NBA Mock Draft 1.0

1.  Philadelphia- Andrew Wiggins SF/Kansas- Is there really any other option at this point?  No.  Unless Wiggins struggles or another player truly shines, this is the "Wiggins Draft."
2.  Charlotte- Dante Exum PG/Australia- This would be a toss up between Randle and Exum, but given the recent signing of Al Jefferson I think Charlotte would opt for Exum.  He is an elite prospect who can play both guard positions, and would be a scorer that Charlotte needs.
3.  Phoenix- Julius Randle PF/Kentucky- Phoenix is tanking, and gets Randle in this scenario.  A frontline of Randle/Len would be a very good start, and Phoenix would be one their way to a new future.
4.  Boston- Aaron Gordon PF/Arizona- Gordon reminds me of Blake Griffin, and would be an immediate favorite of Rondo's- assuming he is still a Celtic.  Boston needs talent, and Gordon is best available.
5.  Sacramento- Jabari Parker SF/Duke- Sacramento has been poor with the draft as of recent.  Ben McLemore should pan out, though, and matching him with Parker gives the Kings a high octane wing duo.
6.  Utah- Joel Embiid C/Kansas- Utah lost much of their frontcourt depth, and adds Embiid to challenge Kanter for minutes.  He is a project, but long term offers potential All-Star appearances along the lines of a Roy Hibbert- a big if given how raw he is.
7.  Orlando- Marcus Smart PG/Oklahoma State- Orlando's biggest preseason need is the one, assuming Oladipo is a 2 like most of the population believes.  Smart is smart (see what I did there?), and is an automatic improvement over Jameer Nelson.
8.  Dallas- Andrew Harrison PG/Kentucky- Dallas is going to miss the playoffs.  Jose Calderon will have a good season, but he is not the long term answer at the point.  Harrison is a good passer when he wants to be, and would find himself in a good situation in Dallas.
9.  Toronto- Semaj Christon PG/Xavier- Toronto needs a PG most, and has to reach some here to take Christon.  He is a scoring guard, and an improving passer, which is important considering the shot happy wings on the Raptors.
10.  Milwaukee- Mario Hezonja SG/Croatia- The Bucks go international again, adding the athltic slasher from Croatia.  Look for Hezonja to have a big season abroad.
11.  LA Lakers- Willie Cauley-Stein C/Kentucky- Chris Kaman is a stop gap.  Cauley-Stein is a great defender who must improve his offense this year.  Given the presence of Kobe Bryant for the foreseeable future, his developing offense can be nurtured.
12.  Denver- Glenn Robinson III SF/Michigan- Denver lost Iguodala, their best player.  Here they add GR3, who may one day be a similar player.  He needs to shoot better this year, but his NBA body and athleticism scream starting 3-man.
13.  Atlanta- Dario Saric SF/Croatia- Saric could have been a lottery last year, but withdrew.  He is a point forward who needs to improve his shot and defense.  A lot of talent and potential is present with Saric, and Budenholzer knows from his days in SA that international players can be a terrific source on draft day.
14.  Philadelphia (from NO)- Gary Harris SG/Michigan State- Philly added Wiggins earlier in this mock, and now adds the best shooter in the draft- assuming another great season from 3pt range- to pair with him.  Philly also will have Noel as a rookie next year.  If they land Wiggins, the tanking was worth it.
15.  Washington- Mitch McGary C/Michigan- Washington acquired Gortat, but this team isn't built to be much more than a 7 or 8 seed in the East.  McGary is a great passing big man with a good post game, and could replace the expiring deal of Gortat if he walks.
16.  Cleveland- Wayne Selden SG/Kansas- There are no guarantees Selden enters the draft, or falls this low if he does, but he is a terrific young wing with impressive athleticism.  He is an improving shooter and defender, and will play across from Wiggins at Kansas.
17.  Memphis- James Young SF/Kentucky- Like Selden, Young is uber-athletic, and is somewhat raw at this point.  There are high expectations for Young, and I don't expect him to disappoint.  If he enters, he will be a first round pick in 2014.
18.  Charlotte (from DET)- Isaiah Austin PF/Baylor- Austin wasn't quite what he was expected to be as a freshman, but returns to Waco poised for a big season.  If he improves his efficiency and plays more harder and physical, he could still be a top 10 pick.
19.  Phoenix (from MIN)- Alex Poythress SF/Kentucky- Poythress, like Austin, was slated at this point last year as a top 10 pick.  He didn't shoot well, and made poor decisions on the court.  He may not start at UK this year, but the talent level around him should bring out the best.
20.  Charlotte (From POR)- Doug McDermott SF/Creighton- Charlotte cannot stay in the cellar much longer, so they add an NBA ready shooter in McDermott who could wind up being an Ersan Ilyasova like player.
21.  Orlando (from NYK via DEN)- Montrezl Harrell F/Louisville- Harrell's turn to help lead Louisville has come.  He needs to prove he can defend both forward spots and rebound at a high rate to move into the lottery.
22.  Boston (From BRK)- Jahii Carson PG/Arizona State- Rondo may not be a Celtic for long, and Carson could be a potential replacement.  He scores in bunches, and is very athletic for 5'11.  He could be a steal this low.
23.  San Antonio- Aaron Harrison SG/Kentucky- The twin of Andrew Harrison (pick 8), Aaron is an off guard who is a better shooter than his brother.  He needs to work on his passing, and basketball IQ at UK.
24.  Houston- Jarnell Stokes PF/Tennessee- Houston already has a few power forwards, but they don't have a high motor big man who rebounds as well as Stokes.  He fits next to Dwight Howard better than Terrence Jones.
25.  Chicago- LaQuinton Ross SG/Ohio State- Chicago has needed an off guard ever since Rose came into the league.  Ross should be the go to player (not Craft) for Ohio State this year, and could be a riser up a lot of draft boards.
26.  Utah (from GS)- Chris Walker SF/Florida- Billy Donovan's system should bring out the best in Walker, who does a little of everything.  If he is effective this year, 26 will be on the low end of his draft board.
27.  Indiana- Vasilje Misic SG/Serbia- Kevin Pritchard hasn't had a problem drafting international players in the past, and the current roster may not have slots available next year.  A sweet shooting combo guard, Misic could be stashed for a few years.
28.  Oklahoma City- Nikola Milutinov C/Serbia- Just like Misic above, Milutinov is one of Europe's best young players.  Oklahoma City can only stay with Perkins/Thabeet on the team for one more year, and Milutinov could be a good addition to Steven Adams.  Plus, wouldn't his name be an entertaining one for Adam Silver to read??
29.  LA Clippers- Russ Smith G/Louisville- The Clippers may lose Jamal Crawford by the time the 2014 draft winds around.  Enter the player in the draft who most closely resembles him.  Smith gets a bad rep. for his inefficiency, but a more controlled senior year could put him in the first round picture.
30.  Miami- Adreian Payne PF/Michigan State- Miami's bench has some aging components.  Payne is very athletic, and can score inside and out.  He could be a great backup to Chris Bosh, especially if the Michael Beasley situation does not work out.