Is 2011 NBA Draft the best?

The 2011 NBA draft boasts one of the strongest classes of the past decade, both in terms of top-level talent and depth. This group featured a two-time Finals MVP and one of the core pieces of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty—and neither was picked in the top 10.

Who was the best player in the 2011 draft?

1 overall. The top player to come out of that draft, Kawhi Leonard, went 15th overall that year, three-time champion and elite sharpshooter Klay Thompson went 11th overall and two-way swingman Jimmy Butler fell all the way to 30th overall.

Who was the last pick of the 2011 NBA draft?

Isaiah Thomas
Klay Thompson was picked 11th, Kawhi Leonard was picked 15th, Jimmy Butler was picked 30th. Even Isaiah Thomas was picked 60th, the last pick of the draft! Of course, some of the players also didn’t pan out in the NBA.

Was Kyrie Irving a number 1 pick?

Kyrie Irving was selected 1st overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jonas Valančiūnas was selected 5th overall by the Toronto Raptors.

Who was the 7th pick in the 2011 NBA draft?

Bismack Biyombo
2011 NBA DRAFT ORDER

No. Team Player
6. Wizards Jan Vesely
7. Kings Bismack Biyombo
8. Pistons Brandon Knight
9. Hornets Kemba Walker

When did Lebron leave Cavs?

2010
But Cleveland was swept by the San Antonio Spurs and after failing multiple times to return to the championship round, James left Cleveland as a free agent in the summer of 2010, signing with the Miami Heat.

Who was Kawhi Leonard draft class?

Draft selections

Round Pick Player
1 14 Marcus Morris
1 15 Kawhi Leonard*
1 16 Nikola Vučević+
1 17 Iman Shumpert