2nd Round
31. Oklahoma City Thunder select SF Tony Mitchell (North Texas) 10:41 EDT: Even after moving down to the second round, the Thunder still got the player they wanted all along in Tony Mitchell, who is a freakishly athletic forward with the size and length to play either forward spots comfortably and effectively. With guys such as Kevin Durant, Kevin Martin, Perry Jones III, and Thabo Sefolosha ahead of him, Mitchell will get plenty of time to develop his very raw skills and should be a good contributor in a few seasons for Oklahoma City. 32. Chicago Bulls select SG Tim Hardaway Jr. (Michigan) 10:44 EDT: The son of former All-Star point guard Tim Hardaway, Hardaway Jr. is nothing like his father as a player. He's a long, tall and athletic swingman whose handle isn’t yet at the level of his father's legendary dribble. However, his father never possessed the kind of long range shooting ability that Hardaway Jr. possesses, which is exactly what the offensively challenged Bulls need after ranking last in both scoring and three point shooting last season. 33. New Orleans Pelicans select SF Otto Porter (Georgetown) 10:47 EDT: Porter made NBA history, just not the way he wants to as he broke the NBA record for “Most time spent in the Green Room”, edging out the previous record holder Rashard Lewis by one pick (Lewis went 32 in ’98). The kid is close to tears as he walked up onto the stage receiving a standing ovation from the Brooklyn crowd here at the Barclays Center. No idea how he fell so far, but good on the Pelicans for picking him up, and he’ll most likely reward them with his versatile skillset, especially on the defensive end. 34.Indiana Pacers select SF Doug McDermott (Creighton) 10:50 EDT: The Pacers are having themselves a very good draft, as they snag up Creighton shooter Doug McDermott. Just like with fellow Bluejay Kyle Korver, McDermott really is a special marksmen from long range. Over his three years as a Bluejay, he made a name for himself as he earned two MVC Player of the Year honors and MVC Tournament MVPs while winning consecutive MVC Tournament championships and was twice a consensus first team All-American. In past season as a junior, he ranked first in points scored in the nation and second in points per game, averaging over 23 points on 55% shooting, including an amazing mark of 49% from beyond the arc. 35. Phoenix Suns select SF Deshaun Thomas (Ohio St.) 10:53 EDT: A natural scorer who is capable of playing both forward positions on offense, Thomas is very skilled and has a very strong body despite being a bit undersized at just 6-6. He’ll need to work very hard on his defense to be able to contribute at the next level, but his scoring ability is a proven asset that should keep him in the league. Phoenix has an abundance of young talent across the board and Thomas will fit right in with the player development plans for the future. 36. Charlotte Bobcats select SG Ricardo Ledo (Providence) 10:56 EDT: Ledo was a big question mark because he never played at Providence thanks to eligibility issues. He may have more potential than anyone in the second round aside from Otto Porter, but it’s just all upside at the moment. TRADE 10:57 EDT: Cleveland once again gets themselves more draft picks as they send out disgruntled guard Daniel Gibson and a future second for both the 37th and 51st selections. Sacramento improves their length up front by adding the 7 feet tall Koufos in exchange for the undersized Chuck Hayes, while the Nuggets get a bundle of assets from a late second round pick, which includes a backup center that better suits their up-tempo style of play.
Cleveland receives: 37th pick (Kings), 51st pick (Nuggets)
Denver receives: Daniel Gibson (Cavaliers), 2014 2nd round pick (Cavaliers), Chuck Hayes (Kings)
Sacramento receives: Kosta Koufos (Nuggets)
37. Cleveland Cavaliers select SF LeBryan Nash (Oklahoma St.)
10:59 EDT: One of the top recruited prospects coming out of high school in 2011, Nash has somewhat lived up to the hype as he has put together a very solid two year career as a Cowboy at Oklahoma State University. The 6-7 forward possess an NBA-ready body with next level athleticism and a knack for scoring the basketball, averaging just under 14 points per game over his two seasons at Oklahoma State. Showed dramatic improvements between his freshman and sophom*ore season, where he raised his field goal percentage from 39% to 46% while also increasing his scoring average by almost 7 points per game. Definitely one of the better picks for the Cavs this evening.
