2013 Mock Drafts

[BigSlam]

Post mock drafts that you find or, even better, post your own mock drafts.

[BigSlam]

Here is my first mess around. Lottery only and abbreviated comments (extended comments will come closer to the draft).

These are post lottery results and team needs taken into consideration. This is not how I think the draft WILL go but how I think it SHOULD go.

Cavs = Porter
A natural fit at the SF for them.
Irving - Waiters - Porter - Thompson - Varejo

Magic = Burke
The floor leader and franchise player they need.
Burke - Affalo - Harkless - Harris - Vucevic

Wizards = Noel
Can afford to wait on him a while with Okafor and Nene on the roster
Wall - Beal - Ariza - Noel - Nene

Bobcats = McLemore
Brings in a shooter to spread the floor
Kemba - Mac - MKG - McHornet - Biz

Suns = Oladipo
Seriously, the Suns suck. They just take BPA
Dragic - Oladipo - Dudley - Morris - Gortat

Pelicans = Bennett
Awesome pairing with Davis. Really, relaly good fit IMO.
Vasquez - Gordon - Aminu - Bennett - Davis

Kings = Zeller
They look to bring a little class into the franchise after some questionable picks (Evans and Cousins) - plus I think that Zeller is a good fit with Cousins.
Thomas - Fredette - Evans - Zeller = Cousins

Pistons = Muhammad
After the Drummond pick last year the Pistons knock one out of the park again and get their alpha dog.
Knight - Muhammad - Jerebko - Monroe - Drummond

Wolves = Len
They need some depth at the 5 spot and some Pekovic insurance
Rubio - Shved - Williams - Love - Pekovic

Blazers = Gobert
Hickson is gone, LMA will move to the PF spot and Leonard and Gobert will duke it out to be the starting C.
Lillard - Mathews - Batum - LMA - Meyers/Gorbet

Sixers = Adams
Need some Bynum insurance - and depth at the C
Holiday - Turner - Young - Hawes - Bynum/Adams

Thunder = Olynyk
Thunder get the big, offensive post/scoring option they have been badly missing
Westbrook - Thabo - Durant - Olynyk - Ibaka

Mavs = Saric
Mavs bring in a young guy for Dirk to mentor

McCollum = Jazz
Jazz really need a point and in McCollum, hope they get Lillard 2.0
McCollum - Burks - Williams - Favors - Kanter

[JMAC3]

Cavs = Noel- they can afford to wait on him.
Magic = Burke- pressure is off, so they can take Burke to replace Jameer.
Wizards = Porter- They currently start Ariza or Martell Webster.
Bobcats = McLemore- Great fit for us.
Suns = Oladipo- They need somebody to defend, and he seems like a great fit next to Dragic.
Pelicans = Shabazz- Risk it and replace Aminu, Insurance offensively if Gordon leaves or hurt.
Kings = Bennett- I could see them playing him at the 3.
Pistons = Carter-Williams- The size to let Brandon Knight play the 2 of offense, but the 1 defensively.
Wolves = McCollum- A scorer and shooter they need a the 2.
Blazers = Len- Seems like the perfect fit to finish off their starting lineup, since losing hickson.
Sixers = Zeller- Makes Bynum expendable, and allow them to spend money at other positions.
Thunder = Adams- Amnestly Perkins.
Mavs = Dario Saric, Cuban will be looking for a sleeper this late, may find another foreign player to replace Dirk
Jazz= Shane Larkin, I see them taking point guard no matter what.

