cuseflynn10's Mock Draft
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Updated: 5/24/13 6:55 pm
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 | They have Kyrie, Dion, and Thompson as a core for the future. A SF or a C would be the ideal pick. Porter, Len, and Zeller would be reaches for #1, so trading down could be an option. But if they stay, I think Noel is the best fit. He'd be a clear cut #1 pick if he didn't hurt his ACL and weighing in at 206 doesn't help the cause. But he has so much defensive potential that Cleveland wouldn't pass up on the opportunity. |
 | 2. I actually think McLemore is a better fit in Orlando rather than Noel. Rumors were that Orlando was ready to take Marcus Smart #1 overall if they got the top pick and Smart stayed in the draft, but neither of which happened. If Orlando gets a top 6 pick next year, they should have a chance at getting Smart in next years loaded draft. A Smart / McLemore backcourt sounds good to me. Smart can drive or dish and McLemore can shoot the orange. |
 | 3. I mocked Porter to Washington way back in January when Porter was projected in the 5-10 range. Now his stock is as high as it's going to get and he's the perfect fit in Washington. He gets to stay close to G'Town and fits in perfectly alongside Wall and Beal. |
 | 4. Oladipo is the most NBA ready prospect in my eyes and he fits in well with Charlotte. His athleticism makes him one of the top on ball defenders in this class, and would fit in great next to MKG, another great defender, and his athleticism shines on the offensive side of the ball, especially when he attacks the basket which compliments Kemba who can hit an outside jumper. It's a good fit, but the only problem now is Dickie V will continue comparing Oladipo to MJ haha. |
 | 5. New Orleans picks between Len and Zeller here. Zeller's ability to finish inside is suspect in my eyes. He could develop his inside game, but I like Len's low post game more at this point. Len will be more of a project, but he fits better alonside Davis in the long run. |
 | 6. I've had Burke going to Detroit for the past four months, and don't see why he wouldn't be a good fit. They could slide Knight to the SG position where he would be better suited. A lineup of Burke/Knight/Monroe/Drummond sounds good, and should be able to compete for the playoffs sooner rather than later. |
 | 7. I like Phoenix developing a big here behind Gortat, but both Len and Zeller have risks involved. I think Bennett is a pretty safe pick. His size should allow him to contribute on both sides of the ball. He's the type of player like Porter who won't be a star, but he'll be a glue guy for years to come. |
 | 8. Tweeners are usually referred to for PG/SG, SG/SF, or SF/PF, but if there's such thing as a tweener for a PF/C, I think Cody Zeller is the definition of it. He could be developed as a PF alongside Cousins, but if Sacramento ever decides they have had enough with Cousins' antics, Zeller could step in as a center. Good long term protection for the lineup with this pick. |
 | 9. I think this is the best case scenario for Bazz as he would get to play alongside a pass-first PG in Rubio. Rubio-Bazz-Williams-Love-Pek (depending on if Pek resigns). I think that Minnesota should be able to make the playoffs next year as long as they're healthy, have solid bench play, and Muhammad knows his role on the team. |
 | 10. Portland doesn't have too many holes. I'm tempted to have them reach on a big here, maybe Adams, but they did just take Leonard last year. I think Saric could be a good fit. He's a project, but I like his stroke and he could develop into a key piece for this team in a couple of seasons. |
 | 11. Philadelphia needs more guards. With the exception of Jrue Holiday, they don't have much guard play to speak of. CJ McCollum is coming off of an ankle injury, but I think he'll be 110% come pre-draft workouts. McCollum would only have to pack his bags and head an hour south to suit up for the 76ers. |
 | 12. If Adams falls to OKC at 12, I don't think there's any question who they should take. He has great size and great potential, but he is still raw. He's also a project pick, but he'll be worth it in the long run. |
 | 13. From the tape I've seen on Schroeder, he appears to be able to finish at the rim and shoot the three ball, but he can't hit anything in between. His on ball defense looks great, but I don't know how it will translate to stronger and faster NBA point guards. I think Dallas could take a chance on him, and they may have someone in their ear **Dirk** on draft night pulling for them to pick this German kid. |
 | 14. Michael Carter-Williams is arguably the best passer in this draft class. Utah would have to take him here if he was available. MCW could have seasons where he averages more assists than points, especially on a team like Utah where they have bigs who can finish at the rim (unlike Christmas and Keita) as well as shooters and scorers in Burks and Hayward. |
 | 15. Milwaukee could potentially be without Jennings and Ellis next year. KCP is a good piece to have whether they return or not. |
 | 16. Giannis is the definition of high risk/high reward. The competition he's played against is questionable, but his athleticism and potential are not. Boston said they liked his game already, it could be a smokescreen, but he could be a good replacement for Paul Pierce too. |
