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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
2013 NBA Mock Draft: Round 2

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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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Rick 05-04-2012 01:28 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.180 (total posts: 1)
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Well at least who ever is running this mock draft isn't drunk when they are picking. Why do other mock drafts either have the Cavs picking 3 Small Forwards or 2 Power Forwards a 1 and a 3. The Cavs will address the back up at 1, the 2, the 3 and the 5 this year. This mock at least shows they have a brain
Matthew 05-03-2012 07:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx5.81 (total posts: 1)
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This is not a good mock draft!!!!!!
Jason 05-02-2012 11:34 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.116 (total posts: 1)
20     16

Tyler, the Mavericks' pick they traded for Odom, which went to Houston, was Top 20 Protected.
Jesse44o 05-02-2012 09:38 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.122 (total posts: 1)
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No foreignors
Twalker215@twitter.com 05-02-2012 09:11 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.204 (total posts: 1)
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Great job but I think the hornet should take Beadly Beal with there frist pick and Arnett Moultrie with the 2nd are so I hope
Tyler 05-02-2012 04:35 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.41 (total posts: 1)
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Mav's don't have a 1st round pick, they traded it for lamar odom, the pick was then traded to the rockets with derek fisher for jordan hill
At Andrew 05-02-2012 11:05 am xxx.xxx.xxx7.87 (total posts: 1)
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You do realize Draymon Green is a PF
aussieguy 04-29-2012 12:00 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.135 (total posts: 2)
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*Dellavedova from ST Mary's Via Australia
aussieguy 04-29-2012 11:55 am xxx.xxx.xxx.135 (total posts: 2)
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hey anyone think matty delanadova will be picked? have a chance in the NBA?
Andrew 04-24-2012 09:39 am xxx.xxx.xxx21.3 (total posts: 2)
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No way the Cavs take another PF in the 1st round. Especially when Draymon Green is still available at SF. The Cavs still have two very good PFs on the roster after Jamison leaves: Tristian Thompson and Anderson Varejao. Varejao can split time at PF or C provided the Cavs go draft a true C (like Fab Melo).

Cannot in any way agree with that second selection for the Cavs.
Andrew Nicholson to Cavs? 04-24-2012 12:41 am xxx.xxx.xxx.223 (total posts: 1)
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Antwan Jamison's leaving... okay, but just why did they take Tristian Thompson at 4th overall in last years draft? If they were to take Nicholson this year, it'd create a glut at power-foward while leaving a lot of holes unfilled.
Hannah Villa POO 04-23-2012 03:00 pm xxx.xxx.xxx7.56 (total posts: 1)
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Hi my name is hannah and i live in new york......i think that the lakers need to draft more wings rather than pile up on big men....andrew bynum and pau gasol are still great but kobe is getting older fast....lakers need some athletic wings xoxo hannah
marty 04-23-2012 03:37 am xxx.xxx.xxx2.67 (total posts: 1)
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Did I miss something? Why don't the Bulls have a second round pick?
Jacob O 04-23-2012 01:18 am xxx.xxx.xxx.232 (total posts: 1)
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Why don't you guys read.. The title says "2012 NBA MOCK DRAFT" and then it clearly states:
"Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com.

It's not Walter.. Email the other guy.
JD 04-22-2012 10:22 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.183 (total posts: 1)
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Love the Fab Melo pick to the Celtics. But I think John Jenkins might be around in the 2nd. I would love if the grabbed Melo follwed by a heavy rebounder like Jae Crowder, and then adressed the SG position in the 2nd round, since that seems to be such a deep position this year.



Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05@hotmail.com.
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