[vorbis]

draftexpress's right after the lottery:

1 cle Nerlens Noel C
19 years old; 7'0"; 206 lbs.
Kentucky, Freshman
2 orl Ben McLemore SG
20 years old; 6'5"; 189 lbs.
Kansas, Freshman
3 was Anthony Bennett PF
20 years old; 6'7"; 239 lbs.
UNLV, Freshman
4 cha Victor Oladipo SG
21 years old; 6'4"; 213 lbs.
Indiana, Junior
5 phx Otto Porter SF
19 years old; 6'8"; 198 lbs.
Georgetown, Sophomore
6 no Alex Len C
19 years old; 7'1"; 255 lbs.
Maryland, Sophomore
7 sac Trey Burke PG
20 years old; 6'1"; 187 lbs.
Michigan, Sophomore
8 det C.J. McCollum PG/SG
21 years old; 6'3"; 197 lbs.
Lehigh, Senior
9 min Shabazz Muhammad SF
20 years old; 6'6"; 222 lbs.
UCLA, Freshman
10 pdx Rudy Gobert C
20 years old; 7'2"; 238 lbs.
Cholet, International
11 phi Cody Zeller PF/C
20 years old; 7'0"; 230 lbs.
Indiana, Sophomore
12 okc
From
Raptors Kelly Olynyk C
22 years old; 7'0"; 234 lbs.
Gonzaga, Junior
13 dal Michael Carter-Williams PG
21 years old; 6'6"; 184 lbs.
Syracuse, Sophomore
14 uta Dennis Schroeder PG
19 years old; 6'2"; 165 lbs.
Braunschweig, International
15 mil Sergey Karasev SF
19 years old; 6'7"; 197 lbs.
Triumph Moscow, International
16 bos Steven Adams C
19 years old; 7'0"; 255 lbs.
Pittsburgh, Freshman
17 atl Mason Plumlee C
23 years old; 7'0"; 238 lbs.
Duke, Senior
18 atl
From
Rockets Jamaal Franklin SG
21 years old; 6'5"; 191 lbs.
San Diego State, Junior
19 cle
From
Lakers Kentavious Caldwell-Pope SG
20 years old; 6'6"; 204 lbs.
Georgia, Sophomore
20 chi Gorgui Dieng C
23 years old; 6'11"; 230 lbs.
Louisville, Junior
21 uta
From
Warriors Tony Mitchell PF
21 years old; 6'9"; 236 lbs.
North Texas, Sophomore
22 bkn Jeff Withey C
23 years old; 7'0"; 222 lbs.
Kansas, Senior
23 ind Shane Larkin PG
20 years old; 5'11"; 171 lbs.
Miami FL, Sophomore
24 nyk Dario Saric SF
19 years old; 6'10"; 223 lbs.
Cibona Zagreb, International
25 lac Allen Crabbe SG
21 years old; 6'6"; 197 lbs.
California, Junior
26 min
From
Grizzlies Glen Rice SF
22 years old; 6'6"; 211 lbs.
Rio Grande Valley, Senior
27 den Reggie Bullock SF
22 years old; 6'7"; 200 lbs.
North Carolina, Junior
28 sas Lucas Nogueira C
20 years old; 6'11"; 215 lbs.
Estudiantes, International
29 okc Giannis Adetokunbo SF
18 years old; 6'9"; 196 lbs.
Filathlitikos, International
30 phx
From
Heat Archie Goodwin SG
18 years old; 6'5"; 189 lbs.
Kentucky, Freshma

[catch20two]

1. Cleveland, Nerlens Noel: simply put, he's the best player available
2. Orlando, Trey Burke: usher on in the Jameer Nelson replacement aka new floor general
3. Washington, Otto Porter: local product that'll deliver as an above average glue guy
4. Charlotte, Ben McLemore: ugh! I'd prefer Bennett but nobody values McLemore as much as us
5. Phoenix, Victor Oladipo: one of the 3 missed draft picks that may haunt us in the future

[Roll Tide 09]

We need to make a trade and keep our #4 and try to get Tony Mitchell if available late in the first if we get a late first round pick in a trade or second round. I feel like whichever player we take at #4 will actually win Rookie Of The Year if utilized like that player should be used. I think we should go with Victor Oladipo.

[Liver_Pooty]

Chad Fords latest mock draft that came out an hour ago or so.

