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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: June 12, 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. 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. 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 goes No. 1, look for Orlando to target Trey Burke, Ben McLemore, or Victor Oladipo.


  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. Instead Washington turns its 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. The selection of could Ben McLemore give Charlotte 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: Alex Len, C, Maryland, 7-1, Soph.
    This pick will come to Len or Burke. Greivis Vasquez had a breakout season for the Pelican last year at the point so a point guard isn't necessary. Robin Lopez played well in the middle, but Len and Anthony Davis could be a frontcourt duo of the future too good to pass up.


  7. Sacramento Kings: Trey Burke, PG, Michigan, 6-1, Soph.
    The Kings are in a "best available player" position and Burke is certainly that guy. Sacramento doesn't really have a point guard who make plays for his teammates. Burke can be that guy, and he should be a better long-term floor general than Isaiah Thomas.




  8. Detroit Pistons: C.J. McCollum, SG, Lehigh, 6-3, Sr.
    With a young frontcourt of Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond intact, the Pistons should focus on improving their wing play. C.J. McCollum is a combo guard, which might be a turn-off for a Pistons team that already has Brandon Knight and Rodney Stuckey, but McCollum's ability to shoot the rock is sorely needed in Detroit.


  9. Minnesota T-Wolves: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia, 6-5, Soph.
    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. Caldwell-Pope has ideal size for the two guard spot and can stroke it from the outside.


  10. Portland Trail Blazers: Shabazz Muhammad, G/F, UCLA, 6-6, Fr.
    The Trail Blazers' bench was AWFUL last year, so the team needs depth all across the board and likely takes the best non-point guard available. Shabazz Muhammad was once considered a top prospect in the the 2013 NBA Draft, but a lot of question marks have risen lately. Still, he is a solid value at this point and, at the least, could bring some offensive punch off Portland's bench.


  11. Philadelphia 76ers: Cody Zeller, C, Indiana, 7-0, Soph.
    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: Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse, 6-6, Soph.
    Rumors are swirling that the Mavericks want to deal this pick to save cap space for a potential run at Dwight Howard or Chris Paul. If Dallas hangs onto it, a guard will be targeted since O.J. Mayo has already said he will opt out of his contract and Darren Collison is a restricted free agent.


  14. Utah Jazz: Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany, 6-2, 1993
    With no point guard under contract for next season, the Jazz will likely use one of their first-round picks on a floor general. Dennis Schroeder really turned heads at the Nike Hoops Summit and has drawn some comparisons to Rajon Rondo.


  15. Milwaukee Bucks: Shane Larkin, PG, Miami, 5-11, Soph.
    With Brandon Jennings a restricted free agent, Monta Ellis holding a player option on the final year of his contract, and J.J. Redick an unrestricted free agent; the Bucks will be looking for backcourt depth. Though undersized, Shane Larkin really helped himself with terrific testing results at the NBA Draft Combine.



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Alex 04-22-2012 05:56 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.201 (total posts: 4)
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The Bucks will have Drew Gooden, Larry Sanders, Luc Mbah a Moute, and Ersan Ilyasova, and Ekpe Udoh down low. Yes, Walt, the Bucks need a post player.
JTG 04-22-2012 05:22 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.25 (total posts: 1)
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Man 5 years from now, the NBA will suck. Ever since the '08 draft, there seems to be a drop off of impact players (I.E. franchise changers like a Wade, Bosh, LeBron, Durant, Love, KG, Timmy D., etc...) Its like players today have no complete game and are not impactful
Matt 04-19-2012 04:28 pm xxx.xxx.xxx7.69 (total posts: 1)
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Please get rid of that old IU football only logo. It's awful. It hasn't been used in years.
Ben 04-18-2012 11:10 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.231 (total posts: 1)
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Apparently "ultimate glue guy" is the new "scrappy."
@JB 04-17-2012 10:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.156 (total posts: 1)
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OKC 1st round
JB 04-17-2012 09:18 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.217 (total posts: 1)
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Walt....you just did a 2 round 2012 NBA draft and do not have Darius Miller being chosen. I believe you missed the boat there. Please correct that, if this mock draft were to have any legitimacy. He could easily make a 9 man rotation for the Celts, Heat, Mavs, Grizz, Lakers, Rockets, Spurs or any team that values a team first player who can both play and guard an NBA 1, 2, 3, and even a smallish 4.
matt 04-17-2012 05:56 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.102 (total posts: 1)
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look at that, 3 mizzou players in the 2nd round

Vince 04-17-2012 02:21 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.99 (total posts: 8)
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@Not Serious: Yes, she's going back to Baylor for her senior year.
Jeremiah 04-16-2012 02:50 am xxx.xxx.xxx.141 (total posts: 1)
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Walter, don't look now, but Golden State is closing in on 7th place. Maybe even 6th. New Jersey and Toronto and Detroit are playing well just at the right time for GS. BTW what are the tie breaker's if there is a tie for 7th place? The Warriors must not win another game.
nn 04-14-2012 11:33 pm xxx.xxx.xxx8.87 (total posts: 3)
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Need or best possible player?


Many were criticizing Heat in 2003 for drafting Wade because the rest of the team consisted of players who were the same size and with similar style of play. Turned out well for Miami.

C-3PO 04-14-2012 10:28 pm xxx.xxx.xxx9.46 (total posts: 5)
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@Mike: What are you doing on this message board Michael Jordan? Shouldn't you be watching your Bobcats and keeping your player evaluations to yourself? Other teams might catch wind of your genius revelation that Sullinger will be a superstar player.
Not serious 04-14-2012 08:09 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.135 (total posts: 1)
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I don't see Brittney Griner on this mock draft? Did I miss something?
mike 04-13-2012 05:56 pm xxx.xxx.xxx0.65 (total posts: 1)
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People who don't know b-ball shouldn't make projections. There is no need justification in Nba. Best players go first. Sullinger will be #2.
Frank 04-13-2012 05:38 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.149 (total posts: 1)
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Joradn Taylor forever!
Back up rose
Derek 04-11-2012 01:57 pm xxx.xxx.xxx0.99 (total posts: 1)
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I pray pray pray pray the Bucks dont waste another pick on a big man, Bogut couldnt stay healthy, Joe Alexander was garbage,and Tyler Zeller is Psycho-T with even less upside. Please stop wasting picks on tall white guys, they all suck one way or the other.



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