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NBA Draft Predictions - Abridged Version

With the influx of foreign players and my lack of cable, I'm a little out of the loop going into this draft, so I'll predict the top 10 and the two NY Teams.


  1. Cavaliers - Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown. Absolutely nobody has Porter going first, but he fills the biggest need and is a beast. Nerlin Noels would be the obvious pick, but he does not have an NBA ready body after his injury last season.
  2. Magic - Victor Oladipo, SG, Ohio St. A do everything player with huge upside. The Magic need a face of the franchise and this could be it.
  3. Wizards - Anthony Bennett, PF, UNLV. Small for PF, but a beast on the boards. This may be a reach, but he will be an immediate starter and Noels won't be.
  4. Hornets - Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas. Might be the best player in the draft, but only a freshman.  too good to pass up.
  5. Suns - Nerlin Noels, C, Kentucky. How do you pass on a guy slated to go first in the fifth spot, even when you need a shooter more?  You can't.
  6. Pelicans - Trey Burke, PG, Michigan. Exciting player for a team that needs everything.
  7. Kings - Sergey Karasav, SF, Russia. Kings need a 3 man desperately and he's the best available.
  8. Pistons - Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse. Don't be surprised if they use him at the #2 spot next year.
  9. Timberwolves - C.J.McCollum, SG,Lehigh. Great shooter and a huge need.
  10. Trailblazers - Steve Adams, C, Pittsburgh.  Worst bench in the NBA gets a little size in the middle.
With the #22 Pick the Nets will take Tim Hardaway Jr., SG, Michigan. Doesn't fill their SG or PF needs, but as we saw in the finals, the 3-ball is crucial.
With the #24 Pick the Knicks select Shane Larkin, PG, Miami - I think the Knicks may actually trade up to get the PG of future.

Best player right away - Oladipo
Best career - Porter
Sleeper - C.J. Leslie, F, NC State - likely 2nd rounder with amazing athleticism.
Bust - Noels

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