NBA Mock Draft 2014 – Pre Lottery
For this Mock Draft
no trades can be made and the picks are based on team need and what I would do
if I was the GM for each team I also assume that players whose contracts expire
next year are not on the roster.
1.
Milwaukee: Andrew Wiggins, SF 6’8 220lbs 19 Kansas
Milwaukee needs talent and Wiggins is the most talented
player available. He is a freak of an athlete and a great defender. He has the
potential to be an All Star and most people think he will realize that potential.
Wiggins next to the greek freak in the back court could be very fun to watch.
2.
Philadelphia: Jabari Parker, SF 6’8 240lbs 19
Duke
If Philly doesn’t get either Parker or Wiggins to be the
focus of their roster for years to come then their tank-fest of a season will
have been a disappointment. Parker will be an amazing scorer and has the
ability to play the 3 and 4. He may be a bit of a liability on defense but his
overall talent is just so high that it doesn’t matter.
3.
Orlando: Julius Randle, PF 6’9 225lbs 19 Kentucky
Before you attack me just listen. The Magic need a point
guard desperately. But they are also starting Kyle O’Quinn at the 4. There are
3 good points in this draft and based on the needs of other teams between this
pick and the 12, it is worth the risk. Any of the 3 could be there at 12.
Randle is a double-double machine and could be the next Zach Randolph+ great
athleticism. Even if the Magic can’t land their PG, this is worth the risk.
4.
Utah:
It was recently pointed out to me that Favors signed an extension and will be on the roster for next season, since this is the case then the Jazz need to take the best player available and that is clearly Joel Embiid. He can take his time and become the dominant big man that he can be in a very solid front court rotation with Kanter and Favors.
5.
Boston: Dante Exum, PG 6’6 190lbs 18 Australia
With both Rondo and Bradley potentially on the way out, the Celtics will need a solid guard that has a chance at becoming a star. Exum has the potential to be special and he will thrive with or without Rondo and Bradley on the roster.
6.
L.A. Lakers:
The Lakers need whatever they can get and will take the best
player available assuming they don’t trade down and in this scenario, they
can’t. Vonleh is the best player available and he can contribute from day 1 in this huge rebuild. He can be the future of the lakers
7.
Sacramento: Marcus Smart, PG 6’4 225lbs 20
Oklahoma State
Isiah Thomas is a free agent leaving only 1 point guard on
the roster. Smart is big, strong, and competitive and a natural leader, all
things that the Kings desperately need in this rebuild. Even with Thomas, this
would be a very good pick for the Kings.
8.
Detroit: Dario Saric, F 6’10 223lbs 20 Croatia
The Pistons will be begging Saric to come over now rather
than later, he fits a huge need for the Pistons and is already one of the best
players in Europe at only 20. He is a point forward and is a good fit and would
balance the attack of the Pistons. He can also play either forward position
effectively.
9.
Cleveland: Doug McDermott, SF 6’8 210lbs 22 Creighton
The Cavs aren’t getting Deng back. They need help at the 3
desperately and McDermott helps immediately. He is already a knock down 3 point
shooter and a good scorer. Plus, he has a high basketball IQ which is a change
for the cavs. Not a flashy pick, but a great pick.
10.
Philadelphia: Gary Harris, SG 6’4 210lbs 19 Michigan
State
If Gary Harris can find his shot from his freshman year he
will be a perfect fit next to Parker on the rebuilding 76ers. At the very least
he will be a good defender and have motor for days. Harris does a little bit of
everything and if he falls to the 76ers at 10 then they should be ecstatic.
11.
Denver: James Young, SG/SF 6’7 200lbs 18
Kentucky
James Young is a great shooter and scorer even if he was
inconsistent in college. He won’t be asked to do too much on the nuggets and he
will be able to thrive with wide open shots. He is a great fit on this team.
12.
Orlando: Tyler Ennis, PG 6’2 180lbs 19 Syracuse
Hey! The risk paid off and one of the 3 Point guards was
available. It is probably the one they wanted the least but they have now
improved at 2 positions instead of 1. I know it turned out that Aaron Gordon is
available too but who knows if it would have ended up like that if they had
taken the point guard they wanted. I think it worked perfectly. Ennis is a pure
point guard that can manage a game and rack up assists. He is a very good fit
here.
