The Official 2013 NBA Draft Talk Thread
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@ the Bleacher Report slideshow they got going
I wouldn't mind Giannis and Dieng for the Hawks. In the 2nd look at guys at PG. Maybe another guard as well.
CarolinaKing
The Carolina Blueprint
Yeah bruh when we picking?
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tremonthustler1
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whenever you're ready.
CarolinaKing
The Carolina Blueprint
Shabazz
OKC getting Giannis Adetokunbo in late 1st round would be a steal
Wouldn't mind Ryan Kelly either if he falls to 48. 
Ritzy Sharon
Don't Make Me Pull The Oud Out
Kang Deezy
Overall Nice Guy
The lottery is still fixed, eh?
Stern wants Bron back in Cleveland, duh!
Dwight Howard
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Dwight's Mock Draft. If I Were GM.
1. Cleveland Cavaliers - Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown
Although Nerlens Noel would be intriguing, like Dan Gilbert's son Nick said, they are looking to make a lowkey playoff run next year. The emergence of Kyrie has pressured them into trying to compete immediately, so a pick such as Nerlens might be too much of a wildcard to select at this position. That is, IF they are trying to compete next year and not a few years down the line (which some would argue is a better move considering 2014's potentially deep lottery class). Considering they are, Otto Porter is the best prospect for them. The team lacks a true small forward in the worst way, and what they get in Porter is a guy that can start day one, that will contribute immediately on both sides of the ball. He has incredible length for his position (7'1 wingspan), has developed a decent jump-shot, and has off-ball movement instincts that will bode well with Kyrie Irving's style of play. Another option would be for Cleveland to trade the pick for an established player. One trade I would explore is one for Bull's foward Luol Deng. Does the emergence of Jimmy Butler make Deng expendable to some degree? Because a trade in which the bulls receive the #1 pick and the Cavs receive Deng would be a win-win, especially considering they have selection 19 in this year's draft as well. Demarcus Cousins is another name Ive heard mentioned.
2. Orlando Magic - Trey Burke, G, Michigan
Burke fills a major need on this roster, and is the best prospect fit available. Nerlens Noel would be a questionable pick considering the emergence of Vucevic, and they aren't paying Aaron Afflalo 8 million next year to play hind Ben McLemore. Burke brings leadership to this team as well as a deadly offensive weapon. For an offensively challenged team such as Orlando, Burke would not only bring instant scoring but also GREAT play-making ability. He has an incredible grasp of the game and can instantly make any team better offensively. He can finish inside, has a nice mid range game, and has DEEP DEEP range from 3. He also possess that rare clutch factor, something severely lacking on this roster.
3. Washington Wizards - Nerlens Noel, PF/C, Kentucky
If Noel happens to slide to 3, Washington must select him here. Noel is a rare athlete for size and would instantly not only improve the defense but also the overall athleticism level of any team he is selected to. He runs the court like a skinny bull and would be a perfect complementary to John Wall. The guy has outstanding shot blocking ability coupled with great defensive instincts. He's extremely limited offensively, but his finishing ability at least make him somewhat of a threat off-ball. A core of John Wall, Bradley Beal, & Nerlens Noel could potentially do damage for the next decade.
4. Charlotte Bobcats - Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas
Anthony Bennett is extremely tempting here but the Bobcats need shooting in the absolute worst way and McLemore has the potential to be a deadly shooter at the next level. He's an incredible athlete, extremely difficult to contain in transition, must be accounted for at all times off-ball, and has the tools to be a great perimeter defender. The hope here is that Kemba Walker develops more into more of a play-maker and helps mask some of McLemore's current deficiency's creating his own offense. Oladipo is also tempting here due to the Bobcat's atrocious defense, but McLemore offers more offensively and has the potential to be a great defender as well with proper coaching.
5. Phoenix Suns - Anthony Bennett, F, UNLV
Phoenix needs a bit of everything, they suck. That is why of I'm in this position I select Anthony Bennett. He simply fills more needs, namely rebounding and scoring. He's a long, explosive, and powerful athlete and attacks the rim pure aggression. He's a workhorse on the offensive glass but there's work to be done defensively. At times he seems disengaged and shows poor defensive fundamentals, but coaching can fix that. What he does bring to the Suns, is offensive versatility. He can score the basketball in an ample amount of ways, inside, from mid-rang and from 3. He's a bit of a tweener at 6'7, but his versatility makes this a plus for the Suns.
