anthony Davis, PF, Kentucky
Notes: Clear cut #1 pick has potential to be a great big man in the league.
2. Charlotte Bobcats - Bradley Beal, SG, Florida
Notes: The pick they should take here is Thomas Robinson, however the consensus is it will be sharpshooter Bradley Beal.
3. Washington Wizards - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, SF, Kentucky
Notes: In my opinion the 2nd best player in the draft, he has potential to be one of the best small forwards in the league, perhaps a poor mans Kevin Durant.
4. Cleveland Cavaliers - Harrison Barnes, SF, UNC
Notes: I would say Thomas Robinson here but the Cavs already drafted Tristian Thompson last year so they already have a 4, Barnes has bust potential, has no killer instinct but perhaps a good coach in Byron Scott could make it work there in Cleveland with Irving and Thompson.
5. Sacramento Kings - Thomas Robinson, PF, Kansas
Notes: Sacramento improves it's frontline by adding Robinson to the 4 with Cousins at the 5; Evans, Robinson and Cousins as the building blocks for the future.
6. Portland Trailblazers - Andre Drummond, PF/C, UConn
Notes: With Oden most likely done, Portland drafts it's replacement to go along with supreme PF Aldridge on the frontline.
7. Golden State Warriors - Damian Lilliard, PG, Weber State
Notes: After dealing Ellis to the Bucks last season, Golden State finds it's replacement in Lilliard so Stephen Curry can go back to his natural position, the 2.
8. Toronto Raptors - Austin Rivers, SG/PG, Duke
Notes: Rivers has risen up on the boards, Toronto might be looking for a guard and might be buying into the Rivers hype.
9. Detroit Pistons - John Henson, PF, UNC
Notes: The Detroit Pistons have C Greg Monroe and PG Brandon Knight as their building blocks, they add more size inside with PF Henson who has the potential to be a pretty good shotblocker in the NBA. Only concern I have is that he's very skinny; needs to bulk up, he was the standout in the Pistons workouts according to reports.
10. New Orleans Hornets - Jeremy Lamb, SG, UConn
Notes: With Lamb and Davis on the Hornets, New Orleans may finally have 2 pieces for the future to make it look bright since CP3 and David West.
11. Portland Trailblazers - Terrence Ross, SG/SF, Washington
Notes: After adding size inside with Drummond, Portland betters themselves on the wing with SG/SF Terrence Ross, who has the potential to be a steal in the draft.
12. Houston Rockets - Marquis Teague, PG, Kentucky
Notes: Houston might lose their PG this offseason in Kyle Lowry, Kentucky PG Marquis Teague might be a potential replacement.
13. Phoenix Suns - Meyers Leonard, C, Illinois
Notes: This pick could depend on whether or not Phoenix can resign Nash, if they do they will for sure be adding some size inside, 7'1 Leonard will be hard to pass up here.
14. Milwaukee Bucks - Tyler Zeller, PF/C, UNC
Notes: Trading Bogut last season should be enough reason to draft a potential replacement at the 5 with Tyler Zeller, regardless you can never have too much size inside.
15. Philadelphis Sixers - Dion Waiters, SG, Syracuse
Notes: Very good shooting guard that could possibly start at the 2 spot for the Sixers if not give more power off the bench along with Lou Will.
16. Houston Rockets - Arnett Moultrie, PF, Mississippi State
Notes: At this point Moultrie is the best player available and again you can never have too much size inside, Moultrie in the frontcourt to compliment Luis Scola.
17. Dallas Mavericks - Kendall Marshall, PG, North Carolina
Notes: With the Mavs likely due to lose Kidd in free agency and unless they get Deron Williams from the Nets, the Mavs will likely be looking for a successor here that very well might be Marshall who has the makings to be a pure point guard.
18. Houston Rockets - Moe Harkless, SF, St. Johns
Notes: Houston adds on to their frontline with Harkless who may be a cinderella pick in this draft.
19. Orlando Magic - Terrence Jones, SF/PF, Kentucky
Notes: With Dwight possibly on the move this summer, Orlando might be looking for another big man to give them help inside Terrence Jones may be the answer.
20. Denver Nuggets - Perry Jones, SF/PF, Baylor
Notes: Denver already has size inside in Kenneth Faried, Javale McGee, they very well might add more with Jones here.
21. Boston Celtics - Fab Melo, C, Syracuse
Notes: One of the Celtics weakness is lacking size inside and they also may very well lose KG to free agency, 7 foot Melo is the best player available for them at this point.
22. Boston Celtics - Jared Cunningham, SG, Oregon State
Notes: The Celtics might lose Ray Allen this offseason, this may be his replacement.
23. Atlanta Hawks - Andrew Nicholson, PF, St. Bonaventure
Notes: Atlanta needs more size inside especially since they may lose PF Josh Smith this offseason.
24. Cleveland Cavaliers - Jared Sullinger, PF, Ohio State
Notes: Sullinger considered a red flag to some teams in the draft but at this point I can see the Cavs taking a chance here on the hometown kid.
25. Memphis Grizzlies - Khris Middleton, SG/SF, Texas A&M
Notes: The Griz may lose OJ Mayo this offseason, might look at Middleton as a replacement.
26. Indiana Pacers - Quincy Miller, SF, Baylor
Notes: Miller is the best player available at this point, may make an impact off the bench.
27. Miami Heat - Draymond Green, SF/PF, Michigan State
Notes: Green can play either the 3 or 4, could be a nice addition off the bench for Miami.
28. Oklahoma City Thunder - Evan Fournier, SG, France
Notes: Thunder might lose SG Harden this offseason, might look at Fournier as a replacement.
29. Chicago Bulls - Royce White, SF, Iowa State
Notes: Chicago might make a trade for a top draft pick in this draft involving Deng if so this could be the pick that is his replacement.
30. Golden State Warriors - Festus Ezeli, C, Vanderbilt
Notes: Golden State adds more size inside with 6'11 C Ezeli to compliment PF David Lee.