TRADE
Milwaukee receives: E’Twaun Moore, 2014 2nd round pick
Orlando receives: 38th pick, Drew Gooden
11:00 EDT: The Magic gain even more front court depth by adding Gooden and swapped their second round pick next season for the 38th selection while sending away the third year SG E’Twaun Moore (I’m betting it’s cause they can’t pronounce his name). Milwaukee clears out some playing time up front and adds some backcourt depth. Win-win deal right here.
38. Orlando Magic select SF Adonis Thomas (Memphis)
11:02 EDT: The big, long, and strong wing Adonis Thomas gets picked up by the Magic with the pick they just acquired from Milwaukee. Thomas can also really jump out of the gym, but lacks the lateral quickness to be a great defensive player on the outside as he can be easily beat off the dribble. Overall a very raw prospect with decent upside who might be able to contribute in a few seasons.
39. Orlando Magic select SF Dario Saric (Croatia)
11:05 EDT: A near 7 footer from Croatia with an all-rounded game that enables him to contribute as a scorer, rebounder, and facilitator? Wonder where we heard that from before. No, he won’t be as great as Toni Kukoc, but he’ll be pretty darn close. Saric has tremendous potential, as he is just 19 years of age and won’t turn 20 until the end of his rookie season. A great pickup by the Magic here, as Saric has a real shot of becoming a key player for this Orlando franchise for years to come.
40. Portland Trailblazers select PG Seth Curry (Duke)
11:08 EDT: The brother of Warriors star Stephen Curry, Seth Curry has pretty much the same gifts as his older brother and his NBA father Dell Curry – the ability to shoot the lights out. Unlike Steph Curry though, Seth doesn’t have the requisite point guard skills that his slight frame requires him to have at the next level. At just 6-1 and 180 pounds with average length and athleticism, Curry will find it difficult to play at the two guard spot, where his skillset is currently most adapted to play at. Seth will really need to work hard if he wants to stay here at the next level and compete for bragging rights at the dinner table on thanksgiving with his more accomplished family members.
41. Houston Rockets select PG Ray McCallum (Detroit)
11:11 EDT: McCallum has tremendous athleticism and can stuff the stat-sheets in all categories but isn't as proficient of a passer as you’d like, which is what the Rockets really needed. Still, he fits a positional need and should be a good backup behind All Star point guard Jeremy Lin.
42. Minnesota Timberwolves select SF Reggie Bullock (North Carolina)
11:14 EDT: A bit of a surprise to see Bullock fall this far, as the 6-7 swingman out of North Carolina was originally projected to be a late first round talent. He showed vast improvement in each season at UNC shooting the ball and was one of the ACC’s top 3 shooters this year. This skillset combined with his good size and length could carve out a long NBA career as an offensive spark off the bench.
43. Washington Wizards select SF Andre Roberson (Colorado)
11:17 EDT: Roberson is a tremendous rebounder for his size but doesn't have much else in his game. His energy makes him a good defender, but he is a better fit at power forward. Roberson's upside could lead him to being similar to Shawn Marion, but he will need to improve tremendously on offense if he wants to even be a poor man’s version of Marion in the future.
44. Utah Jazz select PG Elijah Johnson (Kansas)
11:20 EDT: At 6-4, Johnson has great size and athleticism for a point guard, which should translate well at the next level. The problem though, is that he is very inconsistent, especially at the defensive end despite all his physical gifts. To find success at the next level, Johnson will need to improve vastly on his focus, shooting consistency, defensive effort and his entire understanding of both sides of the ball. It’s all about the mental aspect for Johnson, as he has all the physical tools to succeed.
45. Memphis Grizzlies select SG C.J. Wilcox (Washington)
11:23 EDT: In Wilcox the Grizzlies are getting a good, solid shooter who possesses the prototypical size and length to play the two guard position at the next level. To a certain extent, what you see is what you get with Wilcox, as his average size, frame and athleticism doesn't leave him a ton of upside to grow into, particularly on the defensive end, where he does not stand out. If Wilcox turns out to be a reliable shooter off the bench, then this pick was well worth the investment.
