2014 NBA Mock Lottery

Let's hope there's no Darkos or Olowokandis in this group.

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With the NBA season winding down and the NCAA Tournament the hottest topic in sports, fans of the pro game have naturally begun to shift an eye towards the 2014 NBA Draft. A class considered one of the best in recent years is just wrapping up the college season, and with the lottery now less than two months away (it’s on Mar. 20) excitement is starting to build especially amongst fans of the teams who are long out of the playoffs.

Guys like Jabari Parker, Joel Embiid, and Andrew Wiggins have tantalized fans all season long with their promising performances on the college level, and while some claim to be “unsure” about their draft status, the appeal of all those pro dollars will undoubtedly be too much for these talented freshmen to resist.

Given that these guys have now had some postseason games to show off their talents, we decided to take a look at how the draft would shake out if the lottery went exactly according to team record (which we realize it probably won’t). With the order determined by the team’s record on March 24, we are Matching the Best Draft Fits for the NBA's Tanking Teams.

14. Phoenix Suns: Jerami Grant

13. Minnesota Timberwolves: Kyle Anderson

12. Orlando Magic (from Denver Nuggets): T.J. Warren

11. New Orleans Pelicans/Philadelphia 76ers: Doug McDermott

10. Denver Nuggets (from New York Knicks): Gary Harris

9. Cleveland Cavaliers: Noah Vonleh

8. Detroit Pistons: Rodney Hood

7. Sacramento Kings: Marcus Smart

6. Los Angeles Lakers: Julius Randle

5. Boston Celtics: Aaron Gordon

4. Utah Jazz: Joel Embiid

3. Orlando Magic: Dante Exum

2. Philadelphia 76ers: Jabari Parker

1. Milwaukee Bucks: Andrew Wiggins

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