13.
Minnesota: Cleanthony Early, SF 6’8 215lbs 23
Wichita State
The Wolves need help at the 3 desperately. Very tempted to
take Gordon but I wasn’t sure about the fit. Early is a good all around player
that will be in the NBA for a long time. He can score, shoot, defend, rebound,
and is a great athlete, not to mention a proven winner.
14.
Phoenix: Aaron Gordon, PF 6’8 210lbs 18 Arizona
The Suns are psyched that Gordon slipped this far. He is an
elite athlete and defender, he could be Blake Griffin-lite in terms of
highlight plays on sportscenter. He is
absolutely the steal of the draft thus far. Great piece for the future for a
team that over achieved this year.
15.
Atlanta: Zach LaVine, G 6’5 180lbs 19 UCLA
Somehow the Hawks are solid once again despite having a
subpar roster. LaVine is oozing talent and potential and is well worth any risk
on his lack of playtime in college. He could be special one day.
16.
Chicago: Nik Stauskas, SG 6’6 190lbs 20 Michigan
Stauskas is one of the best shooters in the draft and is
emerging as a scorer as well. He can even handle the ball in a pinch. He fits a
need and is a perfect fit for the bulls.
17.
Boston: Rodney Hood, SG/SF 6’8 180lbs 21 Duke
Hood adds shooting and a huge body for a 2 guard to the
rebuilding Celtics. He could back up or start for either the 2 or 3 and adds a
lot of potential. Hood could be one of the more underrated players of the draft
18.
Phoenix: PJ Hairston, SG 6’5 220lbs 21 UNC
PJ Hairston has all the potential in the world, off court
issues keep him from being picked before this but the suns won’t be able to
resist his size, strength, and shooting ability. He can contribute off the
bench immediately and be a change of pace to the PG tandem back court
19.
Chicago: Jusuf Nurkic, C 6’11 280lbs 19 Bosnia
The Bulls need an upgrade at the back up Center, Nurkic is
huge and has good touch in the paint. He is very strong and will help anchor
the defense while Noah is resting.
20.
Toronto: Elfrid Payton, PG 6’3 170lbs 20 LA
Lagayette
Payton is very long and athletic. This makes him an elite
defender and a good scorer off the dribble. He fills a hole left by Kyle Lowrey
leaving in Free Agency. Very good fit with the run and gun Raptors
21.
Oklahoma City: Adreian Payne, PF 6’10 225lbs 23
Michigan State
The Thunder are in the rare place where they are fighting
for the title while simultaneously stockpiling young talent. Nick Collison is
the reserve PF as of now but he is getting older. And when Perkins is gone and
Steven Adams takes over, Collison will back up Adams. This leaves room for
Payne, a stretch 4 that can jump out of the gym. He is a perfect fit for the
Thunder and fills a need.
22.
Memphis: KJ McDaniels, SF 6’8 220lbs 21 Clemson
Tayshaun Prince is not the long term SF for Memphis.
McDaniels may or may not be, but he is very athletic and plays hard defense. He
can get to the rim at will and if he can
develop a jump shot he will be a very good NBA player. Plus his hard nose style
is perfect for the gritty grizzlies
23.
Utah: TJ Warren, SF 6’8 235lbs 20 NC State
Gordon Hayward is a restricted free agent and the Jazz may
not be able to retain him.
24.
Charlotte: Jordan Adams, SG 6’5 220lbs 19 UCLA
The new Hornets need somebody. Anybody. Anybody that can score the
basketball. They have good young talent but only Kemba is a threat to score.
Jordan Adams is an elite scorer and a good shooter. He is a perfect fit for
this team to come off the bench and put up points. They can give this kid the
green light and just let him put up points.
25.
Houston: Kyle Anderson, PG/SF 6’9 235lbs 21 UCLA
The best fit of the draft! Houston needs help at the point
guard and at the reserve small forward and Kyle Anderson is both of these
things. Jeremy Lin is the back-up point and he is better suited off ball, so
Anderson running with the second unit can play the point from the 3 spot. He is
a great fit and a semi-novelty player that will fit in well on a team like the
rockets
26.
