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


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 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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Matt 05-31-2012 04:55 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.138 (total posts: 1)
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Perfect Cavs draft.
bp 05-31-2012 03:03 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.11 (total posts: 1)
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Robert Sacre is very underrated and should be taken. He is a better defender than Turiaf was at Gonzaga.
Mavs 05-31-2012 02:20 pm xxx.xxx.xxx8.58 (total posts: 1)
29     14

The Mavs missed Tyson Chandler in the worst way last year, and you know Mark Cuban loves to add star power to help sell tickets. Therefore I think if Fab Melo is there at 17, they pick him.
nathan 05-31-2012 03:06 am xxx.xxx.xxx.181 (total posts: 4)
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perry jones will be the biggest steal of the draft. very athletic,strong , and a versatile defender. reminds me of stoudemire with much better defense and ball handling. if a up tempo team like the warriors suns draft him, he could be a 20ppg 11rpg 3apg type of sf/pf.
rossfelhofer 05-31-2012 01:36 am xxx.xxx.xxx.110 (total posts: 1)
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how can you possibly think the kings will take ANOTHER enigmatic Center?
@WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!! 05-31-2012 01:35 am xxx.xxx.xxx.210 (total posts: 1)
14     11

Dude, Walt doesn't write basketball mocks.This was written by Paul Banks and David Kay. But your point is valid. I have to think the Warrior will draft a SF sometime during the draft.
nba fan 05-30-2012 09:54 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.44 (total posts: 1)
97     13

Jordan Taylor gets no respect he deserves to be a pick in this draft...
nba fan 05-30-2012 01:43 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.110 (total posts: 2)
20     19

I hope Charlotte doesn't win this lottery, they don't deserve Anthony Davis. They've butchered and mismanaged that whole team for the last four or five years. I hope teams like Cleveland, Washington, Minnesota, or Detroit win that pick. Just imagine Anthony Davis with some of those teams (not saying they would be contenders right away, but imagine the story. But whoever gets Davis is going to improve tremendously over the next few years.
Kyle 05-29-2012 05:59 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.36 (total posts: 1)
16     18

TRACY MCGRADY! Harrison Barnes reminds you of TRACY MCGRADY!?!?
WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 05-28-2012 03:38 am xxx.xxx.xxx.235 (total posts: 1)
28     13

Walt you gotta do some better homework before you post crap like this. You have the Warriors drafting 3 PF/C type players and a midget PG because they have nobody behind Curry??? Charles Jenkins will be the back up point guard next year and possibly a starter if Curry can't stay healthy. The organization loves Jenkins. And the Warriors now have Andrew Bogut at center with Andres Biedrins and Jeremy Tyler backing him up. So they are set at center. I do think they will draft a PF in the first round. But not three of them.
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)
20     24

sullinger would be great with the pistons
BiteMe 05-24-2012 04:14 pm xxx.xxx.xxx30.8 (total posts: 6)
47     30

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)
32     128

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?



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