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NBA Draft 2014: Mock Draft 2.0

By Spencer Layman

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February 27, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Zach LaVine (14) shoots against Oregon Ducks forward Richard Amardi (13) and guard Mike Moser (0) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

21. Oklahoma City Thunder

Zach LaVine, Guard/University of California, Los Angeles

It won’t matter who the Thunder take here; Scott Brooks won’t play them or develop them. But in the scenario Brooks gets the boot, LaVine would be a good player for them to draft. He has no true position… Yet. The Thunder could let him learn under Russell Westbrook and teach him how to become a point guard or let him run wild on the wing.

22. Memphis Grizzlies

James Young, Shooting Guard/Small Forward/University of Kentucky

With an aging Tayshaun Prince and a poor 3pt shooting year, the Grizzlies should take James Young here. There was much promise about him coming to UK last year but underperformed a bit. His jump-shooting is a translatable skill to the NBA.

23. Utah Jazz

Kyle Anderson, Point Forward/University of California, Los Angeles

Kyle has long been on the Jazz’s radar. After the postseason Boris Diaw had, Kyle’s draft stock has never been higher. The talented point-forward could come off the bench and add a dynamic ball-handling/passing asset the Jazz need.

24. Charlotte Hornets

Tyler Ennis, Point Guard/Syrcause University

After taking Doug McDermott with their first pick, the Hornets need to look to add to their PG depth. After trading Ramon Sessions to the Bucks, that leaves the Hornets with Kemba Walker, Luke Ridnour and Janero Pargo as their only point guards. Tyler may not be the most athletic point guard but he has poise beyond his years and court vision with the best of them.

25. Houston Rockets

Rodney Hood, Guard/Forward/Duke University

After letting Chandler Parsons walk (or at least letting him enter FA), the Rockets need to look for another wing player. Rodney Hood can come in at either shooting guard or small forward. He adds some shooting and some length on the perimeter much like Chandler Parsons. He may not be as good as Parsons but he does fill a hole if they do indeed let Parsons leave.