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2013 NBA Mock Draft


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2013 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 16-30
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Updated: May 3, 2013.

Team needs and outstanding trades have been taken into account with this mock draft.

  1. Orlando Magic: Nerlens Noel, PF, Kentucky, 6-10, Fr.
    A season-ending torn ACL could damage Noel's chances of going first overall since he could be sidelined until October and won't get a chance to work out for teams this summer. However, Noel is the best prospect in the 2013 NBA Draft class and the re-building Magic could use an athletic shot blocker.


  2. Charlotte Bobcats: Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas, 6-5, Fr.
    Neither Ben Gordon nor Gerald Henderson appear to be the long-term answer at shooting guard for the Bobcats, so Ben McLemore gives the team a needed scorer and shooter on the wing to go alongside Kemba Walker and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.


  3. Cleveland Cavaliers: Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown, 6-8, So.
    The Cavaliers are lacking a true small forward, and Otto Porter would be the perfect fit here. His all-around ability would be a terrific young piece to add to the talented young backcourt of Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters.




  4. Phoenix Suns: Victor Oladipo, SG, Indiana, 6-5, Jr.
    The Suns sorely need and upgrade of talent on the wing and should target someone like Ben McLemore or Victor Oladipo. With McLemore off the board at this point, Victor Oladipo is the selection.


  5. New Orleans Hornets: Trey Burke, PG, Michigan, 6-0, So.
    Greivis Vasquez had a breakout season for the Hornets, but Trey Burke played himself into a top pick in the 2013 NBA Draft during the NCAA Tournament and is the best option here for the young Hornets.


  6. Detroit Pistons: Shabazz Muhammad, G/F, UCLA, 6-6, Fr.
    With a young frontcourt of Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond intact, the Pistons should focus on improving their wing play. Shabazz Muhammad is dropping on big boards and fits a need, but Detroit might be better served selecting a big like Alex Len to build depth up front.


  7. Sacramento Kings: Anthony Bennett, PF, UNLV, 6-8, Fr.
    Since the Kings pretty much gave up on their first-round pick from the 2012 NBA Draft, Thomas Robinson, they are once again searching for a power forward. Anthony Bennett is a bit undersized, but is an inside/outside threat who should cause matchup problems at the next level.




  8. Washington Wizards: Alex Len, C, Maryland, 7-1, So.
    With Emeka Okafor entering the final year of his contract, the Wizards could snag Len, who is loaded with upside, and give him a year to continue to develop. A small forward or power forward would also be an option.


  9. Minnesota Timberwolves: C.J. McCollum, SG, Lehigh, 6-3, Sr.
    The Timberwolves have been searching for a true a shooting guard, but could also use some depth at center since Nikola Pekovic is a restricted free agent. McCollum missed a good chunk of this past season due to injury and is a bit undersized, but can score the basketball.


  10. Portland Trail Blazers: Giannas Adetokunbo, SF, Greece, 6-9, 1994
    The Trail Blazers need depth all across the board, and Adetokunbo is a point forward-type player who has a unique skill set for his size. He is starting to gain some serious steam as a NBA prospect.


  11. Philadelphia 76ers: Cody Zeller, C, Indiana, 6-11, So.
    Though I think Zeller is a massively overrated NBA prospect due to a lack of physicality, but the 76ers could use some size inside. Another option for Philadelphia would be adding depth on the wing.




  12. Oklahoma City Thunder: Rudy Gobert, PF/C, France, 6-11, 1992
    This is a luxury pick for Oklahoma City, so the Thunder can take a chance on an athletic big with a huge wingspan (7-9) and allow him time to develop.

    Oklahoma City owns the Raptors' pick (via the Houston/Kyle Lowry) from the James Harden trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2013 NBA Draft Trades.


  13. Dallas Mavericks: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia, 6-4, So.
    With O.J. Mayo already saying he will opt out of his contract, the Mavericks need a shooting guard. A point guard could also be an option since since Darren Collison is a restricted free agent.


  14. Utah Jazz: Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse, 6-5, So.
    With no point guard under contract for next season, the Jazz will likely use one of its first round picks on a floor general. Michael Carter-Williams is one of the top pure point guards in college basketball.


  15. Milwaukee Bucks: Dario Saric, F, Croatia, 6-10, 1994
    The Bucks will be looking for backcourt depth specifically at shooting guard, but with no two worth taking this high, turn their attention elsewhere. Saric is a prototypical, versatile European prospect with great fundamentals for his size.