Miami: Shabazz Napier, PG 6’ 170lbs 22 UCONN
The Heat only have 2 Guaranteed players on next year’s
roster, so they will take whatever they can get. Shabazz is a great leader and
a proven winner, he is tough and can defend as well as knock down 3s off the
dribble. He could be a perfect fit on this team whether the big 3 come back or
not.
27.
Phoenix:
Jerami Grant is a great athlete and defender and his shot is even coming around. He could be a very good player in this league. Suns are lucky to get him here
28.
LA Clippers: Clint Capela, PF 6’11 222lbs 19
Switzerland
The Clippers get one pick in this draft and if Clint Capela
falls all the way down to them then they will be delighted. He adds front court
depth which the Clippers always seem to need. He will run, defend, rebound, and
be a hustle player on both ends of the court. This could end up being the steal
of the draft.
29.
Oklahoma City: CJ Wilcox, SG 6’5 180lbs 23
Washington
Wilcox fills in for the void left by Thabo Sefalosha. Jeremy
Lamb steps into the starting roll and Wilcox becomes the 3 point dead eye off
the bench. Wilcox can also contribute on defense. Very good pick up for OKC.
30.
San Antonio: Kristaps Prozingas, PF 6’11 220lbs
19 Latvia
Tim Duncan is getting old. This could be his last year and
if not this year then next. He needs a replacement better than Aaron Baynes.
Kristaps Prozingas has a chance at just that. He is huge, can play defense, can
score in the paint, and has range out to the 3. If he comes over now then he
can contribute right away hopefully learning from Tim Duncan.
31.
Milwaukee: Semaj Christian, PG 6’3 187lbs 21
Xavier
After taking Wiggins with the first pick, the second round
is all about filling holes with pieces that show long term potential. Christian
is long and athletic and a great ball handler. He has the Potential to be a
true point guard and an improvement over Brandon Knight especially if he can
find his jump shot.
32.
Philadelphia: Mitch Mcgary, PF/C 6’10 250lbs 21
Michigan
McGary will be a huge energy player off the bench for the
76ers that could back up either Thad or Noel. He is a good athlete for his size
and is a great rebounder and shot blocker. May be a bit injury prone and that’s
the only reason he drops this far.
33.
Cleveland: Glenn Robinson III, SF 6’6 210lbs 20
Michigan
The Cavs take a second SF in the draft. They really need
help at the 3 and Robinson can play the 2 also. He is a great athlete and a
good offensive player, he can help the Cavs off the bench.
34.
Dallas: LaQuinton Ross, 6’8 225lbs 21 Ohio St
The Mavericks do not have a small forward on the roster next
year and Ross is a scorer at heart but can do a little bit of everything pretty
well. He is a good fit and will be a solid back up for whoever they bring in.
35.
Utah: Spencer Dinwiddie, G 6’6 200lbs 21
Colorado
Spencer Dinwiddie is a very skilled combo guard that can
play the 1 and the 2 and can back up the Burk bros. If he can stay healthy he
could be very good but injuries have him dropping this far.
36.
Milwaukee: Jarnell Stokes, PF 6’8 250lbs 20
Tennessee
Stokes may be a little undersized but he is very strong and
physical and one of the best rebounders in the draft. He adds talent and depth
to the Bucks bench
37.
Toronto: DeAndre Daniels, SF 6’7 191lbs 22 UCONN
DeRozan needs somebody that can back him up without their
being too much of a fall-off in scoring. Daniels is a very good scorer and a
good shooter. He is athletic and makes a perfect back up to DeRozan.
38.
Detroit: Aaron Craft, PG 6’2 190lbs 23 Ohio St
I am probably a lot higher on Aaron Craft than most but he
is an all around good player and a pure point guard that excels on defense,
which the pistons need. If he improves his jumper then he could be a Kirk
Hinrich type player. Great fit.
39.
Philadelphia: Jordan Clarkson, G 6’4 180lbs 21
Missouri
Clarkson is a solid combo guard that can back up MCW or the
newly drafted Gary Harris. He is more of a point guard because he has a pretty
weak jump shot and he is an excellent ball handler. But he attacks like a 2.
Could be a valuable piece to the rebuild.
40.
Minnesota: Isaiah Austin, PF 7’1 215lbs 20
Baylor
Isaiah Austin is a huge solid rebounder and can shoot 3s. He
is a good fit in the system because Kevin Love is also those things. He could
be a very good channing frye type bench player on this team.
