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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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21. Utah Jazz – Lucas Nogueira, C, Brazil

If Nogueira slides to Utah here, they’ll be very happy. This is almost a lock if he’s still on the board.

22. Brooklyn Nets – Mason Plumlee, C, Duke

Plumlee fits well with the Nets current roster. Withey is also a possibility.

23. Indiana Pacers – Isaiah Canaan, PG, Murray State

The Pacers would be thrilled if Canaan is here, or any of the other top point guards. He’s a nice fit.

24. New York Knicks – Tony Mitchell, PF, North Texas

I think the Knicks take the plunge here. They won’t be able to help themselves. Kid’s got a ton of talent, and stock is gaining steam.

25. Los Angeles Clippers – Tim Hardaway, Jr., SG, Michigan

Not sure Hardaway will actually get this far, but if he does, he’s a nice fit for the Clippers.

26. Minnesota Timberwolves – Jeff Withey, C, Kansas

This pick is about 50-50 to be moved, and possibly to the Nets (Marshon Brooks?). Either the Nets or Wolves would take Withey here.

27. Denver Nuggets – Shabazz Muhammad, G, UCLA

I don’t really think he’ll fall this far, but his stock is plummeting. Call this a bold prediction, I guess. The Nuggets need wings, too.

28. San Antonio Spurs – Rudy Gobert, F/C, France

Yeah, the Spurs love international players. But this is great value if he stays on the board this long.

29. Oklahoma City Thunder – Mike Muscala, F/C, Bucknell

This is cheating a bit; I do think OKC drafts him, but not until #32. If they think he’ll be gone between here and there, they’ll nab him.

30. Phoenix Suns – Pierre Jackson, PG, Baylor

The Suns could use some additional back-court scoring, and Jackson should provide some pop.

Early Second Round Picks: Ray McCallum, Glen Rice, Jr., Tony Snell, Ricky Ledo, Erick Green