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The NCAA tournament is over, and with the stocks of all prospects set, it's time to write up my official Kingsfans mock draft!
Round: 1 Pick: 1
Charlotte Bobcats: Ben Mclemore, 6'5, SG, Kansas
The Charlotte Bobcats are in dire need of talent of any sort, and Ben Mclemore is one of the few prospects in the field to illustrate game-changing potential. Despite flashes of inconsistency and occaisional loss of confidence, he is the best fit for the Bobcats. A backcourt pairing between himself and Kemba Walker may be enough to turn the Bobcats into something more than this awful, top-5 dwelling team we know today.
Round: 1 Pick: 2
Orlando Magic: Marcus Smart, 6'4, PG/SG, Oklahoma State
Wheter Magic fans like it or not, the Jameer Nelson era in Orlando is nearing it's end, and they to pick a talented young point guard for the former All-Star to begin grooming as a replacement. Marcus Smart presents himself admirably in this regard. Smart's leadership qualities are perfect for a rebuilding team, and he has a pass-first approach that decieves his 4.2 assists per game average. In him, the Magic have the perfect replacement for their veteran floor general.
Round: 1 Pick: 3
Phoenix Suns: Anthony Bennett, 6'7, PF, UNLV
It's true that the Suns need a contributor at virtually every position, but one of their most pressing matters is their lack of athleticism in the frontcourt (see every Kings vs. Suns game, DeMarcus eats that front line of theirs for breakfast). Anthony Bennett blends a rare combination of length, high skill, and brute strength. His jumper, to, is top notch, and his 37% three-point clip is a rarity among power forwards. The only concern scouts have about him is his size, which could lead him to become a classic tweener. Other than that, though, he displays superstar potential and elite athleticism, making him a must for the Suns.
Round: 1 Pick: 4
Cleveland Cavaliers: Otto Porter, Jr., 6'8, SF, Georgetown.
The 'Cavs face a gaping need with this pick. None of Alonzo Gee, Omri Casspi or C.J. Miles have the tools of an NBA starter. Otto Porter combines fluid athleticism, lockdown defense and a hard work ethic to become the best Small Forward prospect on the board. He can rebound, hit open shots and defend- all things the Cavaliers need.
Round: 1 Pick:5
Detroit Pistons: Trey Burke, 6'0, PG, Michigan
With Jose Calderon and Will Bynum becoming free agents, the Pistons have no choice but to pick a point guard. But never fear! Trey Burke is here! He sports a great shooting percentage, a nation-leading assist-turnover ratio, and natural leadership qualities. Add the marketablility of an in-state prospect, and you have the dream pick for Motor City.
Round: 1 Pick: 6
New Orleans Hornets: Nerlens Noel, 6'11, C, Kentucky
To give Robin Lopez some credit, he is the 18th ranked center in the league. Unfortunately for him, that's not enough to keep his job. Nerlens Noel has athleticism, motor, and defense that Lopez can only dream of. While his offensive game is raw, it has the potential to become very strong. A win-win for New Orleans!
Round: 1 Pick: 7
Sacramento Kings: Michael Carter-Williams, 6'7, PG, Syracuse
This one may cause a bit of scepticism. But if you look beyond his performances in the NCAA season, then you'll find that he matches with us. With inonsistent scorers at Syracuse, Carter-Williams often had to force the issue, resulting in costly turnovers. But with DeMarcus Cousins, Tyreke Evans, and Jason Thompson all in the starting lineup, that won't be a problem in Sacramento. We'd get a point guard who is athletic, defensive, and loves to pass-essentially a taller clone of Rajon Rondo.
Round: 1 Pick: 8
Washington Wizards: Shabazz Muhammad, 6'6, SF/SG, UCLA
The Wizards are set in the backcourt, and their frontcourt, for the moment, is stable, so what they need to address is scoring on the wing. Martell Webster's breakout year is nice, but it's doubtful that he is the long-term solution. Shabazz Muhammad can score in a massive, albiet unorthodox, amount of ways. Despite questions about his character, he is the perfect fit for D.C.