41.
Denver: Vasilije Micic, PG 6’4 185lbs 20 Serbia
Micic is a skilled pure PG and a solid shooter. He could be
a very good back up for Ty Lawson in the future and can contribute in the
present as well.
42.
Houston: Bogdan Bogdanovic, SG 6’6 200lbs 21
Serbia
Second Serbian in a row. Bogdan is a solid all around
shooting guard that can shoot, pass, and score. He might not come over right
away but the rockets would love it if he would. He will be a great back up for
Harden.
43.
Atlanta: Patric Young, PF/C 6’9 245lbs 22
Florida
Atlanta seems to love undersized big men from Florida.
Hopefully this one is as good as Horford, or at least more healthy
44.
Minnesota: Russ Smith, PG 6’ 165lbs 23
Louisville
The wolves need depth all over and Russ is a proven winner.
He will make a good back up to rubio and he is a high character guy that will
be good in the locker room.
45.
Charlotte: James Michael McAdoo, PF 6’9 223lbs
21 UNC
McAdoo is a typical Bobcats player. High effort and good
defense and a lot of potential, no offensive game. He is a good complement to
Cody Zeller though.
46.
Washington: Jabari Brown, G 6’4 200lbs 21
Missouri
Brown is a sweet shooting combo guard that can back up Wall
or Beal. He is a scorer at heart and can even play in the post a bit. He
doesn’t really care for defense but he could be a solid contributor on this
rising Wizards team
47.
Philadelphia: Nick Johnson, SG 6’3 200lbs 21
Arizona
Nick Johnson is a crazy athlete and a good shooter, scorer,
and defender. He is a little undersized but could be very Monta Ellis-esque if
he develops.
48.
Milwaukee: Joe Harris, SG 6’6 211lbs 22 Virginia
Harris is a lights out shooter with unlimited range and can
even play a little defense. He has good size and could find a role off the
bench on this new and improved Bucks team.
49.
Chicago: Keith Appling, PG 6’2 180lbs 22
Michigan State
Appling joins Michigan rival Stauskas on the Bulls. Appling could make a great back
up for rose as a pure point guard and floor manager.
50.
Phoenix: Jahii Carson, PG 5’10 175lbs 21 Arizona
State
Carson is the smallest guy in the draft but he has elite
athleticism. He could be the next Nate Robinson.
51.
Dallas: Dwight Powell, PF 6’9 227lbs 22 Stanford
Powell is a good athlete and a solid shooter. He also goes
to Stanford so it can be assumed that he is smart. He is one of the better
available players
52.
Philadelphia: Jordan Bachynski, C 7’2 248lbs 24
Arizona State
Bachynski is 7’2 and plays hard and gets rebounds and blocks
shots. He is raw on offense and already 24 but based on his size and defense
alone he is a solid pick by the 76ers. This is probably a reach, but why not?
53.
Minnesota: Cory Jefferson, PF 6’9 210lbs 23
Baylor
At this point of the draft, you either shoot for potential
or immediate help. Jefferson could fall in to the helping category if somebody
in the front court gets hurt, which seems to happen a lot for the wolves.
54.
Philadelphia: Thanasis Antetokoumpo, SF 6’7
210lbs 20 NBADL
The mini greek freak is basically the exact opposite of the 76ers
first pick Jabari Parker as far as skill set goes. He is very raw on offense
but could be a lock down defender because of his elite athleticism. Plus given
his brothers potential might as well throw a late second round pick at him.
55.
Miami: CJ Fair, SF 6’8 212lbs 22 Syracuse
CJ Fair is a good player who is improving still. He is an
athlete and is willing to defend, he will fit in nicely on the Heat
56.
Denver: Kheim Birch, PF 6’9 210lbs 21 UNLV
Birch adds some front court depth and has good potential.
Probably wouldn’t see much play time though despite being the best fit
available.
57.
Indiana: Deonte Burton, PG 6’1 185lbs 22 Nevada
The Pacers may need quite a bit to keep up the recent
success with the loss of Lance Stevenson. Burton is a smart, reliable pure
point guard who can finish in the lane and never turns the ball over. His
jumper is weak and he is a little old but he could be a solid contributor.
58.
