FanSided Editors NBA Mock Draft 2014

Mar 23, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Steve Alford welcomes Kyle Anderson (5) and Bryce Alford (20) back to the bench in the second half of a men

11. Denver Nuggets- Garry Harris, Michigan State    Picked by Mike Catalino at Nugg Love

With the 11th overall pick in the draft, the Denver Nuggets select Garry Harris. The Nuggets desperately need scorers on their roster and Harris will be able to provide that. Harris will provide versatility for the Nuggets and he will be able to play both the 1 and 2. With Randy Foye currently being the Nuggets starting shooting guard, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Harris take over the job at some point this season. Although their has been some talk about Denver moving out of the #11 spot and trading it for a veteran, I see them taking Garry Harris.

12. Orlando Magic- Rodney Hood, Duke   Picked by Zach Oliver, Presto in the Paint

After selecting Dante Exum fourth, the Magic will undoubtedly be looking for a shooter. Draft Hood here fills a need, and gives them another scoring option off the bench, or that they could insert into the starting lineup. Hood has one of, if not the, smoothest offensive games in this draft. His ability to not only knock down shots spotting up, but also create is something that the Magic desperately need as well. He’s got questions defensively, but with some hard work, Hood can become more than serviceable on that end of the floor. 

13. Minnesota Timberwolves – Kyle Anderson, UCLA     Picked by Ben Beecken at Dunking With Wolves

The Wolves are in a perpetual state of needing wings. Despite signing Chase Budinger, Kevin Martin, and Corey Brewer just last summer to multi-year deals, they don’t all fit the potentially new-look, Kevin Love-less roster.

Martin and Budinger are good players that fit former coach Rick Adelman’s system, but the Wolves simply need bodies. Kyle Anderson’s length (6′ 8″) and college production will translate very well to the NBA. The Wolves will go about finding power forwards to fill the spot via trade, possibly even as pieces in exchange for Love himself.

14. Phoenix Suns – Tyler Ennis, Syracuse     Picked by Eric Saar at Valley of the Suns

The situation in Phoenix is quite fluid, there is a very good chance that the Suns will only keep one of their first-rounders this year, as all they really need is a superstar and will have to trade for him.

They could trade up in the draft, draft and stash a player or keep more than we think.

Ennis would be perfect in the Suns system. Dragic is already a couple years from 30 and Ennis would definitely be an upgrade at point guard over Ish Smith. Ennis’ shooting and playmaking would be key in helping Archie Goodwin flourish off the bench. Together they would be a potent backcourt.

15. Atlanta Hawks – Doug McDermott, Creighton     Picked by David Menze at Soaring Down South