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2013 NBA Mock Draft: Round One - Picks 16-30


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2013 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 1-15
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Updated: May 22, 2013.

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

  1. Boston Celtics: Kelly Olynyk, 7-0, C, Gonzaga, Jr.
    The Celtics could use a big man inside, and the "Dazed and Confused" looking big man made huge strides with his game this year. He is a skilled, but not very physical, seven-footer.


  2. Atlanta Hawks: Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville, 6-11, Jr.
    The Hawks will be going through a roster transition this offseason and will likely take the best available player at this option. Gorgui Dieng could add some frontcourt depth alongside Al Horford.


  3. Atlanta Hawks: Giannas Antetokounmpo, SF, Greece, 6-9, 1994
    With Josh Smith likely leaving via free agency, the Hawks could use an athletic forward, which Giannis Adetokunbo certainly is. He also has a unique skill set for his size as he could play a point forward-type position and might end up being taken in the late lottery.

    Atlanta owns the Rockets' pick (via Brooklyn/Terrence Williams trade) from the Joe Johnson trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2013 NBA Draft Trades.




  4. Cleveland Cavaliers: Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh, 7-0, Fr.
    Steven Adams turned some heads at the NBA Draft Combine and has the ideal size for an NBA big. He still needs time to develop before he'll be ready to be a real contributor, but could be worth a roll of the dice for the Cavaliers with their second first-round pick.

    Cleveland owns the Lakers' pick (via the Miami/LeBron James trade.) Go here to see all of the outstanding 2013 NBA Draft Trades.


  5. Chicago Bulls: Jeff Withey, C, Kansas, 7-0, Sr.
    I think the Bulls either look for a shooting guard or depth inside, and take the best available of those options. Jeff Withey is a great shot blocker and Chicago loves defensive-minded players. He could help replace what the Bulls lost in Omer Asik last offseason.


  6. Utah Jazz: Mason Plumlee, PF, Duke, 7-0, Sr.
    Since the Jazz addressed its need for a point guard with its lottery selection, the team turn its attention to frontcourt depth since Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap are both free agents.

    Utah owns the Warriors' pick (via the Brooklyn/Marcus Williams trade) from the Deron Williams trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2013 NBA Draft Trades.


  7. Brooklyn Nets: Tim Hardaway Jr., SG, Michigan, 6-6, Jr.
    The Nets need depth all across the board and will look at the best available player who can provide a punch off the bench. Tim Hardaway Jr. doesn't wow in any particular area of his game, but he is a solid all-around player.




  8. Indiana Pacers: Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany, 6-2, 1993
    Drafting a power forward makes sense since David West is in the final year of his deal, but it will be hard to pass on adding a talented point guard like Dennis Schroeder. He really turned heads at the Nike Hoops Summit. Schroeder could easily be a late lottery pick, so this would be a great grab at No. 23.


  9. New York Knicks: Mouhammadu Jaiteh, PF/C, France, 6-11, 1994
    Although Jaiteh is a project big man, he's worth taking at this point.


  10. Los Angeles Clippers: Tony Mitchell, F, North Texas, 6-9, Soph.
    The Clippers really need to add some froncourt depth, and though Tony Mitchell doesn't bring a ton of physicality inside, he is a terrific athlete and rebounder.


  11. Minnesota Timberwolves: Lucas Noguiera, C, Brazil, 7-0, 1992
    Having gone with a wing in the lottery, the Timberwolves turn their attention to adding some size inside. Lucas Noguiera has been on scouts' radars for quite some time due to his size and athleticism.

    Minnesota owns the Grizzlies' first-round pick (via the Rockets/Shane Battier trade) from the Donatas Motiejunas trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2013 NBA Draft Trades.




  12. Denver Nuggets: Reggie Bullock, G/F, North Carolina, 6-7, Jr.
    With Andre Iguodala holding a player option on his contract and Corey Brewer a free agent, the Nuggets should look to add some insurance on the wing. Reggie Bullock has great size for his position and can stroke it from distance.


  13. San Antonio Spurs: Sergey Karasev, SF, Russia, 6-7, 1993
    The Spurs could use depth on the wing or inside. Segey Karasev is a crafty scorer who can light it up from deep and would perfectly onto the Spurs roster.


  14. Oklahoma City Thunder: Jamaal Franklin, SG, San Diego State, 6-5, Jr.
    The versatile Aztec would add insurance on the wing if Kevin Martin leaves via free agency.


  15. Phoenix Suns: Ricky Ledo, G/F, Providence, 6-6, Fr.
    The Suns add another wing player with plenty of potential. Because he was ineligible, Ricky Ledo didn't play a single game for the Friars this season, but he is athletic and has great size for his position.

