2014 NBA Mock Draft
By Michael Schneid
1. Cleveland Cavaliers - Andrew Wiggins, F, Kansas
Wiggins arguably has the most upside in this draft and should be a future all star. The Cavs have been in desperate need for a go-to scorer and small forward since "he" left and Wiggins would be a perfect compliment with Kyrie Irving.
2. Milwaukee Bucks - Joel Embiid, C, Kansas
The Kansas teammates go 1-2. Bucks can go with Anteknelpo at SF, Larry Sanders at PF and Embiid at center. That would make for a very strong defense.
3. Philadelphia 76ers - Dante Exum, G, Australia
There are some reports that Philly "loves" Exum. The NBA is a guard's league and Exum and Michael Carter-Williams in the same backcourt would be very dynamic. Exum is a great shooter
4. Orlando Magic - Jabari Parker, F, Duke
Magic didn't win the lottery but end up with arguably the top player, or one of the top players, in the draft. Parker will come in immediately and start and speed up Orlando's rebuilding process.
5. Utah Jazz - Noah Vonleh, F, Indiana
Utah supposedly loves Vonleh and new coach Quin Snyder loves running pick-and-rolls and Vonleh will be the perfect project for that.
6. Boston Celtics - Marcus Smart, G, Oklahoma State
Rajon Rondo is on his way out of Boston sooner than later and the Celtics have a new for a second guard regardless.
7. Los Angeles Lakers - Aaron Gordon, F, Arizona
Gordon is from LA and the Lakers, regardless of who they pursue in free agency or high as a head coach, need youth and athleticism. Gordon is an excellent defender and can make highlight plays.
8. Sacramento Kings - Zach LaVine, G, UCLA
Lavine is very athletic and can replace Isiaih Thomas at PG if Thomas departs via free agency.
9. Charlotte Hornets - Nick Stauskas, G, Michigan
The Hornets biggest issue last year was shooting and Stauskas is among the draft's top scorers.
10. Philadelphia 76ers - Julius Randle, PF, Kentucky
11. Denver Nuggets - Dario Saric, F, Croatia
One year after drafting Kentucky center Nerlens Noel, the Sixers draft another Kentucky big man, who can have a big immediate impact.
12. Orlando Magic - James Young, G Kentucky
Young can play next to Oladipo and allow the Magic to trade Aaron Afflalo for more assets.
13. Minnesota Timberwolves - Gary Harris, SG, Michigan State
14. Phoenix Suns - Doug McDermott, F, Creighton
15. Atlanta Hawks - Kyle Anderson, SF, UCLA
16. Chicago Bulls - Rodney Hood, F, Duke
17. Boston Celtics - Adreian Payne, PF, Michigan State
18 Phoenix Suns - Cleanthony Early, F, VCU
19. Chicago Bulls - Jarnell Stokes, F, Tennessee
20. Toronto Raptors - Tyler Ennis, PG, Syracuse
21. Oklahoma City Thunder - Jordan Clarkson, G, Missouri
22. Memphis Grizzles - Jerami Grant, F, Syracuse
23. Utah Jazz - KJ McDaniels, G/F, Clemson
24. Charlotte Hornets - Elfrid Payton, G, Louisiana-Lafayette
25. Houston Rockets - TJ Warren, G, North Carolina State
26. Miami Heat - Shabazz Napier, G, Uconn
27. Phoenix Suns - Walter Tavares, C, Spain
28. Los Angeles Clippers - Glenn Robinson, F, Michigan
29. Oklahoma City Thunder - Mitch McGary, PF, Michigan
30. San Antonio Spurs - Clint Capella, F, Switzerland
1. Cleveland Cavaliers - Andrew Wiggins, F, Kansas
Wiggins arguably has the most upside in this draft and should be a future all star. The Cavs have been in desperate need for a go-to scorer and small forward since "he" left and Wiggins would be a perfect compliment with Kyrie Irving.
2. Milwaukee Bucks - Joel Embiid, C, Kansas
The Kansas teammates go 1-2. Bucks can go with Anteknelpo at SF, Larry Sanders at PF and Embiid at center. That would make for a very strong defense.
3. Philadelphia 76ers - Dante Exum, G, Australia
There are some reports that Philly "loves" Exum. The NBA is a guard's league and Exum and Michael Carter-Williams in the same backcourt would be very dynamic. Exum is a great shooter
4. Orlando Magic - Jabari Parker, F, Duke
Magic didn't win the lottery but end up with arguably the top player, or one of the top players, in the draft. Parker will come in immediately and start and speed up Orlando's rebuilding process.
5. Utah Jazz - Noah Vonleh, F, Indiana
Utah supposedly loves Vonleh and new coach Quin Snyder loves running pick-and-rolls and Vonleh will be the perfect project for that.
6. Boston Celtics - Marcus Smart, G, Oklahoma State
Rajon Rondo is on his way out of Boston sooner than later and the Celtics have a new for a second guard regardless.
7. Los Angeles Lakers - Aaron Gordon, F, Arizona
Gordon is from LA and the Lakers, regardless of who they pursue in free agency or high as a head coach, need youth and athleticism. Gordon is an excellent defender and can make highlight plays.
8. Sacramento Kings - Zach LaVine, G, UCLA
Lavine is very athletic and can replace Isiaih Thomas at PG if Thomas departs via free agency.
9. Charlotte Hornets - Nick Stauskas, G, Michigan
The Hornets biggest issue last year was shooting and Stauskas is among the draft's top scorers.
10. Philadelphia 76ers - Julius Randle, PF, Kentucky
11. Denver Nuggets - Dario Saric, F, Croatia
One year after drafting Kentucky center Nerlens Noel, the Sixers draft another Kentucky big man, who can have a big immediate impact.
12. Orlando Magic - James Young, G Kentucky
Young can play next to Oladipo and allow the Magic to trade Aaron Afflalo for more assets.
13. Minnesota Timberwolves - Gary Harris, SG, Michigan State
14. Phoenix Suns - Doug McDermott, F, Creighton
15. Atlanta Hawks - Kyle Anderson, SF, UCLA
16. Chicago Bulls - Rodney Hood, F, Duke
17. Boston Celtics - Adreian Payne, PF, Michigan State
18 Phoenix Suns - Cleanthony Early, F, VCU
19. Chicago Bulls - Jarnell Stokes, F, Tennessee
20. Toronto Raptors - Tyler Ennis, PG, Syracuse
21. Oklahoma City Thunder - Jordan Clarkson, G, Missouri
22. Memphis Grizzles - Jerami Grant, F, Syracuse
23. Utah Jazz - KJ McDaniels, G/F, Clemson
24. Charlotte Hornets - Elfrid Payton, G, Louisiana-Lafayette
25. Houston Rockets - TJ Warren, G, North Carolina State
26. Miami Heat - Shabazz Napier, G, Uconn
27. Phoenix Suns - Walter Tavares, C, Spain
28. Los Angeles Clippers - Glenn Robinson, F, Michigan
29. Oklahoma City Thunder - Mitch McGary, PF, Michigan
30. San Antonio Spurs - Clint Capella, F, Switzerland
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