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2013 NBA Mock Draft


Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2013 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 16-30
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Updated: May 22, 2013.

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

  1. Cleveland Cavaliers: Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown, 6-8, Soph.
    I don't get the fascination with handing Nerlens Noel the No. 1 spot. Does Cleveland need another offensively challenged frontcourt player? No. They 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. The only scenario I could see Cleveland taking Noel is if the team is ready to trade Anderson Varejao - which is a possible scenario.


  2. Orlando Magic: Nerlens Noel, PF, Kentucky, 7-0, Fr.
    The re-building Magic could use improved talent all across the board and adding an athletic shot blocker like Noel would be a nice piece to add alongside the promising Nikola Vucevic. If Noel does go No. 1, look for Orlando to target Trey Burke or Ben McLemore.


  3. Washington Wizards: Anthony Bennett, PF, UNLV, 6-8, Fr.
    With their backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal set for the foreseeable future, the Wizards pass on Burke and McLemore, and turn their attention to Anthony Bennett who would provide a needed spark at power forward. If Cleveland ends up picking Noel, Porter won't fall past this pick.




  4. Charlotte Hornets: 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 Hornets, so Ben McLemore gives the team a needed scorer and shooter on the wing to go alongside Kemba Walker and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.


  5. Phoenix Suns: Victor Oladipo, SG, Indiana, 6-4, 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.


  6. New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Burke, PG, Michigan, 6-1, Soph.
    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 Pelicans.


  7. Sacramento Kings: Alex Len, C, Maryland, 7-1, Soph.
    The Kings are in a "best available player" position and Alex Len is a skilled seven-footer with a lot of potential. A small forward like Shabazz Muhammad would also be an option.




  8. 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.


  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: Dario Saric, F, Croatia, 6-10, 1994
    The Trail Blazers need depth all across the board, and Dario Saric is a prototypical, versatile European prospect with great fundamentals for his size. He could provide Portland with a versatile scoring option off the bench.


  11. Philadelphia 76ers: Cody Zeller, C, Indiana, 7-0, So.
    Though I think Zeller is a massively overrated NBA prospect due to a lack of physicality, the 76ers could use some size inside. Another option for Philadelphia would be adding depth on the wing.




  12. Oklahoma City Thunder: Rudy Gobert, C, France, 7-2, 1992
    This is a luxury pick for the Thunder, so the team 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, 6-5, Soph.
    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, 6-6, Soph.
    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: Allen Crabbe, SG, California, 6-6, Jr.
    The Bucks will be looking for backcourt depth, specifically at shooting guard, since Monta Ellis has a player option on the final year of his deal and J.J. Redick is an unrestricted free agent.



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SlackerKeith 05-27-2012 09:17 am xxx.xxx.xxx.144 (total posts: 1)
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You would think that a Washington Times writer would know that the Washington, DC basketball team nickname is the Wizards, not the Bullets. That changed how many years ago?
horny 05-26-2012 10:36 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.73 (total posts: 1)
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sullinger would be great with the pistons
BiteMe 05-24-2012 04:14 pm xxx.xxx.xxx30.8 (total posts: 6)
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GSW just announced a spiffy new arena on SF waterfront. Time for them to drop out of the top 7 and send the pick to Utah. [U knoa its coming!]
Your mother 05-23-2012 12:27 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.254 (total posts: 1)
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Just thought I'd mention they haven't been called the Washington Bullets for a number of years (see your No. 2 listing).
D-rose 05-22-2012 08:23 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.163 (total posts: 1)
18     28

Are the bulls trying to compile a roster full of PGs?
curious 05-22-2012 04:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx5.43 (total posts: 1)
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so u say the thunder have no glaring needs. have u ever watched the thunder? im a big fan of them and they cant score at the low post!!! they r solid everywhere else but i have to call u out on that one. i bet they take a big man.
Cincinnati Bengals 2014 NFL CHAMPIONS Browns 2016 05-21-2012 09:24 pm xxx.xxx.xxx6.83 (total posts: 2)
32     44

Best mock draft yet for Cleveland. Though I think it would work better for Cleveland if they draft:

1a. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist SF Kentucky
1b. Terrence Ross SG Washington
2a. Fab Melo C Syracuse
2b. Dreymond Green PF Michigan State

Starting for Cleveland:

PG: Kyrie Irving
PF: Anderson Vareajo
PF: Dreymond Green
SG: Terrence Ross
C: Fab Melo

Bench:

F: Tristian Thompson
levy 05-21-2012 07:10 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.181 (total posts: 4)
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anthony davis is a great defender but limited offensively. when we look back 4 years from now the best player from this draft will be harrison barnes. plays similar to grant hill when he was with the pistons. has great size 6'8 230lbs with the ability to play great on both ends of the court.within 2 to 3 years barnes will be a 24ppg 8rpg 4apg player in the nba and be in multiple all star games.
Bucks 05-20-2012 01:05 am xxx.xxx.xxx4.86 (total posts: 3)
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I think Zeller is a good fit for Milwaukee. Ekpe Udoh and Larry Sanders are both defensive minded centers and Sanders was a shot blocking machine at the end of the year last year. They need a scorer down low and Zeller fits that mold
@@Charles 05-20-2012 12:58 am xxx.xxx.xxx4.86 (total posts: 3)
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Best big man since Bill Russell? Better than Wilt Chamberlain? Better than Kareem? Better than Moses Malone? Better than Hakeem? Better than Shaq? Better than David Robinson?

He might be better than Dwight and Bynum, but your calling him the best Center EVER. Get real man
True 05-19-2012 08:48 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.142 (total posts: 1)
22     27

It's funny that the DETROIT team is mocked back to back Ohio St players.
C-3PO 05-19-2012 08:08 pm xxx.xxx.xxx9.46 (total posts: 5)
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By the way the player I was talking about is Augusto Cesar Lima.
Stunning 05-19-2012 05:45 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.140 (total posts: 4)
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It's amazing that someone who writes for a paper in DC can co a mock where the biggest need for the Wizards, SF, is ignored for a lesser player at a position that already has a starter.

If the Wiz draft 2nd and it's someone other than either Davis or Kidd-Gilchrist, then the entire management should be fired. MKG + Chris Singleton would be a nice SF rotation and would solidify the starting lineup along with Wall, Crawford, Booker and Nene with guys like Mack, Vesely and Seraphin off the bench.
C-3PO 05-19-2012 10:12 am xxx.xxx.xxx9.46 (total posts: 5)
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Way to put an international player that didn't even declare in the mock. Good job paying attention to detail.
@Charles 05-19-2012 09:24 am xxx.xxx.xxx0.89 (total posts: 8)
41     111

If Cleveland gets the first overall pick, there going to take Anthony Davis no question about it. How coul you pass on the best big man since Bill Russel? The Cavs could trade Tristan Thompson for a wing player or possibly a draft pick.



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