The Official Pelicans Report Mock Draft

Lets not put a deadline on this unless it is moving at a snails pace and we need one. Atleast post a picture of who you are selecting, maybe even a short little write up on why you selected that player.

1. Cavaliers- Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas
2. Magic- Trey Burke, PG, Michigan
3. Wizards- Anthony Bennett, PF, UNLV
4. Bobcats- Alex Len, C, Maryland
5. Suns- Nerlens Noel, C, Kentucky
6. Pelicans- Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown
7. Kings- Victor Oladipo, SG, Indiana
8. Pistons- Shabazz Muhammad, SF, UCLA
9. Timberwolves- CJ McCollum, G, Lehigh
10. Trail Blazers- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia
11. 76ers- Cody Zeller, PF, Indiana
12. Thunder- Rudy Gobert, C, France
13. Mavericks- Dario Saric, SF, Croatia
14. Jazz- Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse
15. Bucks- Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany
16. Celtics- Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh
17. Hawks- Shane Larkin, PG, Miami
18. Hawks- Giannis Adetokunbo, SF, Greece
19. Cavaliers- Sergey Karasev, SF, Russia
20. Bulls- Mason Plumlee, C, Duke
21. Jazz- Tony Snell, SF, New Mexico
22. Nets- Reggie Bullock, SF, North Carolina
23. Pacers- Kelly Olynyk, PF, Gonzaga
24. Knicks- Jamaal Franklin, SG, San Diego St
25. Clippers- Allen Crabbe, SG, California
26. Timberwolves- The JNR
27. Nuggets- i am cow lolz
28. Spurs- bobo247
29. Thunder- GESWhoseBack
30. Suns- AD23forMVP

With the first pick in the 2013 NBA Draft the Cleveland Cavaliers select:

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Ben Mclemore SG Kansas

With the injury concerns to Nerlens Noel the Cavaliers have opted for a scorer to play alongside their All-Star PG Kyrie Irving. They believe that their number 4 pick last year Dion Waiters will be able to provide a scoring punch off the bench as the Sixth man.


also i have no clue how to make this picture bigger.

Are trades allowed?

Nah

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Sounds good. :)

With the 2nd overall pick in the 2013 draft...the Orlando Magic select..... PG Trey Burke.
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This pick is only right since Mclemore was selected. This gives us a good starting 5 and depth for the future. Burke reminds us of Jameer Nelson, but younger. With this pick we have our future set and we just need to depend on the staff to develop these guys and for the fans to be patient.

With the 3rd pick the wizards select Anthony Bennett power forward. The wizards considered otto porter but decide to give john wall what he wants and will form an offensively unstopable pick and pop and pick and roll combo with Bennett's great jump shot or his speed, power.and finishing ability at the rim. Wizards will address the small forward position in next years loaded class

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With the first pick in the 2013 NBA Draft the Cleveland Cavaliers select:

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Ben Mclemore SG Kansas

With the injury concerns to Nerlens Noel the Cavaliers have opted for a scorer to play alongside their All-Star PG Kyrie Irving. They believe that their number 4 pick last year Dion Waiters will be able to provide a scoring punch off the bench as the Sixth man.


also i have no clue how to make this picture bigger.

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Thanks appreciate it

With the 4th Pick in the NBA draft:

The Charlotte Bobcats Select:

Alex Len
Center Maryland

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Charlotte lacks a go to scorer and general skill on the team. Does Len have a higher ceiling than Nerleans Noel ? No, but with Bismack Biyombo still a major part of this teams plans they can't afford overlap of skills, and more importantly another liability on the offensive end. With McLemore off the boards Len is the selection. (Will add more later). Len has a good midrange shot, post game, and isn't a bad rebounder and can workout of the post like not many other big men in the league these days. Len also adds a lot of size to the team.

If this were the real draft, I'd be so happy for the Pelicans.

Perfect pick for the bobcats great job

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If this were the real draft, I'd be so happy for the Pelicans.

