RTC's 2014 NBA Mock Draft

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This will be constantly updated every weekend depending on the NCAA Tournament Games, who opts out of the draft, team needs, and injuries.

As of 4/3

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1. MIL --/ Jabari Parker ↑ SF/PF

2. PHI --/ Andrew Wiggins ↓ SG/SF

3. ORL --/ Dante Exum -- PG/SG

4. UTA --/ Joel Embiid -- C

5. BOS ↑/ Julius Randle -- PF

6. LAL ↓/ Marcus Smart ↑ PG/SG

7. DET ↑/ Gary Harris ↑ SG/PG

8. SAC ↓/ Noah Vonleh ↓ PF/C

9. CLE --/ Doug McDermott ↑ SF

10. PHI --/ Willie Cauley-Stein ↑ C

11. ATL ↑/ Aaron Gordon -- SF/PF

12. DEN ↓/ Dario Saric ↓ SF

13. MIN --/ Kyle Anderson ↓ SF/PG

14. PHX --/ Tyler Ennis PG --


3/22
1. MIL/ Andrew Wiggins SG/SF

2. PHI/ Jabari Parker SF/PF

3. ORL/ Dante Exum PG/SG

4. UTA/ Joel Embiid C

5. LAL/ Julius Randle PF

6. BOS/ Noah Vonleh PF/C

7. SAC/ Marcus Smart PG/SG

8. DET/ Gary Harris SG/PG

9. CLE/ Kyle Anderson SF/PG

10. PHI/ Dario Saric SF/PF

11. DEN/ Aaron Gordon SF/PF

12. ORL/ Rodney Hood SF/SG

13. MIN/ Zach LaVine PG/SG

14. PHX/ Tyler Ennis PG
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4/3
1. MIL --/ Jabari Parker ↑ SF/PF

2. PHI --/ Andrew Wiggins ↓ SG/SF

3. ORL --/ Dante Exum -- PG/SG

4. UTA --/ Joel Embiid -- C

5. BOS ↑/ Julius Randle -- PF

6. LAL ↓/ Marcus Smart ↑ PG/SG

7. DET ↑/ Gary Harris ↑ SG/PG

8. SAC ↓/ Noah Vonleh ↓ PF/C

9. CLE --/ Doug McDermott ↑ SF

10. PHI --/ Willie Cauley-Stein ↑ C

11. ATL ↑/ Aaron Gordon -- SF/PF

12. DEN ↓/ Dario Saric ↓ SF

13. MIN --/ Kyle Anderson ↓ SF/PG

14. PHX --/ Tyler Ennis PG --

[IncarceratedBob]

No way Randle goes after Embiid. Randle is NBA ready, solid post moves, soft hands, sweet mid range jumper, elite athleticism and has crazy high potential

[RightToCensor]

No way Randle goes after Embiid. Randle is NBA ready, solid post moves, soft hands, sweet mid range jumper, elite athleticism and has crazy high potential
Embiid is too much of a "can't miss prospect".

And when you look at Utah, they already have a potential franchise PF in Favors.

[VIntageNOvel]

LA and boston will get top 3,
book it!

:rockon:

[qrich]

Zach LaVine in Lotto
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[IncarceratedBob]

Philly on a 23 losing streak and still can't catch the Bucks. crazy shi

[IncarceratedBob]

Zach LaVine in Lotto
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
Maybe their front office is big fans of Maroon 5?

[EricGordon23]

No way McDermott doesn't go top 14

[KyrieTheFuture]

I'd be amazed if Sac picked Marcus Smart, Aaron Gordon won't go that low, and Lavine won't get picked over Ennis

[RightToCensor]

No way McDermott doesn't go top 14
I love Doug (I originally had him going to the Orlando Magic), but the thing that hurts him is that he doesn't have a defined position in the NBA, much like Austin Rivers.

Doug's skill set has probably reached his peak as well, with him being a senior and his lack of athleticism. He will be a valuable prospect for a team with a middle to late draft pick.

From what I've seen, his ceiling is a Kyle Korver/Chandler Parsons hybrid. McDermott's NBA Career will either be a glue guy for a really good team, or a role player battling for minutes.

High Risk, Medium Reward.

[RightToCensor]

I'd be amazed if Sac picked Marcus Smart, Aaron Gordon won't go that low, and Lavine won't get picked over Ennis

There is a good chance Isaiah Thomas leaves for Free Agency. He's probably the best PG coming into the offseason and will get paid a nice penny. Even if IT stays, SAC does need a shooting guard, Marcus Smart can fit that role as well. The only other prospect I can see the Kings drafting is Julius Randle.

