2013 Draft Targets (#9 lotto odds, #26, #52, #59)

[Klomp]

Dominant win

That was a fun second half. First half? Not so much.

[moss_is_1]

Kahn needs to find a way to get McLemore & Porter. We'd be set.

McLemore would be a fantastic fit for us. Athletic, great shooter, and has excellent defensive potential. I'd easily trade our 1st and D-will to snatch him up. Bill Self loves the kid.

[[RCG]]

http://www.nbadraft.net/2013mock_draft

Not saying this is accurate but the more I look at it, the better I feel about this upcoming draft. No there are no clear "superstars" or even 'stars' but I believe there is a decent amount of solid role-players that could be had in this draft. It's going to be a good draft for any team 10-20 because I don't feel there is quite the drop-off from the top-10 and anyone in the top-20 has the potential to be the best player taken in the draft. After the top-20 or so it does seem to drop off considerably. Especially if some guys don't declare. Next year will have a lot more 'star' power at the top however.

[[RCG]]

It appears that we can't have two picks in the upcoming draft unless we actively acquire another. If we "have" our own and Memphis' then we send Memphis' to Phoenix:

However, if Minnesota is entitled to receive Memphis' own 1st round pick (top 14 protected in the 2013 Draft, top 14 protected in 2014, top 14 protected in 2015, and top 14 protected in the 2016 Draft) via Houston, then Minnesota shall convey the less favorable of the two picks to Phoenix. If Minnesota does not convey to Phoenix a first round pick by 2016, then Minnesota shall convey to Phoenix Minnesota's own 2016 and 2017 second round picks. [Minnesota-New Orleans-Phoenix, 7/27/2012]

[moss_is_1]

Mclemore is beasting vs iowa state right now. 6-6 from 3, 31 points, including the game tying 3 to force OT.

[[RCG]]

Mclemore is beasting vs iowa state right now. 6-6 from 3, 31 points, including the game tying 3 to force OT.

[The J Rocka]

Kid is legit. Part of me wants to tank to get him. We NEED McLemore.

[[RCG]]

McLEMORE! McLEMORE! McLEMORE!

[Klomp]

Will he be able to defens NBA SGs?

[The J Rocka]

Will he be able to defens NBA SGs?

Not right away IMO but he has the physical ability to be a solid defender. I think he kind of lacks that fire from the last few games I witnessed at least.

[[RCG]]

Will he be able to defens NBA SGs?

Not right away IMO but he has the physical ability to be a solid defender. I think he kind of lacks that fire from the last few games I witnessed at least.

If he can go 10-12 & 6-6 from 3 I don't care if he doesn't play with a lot of energy just put in the hoop what Ricky gives you!

[Jukeness]

Lets get Rodney Williams in the second round.

[The J Rocka]

Will he be able to defens NBA SGs?

Not right away IMO but he has the physical ability to be a solid defender. I think he kind of lacks that fire from the last few games I witnessed at least.

If he can go 10-12 & 6-6 from 3 I don't care if he doesn't play with a lot of energy just put in the hoop what Ricky gives you!

Which is why I would still take him. Guy can shoot NBA range and has a beautiful release.

I'd like to see him get a better handle and work on his iso game a bit more but nonetheless the guy has a pro made offensive game.

I think Shabazz could be pretty good as well. I like his aggressiveness to go inside and get to the line.

[Klomp]

Lets get Rodney Williams in the second round.

If our pick was later in first I'd take him in the 25-30 range

[Klomp]

Victor Oladipo?