    Phoenix owns the Heat's pick (via Lakers/Steve Nash trade.) Go here to see all of the outstanding 2013 NBA Draft Trades.



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Hornets fan who does mock drafts 05-24-2013 11:24 am xxx.xxx.xxx.205 (total posts: 4)
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I think once the heat become the current celtics 5-6 years later or if LBJ leaves for Cleveland(in which the Cavs become east favorites) then the main teams will be(after the heat fall off): Thunder,Grizzles,Cavaliers,Bulls,Pelicans,Pacers,and Warriors.i'll give reasons:
OKC-very young,will grow and may carry the torch after the heat become old in 5-6 years(the big 3 in 5-6 years will be mid 30's)
MEM-physical team,is getting better;in 5-6 years tho the window may start to close
CLE-young team;will grow into a contender;NEVER should trade Nick Gilbert
CHI-young core in Rose and Noah;this team will continue to be physical and win that way
NO-young team,currently rebuilding(started in Emeka-Ariza for Lewis trade);will eventually find the leader
IND-another young,good team;will be at the top for another 2-3 years after the 5-6 years passes
GS-this team is growing before our eyes;great shooting back court with awesome wing play;good bigs and depth;will be a contender not just 5-6 years from now but 1-2 years from now

Well that's how the NBA will look after the big 3.these teams will have to deal with Miami for a few more years
Mock draft's notes 05-24-2013 11:07 am xxx.xxx.xxx.205 (total posts: 4)
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-I actually forgot about Isaiah Thomas:capable starter but I do think MCW will eventually be better
-LaMarcus Aldridge is a prototypical PF and JJ Hickson while a capable starter could either be still a starter if they want to develop Len for 2-3 years or Len could start and Aldridge could be PF with Hickson as a 6th man/role guy
Heat Fan 05-24-2013 08:37 am xxx.xxx.xxx4.24 (total posts: 2)
21     12

Bulls getting better? Ha ha. such a joke. The Heat RULE! We almost swept you in these playoffs and were gonna crush you forever! I can agree on one thing though. Keep Robinson so we can still do monster slams on you! Lebron James is the king! We'll see how you like it when the Heat triumph with their second straight championship. Rose will be crying at his house when Lebron is getting his MVP award. Heat ROCK IT OUT!!!!!!!
Bulls Fan Karsten 05-24-2013 08:14 am xxx.xxx.xxx4.24 (total posts: 2)
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The Bulls are only going to get better. Now that Rose will play,(finally)they will get back into shape. Not that they didn't rock this year for their past. Tips for the Bull keep Nate Robinson because he is your fire even if he does lack skills on defense. If the Bulls don't keep him it will be like throwing water on their fire. In the Draft: try and draft Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Junior. They worked together at Michigan and the will on the Bulls. Michigan probaly wouldn't have made the championship if they had Burke and Hardaway Jr on the sideline hurt. That's just like the Bulls probaly would have gone farther in the playoffs if Rose had come in and inspired them. The Chicago Bulls do all this and Rose will be wearing his championship ring next year.
showtime 05-24-2013 12:42 am xxx.xxx.xxx.222 (total posts: 2)
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1. Cavaliers- Nerlens Noel, PF/C, Kentucky
2. Magic- Trey Burke, PG, Michigan
3. Wizards- Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown
4. Hornets- Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas
5. Suns- Victor Oladipo, SG/SF, Indiana
6. Pelicans- Cody Zeller, PF/C, Indiana
7. Kings- Anthony Bennett, SF/PF, UNLV
8. Pistons- Shabazz Muhammad, SF, UCLA
9. T-Wolves- CJ McCollum, PG, Lehigh
10. Blazers- Mason Plumlee, PF, Duke
11. Sixers- Dario Saric, SF/PF, Croatia
12. Thunder- Alex Len, C, Maryland
13. Mavs- Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany
14. Jazz- Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse
15. Bucks- Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh
16. Celtics- Rudy Gobert, C, France
17. Hawks- Kelly Olynyk, C, Gonzaga
18. Hawks- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia
19. Cavs- Giannis Adetokoubo, SF/PF, Greece
20. Bulls- Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville
21. Jazz- Allen Crabbe, SG, California
22. Nets- Jeff Withey, C, Kansas
23. Pacers- Archie Goodwin, SG, Kentucky
24. Knicks- Tim Hardaway Jr, SG, Michigan
25. Clippers- Tony Mitchell, SF/PF, North Texas
26. T-Wolves- Ricardo Ledo, SG, Providence
27. Nuggets- Lorenzo Brown, PG/SG, NC State
28. Spurs- Myck Kabongo, PG, Texas
29. Thunder- Erick Green, PG/SG, Virginia Tech
30. Suns- Jamaal Franklin, SG/SF, San Diego St.
Mock draft 05-24-2013 12:36 am xxx.xxx.xxx.205 (total posts: 4)
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1-Cavs:Nerlens Noel(when he comes back he's a big upgrade from Thompson who's good but should be a role player)
2-Magic:Trey Burke(I'm not big on Jameer Nelson...who is?he's not a long term solution and should be a role player)
3-Washington:Otto Porter,Jr(the local!!!!he's pretty much BPA)
4-Charolette:Anthony Bennet(he's a big with upside and at this point MJ needs to make a gamble work in order for another organization not to need to accept him)
5-Phoenix:Ben Mclemore(finally mr self-proclaimed Ray Allen is drafted!!!!)
6-Hornets:Victor Oladipo(too good to pass up...)
7-Kings:Micheal Carter-Williams(this looks dumb but the kings need a consistent Point Guard...Fredette at best is a role guy and Evans should NOT be point...)
8-Detroit:Shabazz Muhammed(so much potential...he could drive up draft boards near the draft)
9-Timberwolves:CJ McCollum(combo guard who can shoot)
10-Trail Blazers:Alex Len(call me crazy but as much as they could improve the wing I think Batum is pretty good...I also think an upgrade at center can be used)
JP 05-23-2013 11:06 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.191 (total posts: 1)
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great mock for the cavs but i see them using the other three picks and trading up
Evan 05-23-2013 07:19 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.73 (total posts: 1)
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Norvel Pelle should be able to make an appearance in the late second round. He's a physical beast, just not too smart. He would be in discussion for a top ten pick potentially if he had actually played at st.johns
Porter 05-23-2013 03:02 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.185 (total posts: 6)
10     13