Aaron Gordon may not be a franchise potential name, but put him with Ty Lawson and Nate Robinson, he will be valuable asset with Denver getting to the playoffs next year.

Tyler Ennis maybe the better player between him and LaVine, but MIN doesn't need another pass first PG. LaVine is a remix of Kevin Love's former teammate Russell Westbrook and is an alum of UCLA, just like Love. That gives an immediate connection between the two in getting Kevin Love to stay in MIN.

[RightToCensor]

bump

[Xiao Yao You]

Embiid is too much of a "can't miss prospect".

And when you look at Utah, they already have a potential franchise PF in Favors.

They need to take the best player available. Favors hasn't looked like a franchise player. Isn't Embiid a center?

[CelticBaller]

nba lottery

[RightToCensor]

Noah Vonleh has officially declared for the NBA Draft.

[TiagoSimoes]

holy fk u actually made a good post for once

[RightToCensor]

They need to take the best player available. Favors hasn't looked like a franchise player. Isn't Embiid a center?
The best player available is Embiid at #4. Last I checked, Favors is 15/10/1/1/2 per 36 at age 22 in his first year as an all-around starter.

Give that frontcourt of Utah time to develop. They already have the backcourt of the future with Burke/Burks/Hayward.

[CelticBaller]

And why the **** would the celtics pick a pf?

[RightToCensor]

And why the **** would the celtics pick a pf?
6'10 with 7'3 wingspan

That would qualify for a center in todays NBA.

[Jameerthefear]

Lakers have taken another DROP in the lottery chances. You should redo that part.

[Leftimage]

Wiggins & Antetokoumpo frontcourt?

21st century Jordan-Pippen?

http://gifcrap.com/g2data/albums/TV/Jack%20Nicholson%20fapping.gif

[CelticBaller]

6'10 with 7'3 wingspan

That would qualify for a center in todays NBA.
I'm not sold on a 6-10 center

[RightToCensor]

Lakers have taken another DROP in the lottery chances. You should redo that part.
Read the OP's first paragraph

[RightToCensor]

I'm not sold on a 6-10 center
Dwight came in at like 6'9.

[RightToCensor]

Dwight and Noah have nearly the same pre-draft measurments.

[CelticBaller]

Dwight came in at like 6'9.
Good point

And why sac and cle are always this high in the lottery? God these teams make me sick

[RightToCensor]

Good point

And why sac and cle are always this high in the lottery? God these teams make me sick
Thay aren't tanking, they just suck. Mainly from bad coaching.

[RightToCensor]

TJ Warren also declares for the NBA Draft.

Quality role player SF. Reminds me of Quincy Pondexter.

[Clyde]

TJ Warren also declares for the NBA Draft.

Quality role player SF. Reminds me of Quincy Pondexter.

TJ Warren will be a lotto pick

[RightToCensor]

TJ Warren will be a lotto pick
Could be. He's a Top 20 pick for sure.

[imdaman99]

Does Marcus Smart remind anyone else of Tyreke Evans type player?

[KyrieTheFuture]

Does Marcus Smart remind anyone else of Tyreke Evans type player?
Bad? Yes.

[RightToCensor]

Does Marcus Smart remind anyone else of Tyreke Evans type player?
Offensive wise, yea. Smart does have a higher motor and is a better defender.

[RightToCensor]

Rodney Hood and Montrezl Harrell to declare.

This draft is looking good so far even without the Top 6* officially declaring.

EDIT: Dante Exum has officially declared.

[RightToCensor]

Dario Saric won't declare for the NBA Draft.

[RightToCensor]

Embiid has declared. :bowdown:

[STATUTORY]

:roll: dante exum is not going to Orlando, he's LA bound

[JohnFreeman]

I don't want Smart, Vonleh please

[GOATbrook]

Dario Saric won't declare for the NBA Draft.
Expected, will be draft steal next year, considering other players will be overrated and he will be even better than this year.

[RightToCensor]

Just curious, why do you have the suns taking a pg? I would be very surprised if they did that. The suns need to pick up a big.
Hornacek's offense is PG oriented and Goran is nearing his 30s.

If WCS makes a push in the coming game vs. Louisville, I can see him coming up in the board.

[RightToCensor]

I don't want Smart, Vonleh please
SAC already has a good frontcourt. The backcourt, mainly the lack of depth at the guard spot, really hurts the Kings.

Smart gives IT the ability to play off ball and be able to defend the other team's guard on the perimeter.

[RightToCensor]

Tyler Ennis has declared.

[Le Shaqtus]

:roll: dante exum is not going to Orlando, he's LA bound

Good, we don't want him :lol

[RightToCensor]

Kyle Anderson will declare.

