Here are the full lottery results:
1. Cleveland Cavaliers: Joel Hans Embiid, Kansas, 7'0", C, Freshman
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| Embiid [21] and Wiggins [22] |
2. Milwaukee Bucks: Andrew Wiggins, Kansas, 6'8", SF, Freshman
A few months ago, I had the Bucks selecting a different heralded, freshman small forward. But Wiggins has made me eat all of my words since then. He drastically improved and ended up scoring 17 points per game and even sinking more 3-pointers than the aforementioned Jabari Parker. Wiggins also showed off his extremely unfair vertical and remains as big of a transition threat as there has been in the last decade or so. Just imagine a Giannis Antetekounmpo, Andrew Wiggins fast-break. That just might break the all-time #SCTop10 player.
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| Jabari Parker |
As much as Philly would've loved Andrew Wiggins, and how perfect he would've been for that roster, I don't think they'll be complaining about landing the best scorer in this draft class, Jabari Parker. Parker
is ready to come in and score 20 points per game right off the bat. He can catch fire from outside, create off the bounce, finish at the rim, and bully his way inside for easy buckets. He's also a fantastic rebounder. Many people would like to see him improve his distributing skills, as he averaged a mere assist per game. Most importantly, he'll bring a winning attitude to Philly, something that's been liking. At Simeon high-school and Duke, losing isn't necessarily tolerated.
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| Dante Exum [green] |
What's not to like about Dante Exum? Sure, the sample size isn't huge and the competition isn't elite, but he's one hell of a prospect. He's a competent outside shooter, an explosive leaper, a fantastic ball-
handler, and a very good distributor. He's a great defender because of his height, instincts, basketball IQ, and length. What's more, he's an extremely likable guy. He's really bright and charismatic [and not to an annoying point]. Scouts and execs love him and coaches will too.
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| Marcus Smart |
Marcus Smart is a freight train. The man is a beast. Marcus Smart will destroy his opponents and knock down everything in his way to victory. He's the perfect compliment to Trey Burke. Burke is a small, well disciplined, athletically limited, quarterbacking point-guard with a competent jump shot who can
also play off the ball when needed. Marcus Smart is a hell-for leather animal of a combo-guard [227 pounds] who drives and defends with endless energy and reckless abandon. He's a better passer than he's given credit for and can play at the 1 when Burke plays off-ball or needs a break. He'll hustle like there's no tomorrow and the Utah fan-base will love him for that.
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| Noah Vonleh |
Welcome to the next era of Celtic basketball. Noah Vonleh would be the perfect compliment to either Jared Sullinger or Kelly Olynyk [2 offensive-minded Centers who make their money on offense in the mid-range]. He's more NBA-ready than people give him credit for and he has a pretty diverse game. He
managed to lead the entire BIG 10 in rebounding despite playing less than 27 minutes a game and he's a great defender because of his massive wingspan [7'4.5"]. His offensive game is just special. He has an above-average post game and he's a great spot-up shooter because of his humungous hands [2nd largest in NBA-combine history].
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| Julius Randle [white] |
Sometimes, I watch Julius Randle play and I get the feeling he was made for the big stage. He's
intimidating with his powerful blend of size, strength, athleticism, and instincts. He's not a great defender, but neither is anyone else on the Lakers. He's the best rebounder in this draft and he can score in a ton of different ways in from the mid-range and closer.
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| Aaron Gordon [white] |
It seemed as though the ship on Aaron Gordon had sailed, but then came the NBA combine. Gordon
recorded a 39 inch max-vertical and ran the fastest shuttle run of anyone, plus he finished 1st among non-guards in the lane agility test. He has terrific instincts and passes like a guard. If he can just straighten out his jumper, he'd be a world-class player.
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| Nik Stauskas |
The man drains three pointers. The Hornets finished at the bottom of the league in three pointers. The
connection is quite simple. He's not just a spot up shooter. Hell, he's not just a shooter. He's great in the P/R whether he's shooting off the screen or dropping a dime to the roll man. He's a High-IQ player with decent hops and can potentially be a 2nd distributor alongside Kemba Walker.
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| Dario Saric |
Saric is a swiss-army knife on offense. He can shoot, rebound, pass, penetrate, create off the bounce, and he's a crafty finisher. He led the Adriatic League in rebounding and went OFF in the Adriatic
League against fellow NBA-prospect Jusuf Nurkic, recording 25 points, 11 boards, 7 assists, and 5 blocks. Talent-wise, he's a top 6 pick, but he's likely to stay overseas for one more season to play in the Euroleague.
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| Tyler Ennis |
I just don't understand why Tyler Ennis is falling so hard in mock drafts. He tested better than expected at the combine [36 inch max-vertical], and he didn't do anything terricle off the court since Syracuse got
eliminated from the tourney. He's the perfect quarterback for an NBA offense. Perhaps my Tony Parker comparison may have been a bit too optimistic, but at the vey least he can be an Andre Miller type-player and what better team to draft him than the team that Miller played for?
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| Doug McDermott |
There are 3 things in life you can count on: death, taxes, and Doug McDermott contributing as a high-level role player in the NBA. He moves extremely well without the ball and hits his open shots. There's
one thing that separates McDermott from other players he's been compared to [Kyle Korver, Mike Miller], he also slashes near the basket. Player's like him are usually restricted to outside of the paint, but not Doug, and that's why I think so highly of him.
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| Adreian Payne |
13. Minnesota Timberwolves: Adreian Payne, Michigan State, 6'10", PF, Senior
It seems unrealistic to put a 23 year old in the lottery, but Payne makes tons of sense for Minnesota. Payne and Kevin Love are pretty similar as players. Stretch-4's who are relentless on the boards and can play inside as well as outside. His impressive season becomes even more impressive when you find out that he played through mononucleosis for much of the season. He's a tough guy and a fearsome competitor.
