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Here is my 2013 NBA mock draft, tell me what you think about it! http://www.nbadraft.net/nba_mock_drafts/comments/39690

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

I think Minnesota takes Oladipo over Len if he’s available at 9. Not sure about Burke at 2, although the Magic do need a PG, I think Smart makes more sense there. Shabazz at 3, McAdoo at 14, and Wolters at 25 seem too high. Thanks for sharing.

[KHAM83Participant]

I havent looked at his mock yet, but I disagree. Everything Ive heard throughout the season indicates Minnesota is reluctant to give Pek the big contract he has earned. If so, I see them drafting a Center to hopefully replace him. If not, I still do not see them taking Oladipo. Either at the 2 or the 3, theyll want to bring in shooting. On that note, I believe in Oladipo and think he can improve his shooting and become an all-star sg, but I dont think Khan (or whoever is there) will believe the same.

[Forte IVParticipant]

Well if Adelman doesn’t leave I see the Wolves drafting a guy with high IQ. He likes those type of players. So if Oladipo is at 9, I see them taking him.

[Lafferty DanielParticipant]

I’d rather have the Wolves draft Oladipo at 9 and see if Withey or Dieng are available at 26.

[cuseflynn10Participant]

I really like your top 10. I have some disagreements a little bit after that, but I don’t see anything wrong with the top 10. We’ll have to see if Noel and Burke can keep their draft stocks up high enough to go #2, but if they were to go that high, I like the top 10.

Some questions I have are:
11. Philadelphia – Kelly Olynyk. Not only do I not see Olynyk as a lottery talent, but Philly isn’t addressing a need here. I see Olynyk as a PF in the NBA, and the 76ers already have Thad Young. Their better off going for a guard since their second best guard is Jason Richardson and he’s hurt.
14. Cleveland – James McAdoo. You have Shabazz going to Cleveland as well so McAdoo would have to be a backup SF/PF to Bazz/Thompson in this scenario. He’s not a bad bench player, but I think Cleveland would be better off going for a backup center to develop behind Varejao. Maybe Adams or McGary.
17. Utah – Mason Plumlee. I don’t think Utah goes for a big man here. Either a guard or small forward is more likely, even if it is developing a guard as a project for the long term. But maybe you have a good reason for Plumlee here that I’m not seeing.
I see Kabongo is going to Utah at #21, but I still think they should go two guard or a guard/sf combo with their picks.
22. Brooklyn – Mitch McGary. He could be a fit and potentially make Lopez expendable via trade, but I think someone will buy into him earlier than this since his stock is soaring.

[WinterSoldierParticipant]

Jazz will not go for Plumlee. If they do decide to draft a big it will be a defensive minded one not Plumlee.

[WinterSoldierParticipant]

Sorry double post.

[draftmangtParticipant]

The Cavs would definetely take Porter over Shabazz. Porter’s a more well rounded player and a significantly better fit.

[BigMac12111Participant]

Except for the Shabazz/Porter picks (I’d personally switch them, but I could see why one would have them in those slots) I really like the majority of this draft. Really like the Magic picking Burke and Smart going to Detroit.

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