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the ol tb 05-01-2013 06:35 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.158 (total posts: 1)
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hate to say this as a buckeye fan but deshaun thomas cannot play nba ball!!!
Why not? 04-30-2013 11:11 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.226 (total posts: 1)
5     5

Why don't they just say pelicans, and use the new logo? If your talking about the past, u can call them the hornets, but anything in the present or future is the pelicans.
Expert 04-30-2013 01:41 am xxx.xxx.xxx37.5 (total posts: 1)
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1. Magic - Nerlens Noel, PF, Kentucky
2. Bobcats - Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas
3. Cavaliers - Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown
4. Suns - Anthony Bennett, SF/PF, UNLV
5. Hornets - Trey Burke, PG, Michigan
6. Kings - Alex Len, C, Maryland
7. Pistons - Victor Oladipo, SG/SF, Indiana
8. Wizards - Cody Zeller, C, Indiana
9. Timberwolves - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia
10. Trailblazers - Shabazz Muhammad, SG, UCLA
11. Sixers - Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh
12. Thunder - Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse
13. Mavericks - CJ McCollum, PG, Lehigh
14. Jazz - Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany
15. Bucks - Giannis Adetokoubo, SF/PF, Greece
16. Celtics - Rudy Gobert, C, France
17. Hawks - Kelly Olynyk, PF/C, Gonzaga
18. Hawks - Dario Saric SF/PF, Croatia
19. Cavaliers - Mason Plumlee, PF, Duke
20. Bulls - Jeff Withey, C, Kansas
21. Jazz - Jamaal Franklin, SG, San Diego State
22. Nets - Lucas Nogueira, PF/C, Brazil
23. Pacers - Sergey Karasev, SG, Russia
24. Knicks - Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville
25. Clippers - Tim Hardaway Jr, SG, Michigan
26. Timberwolves - Erick Green, PG, Virginia Tech.
27. Nuggets- CJ Leslie, SF/PF, N.C. State
28. Spurs - Archie Goodwin, SG, Kentucky
29. Thunder - Lorenzo Brown, PG/SG, N.C. State
30. Suns - Isaiah Austin, PF/C, Baylor
Blazers Fan 04-29-2013 05:44 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.158 (total posts: 1)
228     164

Dwight Howard 2 Portland WHAT. If he choose 2 come 2 PDX call me crazy but I see them in the Finals next year but the bench needs 2 be solidify also with this draft.
kate from Colma 04-28-2013 03:23 am xxx.xxx.xxx1.49 (total posts: 2)
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No pick for the Warriors...young talented team, so much fun to watch. Great owners, managers, coach. Most exciting team in NBA
b.o.d 04-25-2013 09:11 am xxx.xxx.xxx.143 (total posts: 2)
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This mock would be awsome if it had seth curry. One of the best sharpshooters ever.
Who ever gets him is gonna get a steal expect him to put up 3s like big bro.
skatie 04-25-2013 09:08 am xxx.xxx.xxx.143 (total posts: 2)
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S.I
Clinton 04-24-2013 10:14 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.39 (total posts: 1)
6     52

No Oriakhi or Pressey in either round?
Nate 04-23-2013 10:48 am xxx.xxx.xxx.227 (total posts: 1)
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Don't the Rox have the Suns #34 in the Marcus Morris deal?
maniac 04-22-2013 03:55 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.241 (total posts: 1)
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I can see cleveland trading down biggest need is small forward and depth on the bench.
And this draft seems to be big on bench players.
Trade down and pick up one of the many small fowards and pick up a extra pick next year.
Look to getting a free Agent to help and work toward .500 next year.
Charles 04-21-2013 01:36 am xxx.xxx.xxx6.47 (total posts: 1)
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In terms of your comment with the Pistons. You don't build depth when you have need of starters. Besides Len is going to bust. Waste. But I don't mind Shabezz
Suns 04-20-2013 10:02 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.222 (total posts: 1)
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Suns have #30 but not #14, unfortunately. Thanks a lot refs/Jazz.
MM 04-20-2013 09:51 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.223 (total posts: 2)
5     6

AND the Jazz are using the Suns' logo, wtf?
MM 04-20-2013 09:50 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.223 (total posts: 2)
6     8

Does anyone even proofread this?

To add to the notes about Len and the Pelicans, the Kings finished with 28 wins, the Pistons with 29.
New Orleans Pelicans GM 04-20-2013 09:31 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.238 (total posts: 1)
7     75

WHY DOES NO ONE RECOGNIZE THAT WE ARE THE PELICANS NOT THE HORNETS? PLEASE CHANGE IT TO THE HORNETS AND NO WAY IN HELL THE WOLVES WOULD BE DRAFTING ZELLER BECAUSE THEIR GM WOULD DRAFT RUDY BECAUSE HE IS FOREIGN



Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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