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I have a feeling it just might

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

I have a feeling it just might

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would LOVE if it was.... so with just Phoenix ahead of us and Oladipo, Noel and Porter available? that would be perfect. I think Suns take Oladipo and I'd take Noel.

With the 5th pick, the Phoenix Suns are proud to select:

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Nerlens Noel, C, Kentucky

In what could be considered a dream draft scenario for the Suns, three of their top prospects are still available in Nerlens Noel, Victor Oladipo, and Otto Porter. The Suns reportedly love Oladipo, but Noel slipping to 5 was definitely not thought of as a realistic possibility so they are very excited to scoop him up. Noel could miss the entire season with the ACL tear, but that is not a problem for the Suns who have Marcin Gortat, Channing Frye, Luis Scola, the Morris twins under contract for next season. Noel is raw on both sides of the court, but he offers to much potential as a defensive anchor for the Suns to pass on.

great pick

Democratic process a-go-go!

Might as well just pick Otto its a no brainier. Best player at biggest need

^ this guy

id love to draft porter and try and land jeff teague in free agency

call me crazy but sure seems like some pro-otto porter biases guided this draft through 5 picks...

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Originally Posted by AD23nEG10

call me crazy but sure seems like some pro-otto porter biases guided this draft through 5 picks...

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Now that you mention it...

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call me crazy but sure seems like some pro-otto porter biases guided this draft through 5 picks...

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Was I supposed to take him and have MKG?

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Was I supposed to take him and have MKG?

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Oh no. Bobcats have no need at all for him. I was surprised you took Len though.

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

Oh no. Bobcats have no need at all for him. I was surprised you took Len though.

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Went in with the thought to take Noel and ended up with Len. Just made sense. I'm not overly high on him but I think everyone in the too 8 are pretty close to the same..

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

Oh no. Bobcats have no need at all for him. I was surprised you took Len though.

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len was the best pick ive seen so far, oladipo next to mkg wouldnt be great i dont think and noel next to bismack would be redundant, len fits perfect for them.

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Went in with the thought to take Noel and ended up with Len. Just made sense. I'm not overly high on him but I think everyone in the too 8 are pretty close to the same..

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I just think with Noel you have more excitement in the fan base, more potential long run. Plus, Biyombo only has one year left on his contract, and that is presumably the year Noel won't be able to play.

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I just think with Noel you have more excitement in the fan base, more potential long run. Plus, Biyombo only has one year left on his contract, and that is presumably the year Noel won't be able to play.

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It all depends on how tied into biyombo tbh. I think they still believe in him; if they don't though then the pick is Noel. Just tried to put myself in their shoes.

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

len was the best pick ive seen so far, oladipo next to mkg wouldnt be great i dont think and noel next to bismack would be redundant, len fits perfect for them.

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Thanks man

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It all depends on how tied into biyombo tbh. I think they still believe in him; if they don't though then the pick is Noel. Just tried to put myself in their shoes.

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Makes sense. It was either Len or Noel. I don't hate the pick at all. It was solid.

yup, just bein honest, if they could land tyreke or oj mayo thats a nice team

kemba
tyreke or oj
mkg
bismack
len

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Oh no. Bobcats have no need at all for him. I was surprised you took Len though.

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"Was I supposed to take him and have" Moe Harkless? :rolleyes:

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yup, just bein honest, if they could land tyreke or oj mayo thats a nice team

kemba
tyreke or oj
mkg
bismack
len

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Nice team...for a 6 seed every year

When will the board vote be complete?

With the 6th pick the New Orleans Pelicans select:

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Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown

The Pelicans have three needs, PG, SF, and C. They are proud to fill the SF position with the long small forward out of Georgetown. Porter is not a star in the making, and he will not be capable of putting a team on his shoulders, but he will be a good 4th or 5th starter who will give you a lot defensively and solid offensive production.

