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NBA Commissioner David Stern, left, poses with the No. 7 total draft pick out Harrison Barnes, of North Carolina, who was decided on by the Golden State Warriors within the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June, 28, 2012, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Once the Portland Path Blazers decided on Oakland's personal Damian Lillard, some extent defend out of Weber State, Warriors normal supervisor Bob Myers mentioned his telephone went berserk.

North Carolina's Harrison Barnes was nonetheless at the board.

"My telephone virtually blew up with folks in need of our pick, in need of our player," Myers mentioned. "HE IS were given nice price and he suits what we need."

The Warriors fortuitously decided on Barnes -- a 6-foot-8, 210-pound sophomore small ahead -- with the No. 7 total select within the 2012 NBA draft. It was, for the Warriors' front-office, a suitable selection.

Barnes fell to the soldiers after anticipating to be a most sensible 5 select way to a few unexpected choices sooner than the Warriors.

After New Orleans decided on Kentucky's stud energy ahead Anthony Davis, Charlotte threw a curveball by taking Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. The Bobcats were pegged to take Kansas energy ahead Thomas Robinson or both industry the select to Cleveland, who desired to transfer as much as get Florida freshman capturing shield Bradley Beal to pair with Rookie of the Yr Kyrie Irving. So Kidd-Gilchrist was a cheap shake-up.

After the Wizards decided on Beal, the Cavaliers threw the following curveball. They chose Syracuse's Dion Waiters, the second-best taking pictures protect within the draft. Waiters was prime at the Warriors' record and was anticipated to be the most productive to be had participant at No. 7.

The Kings decided on Robinson with the No. five pick out and Portland, as

expected, were given their element shield of the long run in Lillard. That left the soldiers opting for among Barnes and Connecticut freshman middle Andre Drummond.

Drummond, a really perfect athletic 7-footer, is reputed for having essentially the most upside within the draft. He is additionally a undertaking years clear of being NBA able. The soldiers opted for Barnes, who in all probability has the upper price and is able to give a contribution proper away.

Barnes can be a scorer. He is were given great dimension and first rate athleticism to compliment an excellent mid-range jumper. He is one among the extra NBA-ready gamers within the draft after averaging 17.1 issues on FORTY FOUR p.c taking pictures with the Tar Heels remaining season.

"Were pleased. We like this player," Warriors basic supervisor Bob Myers mentioned. "WE LIKE him for our workforce. He's among the finest other folks within the draft and we expect top-of-the-line players."