46. Philadelphia 76ers select SG Brandon Paul (Illinois)
11:26 EDT: A senior guard out of Illinois, Brandon Paul is an athletic 2-guard with prolific scoring ability who possesses a long wingspan and tremendous explosiveness to add onto his solid 6-4, 200 pound frame. However, he does tend to drift away and play in an undisciplined manner and make terrible decisions every once in a while on the floor. That makes two of them in Philly as Paul now joins Nick Young, and the Sixers will really have a headache managing both of them this season.
47. Dallas Mavericks select SF Rodney Williams (Minnesota)
11:29 EDT: A long, versatile, athletic forward who has great potential on the defensive end, Williams is potentially going to become the replacement for the 35 year old Shawn Marion down the line in Dallas. While his offensive game is still very raw, his mechanics appears to be sound and his astonishing athleticism creates enormous upside for future development.
48. Golden State Warriors select SG Durand Scott (Miami)
11:32 EDT: The Warriors somewhat add depth in their backcourt with the addition of Miami senior Durand Scott. The ACC defensive player of the year in 2013, Scott possesses solid size, strength, athletic ability and fundamentals to continue finding success as a defender at the next level. However, his offensive game remains an issue as he has simply stalled in his development in that area over his four seasons at Miami, showing little to no improvements. Scott has Tony Allen-like potential on defense, but will need to improve dramatically on offense if he wishes to stick around in the league.
49. Memphis Grizzlies select SG Rodney McGruder (Kansas St.)
11:35 EDT: One of two players in Kansas State history to rank among the top 10 in both career scoring and rebounding, McGruder earned All-Big 12 First Team and Honorable Mention All-America honors. Despite his accomplishments, however, McGruder does not appear to have the kind of athleticism required to thrive at the next level. Standing at 6-5 with an average wingspan, the Kansas State senior could see plenty of time in the D-League and will be lucky to carve out a 5 year career in the NBA.
50. Brooklyn Nets select C Alec Brown (UW-Green Bay)
11:38 EDT: 7 footers are always a nice commodity in the NBA, and when a 7-1, 235 pound center who is capable of making it rain from downtown is available at pick #50, you pick him up; and that is exactly what the Nets did by selecting Alec Brown from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. His strength in the pros should be as a stretch 4 or 5 and used as a pick and pop player on the offensive end. Brown was also a good shot blocker during his collegiate career, but severely lacks physical strength which should be quickly addressed if he is to be a contributor for the Nets in the future.
51. Cleveland Cavaliers select PF James McAdoo (North Carolina)
11:41 EDT: If James McAdoo had accepted his invitation to the green room instead of staying at home for the draft, he would’ve shattered Rashard Lewis’ old record of “Most time spent in the Green Room” that was broken by Otto Porter about an hour ago. The Cavaliers got themselves an absolute steal with McAdoo, who was projected as potentially being a top 5 prospect. The nephew of former NBA MVP Bob McAdoo, James is a solid 6-9 forward with tremendous length and versatility that will translate well at the next level, especially on the glass and at the defensive end.
52. Atlanta Hawks select PG Brandon Triche (Syracuse)
11:44 EDT: The only Syracuse player to win at least 120 games as a starter, Brandon Triche has started every game he has played in since high school, a mark of his durability as well as consistency in production. Standing at 6-4 with good length, Triche has good size as a combo guard and possesses tremendous physical strength which will translate well at the next level. However, he does not possess the skills of a true point guard and a bit undersized defensively against 2s at the next level, which will hinder his value to an NBA roster.
53. Boston Celtics select PF Rakeem Christmas (Syracuse)
11:47 EDT: Another player who was projected to be in the lottery and slipped all the way here to the second round, Christmas’ slide could be attributed to his questionable motor and (at times) poor body language on the court throughout his two year collegiate career at Syracuse. However, he is still a long, athletic forward with great length and possesses a solid mid-range shot that’ll translate well at the next level. The Celtics are hoping that this slide to the second round has given Christmas the motivation to compete at 100% at all times in the NBA.