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| Zach LaVine [blue] |
It's all about high upside for Zach LaVine. He has a fantastic three-point shot and has arguably the best
hops of anyone in 1st round consideration [41.5 inch max-vertical]. He's not ready yet as a creator but if he even comes close to his potential, LaVine will be a sure fire All-Star.
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| James Young |
Young is a bit of a developmental project. He's a shot-creator and heat-check guy when he's rolling to
go along with his outrageous athleticism, but his defense and distributing as well as his IQ could all stand to improve. Young showed many flashes of greatness while at Kentucky, now it's about turning those flashes into more consistent productivity.
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| Rodney Hood [white] |
Hood will never be a superstar, but he's going to be a great role player. He's a polished player with a silky-smooth jump shot [42% from behind-the-arc at Duke, tied for 4th best percentage at the combine] with underrated leaping ability [36 inch vertical] that allows him to shoot over defenses and slash once in a while. He's a textbook small forward and he's everything you can ask for fundamentally.
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| Gary Harris |
Perhaps no one's draft stock took a bigger hit at the combine than Gary Harris. He measured just 6'2.5
in socks, underwhelming for a strictly off-ball guard and he sat out the athletic testing due to a groin injury. However, Harris has a high basketball-IQ, he's a crafty yet efficient scorer outside, he's disciplined, he's a plus defender, and he moves well without the ball.
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| Jusuf Nurkic [red] |
Nurkic's stock has been rising throughout the whole year. He led the Adriatic League in PER by a wide
margin, he's mobile despite weighing 280 pounds, he has a soft touch to go along with his bruising post game, and he's tough as nails.
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| Elfrid Peyton [2] |
Aside from Dante Exum, Elfrid Peyton has the highest upside of any point guard in the draft. He has a
deadly off-the-dribble-game, he's a great defender due to his height, length, and speed [he was named the 2014 Left Driesell Defensive Player of the Year], and Chicago is in dire need of long-term point guard insurance for Derrick Rose.
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| Kyle Andreson |
Kyle Anderson is by far the most unique prospect in the draft. He's a 6'9" point guard who has fantastic distributing skills, a high basketball-IQ, fantastic rebounding ability, a decent shot. and good scoring
instincts. He has absolutely no athleticism or speed so there's a good chance he doesn't make it in the NBA, especially as a defender. There's also a good chance he becomes a walking-triple-double like he was in college.
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| Clint Capela |
Clint Capela is a prototypical backup-big-man in today's NBA. He can run really well, he can jump
really high, and he's a moderately skilled shot-blocker and finisher with a huge wingspan. He fills a need for the Thunder with the potential to grow into a starter.
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| T.J. Warren |
T.J. Warren has unrivaled scoring instincts. He can't do much else besides scoring, but he scores really
often and really efficiently. He can pull-up, catch-and-shoot, slash, drive, and even get an offensive rebound and put it back in like it's nobody's business. The Grizzlies need scorers, T.J. Warren is a scorer.
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| Mitch McGary [yellow] |
23. Utah Jazz, Mitch McGary, Michigan, 6'10", PF, Sophomore
Mitch McGary has made a few mistakes, and he's injury prone. But he's a lottery level talent and he can
play inside or out, run the fast-break, play with an intense motor, and distribute like a guard. There's tons of talent, and if McGary reaches his ceiling, he can be a huge steal.
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| Kemba Walker [15] with Napier [13] |
24. Charlotte Hornets, Shabazz Napier, Connecticut, 6'1", PG, Senior
Reunited and it feels so good. The last time Napier backed up Kemba Walker, they won a the NCAA Championship at UConn. Napier is a born leader and winner. He's NBA-ready and will make a great playmaker off the bench.
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| P.J. Hairston |
With his off-the-court issues behind him, we can now focus on P.J. Hairston, the basketball player. He
can shoot either off the catch or off the bounce, finish at the rack, and come up with steals. Houston has been in dire need of the two former, and now with the news that Francisco Garcia will opt-out, they're in need of the latter as well.
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| Glenn Robinson III |
26. Miami Heat, Glenn Robinson III, Michigan, 6'7", SF, Sophomore
After a depressing sophomore season, Robinson's stock is back on the rise after a strong showing at the
NBA combine. He demonstrated his hops [41.5 inch max vertical] and finished first among small forwards in the spot-up shooting drill.
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| Thanasis Antetokounmpo |
Brother of the Greek Freak, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis doesn't project to be quite as good as
him. But, Thanasis is a pesky defender, a grinder, a slasher, and a coach's best friend because of his endless motor and his desire to always improve. The Suns could use small forward insurance in case P.J. Tucker leaves in free agency.
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| Jordan Clarkson |
Clarkson is an über-athletic combo-guard who creates his own offense and excels off the bounce. He
can also serve as an extra ball-handler and playmaker, something the Clippers might find very valuable since Darren Collison is expected to opt-out of his contract following an impressive regular and post season.
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| Jordan Adams |
Thabo Sefolosha is a free agent this summer and isn't worth re-signing due to his decline in production
over the past two seasons. Perhaps it's time to draft his replacement. Jordan Adams isn't exactly a carbon copy of him, but he is a solid defender with a high basketball-IQ and a knack for poking the ball away. He also has scoring potential due to his jump shot and instincts.
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| Damien Inglis |
If you don't think the Spurs will be targeting a French forward with passing instincts, a high-IQ, an off-
the-dribble game, and ridiculous physical tools [6'9", 7'3" wingspan], whom they can stash overseas for a season or two, then you don't know know the Spurs]
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