San Antonio: Damien Inglis, SF 6’9 250lbs 18
France
Inglis is tall and long and athletic. He can play excellent
defense and is a very good rebounder. I don’t know how great his offensive game
is but if anybody can find a play for him, Pop can.
59.
Toronto: Roy Devyn Marble, SG 6’6 200lbs 21 Iowa
Marble is a hard worker and is a very solid player. Very
good pick up this late in the draft.
60.
San Antonio: Kendall Williams, PG 6’4 185lbs 22
New Mexico
Mr. Irrelevant could be a deep sleeper in this draft. He is
big and quick. He has a good handle and a high IQ to go along with some sweet
passing ability. And to top it off he is a solid shooter. He is a little old
for his draft class but if he falls all the way to here then the Spurs could be
getting a huge steal in the draft.
How each team will look after the draft:
Atlanta
Hawks:
PG: J
Teague, D Schroder
SG: Zach
LaVine, L Williams, J Jenkins
SF: Kyle
Korver, D Carroll
PF: Paul
Millsap, P Antic, P Young
C: Al
Horford, M Muscala
Boston
Celtics:
PG: R Rondo,
SG: D Exum, R Hood
SF: J Green,
G Wallace
PF: J Sullinger
C: K Olynyk,
B Bass
Brooklyn Nets:
PG: D
Williams, M Teague
SG: J
Johnson, M Thornton
SF: A
Kirilenko (PO)
PF: K
Garnett, M Teletovic
C: B Lopez,
M Plumee, A Blatche (PO)
Charlotte Hornets:
PG: K
Walker, G Neal
SG: G
Henderson, J Adams
SF: M
Kidd-Gilchrist, J Taylor
PF: C
Zeller, J Mcadoo, J McRoberts
C: A
Jefferson, B Biyombo
Chicago Bulls:
PG: D Rose,
K Appling
SG: M
Dunleavy, N Stauskas
SF: J Butler,
T Snell
PF: C Boozer,
T Gibson
C: J Noah, J
Nurkic
Cleveland Cavaliers:
PG: K Irving,
J Jack
SG: D
Waiters, S Karasev
SF: D McDermott,
G Robinson III, A Gee
PF: T
Thompkins, A Bennett
C: A Varejao,
T Zeller
Dallas Mavericks:
PG: J
Calderon, S Larkin, G Mekel
SG: M Ellis,
W Ellington, R Ledo
SF: L Ross
PF: B
Wright, D Powell
C: S
Dalembert
Denver Nuggets:
PG: T
Lawson, N Robinson (PO), Vasilije Micic
SG: J Young,
R Foye, E Fournier
SF: D
Gallinari, W Chandler
PF: K
Faried, D Arthur (PO), K Birch
C: J McGee,
T Mozgov, J Hickson
Detroit Pistons:
PG: B
Jennings, A Craft, W Bynum
SG: K
Caldwell-Pope, K Singler
SF: D Saric,
L Datome
PF: J Smith,
J Jerebko(PO), T Mitchell
C: A
Drummond, G Monroe(RFR), J Harrellson
Golden State Warriors:
PG: S Curry,
N Nedovic
SG: K
Thompson, J Crawford (RFR)
SF: A
Igoudala, H Barnes
PF: D Lee, D
Green
C: A Bogut,
M Speights, F Ezeli
Houston Rockets:
PG: P
Beverley, J Lin, I Canaan
SG: J
Harden, B Bogdanovic, F Garcia (PO)
SF: C
Parsons, K Anderson
PF: T Jones,
D Motiejunas
C: D Howard,
O Asik
Indiana Pacers:
PG:G Hill, D
Burton
SG: E
Turner, C Watson
SF: P
George, C Copeland, S Hill
PF:D West, L
Scola
C:R Hibbert,
I Mahinmi
LA Clippers:
PG: C Paul,
D Collison (PO)
SG: J
Reddick, J Crawford, W Green
SF: M
Barnes, J Dudley, R Bullock
PF: B
Griffin, C Capela
