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NBA Mock Draft 2013: Cavaliers Select Nerlens Noel No. 1 in Final Mock

May 16, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Nerlens Noel is interviewed during the NBA Draft combine at Harrison Street Athletics Facility. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
May 16, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Nerlens Noel is interviewed during the NBA Draft combine at Harrison Street Athletics Facility. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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11. Philadelphia 76ers – Anthony Bennett, PF, UNLV

If Zeller is there, he’s the pick. But Bennett has fallen far enough.

12. Oklahoma City Thunder – Kelly Olynyk, F/C, Gonzaga

Count me as someone who thinks the Thunder are talking up Adams in hopes that Olynyk falls to them at #12.

13. Dallas Mavericks – Sergey Karasev, F, Russia

I think the Mavs trade this pick, but if not, they’ll take Karasev. Whichever team ends up here (Cavs?) might take him instead.

14. Utah Jazz – Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany

Schroeder is the best point guard on the board here, and the Jazz need a point guard. I like him over Shane Larkin.

15. Milwaukee Bucks – Shane Larkin, PG, Miami (FL)

The Bucks like Larkin, and he’s a decent value at this point in the draft.

16. Boston Celtics – Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh

If Schroeder and Larkin are both off the board here, the Celtics will go big. Mason Plumlee is a possibility if Adams is gone.

17. Atlanta Hawks – Reggie Bullock, SF, UNC

I see all the Adetokunbo steam here, but he’s coming over now and he isn’t ready. Bullock is the best wing on the board here.

18. Atlanta Hawks – Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville

I think GM Danny Ferry is too smart to take Shabazz Muhammad here. They need some legitimate size down low next to Horford.

19. Cleveland Cavaliers – Allen Crabbe, SG, California

Crabbe is climbing most draft boards, and if Karasev and Bullock are gone, the Cavs will take Crabbe.

20. Chicago Bulls – Jamaal Franklin, SG, San Diego State

Franklin’s defense toughness is a great fit for the Bulls’ system. A good value at this point in the draft.