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NBA Draft 2014: Mock Draft 2.0

By Spencer Layman

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Mar 16, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Gary Harris (14) cuts down the net after defeating the Michigan Wolverines in the championship game for the Big Ten college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Michigan State defeats Michigan 69-55. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

11. Denver Nuggets

Nik Stauskas, Guard/University of Michigan

All indications point to the Nuggets taking a wing player. Nik Stauskas would be a good fit here. Many believe he his the best shooter in the draft and he has the tools to be a solid defender.

12. Orlando Magic

Jusuf Nurkic, Center/International

After choosing Smart, the Magic could go a couple different ways. They could bolster their front-court with a back-up center or pick a wing to go along with Moe Harkless or Tobias Harris. This choice is by default. Jusuf Nurkic is the second best center in the draft mainly because he essentially is the only other center besides Embiid.

13. Minnesota Timberwolves

Gary Harris, Shooting Guard/Michigan State University

Gary Harris could step in and help out the T’Wolves poor 3pt shooting struggles. He doesn’t necessarily have the size you’d want out of a two-guard but his defensive skills and shooting are an asset to the Wolves.

14. Phoenix Suns

KJ McDaniels, Guard/Forward/Clemson University

Standing at 6’6 feet tall, KJ boasts an impressive wingspan (6’11 wingspan) that he uses to play lockdown defense and blocks and steals everything. After Smart and Wiggins, McDaniels might be the best guard/wing defender in the draft. Adding McDaniels would bulk up their wing crop and give them some versatility down the road if Green leaves next year.

15. Atlanta Hawks

TJ Warren, Forward/ North Carolina State

The Hawks miss out on KJ McDaniels but can go with TJ Warren here. TJ is an impressive scorer but not an impressive outside shooter. His ability to get to the rim and play the transition game will be fitting for the Hawks; Hawks were 13th in the league in pace per game.