C: D Jordan,
G Davis (PO)
LA Lakers:
PG: S Nash, K Marshall
SG: K Bryant
SF: N Young
(PO)
PF: N Vonleh
C: R Sacre
Memphis Grizzlies:
PG: M Conley
SG: C Lee, T
Allen, J Franklin
SF: K
McDaniels, T Prince, Q Pondexter
PF: Z
Randolph(PO), E Davis(RFR), J Leur
C: M Gasol,
K Koufos
Miami Heat:
PG: S
Napier, N Cole
SG: D
Wade(ETO)
SF: L
James(ETO), C Fair
PF: U
Haslem(ETO)
C:C
Bosh(ETO), Chris Anderson
Milwaukee Bucks:
PG: B
Knight, S Christian
SG: A
Wiggins, O Mayo, J Harris
SF: G
Antetokounmpo, E Illysova
PF: J
Henson, J Stokes, E Udoh(RFR)
C: L Sanders,
Z Pachulia
Minnesota Timberwolves:
PG: R Rubio,
J Barea, R smith
SG: K
Martin, A Shved, S Muhammed
SF: C
Brewer, E Early, C Budinger
PF: K Love,
I Austin, L Mbah a Moute, C Jefferson
C: N
Pekovic, G Dieng
New Orleans Pelicans:
PG: J
Holiday, B Roberts (RFR)
SG: E
Gordon, A Rivers
SF: T Evans,
A Morrow(PO)
PF: R
Anderson, A Ajinca
C: A Davis,
J Withey
New York Knicks:
PG: R
Felton, P Prigioni
SG: I
Shumpert, T Hardaway
SF: C
Anthony (PO), J Smith, M Worldpeace
PF: A
Stoudemire, A Bargnani
C: T
Chandler, J Tyler
Oklahoma City Thunder:
PG: R
Westbrook, R Jackson
SG: J Lamb,
C Wilcox, A Roberson
SF: K
Durant, P Jones
PF: S Ibaka,
N Collison, A Payne
C: K
Perkins, S Adams, H Thabeet
Orlando Magic:
PG: T Ennis,
J Nelson, D Lamb
SG: V Oladipo,
A Afflalo
SF: T
Harris, M Harkless
PF: J
Randle, K O’Quinn
C: N
Vucevic, A Nicholson
Philadelphia 76ers:
PG: M
Carter-Williams, J Clarkson, E Maynor
SG: G
Harris, N Johnson, T wroten
SF: J Parker,
T Antetokoumnpo, J Richardson (PO)
PF: T Young,
M McGary, A Moultrie
C: N Noel, J
Bachynski, B Mullens (PO)
Phoenix Suns:
PG: G Dragic,
I Smith, J Carson
SG: E
Bledsoe, P Hairston, A Goodwin
SF: M Morris,
G Green, J Grant
PF: A Gordon,
M Morris
C: M
Plumlee, A Len
Portland Trail Blazers:
PG: D
Lillard, C McCollum, M Williams (PO)
SG: W
Matthews, W Barton, A Crabbe
SF: N Batum,
D Wright, V Claver
PF: L
Aldridge, T Robinson
C: R Lopez,
M Leonard
Sacramento Kings:
PG: M Smart,
R McCallum
SG: B
McLemore, J Terry
SF: R
Gay(PO), T Outlaw
PF: D
Williams, C Landry, Q Acy
C: D
Cousins, J Thompson, R Evans
San Antonio Spurs:
PG: T
Parker, C Joseph, K Williams
SG: D Green,
M Belinelli
SF: K
Leonard, M Ginobili, D Inglis
PF: T Duncan
(PO), K Porzingis, A Baynes(PO)
C: T
Splitter, J Ayres
Toronto Raptors:
PG: G
Vasquez (RFR), E Payton, D Buycks
SG: T Ross,
L Fields, R Devyn-Marble
SF: D
DeRozan, D Daniels, J Salmons (RFR), S Novak
PF: A
Johnson, P Patterson(RFR), T Hansbrough
C: J
Valanciunas, C Hayes, M Camby
Utah Jazz:
PG: T Burke,
S Dinwiddie, J Lucas
SG: A Burks,
I Clark
SF: G
Hayward (RFR), T Warren
PF: D Favors,
J Evans, R Gobert
C: , J Embiid, E Kanter
Washington Wizards:
PG: J Wall,
A Miller
SG: B Beal,
J Brown
SF: O
Porter, M Webster
PF: T Booker
(RFR)
C: Nene, K
Seraphin(RFR)