Round: 1 Pick: 9
Minnesota Timberwolves: Victor Oladipo, 6'4, SG, Indiana
The Timberwolves face a gaping hole at the 2: The Brandon Roy project was a disaster, Alexy Shved is still developing (let's face it, he's more of a point guard) and J.J.Barea is incabable of moving from the 1. Enter Victor Oladipo, who can score efficiently, defend, and finish at the rim-all the qualities desired in a shooting guard.
Round: 1 Pick: 10
Oklahoma City: Alex Len, 7'1, C, Maryland
I'm sorry to say it, but Kendrick Perkins is just awful. He's in the bottom 5 of the entire league in win shares, teammate boost, and PER (player efficiency rating). Not only that, but his offensive game and athleticism are nonexistant. Alex Len, while he may be a bit of a project, has a flurry of post moves and a great midrange jumper. He has shown Superstar potential, andthe Thunder have all of the time in the world to get him to reach it.
Round: 1 Pick: 11
Philadelphia 76ers: Cody Zeller, 6'11, PF/C, Indiana
Cody Zeller's Stock has gotten quite uncertain the last few weeks. Despite his lethal post game and jumpshot, the fact of the matter is, he's just not very strong, and constantly gets beat up in the paint. If he can add muscle to his frame, then it's worth the risk for Philly. If not, then, well, his best case scenario is Andrea Bargnani.
Round: 1 Pick: 12
Portland Trail Blazers: Kelly Olynyk, 7'0, PF/C, Gonzaga
Kelly Olynyk has great post moves, a great jumper, a nonstop motor, and an amazing work ethic. The only question mark about him is his athleticism, and if it's there, this could potentially be the steal of the lottery for the 'Blazers. Even if it's not there, then they still get a sure-fire contributor who can space the floor and play defense.
Round: 1 Pick: 13
Dallas Mavericks: Mason Plumlee, 6'11, PF/C
The Mavericks currently have no center under contract for 2013-14, at at the 4, Dirk Nowitzki is getting pretty old. Mason Plumlee, while being no Dirk, can fill a need at both of those positions. He doesn't have the potential of, say, Alex Len, but he's one of the most NBA ready players on the board. The Mavs will know exactly what they're getting with him-an athletic body who rebounds, defends and finishes around the rim.
Round: 1 Pick: 14
The NCAA tournament is over, and with the stocks of all prospects set, it's time to write up my official Kingsfans mock draft!
Round: 1 Pick: 1
Charlotte Bobcats: Ben Mclemore, 6'5, SG, Kansas
The Charlotte Bobcats are in dire need of talent of any sort, and Ben Mclemore is one of the few prospects in the field to illustrate game-changing potential. Despite flashes of inconsistency and occaisional loss of confidence, he is the best fit for the Bobcats. A backcourt pairing between himself and Kemba Walker may be enough to turn the Bobcats into something more than this awful, top-5 dwelling team we know today.
Round: 1 Pick: 2
Orlando Magic: Marcus Smart, 6'4, PG/SG, Oklahoma State
Wheter Magic fans like it or not, the Jameer Nelson era in Orlando is nearing it's end, and they to pick a talented young point guard for the former All-Star to begin grooming as a replacement. Marcus Smart presents himself admirably in this regard. Smart's leadership qualities are perfect for a rebuilding team, and he has a pass-first approach that decieves his 4.2 assists per game average. In him, the Magic have the perfect replacement for their veteran floor general.
Round: 1 Pick: 3
Phoenix Suns: Anthony Bennett, 6'7, PF, UNLV
It's true that the Suns need a contributor at virtually every position, but one of their most pressing matters is their lack of athleticism in the frontcourt (see every Kings vs. Suns game, DeMarcus eats that front line of theirs for breakfast). Anthony Bennett blends a rare combination of length, high skill, and brute strength. His jumper, to, is top notch, and his 37% three-point clip is a rarity among power forwards. The only concern scouts have about him is his size, which could lead him to become a classic tweener. Other than that, though, he displays superstar potential and elite athleticism, making him a must for the Suns.
Round: 1 Pick: 4
Cleveland Cavaliers: Otto Porter, Jr., 6'8, SF, Georgetown.
The 'Cavs face a gaping need with this pick. None of Alonzo Gee, Omri Casspi or C.J. Miles have the tools of an NBA starter. Otto Porter combines fluid athleticism, lockdown defense and a hard work ethic to become the best Small Forward prospect on the board. He can rebound, hit open shots and defend- all things the Cavaliers need.