54. Oklahoma City Thunder select PF Trevor Mbakwe (Minnesota)
11:50 EDT: First of all, it’ll be interesting to hear Oklahoma City announcers (attempt to) pronounce his name. In all seriousness though, Mbakwe is a strong, athletic big men who possesses extraordinary length despite being relatively undersized at the next level at 6-8. The first player to lead the Big Ten in rebounding for the Minnesota Gophers since Kris Humphries, Mbakwe should add some good depth to the Thunder frontcourt.
55. Los Angeles Clippers select PF Patric Young (Florida)
11:53 EDT: A truly puzzling prospect to comprehend. At 6-9, 247 and a 7-1 wingspan, Florida senior Patric Young has lottery caliber physical tools and is an elite defensive prospect, but his very conflicting and confusing game continues to make scouts and GMs be indecisive about their opinion of him. He is one of the best offensive rebounders in the draft and one of its worst defensive rebounders. He was very efficient scoring the basketball in his collegiate career but possesses limited fundamentals and an equally limited offensive repertoire that’ll severely hinder his ability to score at the next level.
56. Los Angeles Lakers select PF Alex Oriakhi (Missouri)
11:56 EDT: The starting center for the 2011 NCAA Championship winning Huskies team, Oriakhi transferred to Missouri for his senior season after Connecticut was banned from postseason play for the 2013 season. Standing at 6-9 and 255 pounds, Oriakhi will play the 4 spot at the next level, and while he will never be much of a scorer as his range is limited to 10 feet from the rim, his size and strength will allow him to hold his own in the paint on the defensive end and he should provide good depth behind Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol in LA.
57. Dallas Mavericks select PF Isaiah Austin (Baylor)
11:59 EDT: A 7-1 power forward from Baylor, Austin was projected to be a mid-late first round pick, but a torn labrum has forced him to sit out of individual workouts as well as the draft combine and thus Austin, who is also blind in one eye, has fallen all the way down here to the bottom of the second round to the Dallas Mavericks. Austin is a stretch big with excellent outside shooting alongside a nice touch around the rim with both hands. However, effort is a concern as he often doesn’t box out, and seems to lack the rebounding instinct required for success at the next level.
58. San Antonio Spurs select PF Mason Plumlee (Duke)
12:02 EDT: The Spurs have been famous for finding gems at the bottom of the second rounds, and while Plumlee isn’t going to be a gem, he will be a very solid player at the next level for San Antonio. A four year player from Duke, Plumlee is a 7-1 big man who can play either the 5 or the 4 and is polished enough to come in and contribute right away as a key role player off the bench. He is extremely athletic and still has room to improve on both ends of the floor, and should benefit tremendously learning from the greatest power forward of all time in Tim Duncan.
59. New York Knicks select PF Joshua Smith (UCLA)
12:05 EDT: Knicks fans are having flashbacks of one Eddy Curry, as Smith previously had to quit the basketball team in the middle of his junior season at UCLA due to weight problems. Standing at 6-10, Smith is listed at 350 pounds and despite his claims that he has lost weight and has been focusing on tuning his conditioning levels, his body still looks every bit of 350 and is unlikely to change much anytime soon. He does possess a good low post offensive game, which should translate to the next level, but until he can get his weight back under control, he’ll be close to useless for the New York Knicks.
60. Miami Heat select C Gorgui Dieng (Louisville)
12:08 EDT: Honestly, how many times are the 29 other GMs in the NBA going to allow Pat Riley to continue getting draft steals to boaster his already stacked team? I am still struggling to comprehend how Dieng fell all the way here to the very end of the draft. The Big East Defensive Player of the Year last season after averaging 2.5 blocks and 9.4 rebounds, Dieng is a great shot blocker and is one of the best pick-and-roll defenders in this draft. Despite being somewhat limited on offense, Dieng has the ability to be a key role player for the Miami Heat as they look to recapture the Larry O’Brien trophy this season.
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