1Nerlens NoelCleveland Cavaliers
COLLEGE: KentuckyAGE: 18HT: 6-11WT: 215POS: C
Analysis: Noel might be the perfect fit for the Cavs. He could provide them with the type of defensive presence in the middle they really need going forward. And the Cavs can be patient. With Anderson Varejao and Tyler Zeller, they don't need Noel right away. Georgetown's Otto Porter probably is the second-best fit. Unless doctors come back with major concerns about Noel's knee, I think he'll go No. 1 to Cavs.


2Trey BurkeOrlando Magic
COLLEGE: MichiganAGE: 20HT: 6-1WT: 187POS: PG
Analysis: The Magic need a point guard but might have been reluctant to take Burke at No. 1. What about at No. 2? I think there's a good chance. He's a bit small for his position, but Orlando needs a leader, someone with moxie, and Burke seems like the best fit. Ben McLemore is a possibility here, too.

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3Otto PorterWashington Wizards
COLLEGE: GeorgetownAGE: 19HT: 6-8WT: 200POS: SF
Analysis: The Wizards need help at the small forward position and Porter, who played his college ball in Washington, appears to be the perfect fit. With two super backcourt scorers such as John Wall and Bradley Beal, having a forward who's a facilitator like Porter feels just right. The other player to watch carefully for the Wizards is Anthony Bennett. Sources say the Wizards also are very high on Bennett and could opt for his potent offensive game to expand their options at power forward.

PLAYER CARD

4Ben McLemoreCharlotte Bobcats
COLLEGE: KansasAGE: 20HT: 6-5WT: 195POS: SG
Analysis: The Bobcats are the big losers, again, in the draft lottery. But if they land McLemore, they might get the player with the best upside in the draft. The team desperately needs outside shooting, and McLemore might have the best stroke of anyone in the draft.


5Victor OladipoPhoenix Suns
COLLEGE: IndianaAGE: 20HT: 6-4WT: 213POS: SG

Analysis: The Suns want to change the culture of the organization, and Oladipo is the perfect candidate to do it. He'll impact the game immediately on the defensive end. If he develops offensively? He could end up being the best player in the draft.


6Alex LenNew Orleans Pelicans
COLLEGE: MarylandAGE: 19HT: 7-1WT: 225POS: C

Analysis: The Pelicans got their power forward of the future with Anthony Davis. Could Len be their center of the future? He might be a perfect complement to Davis. He's more a skilled offensive player and should create a massive, young frontline for the Pelicans.

PLAYER CARD
7Michael Carter-WilliamsSacramento Kings
COLLEGE: SyracuseAGE: 21HT: 6-6WT: 184POS: PG

Analysis: The future of the Kings has finally cleared up, and the good news for Sacramento fans is that the team is staying put. The bad news? Just about everything else. While there is plenty of talent on the Kings' roster, not much of it fits together. The team ranked 13th in offensive efficiency this year but a miserable 29th in defensive efficiency. Adding someone who can do something besides chuck up the basketball might help. The team's biggest need is probably at small forward.

However, unless they want to add another shoot-first, ask-questions-later player like Shabazz Muhammad, there probably isn't a small forward worthy of a pick this high. Enter Williams. While the Kings do have point guards on their roster, they don't have any that really make others around them better. Carter-Williams is a high-risk, high-reward player. He has elite size for his position, proved to be a terrific athlete at the NBA draft combine and sees the floor well. In addition, he's a rangy defender who averaged 2.8 steals per game last season.

Of the elite NBA prospects, only Marcus Smart averaged more. His lack of jump shot is the biggest concern. But if he develops, he could help the turn around in Sacramento.


8Anthony BennettDetroit Pistons
COLLEGE: UNLVAGE: 20HT: 6-8WT: 240POS: PF

Analysis: The Pistons' biggest need is at the three, and if Bennett falls this far, I could see Detroit convincing themselves that Bennett could make the transition. While Bennett looks like a power forward, he can really shoot and handle the basketball. He has enough talent to be the No. 1 pick, but his recent rotator cuff surgery has caused his stock to slide just a tad. He'd be a great fit in Detroit and give the Pistons, along with Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond, one of the best young front lines in basketball.