Round: 1 Pick:5
Detroit Pistons: Trey Burke, 6'0, PG, Michigan
With Jose Calderon and Will Bynum becoming free agents, the Pistons have no choice but to pick a point guard. But never fear! Trey Burke is here! He sports a great shooting percentage, a nation-leading assist-turnover ratio, and natural leadership qualities. Add the marketablility of an in-state prospect, and you have the dream pick for Motor City.
Round: 1 Pick: 6
New Orleans Hornets: Nerlens Noel, 6'11, C, Kentucky
To give Robin Lopez some credit, he is the 18th ranked center in the league. Unfortunately for him, that's not enough to keep his job. Nerlens Noel has athleticism, motor, and defense that Lopez can only dream of. While his offensive game is raw, it has the potential to become very strong. A win-win for New Orleans!
Round: 1 Pick: 7
Sacramento Kings: Michael Carter-Williams, 6'7, PG, Syracuse
This one may cause a bit of scepticism. But if you look beyond his performances in the NCAA season, then you'll find that he matches with us. With inonsistent scorers at Syracuse, Carter-Williams often had to force the issue, resulting in costly turnovers. But with DeMarcus Cousins, Tyreke Evans, and Jason Thompson all in the starting lineup, that won't be a problem in Sacramento. We'd get a point guard who is athletic, defensive, and loves to pass-essentially a taller clone of Rajon Rondo.
Round: 1 Pick: 8
Washington Wizards: Shabazz Muhammad, 6'6, SF/SG, UCLA
The Wizards are set in the backcourt, and their frontcourt, for the moment, is stable, so what they need to address is scoring on the wing. Martell Webster's breakout year is nice, but it's doubtful that he is the long-term solution. Shabazz Muhammad can score in a massive, albiet unorthodox, amount of ways. Despite questions about his character, he is the perfect fit for D.C.
Round: 1 Pick: 9
Minnesota Timberwolves: Victor Oladipo, 6'4, SG, Indiana
The Timberwolves face a gaping hole at the 2: The Brandon Roy project was a disaster, Alexy Shved is still developing (let's face it, he's more of a point guard) and J.J.Barea is incabable of moving from the 1. Enter Victor Oladipo, who can score efficiently, defend, and finish at the rim-all the qualities desired in a shooting guard.
Round: 1 Pick: 10
Oklahoma City: Alex Len, 7'1, C, Maryland
I'm sorry to say it, but Kendrick Perkins is just awful. He's in the bottom 5 of the entire league in win shares, teammate boost, and PER (player efficiency rating). Not only that, but his offensive game and athleticism are nonexistant. Alex Len, while he may be a bit of a project, has a flurry of post moves and a great midrange jumper. He has shown Superstar potential, andthe Thunder have all of the time in the world to get him to reach it.
Round: 1 Pick: 11
Philadelphia 76ers: Cody Zeller, 6'11, PF/C, Indiana
Cody Zeller's Stock has gotten quite uncertain the last few weeks. Despite his lethal post game and jumpshot, the fact of the matter is, he's just not very strong, and constantly gets beat up in the paint. If he can add muscle to his frame, then it's worth the risk for Philly. If not, then, well, his best case scenario is Andrea Bargnani.
Round: 1 Pick: 12
Portland Trail Blazers: Kelly Olynyk, 7'0, PF/C, Gonzaga
Kelly Olynyk has great post moves, a great jumper, a nonstop motor, and an amazing work ethic. The only question mark about him is his athleticism, and if it's there, this could potentially be the steal of the lottery for the 'Blazers. Even if it's not there, then they still get a sure-fire contributor who can space the floor and play defense.
Round: 1 Pick: 13
Dallas Mavericks: Mason Plumlee, 6'11, PF/C
The Mavericks currently have no center under contract for 2013-14, at at the 4, Dirk Nowitzki is getting pretty old. Mason Plumlee, while being no Dirk, can fill a need at both of those positions. He doesn't have the potential of, say, Alex Len, but he's one of the most NBA ready players on the board. The Mavs will know exactly what they're getting with him-an athletic body who rebounds, defends and finishes around the rim.
Round: 1 Pick: 14
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