6. New Orleans Pelicans - Shabazz Muhammad, F, UCLA
Shabazz might be the Harrison Barnes of this class. His style of play is fit more for the NBA than it was the collegiate level. He possesses supreme scoring ability and potential. On offense, his mentality is to attack the defense at all cost, rather that be through perimeter isolations, overpowering his defender in the post, spot-up shooting, using off-ball screens, or shooting gaps in the court, Shabazz has a scorer's mentality. He hasn’t shown great leadership or intangibles but we know he wants to be a star, and that is something New Orleans’s needs right now, star-power. He has the potential to be an exciting and efficient offensive player and has the offensive versatility to open up the floor for Anthony Davis and Ryan Anderson. A frontcourt of Anthony Davis, Ryan Anderson, and Shabazz would be diverse enough to create matchup problems, even in the loaded Western conference. Len is an option here as well since the Hornets have no true 5 moving forward
7. Sacramento Kings - Victor Oladipo, G, Indiana
This team needs a severe culture change and bringing in Oladipo would hasten the process. He's a hardworking, ultra-competitive, athlete that is willing to the all the small things to win a game. At this point, his biggest asset to a team would be his perimeter defense on and off-ball. On-ball he has the potential to be a lockdown defender at the next level rather sooner than later. He has the physical tools and athleticism to guard any player on the perimeter , as well as the instincts and IQ to become an off-ball nightmare. Passing lane steals and deflections could be a reoccurring theme throughout his career. On top of his defensive prowess, he's shown potential on the offensive side as well. His athleticism and IQ makes him an off-ball threat and he's shown potential to develop a decent jumper. However, his ball-handling must improve to make him more of an offensive threat. Early on, he will more than likely be limited to off-ball, transition, and inside scoring. If the Kings really like Cousins, he and Oladipo can become a solid core for a rebuilding franchise. Maybe Oladipo's blue collar mentality rubs off a little on this team. Maybe not.
8. Detroit Pistons - CJ McCollum, PG/SG/ Lehigh
The Pistons are kicking themselves because they just missed out on a prospect that would fit the culture/identity of their team to a tee. However, with McCollum they get a player that is A) very complimentary to Brandon Knight in the fact that they can both play both guard positions and B) a potentially prolific scorer at either position. Not a bad shake. McCollum's shooting and overall ability to create for himself would only make Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond much more dangerous. Now, McCollum hasn’t yet shown the ability to be a consistent and thorough playmaker, but he has the IQ to develop into one. However, if Detroit felt the need to bring a pure playmaker, they might opt for Michael Carter Williams. But, from my view, the team should select a potentially great offensive threat in McCollum and hope with time and coaching either him or Knight develops proper PG playmaking skills.
9. Minnesota Timberwolves – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia
If the T’Wolves do plan on resigning Nikola Pekovic, who had a breakout campaign last season, their frontline would be set for the future. With Ricky Rubio being their point guard of the future until noted otherwise, their biggest needs are at the perimeter. At SF, Kirilenko played solid minutes and Derrick Williams showed flashes last year, but just that…flashes. Lucky for them, their only potential replacements have been selected already (Bazz and Porter). So, it makes sense to look at SG, and Caldwell-Pope id the best fit for the team. He would bring much needed athleticism and perimeter scoring to the team. He would help Rubio out in the fact that he can be a spot-up shooter and does a great job of scoring off the bounce. With Rubio out, he can also create for himself, and is effective doing so. He’s nowhere near a great perimeter defender but has the quickness and awareness to develop into one.
10. Portland Trailblazers – Alex Len, C, Maryland
Simply too much value to pass on Len if I’m Portland. Meyers Leonard is still raw and developing, and they could possibly lose JJ Hickson this off-season. Len is a bit raw himself, but his size and emerging offensive skill set make him a high upside selection. He has a very quick first step for his size and is adept at finishing once he beats his defender or establishes position. His size and quickness gives him the potential to be a decent off-ball defender and perfect complimentary piece to all-star Lamarcus Aldridge. Alex Len and Meyers Leonard could help solidify the 5 position for years to come. The team could also look at Kelly Olynyk if they want a more developed and ready to play prospect.