9C.J. McCollumMinnesota Timberwolves
COLLEGE: LehighAGE: 21HT: 6-3WT: 197POS: PG
Analysis: McCollum didn't participate in the drills portion of the draft combine, but did show up for the athletic testing and put fears to rest that his foot wasn't 100 percent healed. He measured a 38.5-inch vertical and tested well in every category but the lane agility drill. The Wolves desperately need a shooter. The team ranked dead last in the NBA in 3-point percentage.

PLAYER CARD
10Kentavious Caldwell-PopePortland Trail Blazers
COLLEGE: GeorgiaAGE: 20HT: 6-6WT: 204POS: SG

Analysis: Caldwell-Pope didn't have a great showing at the combine. His jump shot wasn't falling, and while he tested well in the speed category, his vertical jump wasn't particularly impressive. Nevertheless, multiple GMs told me they think he'll end up be a top-10 pick. He can shoot better than he showed at the combine, and he has prototypical size for the position.

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11Cody ZellerPhiladelphia 76ers
COLLEGE: IndianaAGE: 20HT: 7-0WT: 230POS: C

Analysis: The Cody Zeller bandwagon is officially filling up again. All it took was an incredible display of athletic prowess at the draft combine to convince NBA teams who had soured on him to give him another look. Of course, we all knew Zeller was athletic, but few knew he was capable of what he did at the combine. Zeller is trying to make the transition to the 4 and seems like an obvious fit in Philly, a team without a legitimate 4-man on its roster.

PLAYER CARD
12Steven AdamsOklahoma City Thunder via Toronto Raptors
COLLEGE: PittsburghAGE: 19HT: 7-0WT: 255POS: C
Analysis: Adams might have been the big winner of the draft combine. Physically, he looked the part of a future NBA center and displayed a better than expected touch on his jump shot. He looked in terrific shape, hustled on both ends of the floor and reminded everyone why scouts saw him as a potential top-five pick going into his senior year of high school. He's raw and won't find any real minutes on the Thunder. But that's what the D-League is for.

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13Dario SaricDallas Mavericks
COUNTRY: CroatiaAGE: 19HT: 6-10WT: 223POS: SF

Analysis: I'm hearing quite loudly from multiple sources the Mavs are likely to trade this pick to save cap room for a run at Dwight Howard this summer. If they keep the pick, the Mavs are as high on Saric as any team in the league. They feel, along with a handful of other teams, Saric might have the highest basketball IQ of anyone in the draft and might be one of the two or three players who could be a star someday. While it's entirely possible the Pelicans or Trail Blazers grab Saric earlier, I don't think he slides past No. 13 if the Mavs hold on to their pick.

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14Shabazz MuhammadUtah Jazz
COLLEGE: UCLAAGE: 20HT: 6-6WT: 222POS: SF

Analysis: The Jazz's biggest need is at the point, but if Burke and McCollum are both off the board, they'll have to look elsewhere. Enter Muhammad. The Jazz also need an elite scorer, and Muhammad is one of the most gifted in the draft. His stock has slipped the past few months, but no one doubts that there still a lot of talent there. This would be an absolute steal for the Jazz if he's still on the board.

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15Allen CrabbeMilwaukee Bucks
COLLEGE: CalAGE: 21HT: 6-6WT: 197POS: SG
Analysis: The Bucks need a shooter, and Crabbe might be the best one left on the board. Crabbe had one of the best performances of the week at the combine. Not only did he measure with great size and length, he shot the ball as effortlessly as any player at the combine and tested as a much better athlete than expected. His inconsistent effort on the defensive end really is the only major question surrounding him.