 | 17. I'm not as high as most seem to be on Olynyk as an NBA prospect. I think Atlanta may take him in a BPA situation, especially with Josh Smith likely to leave. |
 | 18. Atlanta goes with back to back bigs. I wanted to give them a guard here but I don't think Hardaway, Larkin, Kabongo, Goodwin, and Rice are worth the 18th pick. Maybe Hardaway, but even that's a stretch. I think they'd be best suited to package some of their four picks to move up in the draft. |
 | 19. Cleveland picks the Brazilian center, Lucas Nogueira, so he can learn under the other Brazilian center, Anderson Varejao. For as good as Varejao has played as of late, he has only played in 81 games in the past 3 seasons, with the 2010-11 be the most with 31 games. They need to develop a replacement, sooner rather than later. A rotation of Noel/Thompson/Nogueira could be the future for Cleveland. |
 | 20. With the emergence of Jimmy Butler, Chicago is not in need of a SG as badly so they can look towards other positions in the draft. I like Gorgui Dieng here as the top center available. He can score in a variety of ways, but more importantly, he knows his role in the system and doesn't need the ball to contribute to the game. Not to mention he should enter the league defensively ready with a developing offensive game. In a few seasons, he should be ready to replace Noah if need be. (Gobert is a possibility here, but he's more of a project. I think Dieng is the safer pick for immediate contribution.) |
 | 21. Utah needs to add more help in the backcourt. If they come away with MCW and Hardaway Jr, they will be looking good for next season. Kind of ironic that I mock these two to be teammates as Hardaway flopped on 2 plays in the span of thirty seconds to get MCW to foul out in the final four matchup between Michigan and Syracuse. |
 | 22. I haven't seen him play much other than some tape, but most are projecting him in the 20-30 range. I'm pretty much just plugging him in here for the obvious connection: Mikhail Prokhorov. Once I get to watch him more, I'll be able to move him up or down accordingly. |
 | 23. Indiana has good depth between SG SF and PF. They could use some youth at the PG position, and Larkin looks like a good fit to lead the second unit. He could even develop into a starter some day. |
 | 24. From his highlight reels, he appears to have solid potential on both ends of the floor. He's 7'2 with a 7'9 wingspan, so he's naturally going to have a shot blocking presence. I think Indiana would gladly take Gobert at 23. His potential is well worth the pick, and he'd have to time develop with Chandler being the starting C for the foreseeable future. |
 | 25. The Clippers could use youth at pretty much every position. Butler, Barnes, Hill, and Summers are their current SF, so Mitchell could come in and provide both athleticism and a younger alternative at the position for the Clippers. |
 | 26. They already landed Shabazz, so they could go for a center here in case Pek leaves, but Abrines looks to be a lights out shooter from deep, which is something Minnesota also needs. I think he still has 2 or 3 years left on his contract so he'd either have to be bought out or they could wait for him to develop overseas. |
 | 27. I think Tony Snell could surprise people at the next level. His height could cause mismatches as a SG. Denver doesn't have many needs, so gambling on Snell's athleticism is a good idea, especially with the potential of Iggy leaving. |
 | 28. Goodwin falls to San Antonio. Ginobli will be 36 in July and their other SGs are Danny Green and Nando de Colo. Ginobli is on an expiring deal, but if he wants to come back I'm sure he'll stick in San Antonio. But he only averaged 23 MPG so they do need to develop a SG for the future and Goodwin has the most upside of any SG at this point. |
 | 29. OKC always seems to be in need of a center. Hopefully he can pan out better than some other failed experiments at the position. They already drafted a center in Adams, but Withey is more ready to contribute now. |
 | 30. Underrated player so far, and could potentially rise further up the draft boards as we draw closer to draft day. Phoenix needs help everywhere, so taking Rice is a good move for the future. |
 | 31. With Kyrie, Dion, Thompson, and Noel as the future of the team, Cleveland turns to the local product DeShaun Thomas to be a combo forward off the bench. He could get big minutes early on, and potentially expand his role on the team and maybe start some day. |
 | 32. I think Jaiteh will rise to the top of the second, and maybe late first come draft day. He's got a great build for a center and he's only 18. He's still raw at 18 years old, but he's worth the project. OKC picks up a third center here - Withey for immediate impact, Adams as a 2-3 year project, and Jaiteh for a 5 year plan. |
 | 33. Shaun Livingston isn't the answer for backup PG in Cleveland. Lorenzo Brown is a good choice here as he likes to dish it. Cleveland is starting to build a solid bench here. |
 | 34. Aaron Brooks is their backup PG. Kabongo is a younger option and should develop into a better option in time. Plus he gets to stick around in Texas. |
