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