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16Dennis SchroederBoston Celtics
COUNTRY: GermanyAGE: 19HT: 6-2WT: 165POS: PG

Analysis: With Rajon Rondo's future up in the air, could the Celtics take the guy who many scouts compare to a young Rondo? Both are quick, long and have huge hands. Both play a frantic style of basketball and both have swagger. The rumors flying around Chicago were that Schroeder had a promise from a team. The Celtics seem like just the sort of team that would try to lock him down.

PLAYER CARD
17Mason PlumleeAtlanta Hawks
COLLEGE: DukeAGE: 23HT: 6-10WT: 238POS: PF

Analysis: Plumlee reminded everyone this week why he once was a highly regarded potential lottery pick. His elite athletic ability combined with a 7-foot frame make him a unique prospect at this point in the draft. At 23, he's a little older than everyone else, but I think a team that wants to fly up and down the floor like the Hawks would love having him on the floor.

PLAYER CARD
18Jamaal FranklinAtlanta Hawks via Houston Rockets
COLLEGE: San Diego St.AGE: 21HT: 6-5WT: 191POS: SG
Analysis: Franklin didn't play at the combine. His ankle was in a walking boot. However, the injury isn't expected to keep him out for long. While the Hawks have a pretty crowded backcourt, I think if Franklin can play some small forward he might be worth the trouble. His infectious energy and athletic ability should give the team a real shot in the arm.

PLAYER CARD
19Rudy GobertCleveland Cavaliers via Los Angeles Lakers
COUNTRY: FranceAGE: 20HT: 7-2WT: 238POS: PF
Analysis: It's difficult to tell whether Gobert's surprise appearance at the combine helped or hurt his draft stock. His standing reach of 9-foot-7 was the longest ever recorded at the combine. It's pretty easy to see what a player with his length could do to protect the rim. However, Gobert seemed a bit out of shape and his athleticism actually ranked dead last at the combine. While it is possible Gobert could go considerably higher than this, there also are a lot of scouts who think he's grossly overrated as a prospect and actually like Brazilian Lucas Noguiera better. We're splitting the difference here at No. 19, but it's very possible that Noguiera could be the pick for Cleveland instead.

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20Gorgui DiengChicago Bulls
COLLEGE: LouisvilleAGE: 23HT: 6-11WT: 230POS: C

Analysis: Dieng also was in a walking boot for the entire combine process and wasn't able to really help himself. A veteran team like the Bulls would love to have him, however. He's not only a good rebounder and shot blocker, but he also is an excellent passer out of the high post. The team desperately needs size to back up Joakim Noah, and Dieng measured with the second tallest standing reach of anyone in the draft.

PLAYER CARD
21Shane LarkinUtah Jazz via Golden State Warriors
COLLEGE: MiamiAGE: 20HT: 6-0WT: 171POS: PG
Analysis: The Jazz still need a point guard, and Larkin looks like the perfect fit. He had a terrific performance at the combine, shot the ball well and tested off the charts athletically with a 44-inch vertical (the second highest ever measured at the combine) and showed elite speed. Yes, he's undersized, but with that athletic ability and range on his jumper, he should be just fine in Utah.

PLAYER CARD
22Jeff WitheyBrooklyn Nets
COLLEGE: KansasAGE: 23HT: 7-0WT: 222POS: C
Analysis: The Nets got a great season out of Brook Lopez, but they don't really have a credible backup for him. Withey is unlikely to be a star, but he is one of the two or three best shot blockers in the draft and should be able to come in and play great defense for 10-15 minutes a game in Brooklyn.

PLAYER CARD
23Kelly OlynykIndiana Pacers
COLLEGE: GonzagaAGE: 22HT: 7-0WT: 234POS: PG
Analysis: The Pacers are in danger of losing David West this summer. While Olynyk is no West, he's a very skilled four who can create his shot off the dribble and score in the post. He's a great value here after slipping a bit with a so-so performance at the draft combine.

