NBA Draft 2012

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Who would lottery teams take No. 1?

Originally Published: February 1, 2012

By Chad Ford | ESPN.com

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For the third time in four seasons, there is no debate about the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. Barring some catastrophic injury or a major push from another prospect, Kentucky big man Anthony Davis will be the first player to hear his name called in June.

When thinking about a prototypical No. 1 pick, Davis checks out in virtually every category. Size? Check. Length? Super check. Elite athleticism? Check. Work ethic? Check. High character? Check. Motor? Check. Production? Check. Upside? Another major check.

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Writes ESPN's NBA Draft Top 100 and Lottery Mock Draft

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