2011 NBA Draft: A Look Back at the Memorable Picks

The 2011 NBA draft was a memorable one, with several players.html">players going on to have successful careers in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers had the first overall pick and selected Duke''s kyrie.html">Kyrie irving.html">Irving, who would go on to become an All-Star point guard.

The Utah Jazz took Enes Kanter at number three, while the Washington Wizards picked Jimmer Fredette with the 10th overall selection. Brandon Knight was chosen by the Detroit Pistons at number eight, and Kawhi Leonard went to the Indiana Pacers at number 15.

Other notable picks included Alec Burks at number 12 to the Utah Jazz, Nikola Vucevic at number 16 to the Philadelphia 76ers, and Klay Thompson at number 11 to the Golden State Warriors. Jeremy Tyler, a highly touted high school player, was taken by the Charlotte Bobcats at number 39.

The draft also saw some interesting trades, including a deal between the New Orleans Hornets and the Los Angeles Clippers that sent Chris Paul to the Clippers in exchange for multiple picks, including the Clippers'' first-round selection (which they used to take Kawhi Leonard). The Boston celtics.html">Celtics also made a significant move, trading their 2011 first-rounder (which became Marshon Brooks) to the New jersey.html">Jersey Nets for Kendrick Perkins and future considerations.

The 2011 NBA draft class has produced several All-Stars and other successful players, with Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard, and Klay Thompson being some of the most notable. It was a draft that will be remembered for years to come as one of the deepest and most talented classes in recent history.