PLAYER CARD
24Glen Rice Jr.New York Knicks
COLLEGE: Georgia TechAGE: 22HT: 6-6WT: 211POS: SG

Analysis: Rice wowed NBA scouts and GMs with his stellar play in the D-League, but came to the draft combine and laid an egg. His athletic ability is terrific, but he didn't shoot the ball particularly well and just didn't seem to be clicking last week. That has hurt his stock. He's going to need strong workouts. However, he seems like a great fit on the Knicks, who, after Carmelo Anthony, don't have a lot going for them at the small forward position.

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25Pierre JacksonLos Angeles Clippers
COLLEGE: BaylorAGE: 21HT: 5-11WT: 176POS: PG
Analysis: If the Clippers hang onto Chris Paul, they're probably going to have to trade Eric Bledsoe or risk losing him in free agency this summer. That opens up a spot at backup point guard. Jackson might be one of the two or three most exciting athletes in the draft. He proved this season he can really run the point. I think he'd be a great fit in L.A.

PLAYER CARD
26Sergey KarasevMinnesota Timberwolves
COUNTRY: RussiaAGE: 19HT: 6-7WT: 197POS: SF

Analysis: Did we say the Wolves need shooting? Even if Minnesota lands McCollum, don't be surprised if the Wolves add even more shooting with their second first-round pick. Karasev is one of the best shooters in the draft and should be able to make a smooth transition from Russia to Minnesota.

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27Tim Hardaway Jr.Denver Nuggets
COLLEGE: MichiganAGE: 21HT: 6-6WT: 199POS: SG
Analysis: Hardaway had one of the best performances of anyone at the combine. Not only did he shoot the ball well, but he brought an intensity with him that few players could match. While the Nuggets have both Andre Iguodala and Evan Fournier at the position, the team needs as much shooting as it can get.

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28Lucas NoguieraSan Antonio Spurs
COUNTRY: BrazilAGE: 20HT: 6-11WT: 218POS: C
Analysis: The Brazilian had a coming-out party a few years ago at the under-18 Americas Tournament, then fell off the map for a few years. Lately, he's putting up solid numbers in Spain and a number of international scouts have him ranked higher than Gobert. He's rail thin, but he has a great motor and can block shots. Assuming the Spurs re-sign fellow Brazilian big man Tiago Splitter, the transition could be pretty smooth.

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29Giannis AntetokounmpoOklahoma City Thunder
COUNTRY: GreeceAGE: 18HT: 6-9WT: 215POS: SF
Analysis: The Thunder already have a lottery pick and should feel comfortable enough to roll the dice on the draft's most mysterious player. Antetokounmpo has the size and skill level to be a special point forward in the pros. But he's completely unproven. Completely. He's the perfect draft-and-stash candidate.

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30Reggie BullockPhoenix Suns via Miami Heat
COLLEGE: North CarolinaAGE: 22HT: 6-7WT: 200POS: SF

Analysis: Bullock also really impressed at the combine with both his size and shooting ability. He's not going to be an All-Star, but as a big wing jump shooter, he's a very good get at this point in the draft.

[Liver_Pooty]

On nbadraft.net the top 10 is as follows (i really don't like their site, but here it is nonetheless)

1)McLemore
2)Noel
3)Porter
4)Oladipo
5)Bennett
6)Burke
7)Zeller
8)McCollum
9)Len
10)Saric

16)Muhammed.

[Liver_Pooty]

Here is the latest mock on draftexpress.

Nerlens Noel C
19 years old, Freshman
7' 0" 206lbs.
Kentucky

2 Ben McLemore SG
20 years old, Freshman
6' 5" 189lbs.
Kansas

3 Anthony Bennett PF
20 years old, Freshman
6' 7" 239lbs.
UNLV

4 Victor Oladipo SG
21 years old, Junior
6' 4" 213lbs.
Indiana

5 Trey Burke PG
20 years old, Sophomore
6' 1" 187lbs.
Michigan
6 Otto Porter SF
19 years old, Sophomore
6' 8" 198lbs.
Georgetown

