NCarmean18's Mock Draft
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Updated: 5/23/13 3:08 am
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 | Otto Porter is the perfect pick for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs desperately need a SF, and Otto Porter is the top SF on the board. Porter just plays the game really well. He has great size, and a great motor. He's definitely a nice young complimentary piece to go along with Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters, and Tristan Thompson. |
 | 2. The Orlando Magic need a fresh start. With Ben McLemore, you honestly can't go wrong. He's very athletic, and a great shooter. With the need of a future shooting guard, the Magic can get a lot of value with the selection of Ben McLemore. |
 | 3. The Bobcats get a really raw, yet potential PF/C in Nerlens Noel. Many feel as though Ben McLemore would be the better pick for Charlotte because of the offense that he can bring to a team that desperately needs it, but having him off the board, the Bobcats get a perennial defensive player of the year in Nerlens Noel. While his offensive game needs improvement, his defensive ability is enough for a team to take a n early chance on him in a weak draft. |
 | 4. Cody Zeller has been moving up on mock drafts as of late, and I think the rise will continue. He has great size, and the frame to add more muscle throughout his NBA career. He has a very solid post game, which is one of the reasons why he is such a highly coveted big. Marcin Gortat is unhappy in Phoenix, and Cody Zeller can definitely be a future center piece for a team like Phoenix. |
 | 5. New Orleans is in a unique predicament, and I think that the Hornets will take a chance on Trey Burke, the sophomore PG out of Michigan. Greivis Vasquez played extremely well for the Hornets last season. However, he is not the future at that position for the Hornets, and with a potential All-Star on the board like Trey Burke, it's hard to pass that opportunity up. |
 | 6. This is a unique pick for the Kings as well. To be honest, Sacramento's front office is garbage, and so this is why I feel as though they will select Anthony Bennett. They do have needs at both the SF and PF, and the Kings are probably hoping that Bennett can play both positions effectively. While some may question the pick, Bennett does bring the team a lot of potential. |
 | 7. Detroit gets lucky in the draft every single year, and this year is no exception. Shabazz Muhammed (Pre-Season #1 Pick) slides to the 7th pick where they pick him up. The Detroit Pistons definitely seem to be a team on the rise with the amazing draft additions of Brandon Knight, Greg Monroe, Andre Drummond, and even now Shabazz Muhammed. They'll have a nice core to build around for many years to come. They need wing players, and you can't get much better than Muhammed. |
 | 8. A bit of a fall for Len, indeed. However, he still remains in the top 10 after a good sophomore season at Maryland. At 7'1", 255 lbs., Len has terrific size to compete in the NBA right away. He even has the frame to put on more muscle. He'll be disappointed that he dropped to the 8th overall pick, but Washington will pick up their future starting center. |
 | 9. You have to love Victor Oladipo, especially if you're the new Timberwolves GM. The Timberwolves have a glaring need at the SG position, as Brandon Roy's attempt at an NBA comeback fell short because he couldn't keep those knees healthy. Victor Oladipo might never be a star, but he is athletic, is improving his offensive stroke, and is one of the better defenders that this draft has to offer. That's well worth the 9th overall selection. |
 | 10. Kelly Olynyk is so fundamentally sound, it makes a lot of sense that he red-shirted to have an extra year of eligibility. Now look at him. He lead Gonzaga to their first ever #1 seed in the NCAA Tourney, their first ever #1 AP Poll ranking, and he will now be drafted into the NBA draft. At 7-feet, 240 lbs., Olynyk has good size for a prospect, but not elite size. Where he is really valuable if his ability to stretch the floor, take high percentage shots, and use effective post moves to score inside efficiently. Portland will really like this guy. |
 | 11. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is one of the best offensive players in this draft. He's super talented scoring-wise, and he will bring that second scoring option to Philly that Jrue so desperately needed last season. |
 | 12. Rudy Gobert is a hugh player at 7'1", 230 lbs., and he is definitely a player that OKC can use, especially in the future. With Kendrick Perkins limited contributions on the offensive end of the floor, Rudy Gobert definitely seems like the type of player that can come in, learn, and blossom. OKC is really hoping that that is the case. |
 | 13. The last time that the Dallas Mavericks drafted an International power forward, it worked out pretty well. While Saric is no Dirk Nowitzki, the Mavs are hoping that he can transform into the next best thing. |
 | 14. The Jazz take CJ McCollum, the product of Lehigh with their first pick in the draft. Seeing guys like Damian Lillard and Stephen Curry succeed in the NBA as point guards, the Jazz are hoping that McCollum can do the same. Especially considering that he adds a perimeter threat that the Jazz so desperately desire. |
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 | 16. Michael Carter-Williams will be a great value pick for the Boston Celtics here. Yes, the Celtics need a legitimate starting center, but with this pick, I just don't see it. The Celtics didn't have that dynamic playmaker in the playoffs since Rondo went down with a torn ACL, and by bringing in MCW, the Celtics will have that presence back come April. |
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Cleveland | Otto Porter | 6-9 | 200 | SF | Georgetown | 19