 | 35. Philly grabs a backup PG, who should be better off the bench instead of Charles Jenkins and Royal Ivey. He can play either guard spot, just like their previous pick, CJ McCollum. |
 | 36. Jamaal Franklin has been one of my favorite players in college. He can do a bit of everything. Franklin stays in state and can develop on the Sacramento bench for awhile. |
 | 37. Washington drafted Porter, but could use an outside perimeter presence in Southerland. Just look at his game @Arkansas where he made 9-13 three pointers or his entire Big East Tournament where he shot 19-33 from deep. |
 | 38. People have Ledo all over the mock draft boards. I see him worthy of a late first round project, but considering scouts haven't seen him except for HS games and college practices, as well as weak combine results which may be due to lack of in game conditioning, I think he falls to the second where he is not guaranteed a contract. Detroit would be a great situation as he could be a good fit in a trio of Burke/Knight/Ledo. |
 | 39. Portland could use a younger SG. Crabbe fills that need and could be a key piece off the bench. |
 | 40. Canaan was considered a late first rounder if he left last year. Now he's slipping into the middle of the second round to be a backup behind Damian Lillard. |
 | 41. Memphis has plenty of picks and could try to package some to move up. If not, I think LJC is a good stash project for Memphis to look into. |
 | 42. They have good depth at the wings and PF spots and already added depth at PG. Adding a center here behind Hibbert is a good idea. Muscala put up 18.7ppg, 11.1rpg, 2.4bpg, and 2.3 apg this past season. He did play in the Patriot League which isn't that strong, but CJ McCollum played in it too and he's likely a lotto lock. I don't see why Muscala can't get picked late second. |
 | 43. With the possibility of Jennings and Ellis gone next season, the Bucks may be looking at a backcourt featuring Green and KCP. |
 | 44. Dallas wants to win another title with Dirk. Adding NBA ready pieces in the second round makes the most sense. CJ Leslie is one of the most NBA ready second rounders you can get. |
 | 45. He has good size and could develop into the replacement for Duncan. Whether he comes over right away is yet to be determined. |
 | 46. Roberson puts up a bunch of double doubles at Colorado, but I wouldn't expect him to be a prolific scorer in the NBA. More of a lockdown defender / rebounder type at the next level. But he wouldn't have to have the ball alongside Smart and WCS, so it would fit his style well. |
 | 47. Philly added two guards already, so now they have to go for a big. Mbakwe provides athleticism and NBA readiness. I can see these picks pushing Philly to the playoffs next season, but I don't see them going far just yet. |
 | 48. McCallum could go higher, but he didn't get consistent matchups against top competition which may hurt his draft stock. He could sneak his way into the end of the first or early second though. If he falls, the Lakers would gladly take him here as he has long term potential at the PG position and could benefit from learning from Nash. |
 | 49. Chicago is planning long term here. Butler and Ennis can play the wings for the future. For now Ennis can learn from the bench alongside his new teammate Dieng. |
 | 50. Atlanta could probably go for a stasher here, but if they don't, I like Vander Blue here. He's got great athleticism and defense. Right now, I see him as a good 4th guard for defensive purposes, but he could develop into a 6th man. |
 | 51. Most mock drafts I have seen don't have Sherwood Brown getting picked, but he played his heart out all season and was the leader of the FGCU tourney run. Orlando could take the local kid in the late second round and hope he brings some of that tourney "magic" with him. |
 | 52. Utah already grabbed MCW and Hardaway so going with an athletic SF sounds like a good fit here. |
 | 53. Atlanta has Lou Williams and Kyle Korver as their top SG options. Williams is best used as a 6th man and Korver is a 3 point threat only. Snaer could see some minutes in Atlanta. |
 | 54. Washington's backup guards are AJ Price and Garrett Temple. Brandon Triche could be a solid combo guard off the bench as he is 6'4 220 and can handle the point, but score and guard the 2 with his strength. |
 | 55. Prince, Daye, and Greene are Memphis's current SF. Adonis Thomas would make a good backup for now, and who knows, he could develop into something someday. |
 | 56. Monroe and Drummond can do damage inside, while Kelly can space the floor as a stretch 4 for Detroit. If they get Burke, Ledo, and Kelly in the draft, I think they've come away as winners. |
 | 57. Phoenix sees their local product still on the board so they give him a chance with their late second rounder. |
 | 58. This is one of my favorite prospects. He is a D3 player, but he is so athletic for his size. He's obviously raw, but if he could learn in San Antonio's system for a few years, he could be worth the wait. I'm sure Duncan and Robinson would be able to mentor him. |
 | 59. Minnesota adds a fast paced point guard in Jackson to develop off the bench behind Rubio. |
 | 60. Minnnesota grabs a backup center with the possibility of Pek leaving. I think Pek will be back though. |
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Cleveland | Nerlens Noel | 6-11 | 206 | PF/C | Kentucky | 19