7 Alex Len C
19 years old, Sophomore
7' 1" 255lbs.
Maryland

8 C.J. McCollum PG/SG
21 years old, Senior
6' 3" 197lbs.
Lehigh

9 Cody Zeller PF/C
20 years old, Sophomore
7' 0" 230lbs.
Indiana

10 Shabazz Muhammad SF
20 years old, Freshman
6' 6" 222lbs.
UCLA

11 Rudy Gobert C
20 years old, International
7' 2" 238lbs.
Cholet

12 Michael Carter-Williams PG
21 years old, Sophomore
6' 6" 184lbs.
Syracuse

13 Mason Plumlee C
23 years old, Senior
7' 0" 238lbs.
Duke

14 Kelly Olynyk C
22 years old, Junior
7' 0" 234lbs.
Gonzaga

15 Dennis Schroeder PG
19 years old, International
6' 2" 165lbs.
Braunschweig

16 Steven Adams C
19 years old, Freshman
7' 0" 255lbs.
Pittsburgh

17 Gorgui Dieng C
23 years old, Junior
6' 11" 230lbs.
Louisville

18 Sergey Karasev SF
19 years old, International
6' 7" 197lbs.
Triumph Moscow

19 Jamaal Franklin SG
21 years old, Junior
6' 5" 191lbs.
San Diego State

20 Tony Mitchell PF
21 years old, Sophomore
6' 9" 236lbs.
North Texas


From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz2TzXVsEKe
http://www.draftexpress.com

[Eoghan]

Needs Based Mock Draft v.1

1. Cleveland: Noel - Why? B/c T. Zeller is not the future and Noel plays a position LeBron doesn't.

2. Orlando: Burke - Why? B/c They need a PG, simple.

3. Washington: Porter - Why? Wall is grumpy and tired of losing. Wall, Beal, Porter, Okafor, Nene might sneak into the playoffs in the weak East.

4. Charlotte BumbleCats: McLemore - Arguable BPA and balances roster better than Oladipo.

5. Phoenix: McCollum - The Suns are dumb and they are desperate for a guy that can get buckets. CJ is high character and could play PG in case the Suns trade off Dragic. They're praying he turns into the next Curry.

6. New Orleans: Oladipo - BPA, seems like a Monty Williams kind of guy.

7. Sacramento: Muhammad - New owners, same dumb Kings. They do have terrible wings though and who knows, maybe this will be the star talent that finally figures it out.

8. Detroit: Carter-Williams - Their choices A and B just went before them, they go with the big point and pray he makes Moose and Dre's lives easier.

9. Minnesota: Caldwell-Pope - So desperate for a SG with decent size and can shoot.

10. Portland: Adams - They get a big center and pray that between him and Leonard, one of them figures out how to defend and rebound.

11. Philadelphia: Bennett - Steal an undersized 4 that can score.

12. OK City: Len - "7 foot white guy? Please be better than Perkins" - Sam Presti

13. Dallas: Schroeder - Can't resist putting the German PG on a team desperate for a PG of the future.

14. Utah: Lorenzo Brown - Unconventional pick by an unconventional franchise. They desperately need a PG and Zo brings size, handles, athleticism and enough experience to transition quickly.

15. Milwaukee: Zeller - BPA and the Bucks scramble to fix the shambles that is their roster with trades and FAs.

16. Boston: Saric - Ainge will love his brain type.

17. Atlanta: Dieng - Finally, a decent center worthy enough of moving Horford to PF.

18. Atlanta: Giannis Aneedatuba - "Whatshisname, yeah. My Duke buddy Jay Bilas says he's long and has upside" - Danny Ferry.

19. Cleveland: Karasev - One of the best shooters in the draft, might actually start.

20. Chicago: Hardaway, Jr - Good value pick, adds wing depth and shooting.

21. Utah: Olynyk - Got to replace the big with awful defense they'll lose in either Jefferson or Millsap.

22. Brooklyn: Plumlee - "A cheap alternative to Hump and he's from Duke? Billy King likes." - Billy King, referring to himself in the 3rd person, probably.