Those who are saying the Cavs could trade down to 4 or 5 and get him, you're out of your minds. Le Wizerables would shank everyone in the building to get him at 3. The biggest need on the roster is a long term SF followed by a young big (6'7" Bennett doesn't fit either role).

A trio of Wall/Beal/Porter would simply need two solid rebounders/rim protectors to be a perrenial playoff team.
U MORON 05-23-2013 05:32 am xxx.xxx.xxx.190 (total posts: 1)
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TAKING A FRENCH PRojECT BY ny are u crazy? lmao
David_407 05-23-2013 02:32 am xxx.xxx.xxx.124 (total posts: 1)
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@Charlotte fan why would the blazers take a point guard? Lillard plays 38 minutes a game
Vince 05-23-2013 01:33 am xxx.xxx.xxx3.99 (total posts: 8)
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First of all, Jamaal Franklin will be gone no later than 22. I've seen him as high as 18 at this point, he is killing the workouts. But as far as this mock goes, no way in hell does he make it past both the Nuggets and the Spurs.

The Nets and Hawks would also take long looks at him, and the Grizzlies would love to have him, but unfortunately don't have the pick.
My top 10 05-22-2013 05:41 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.149 (total posts: 1)
5     8

1.Cleveland:Otto Porter
2.Orlando:Trey Burke
3.Washington:Nerlens Noel
4.Charlotte:Ben McLemore
5.Phoenix:Victor Oladipo
6.New Orleans:Anthony Bennett
7.Sacramento:Alex Len
8.Detroit:Shabazz Muhammed
9.Minnesota:Cody Zeller
10.Portland:Mason Plumlee
Charlotte Fan 05-22-2013 05:15 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.238 (total posts: 1)
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1. Cavaliers-Nerlens Noel
2. Magic-Ben McLemore
3. Wizards-Otto Porter
4. Bobcats-Anthony Bennett
5. Suns-Victor Oladipo
6. Pelicans-Shabazz Muhammed
7. Kings-Alex Len
8. Pistons-Trey Burke
9. Timberwolves-Cody Zeller
10. Trail Blazers-Michael Carter-Williams
Top 10 05-22-2013 03:53 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.222 (total posts: 2)
5     236

1. Cleveland - Nerlens Noel PF/C Kentucky
2. Orlando - Ben McLemore SG Kansas
3. Washington - Otto Porter SF Georgetown
4. Charlotte - Shabazz Muhammad SF UCLA
5. Phoenix - Victor Oladipo SG/SF Indiana
6. New Orleans - Trey Burke PG Michigan
7. Sacramento - Anthony Bennett SF/PF UNLV
8. Detroit - Michael Carter-Williams PG Syracuse
9. Minnesota - CJ McCollum PG/SG Lehigh
10. Portland - Dario Saric SF/PF Croatia



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