NBA 2013 Mock Draft

I am only offering analysis on the lottery picks.



1. Cleveland Cavaliers- Alex Len, C, Maryland, Sophomore, 7'1", 255 lbs- Rumor has it that the Cavs are impressed with Len. Len can knock down the 10-footer, finish around the rim, and rebound very well. Len recently had a stress fracture in his left foot, but he will still be picked number 1 due to the weak draft this year.

2. Orlando Magic- Victor Oladipo, SG, Indiana, Junior, 6'4", 213 lbs- Oladipo took great strides in his third year at Indiana from his first two. He is a tremendous defender, athlete, and greatly improved his stroke. His motor draws comparisons to that of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

3. Washington Wizards- Anthony Bennett, PF, UNLV, Freshman, 6'7", 239 lbs- John Wall recently expressed the Wizards need for a pick-and-pop power forward. Anthony Bennett is just that. He is undersized at 6'7", but his mobility prevents him from being a small forward.

4. Charlotte Bobcats- Nerlens Noel, C, Kentucky, Freshman, 7'0", 206 lbs- Look at Noel's weight. Now look at the previous three players weight. Now look back at Noel's. Noel's weight is only one concern. He is raw offensively, and his defensive potential has him at the four slot.

5. Phoenix Suns- Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas, Freshman, 6'5", 189 lbs- McLemore is a pure scorer will a silky-smooth stroke that draws comparisons to Ray Allen. McLemore is one of the superior athletes in the draft as well. He disappeared in games at times at Kansas, but that doesn't effect him very much at this point.

6. New Orleans Pelicans- Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown, Sophomore, 6'9", 198 lbs- Porter is one of the most complete players in the draft. He can shoot, pass, rebound, and defend. He has already shown his full potential in college, so his stock is most likely not on the rise.

7. Sacramento Kings- Shabazz Muhammad, SF, UCLA, Freshman, 6'6", 222 lbs- Muhammad's ability to flat out score has him this high in the draft. He is not a playmaker for others, but it is shown that Muhammad wants to play good defense.

8. Detroit Pistons- C.J. McCollum, PG/SG, Lehigh, Senior, 6'3", 197 lbs- McCollum seems like a clone of Brandon Knight, and he will get the opportunity to play alongside Knight on the next level.

9. Minnesota Timberwolves- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia, Sophomore, 6'6", 204 lbs- Caldwell-Pope is a stud 3-and-D player. He can score however he wants, and he is a LOCKDOWN defender. Look for him to make waves in the NBA.

10. Portland Trail Blazers- Cody Zeller, C, Indiana, Sophomore, 7'0", 230 lbs- Zeller has a polished offensive game, but struggles finishing through contact. He runs the break well, but his defense needs work.

11. Philadelphia 76ers- Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh, Freshman, 7'0", 255 lbs- Adams surprised many by declaring for the draft after a year at Pitt that didn't meet expectations. He did very well at the combine, and he has been rising ever since.

12. Oklahoma City Thunder- Trey Burke, PG, Michigan, Sophomore, 6'1", 187 lbs- Hide yo guards, hide yo forwards, and hide yo centers cause OKC is stealing all the players out there.

13. Dallas Mavericks- Shane Larkin, PG, Miami, Sophomore, 5'11", 171 lbs- Larkin tested as the best athlete at the combine, and that is enough to make GM's forget that he is under 6 feet tall. He proved that he is a capable offensive player in his years at the U.

14. Utah Jazz- Dennis Schroeder, PG, International, 6'2", 165 lbs- Schroeder is often described as Rajon Rondo with a touch. If this is true, Schroeder will be deadly in years to come.

15. Milwaukee Bucks- Jamaal Franklin, SG, San Diego State, Junior, 6'5", 191 lbs

16. Boston Celtics- Kelly Olynyk, C, Gonzaga, Junior, 7'0", 234 lbs

17. Atlanta Hawks- Gorgui Dieng, C, Lousville, Junior, 6'11", 230 lbs

18. Atlanta Hawks- Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse, Sophomore, 6'6", 184 lbs

19. Cleveland Cavaliers- Tony Snell, SF, New Mexico, Junior, 6'7", 198 lbs

20. Chicago Bulls- Tim Hardaway Jr., SG, Michigan, Junior, 6'6", 185 lbs

21. Utah Jazz- Mason Plumlee, C, Duke, 7'0", Senior 238 lbs

22. Brooklyn Nets- Rudy Gobert, C, International, 7'2", 238 lbs

23. Indiana Pacers- Erick Green, PG/SG, Virginia Tech, Senior 6'3", 178 lbs

24. New York Knicks- Lucas Nogueira, C, International, 7'0", 220 lbs

25. Los Angeles Clippers- Tony Mitchell, PF, North Texas, Sophomore, 6'9", 236 lbs

26. Minnesota Timberwolves- Glen Rice, SF, Rio Grande Valley (D-League), 6'6", 211 lbs

27. Denver Nuggets- Nate Wolters, PG, South Dakota State, Senior, 6'5", 196 lbs

28. San Antonio Spurs- Livio Jean-Charles, SF/PF, International, 6'9", 217 lbs

29. Oklahoma City Thunder- Jeff Withey, C, Kansas, Senior, 7'0", 222 lbs

30. Phoenix Suns- Reggie Bullock, SF, UNC, Junior, 6'7", 200 lbs