1. Cleveland Cavaliers - Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown
Although Nerlens Noel would be intriguing, like Dan Gilbert's son Nick said, they are looking to make a lowkey playoff run next year. The emergence of Kyrie has pressured them into trying to compete immediately, so a pick such as Nerlens might be too much of a wildcard to select at this position. That is, IF they are trying to compete next year and not a few years down the line (which some would argue is a better move considering 2014's potentially deep lottery class). Considering they are, Otto Porter is the best prospect for them. The team lacks a true small forward in the worst way, and what they get in Porter is a guy that can start day one, that will contribute immediately on both sides of the ball. He has incredible length for his position (7'1 wingspan), has developed a decent jump-shot, and has off-ball movement instincts that will bode well with Kyrie Irving's style of play. Another option would be for Cleveland to trade the pick for an established player. One trade I would explore is one for Bull's foward Luol Deng. Does the emergence of Jimmy Butler make Deng expendable to some degree? Because a trade in which the bulls receive the #1 pick and the Cavs receive Deng would be a win-win, especially considering they have selection 19 in this year's draft as well. Demarcus Cousins is another name Ive heard mentioned.
2. Orlando Magic - Trey Burke, G, Michigan
Burke fills a major need on this roster, and is the best prospect fit available. Nerlens Noel would be a questionable pick considering the emergence of Vucevic, and they aren't paying Aaron Afflalo 8 million next year to play hind Ben McLemore. Burke brings leadership to this team as well as a deadly offensive weapon. For an offensively challenged team such as Orlando, Burke would not only bring instant scoring but also GREAT play-making ability. He has an incredible grasp of the game and can instantly make any team better offensively. He can finish inside, has a nice mid range game, and has DEEP DEEP range from 3. He also possess that rare clutch factor, something severely lacking on this roster.
3. Washington Wizards - Nerlens Noel, PF/C, Kentucky
If Noel happens to slide to 3, Washington must select him here. Noel is a rare athlete for size and would instantly not only improve the defense but also the overall athleticism level of any team he is selected to. He runs the court like a skinny bull and would be a perfect complementary to John Wall. The guy has outstanding shot blocking ability coupled with great defensive instincts. He's extremely limited offensively, but his finishing ability at least make him somewhat of a threat off-ball. A core of John Wall, Bradley Beal, & Nerlens Noel could potentially do damage for the next decade.
4. Charlotte Bobcats - Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas
Anthony Bennett is extremely tempting here but the Bobcats need shooting in the absolute worst way and McLemore has the potential to be a deadly shooter at the next level. He's an incredible athlete, extremely difficult to contain in transition, must be accounted for at all times off-ball, and has the tools to be a great perimeter defender. The hope here is that Kemba Walker develops more into more of a play-maker and helps mask some of McLemore's current deficiency's creating his own offense. Oladipo is also tempting here due to the Bobcat's atrocious defense, but McLemore offers more offensively and has the potential to be a great defender as well with proper coaching.
5. Phoenix Suns - Anthony Bennett, F, UNLV
Phoenix needs a bit of everything, they suck. That is why of I'm in this position I select Anthony Bennett. He simply fills more needs, namely rebounding and scoring. He's a long, explosive, and powerful athlete and attacks the rim pure aggression. He's a workhorse on the offensive glass but there's work to be done defensively. At times he seems disengaged and shows poor defensive fundamentals, but coaching can fix that. What he does bring to the Suns, is offensive versatility. He can score the basketball in an ample amount of ways, inside, from mid-rang and from 3. He's a bit of a tweener at 6'7, but his versatility makes this a plus for the Suns.