[RightToCensor]

Zach LaVine has declared.

[RightToCensor]

I'll wait until after the Elite 8 to update my mock

[veilside23]

i think if gary harris is available for boston they should take him ...

I think stauskas deserves to be in the lotto .

[RightToCensor]

i think if gary harris is available for boston they should take him ...

I think stauskas deserves to be in the lotto .
Boston really needs a Center.

OT: I do have the strangest feeling Boston would trade Rondo and a 2nd for Parsons, Lin, Asik, our 2015 1st pick and a future pick.

[veilside23]

Boston really needs a Center.

OT: I do have the strangest feeling Boston would trade Rondo and a 2nd for Parsons, Lin, Asik, our 2015 1st pick and a future pick.


noah vonleh is not the answer .. they got sully and kelly olynyk i am not saying olynyk is the answer but vonleh is not much of an answer.

Harris would fit in the role that they really need.. Harris would benefit playing with rondo if anything .

[RightToCensor]

noah vonleh is not the answer .. they got sully and kelly olynyk i am not saying olynyk is the answer but vonleh is not much of an answer.

Harris would fit in the role that they really need.. Harris would benefit playing with rondo if anything .
Well let me put it this way, Boston needs a rim protector, they may have a bunch of frontcourt but they all don't have the ability to control the paint.

Harris can be a nice scorer for BOS, but what happens to Bradley?

[RightToCensor]

Will post Mock 2.0 soon

[RightToCensor]

UPDATED!!!

Parker has yet to make an official decision.

Saric's camp says no but it's been reporting that he still will declare

[RightToCensor]

James McAdoo has declared.

His stock has dropped so much. :(

[RightToCensor]

All of the lottery freshman have declared.

Harrison Twins haven't declared yet, they should stay another year. They are 2nd Round to Undrafted prospects.

Both of them are shooting guards who aren't really elite at anything. Way too much hype.

[RightToCensor]

I'll make my next Mock Draft after the actual lottery

[RightToCensor]

NBA GMs have Jabari going #1 according to B/R.

[RightToCensor]

Poythress is staying for his Jr. Season.

He is so underrated, he develops a jumper and he'd be a Top 20 pick in this years draft.

[JohnFreeman]

If Embiid drops i'll take him. Wouldn't mind a defensive big/guard

[VIntageNOvel]

If Embiid drops i'll take him. Wouldn't mind a defensive big/guard

ill give you lakers unprotected first round pick (high chance of being rigged) for cousin and jordan hill, do we have a deal?:cheers:

[JohnFreeman]

ill give you lakers unprotected first round pick (high chance of being rigged) for cousin and jordan hill, do we have a deal?:cheers:
Nah, Cousins it the best offensive big man. I will let you have Isaiah Thomas and something for Hill

[becken]

Kyle Anderson will declare.

[RightToCensor]

Draft Combine is next Thurs. and Fri.

Exum, Smart, Embiid, LaVine, and Anderson are my players to watch.

[Milbuck]

Bucks aren't taking Jabari with the 1st pick. It's Embiid for sure, unless he thoroughly disappoints at the combine and/or is clearly hurt. In which case we'd take Wiggins.

[RightToCensor]

Bucks biggest need is scoring, unless you still believe OJ Mayo can average 20+ per game.

I do expect MIL to resign Udoh, he hasn't reached his potenial but is still one of the league's top shot blockers.

If MIL had the #1 pick I wouldn't be surprised to hear rumors that they'd like to trade down. As long as they get a Top 7 pick they'll have a good draft.

[Im Still Ballin]

Bucks biggest need is scoring, unless you still believe OJ Mayo can average 20+ per game.

I do expect MIL to resign Udoh, he hasn't reached his potenial but is still one of the league's top shot blockers.

If MIL had the #1 pick I wouldn't be surprised to hear rumors that they'd like to trade down. As long as they get a Top 7 pick they'll have a good draft.

Sanders and Embiid would be a nice frontcourt given that Embiid keeps developing and Sanders doesn't keep ruining himself which he will.

[RightToCensor]

Kyle Anderson has the most to gain from the combine that's in five days. If he can show that he's more athletic than projected expect him to get drafted in the lotto.

[RightToCensor]

Sanders and Embiid would be a nice frontcourt given that Embiid keeps developing and Sanders doesn't keep ruining himself which he will.
That's too much risk for the reward. Embiid has a history of injury problems. In today's NBA, scouts are cautious of that seeing we just had a former #1 pick admit he was a bust due to injuries and the former #2 Center in the league get cut from IND before playing a game due to injury.

