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The 2012 NBA Draft is over and no surprise the New Orleans Hornets chose Anthony Davis with the first pick. Davis’ Kentucky team Michael Kidd-Gilchrist followed as the number two pick to the Charlotte Bobcats. Rounding out the top three was Bradley Beal, who went third to the Washington Wizards. Austin Rivers (son of Celtics coach Doc Rivers) went 10th overall to the Hornets. Click here for the full draft.
Some tweets:
Officially a Hornet!! #NOLA
— Anthony Davis (@AntDavis23) June 29, 2012
So thankful for this opportunity! have to thank God! I love new Orleans and I’m excited to play there and become a new Orleans Hornet!
— Austin Rivers (@AustinRivers25) June 29, 2012
Can’t wait to get things going with the @bobcats Happy to be in Charlotte #NBA
— Mike Kidd-Gilchrist (@MikeGillie14) June 29, 2012
Appreciate all the love real talk couldnt be here wit out !!
— thomas robinson (@Trobinson0) June 29, 2012
Draft Suits
Draft day wouldn’t be complete without trades (via ESPN).
>> Dallas Mavericks traded number 17th pick Tyler Zeller to the Cleveland Cavaliers. In return, the Mavs will get the Jared Cunningham (24th pick), Bernard James (33rd pick), and Jae Crowder (34th pick).
>> Sacramento Kings traded traded Orlando Johnson (36th pick) to the Indiana Pacers for cash considerations.
>> Miami Heat trade Arnett Moultrie (27th pick) to the Philadelphia 76ers. In return, the Heat get Justin Hamilton (45th pick) and a first-round pick.
>> Philadelphia 76ers trade Tornike Shengelia (54th pick) to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations.
>> Portland Trail Blazers trade Tyshawn Taylor (41st pick) to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations.
>> Dallas Mavericks trade Darius Johnson-Odom (55th pick) to the LA Lakers for cash considerations.
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June 29, 2012