6. New Orleans Pelicans - Shabazz Muhammad, F, UCLA
Shabazz might be the Harrison Barnes of this class. His style of play is fit more for the NBA than it was the collegiate level. He possesses supreme scoring ability and potential. On offense, his mentality is to attack the defense at all cost, rather that be through perimeter isolations, overpowering his defender in the post, spot-up shooting, using off-ball screens, or shooting gaps in the court, Shabazz has a scorer's mentality. He hasn’t shown great leadership or intangibles but we know he wants to be a star, and that is something New Orleans’s needs right now, star-power. He has the potential to be an exciting and efficient offensive player and has the offensive versatility to open up the floor for Anthony Davis and Ryan Anderson. A frontcourt of Anthony Davis, Ryan Anderson, and Shabazz would be diverse enough to create matchup problems, even in the loaded Western conference. Len is an option here as well since the Hornets have no true 5 moving forward
7. Sacramento Kings - Victor Oladipo, G, Indiana
This team needs a severe culture change and bringing in Oladipo would hasten the process. He's a hardworking, ultra-competitive, athlete that is willing to the all the small things to win a game. At this point, his biggest asset to a team would be his perimeter defense on and off-ball. On-ball he has the potential to be a lockdown defender at the next level rather sooner than later. He has the physical tools and athleticism to guard any player on the perimeter , as well as the instincts and IQ to become an off-ball nightmare. Passing lane steals and deflections could be a reoccurring theme throughout his career. On top of his defensive prowess, he's shown potential on the offensive side as well. His athleticism and IQ makes him an off-ball threat and he's shown potential to develop a decent jumper. However, his ball-handling must improve to make him more of an offensive threat. Early on, he will more than likely be limited to off-ball, transition, and inside scoring. If the Kings really like Cousins, he and Oladipo can become a solid core for a rebuilding franchise. Maybe Oladipo's blue collar mentality rubs off a little on this team. Maybe not.
8. Detroit Pistons - CJ McCollum, PG/SG/ Lehigh
The Pistons are kicking themselves because they just missed out on a prospect that would fit the culture/identity of their team to a tee. However, with McCollum they get a player that is A) very complimentary to Brandon Knight in the fact that they can both play both guard positions and B) a potentially prolific scorer at either position. Not a bad shake. McCollum's shooting and overall ability to create for himself would only make Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond much more dangerous. Now, McCollum hasn’t yet shown the ability to be a consistent and thorough playmaker, but he has the IQ to develop into one. However, if Detroit felt the need to bring a pure playmaker, they might opt for Michael Carter Williams. But, from my view, the team should select a potentially great offensive threat in McCollum and hope with time and coaching either him or Knight develops proper PG playmaking skills.
9. Minnesota Timberwolves – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia
If the T’Wolves do plan on resigning Nikola Pekovic, who had a breakout campaign last season, their frontline would be set for the future. With Ricky Rubio being their point guard of the future until noted otherwise, their biggest needs are at the perimeter. At SF, Kirilenko played solid minutes and Derrick Williams showed flashes last year, but just that…flashes. Lucky for them, their only potential replacements have been selected already (Bazz and Porter). So, it makes sense to look at SG, and Caldwell-Pope id the best fit for the team. He would bring much needed athleticism and perimeter scoring to the team. He would help Rubio out in the fact that he can be a spot-up shooter and does a great job of scoring off the bounce. With Rubio out, he can also create for himself, and is effective doing so. He’s nowhere near a great perimeter defender but has the quickness and awareness to develop into one.
10. Portland Trailblazers – Alex Len, C, Maryland
Simply too much value to pass on Len if I’m Portland. Meyers Leonard is still raw and developing, and they could possibly lose JJ Hickson this off-season. Len is a bit raw himself, but his size and emerging offensive skill set make him a high upside selection. He has a very quick first step for his size and is adept at finishing once he beats his defender or establishes position. His size and quickness gives him the potential to be a decent off-ball defender and perfect complimentary piece to all-star Lamarcus Aldridge. Alex Len and Meyers Leonard could help solidify the 5 position for years to come. The team could also look at Kelly Olynyk if they want a more developed and ready to play prospect.
triplehate
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Memphis big man DJ Stephens (@DdotJAY30) measured a 46" vertical, highest ever measured by the NBA. Freakish athletic.
Can he play?
Memphis big man DJ Stephens (@DdotJAY30) measured a 46" vertical, highest ever measured by the NBA. Freakish athletic.
Can he play?
I was just listening to ESPN 980 and Brian Mitchell dropped a few nuggets.
Apparently, he talked to someone (in the Wiz organization ?) who said that Len is a REAL possibility at #3 .
Also, Cleveland is comfortable taking Len 1st overall.
Take it with a grain of salt but nothing would surprise me.
Apparently, he talked to someone (in the Wiz organization ?) who said that Len is a REAL possibility at #3 .
Also, Cleveland is comfortable taking Len 1st overall.
Take it with a grain of salt but nothing would surprise me.
954UAlreadyknow
All Star
I would take Len over Noel easily. If Len gains some more weight he could be a PROBLEM.
He the only big that got a post game in this draft.
He the only big that got a post game in this draft.
