This is a no-brainer. With the Bucks playing miserable basketball, they need to go with the top prospect on the board. Embiid is coming into his own down the stretch, and there’s no player better at dominating the paint in college basketball.
It took a while, but Wiggins is finally getting into a groove and proving himself to be one of the most exciting prospects in college basketball. Moving forward, the 76ers need offensive weapons who can keep them competitive, and Wiggins seems to fit the bill.
It’s time for the Magic to move on from Jameer Nelson as their starting point guard. That’s where an explosive player like Exum comes in. It won’t be long before the entire NBA is aware of just how dynamic Exum is, and the Magic will be ecstatic to see him fall to No. 3.
The Celtics appear to be keeping Rajon Rondo for now, so the point guard becomes less of a concern. So they go for a big man here, bringing aboard the versatile Vonleh. Not only does he have the size and physical tools to dominate in the paint, but he’s a tremendous offensive weapon who can score at will.
While Ty Lawson is an outstanding point guard, the Nuggets could use another option with tougher defense. Smart brings a well-rounded game to the court, and has the versatility to play both the 1 and 2. Having a talent like Smart coming off the bench or starting at the shooting guard seems logical for Denver.
Arguably the most NBA-ready player of the 2014 class, Parker is another no-brainer at No. 6. The Lakers will be in full-on rebuild mode this offseason, and adding a consistent player like Parker to the mix will certainly help solidify their future moving forward.
Marvin Williams isn’t exactly a long-term answer at power forward. And with Randle available at No. 7, the Jazz would be stupid to pass up on drafting arguably the most NBA-ready big man of the 2014 class. He dominates the glass, has a well-rounded offensive game and still has plenty of room to develop.
An elite athlete with a non-stop motor, Gordon brings the tenacity and electricity to the floor that the Kings have been missing for some time. His offensive game is still a work in progress, but he’s a great fit for Sacramento and fills a glaring void.
With Luol Deng unlikely to return this offseason, the Cavaliers must address the small forward spot. Given his length, athleticism and versatility, Grant makes a ton of sense at No. 9. The Syracuse star definitely has work to do as a shooter, but the potential is there for him to develop into a great starter.
James Anderson has held down the shooting guard spot this season, but an upgrade is definitely needed moving forward. With the small forward spot locked down, the 76ers go for Harris. While he’s had his fair share of struggles this season, the Spartan is a stud on both sides of the court who brings too much versatility to ignore.
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