Then Sanders is a question mark as well. His poor attitude and injury really hurt him last season after becoming famous for being the best paint defender in the NBA the season before. MIL in general needs some locker room help from a Vet Coach or Player.

[CelticBaller]

The lottery is on the 20th right?

[RightToCensor]

I just really hope James Young falls to us. He's what we need. I doubt it because he's been Kentucky's most conistent player this past season. But you never know.
Adreian Payne is someone I'd like HOU to draft. He's a legit strech-4 with great athletism and size.

If we don't get Payne, I'd like us to use our 2nd Rounder on Isaiah Austin. Stetch-4, long arms, and a good passer. He would develop nice working with Houston's bigs and workingOUT with Dwight.

[RightToCensor]

The lottery is on the 20th right?
Yep, I'll make a full mock of the first round after that.

[RightToCensor]

According to Yahoo!, Parker and Embiid won't attend the combine.

That's a big negative to both thier draft stock.

[MC Gusto]

According to Yahoo!, Parker and Embiid won't attend the combine.

That's a big negative to both thier draft stock.
Not really. They're already pretty much locks to go top 3. No need to go to the combine and get exposed.

[RightToCensor]

Not really. They're already pretty much locks to go top 3. No need to go to the combine and get exposed.
Embiid would be the consensus #1 pick if he worked out and looked healthy.

Parker's agility is something to question seeing he was a lackluster defender in college.

I still have my Top 4 as Parker, Wiggins, Exum, and Embiid in that order.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Embiid would be the consensus #1 pick if he worked out and looked healthy.

Parker's agility is something to question seeing he was a lackluster defender in college.

I still have my Top 4 as Parker, Wiggins, Exum, and Embiid in that order.

Embiid can also take a significant drop if his work outs give concern about his back. The risk is bigger than the reward.

Parker is doing what top NFL prospects do. To be honest, I don't he can workout well enough to be rise much or poor enough to slide. Probably going to sit his fat, lazy ass at a Krispy Kremes stuffing his face with chocolate donuts.

[MC Gusto]

Embiid would be the consensus #1 pick if he worked out and looked healthy.

Parker's agility is something to question seeing he was a lackluster defender in college.

I still have my Top 4 as Parker, Wiggins, Exum, and Embiid in that order.
They still have the chance to work out for individual teams. That's where they are going to really convince teams that they're a better choice than Exum, Randle, etc. anyway. I think the combine is more beneficial to "that guy" who is projected to go in the 20's and shoots up into the lottery because of their combine workout than it is to Parker and Embiid.

[RightToCensor]

Wiggins isn't doing the combine either.... Well.....Sh!t.


Top 3 prospects forgoing the combine. Don't mind Wiggins not doing it, Parker nit doing it is something I'm not a fan of, and Embiid not doing it seriously scares me.

[tjgoHAM]

I hate when my team drafts euros. :coleman:

[RightToCensor]

What do you think about K.J. McDaniels on the Rockets? I think he could come in a contriute immediately.
Great Athlete, perfect for HOU's fastbreak game. His shooting is still a work in progress and will hurt him in half-court situations.

I wouldn't mind if we were to draft him.

[RightToCensor]

DraftExpress is where I'm getting a lot of my info. I use NBADraft as a resource to rank players based on attributes.

[Grinder]

According to Yahoo!, Parker and Embiid won't attend the combine.

That's a big negative to both thier draft stock.

Skipping the combine isn't usually a big deal for guys that are consensus top 10 picks...sadly, it's almost become the norm in the last few years. I wish the 5 on 5 scrimmages were mandatory at the combine.

Still, every year we end up seeing a workout warrior get drafted way higher than he should based on testing out well. Joe Alexander, anyone? :oldlol:

[hawksdogsbraves]

Wiggins isn't doing the combine either.... Well.....Sh!t.


Top 3 prospects forgoing the combine. Don't mind Wiggins not doing it, Parker nit doing it is something I'm not a fan of, and Embiid not doing it seriously scares me.

All three are locks for the top 3 spots, why would they do it? Wiggins has nowhere to go but down, Parker doesn't want to engage in drills that judge only his athleticism, and Embiid can't take any more risks with that gimpy back before he gets paid.

[RightToCensor]

Embiid scares me about him not publicly working out. He has franchise talent, but him becoming the next Oden or Bynum. His draft stock can fall like Noel's did last year.

He better pray Vonleh, Randle, or Smart doesn't exceed expactation during the combine because I wouldn't be surprised if at least one of them go ahead of Joel.

[RightToCensor]

DraftExpress has a new scouting video on Dario Saric.


Intresting prospect, mobile forward that's versitile on offense.