23. Indiana: Franklin - The Pacers mistakenly thought they were drafting Gob's racist puppet from Arrested Development but actually get another body to throw at LeBron and an eventual Granger replacement.

24. New York: Mitchell - The most athletic player in the draft going to the Knicks? Shocker.

25. LA Clippers: Goodwin - Desperate attempt to replace Bledsoe.

26. Minnesota: Withey - Pekovich insurance.

27. Denver: Leslie - One of those long, athletic guys Karl loves.

28. San Antonio: Carmichael - Sneaky Spurs get one of the most NBA ready PFs in the draft, again.

29. OK City: Gobert - "Giant French guy? Can't be worse than Thabeet" - Presti.

30. Phoenix: Felix - Local guy with hops and can play SF

[TruthTelling]

Phoenix won't pass up Oladipo, that is 100% certified. It is either Oladipo or McLemore for the Suns.

And lol at the notion that Phoenix would pick Carrick Felix at #30. Maybe at #57.

[-Ian-]

CBS Sports Mock Draft have us taking Alex Len at #4.

[KembaWalker]

given the final order we got far from screwed like everyone is trying to insinuate. best odds of picking 5th but end up at 4th with the teams ahead of us having totally opposite needs. and us projected to take the same guy we were projected to take at 2. we actually got pretty lucky in a way

[Liver_Pooty]

CBS Sports Mock Draft have us taking Alex Len at #4.

I don't see how we would take Len with Oladipo available, or how Porter goes 6th, but this draft is crazy so who knows.

[Liver_Pooty]

given the final order we got far from screwed like everyone is trying to insinuate. best odds of picking 5th but end up at 4th with the teams ahead of us having totally opposite needs. and us projected to take the same guy we were projected to take at 2. we actually got pretty lucky in a way

Agreed.

[ccbballin]

Cleveland - Noel
Orlando - Mclemore
Wash - Porter
Charlotte - Bennett. Kinda hoped we landed him anyway because he fills the most pressing need. Zach Randolph 2.0. He even talks like a nerdy guy like Randolph but he has more athleticism.

[MasterIchiro]

Someone made a point that McLemore at 4 is a cheaper player than McLemore at 2. So in that sense we got lucky but I won't believe it until I see it. NBA.com and CBS both project Orlando to take BPA at 2 which they determine is McLemore. Orlando can always add assets. Their young GM might feel pressured to not pass on him. I hope it works out. I question Bennett's long term health and size. Oladipo could be great on the right team but he's a bad fit here with MKG and Kemba. McLemore just makes those 2 (and thus our whole offense) so much better.

[MasterIchiro]

Mock Draft Magic's pick
Jonathan Tjarks, SB Nation Ben McLemore
Jonathan Givony, DraftExpress/Yahoo! Sports Ben McLemore
Scott Howard-Cooper, NBA.com Ben McLemore
Chad Ford, ESPN Trey Burke
Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated Ben McLemore
Jeff Goodman, CBS Ben McLemore
Matt Moore, CBS Ben McLemore

[Logander]

Cleveland - Noel
Orlando - Mclemore
Wash - Porter
Charlotte - Bennett. Kinda hoped we landed him anyway because he fills the most pressing need. Zach Randolph 2.0. He even talks like a nerdy guy like Randolph but he has more athleticism.

I understand he does play like Zach Randolph and we really do need that on our team, but hes a very small PF and I really cant seeing him doing what he did in college to NBA PFs. Unless you're saying we should put him at SF and let him work his magic in that position?

[catch20two]

Mock Draft Magic's pick
Jonathan Tjarks, SB Nation Ben McLemore
Jonathan Givony, DraftExpress/Yahoo! Sports Ben McLemore
Scott Howard-Cooper, NBA.com Ben McLemore
Chad Ford, ESPN Trey Burke
Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated Ben McLemore
Jeff Goodman, CBS Ben McLemore
Matt Moore, CBS Ben McLemore