2011 NBA Mock Draft: How Will Jimmer Fredette Be Forced out of the Lottery?

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The similarities between Jimmer Fredette and Tim Tebow really are staggering. In the one hand, you have the absolute dominance of their given sport at the collegiate level and their general likability, and in the other you have their questionable draft value.

Unlike Tebow in the 2010 NFL Draft, Fredette is all but assured to go in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft. But exactly where he's going to go varies depending on who you ask.

For the most part, it is generally agreed that Fredette will be a lottery pick, but that's not exactly set in stone. And depending on which players go where, he may be forced out of the lottery.

Fredette's ultimate landing place will depend on which teams are in the market for a combo guard that can shoot. I think this starts with the Milwaukee Bucks at No. 10, but the Utah Jazz (12), Phoenix Suns (13) and Houston Rockets (14) could also look to nab Fredette.


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Personally, I'd rule out the Bucks. They need a traditional two, and they're going to have their pick of the litter. They will take Alec Burks or Klay Thompson before they take Fredette.

The Jazz are a very intriguing option, but their need for a combo guard will be filled if they take Brandon Knight with the No. 3 pick.
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As for the Suns, they could take Fredette as a possible heir apparent for Steve Nash, but they are in serious need of a rebounder. If they're thinking short term, that's the angle they'll take on draft night.

Then there's the Rockets. They could use Fredette as a backup for Kyle Lowry and Kevin Martin, but they are in serious need of a small forward. They'll only take Fredette if they think he provides more value than a player who will fill their SF need.

After that, it's non-lottery territory. If Fredette makes it that far, he won't last long.