I am so mad guys. I feel like one guy would be the PERFECT pick for the Kings, and then a guy fell that I didn't know would. Now I'm legitimately picking between BPA and fit... Ugh. Pick will be in a minute.

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I am so mad guys. I feel like one guy would be the PERFECT pick for the Kings, and then a guy fell that I didn't know would. Now I'm legitimately picking between BPA and fit... Ugh. Pick will be in a minute.

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Don't pick my guy!

The Sacramento Kings select:


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Victor Oladipo

Tony Allen told Kings fans that sat behind him on the bench during a game this season they could use someone like him. He was right. But then again, what team couldn't? He defends (Steals, blocks, pressures the ball etc.) he hustles and he leads the team on and off the court. The dude does not have an off button. Oladipo is built from the same mold as Tony Allen. The Kings (Me) were very tempted to go with a PG as that is what the teams greatest NEED would be, however with new management, a new owner and (Hopefully) a new culture you just can't pass on someone like Oladipo when he falls into your lap. You just can't. He will probably make at least a couple teams in front of us look bad, maybe even all of them. The Kings will fill need later.

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The Sacramento Kings select:


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Victor Oladipo

Tony Allen told Kings fans that sat behind him on the bench during a game this season they could use someone like him. He was right. But then again, what team couldn't? He defends (Steals, blocks, pressures the ball etc.) he hustles and he leads the team on and off the court. The dude does not have an off button. The Kings (Me) were very tempted to go with a PG as that is what the teams greatest NEED would be, however with new management, a new owner and (Hopefully) a new culture you just can't pass on someone like Oladipo when he falls into your lap. You just can't. He will probably make at least a couple teams in front of us look bad, maybe even all of them. The Kings will fill need later.

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I was delirious thinking he would last until #9.

I'm guessing it was him or MCW? I don't see McCollum as a pg.

How do you get chosen to make pick? Stupid question I know. What if you think the Pels are trying to trade the pick as Monty may have hinted yesterday?

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How do you get chosen to make pick? Stupid question I know. What if you think the Pels are trying to trade the pick as Monty may have hinted yesterday?

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?? There was a sign up thread where we claimed our teams.

Pelican pick was voted on by the "Roost" board. It was heavily favored for Otto Porter.

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Originally Posted by Inner_GI

?? There was a sign up thread where we claimed our teams.

Pelican pick was voted on by the "Roost" board. It was heavily favored for Otto Porter.

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This and we not considering any trades for the mock

Hmmm, the Blazers need...hmmm. A lot. Wow.

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I remember now, I voted Otto, Thx.

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Hmmm, the Blazers need...hmmm. A lot. Wow.

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here and in sim league. lol

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I'm guessing it was him or MCW? I don't see McCollum as a pg.

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Yup. I really feel like he would be a really good pick for Sacramento in real life, assuming Oladipo doesn't somehow fall haha.

Hmm if I were the blazers id either take mcollum, kaldwell pope or bazz

With the 8th pick, the Detroit pistons select
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Shabazz Muhammad. Sf UCLA

With a core of knight, Bazz, Monroe and Drummond, the future of the pistons is bright.

With the 9th pick in the 2013 NBA draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves select:

C.J. McCollum

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C.J. will give the Timberwolves another ball handler capable of getting his own shot. C.J. has the ability to be a great shooter at the next level, and he fills a need for a SG on the roster. Next to Rubio, I think C.J is a great addition to what will become the future backcourt for Minnesota.

Dang it!

And with the 10th pick, the Portland Trailers Blazers select SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
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While the Blazers need depth at the C position(and every other it seems..) they also desperately need a SG with some perimeter defense and offense, which KCP provides both of and potentially more. KCP's shooting would fit well the Damian Lillards style of play as he is sniper from the arc, that can give the former Rookie Of The Year an option too kick out too, in his dish and drive style of play. While a Center would be favorable, they also need some veteran presence inside as they already have a young project in Leonard who has been inconsistent, but has shown some signs of promise.