FanSided Editors NBA Mock Draft 2014

Apr 7, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard/forward James Young (1) reacts after a dunk against Connecticut Huskies center Amida Brimah (not pictured) during the championship game of the Final Four in the 2014 NCAA Mens Division I Championship tournament at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

16. Chicago Bulls – Jordan Clarkson, Missouri

17. Boston Celtics – James Young, Kentucky      Picked by Rich Spalding, Hardwood Houdini

Young’s mix of size and athleticism will combine to make him a potent threat on offense, as he can shoot over smaller two-guards and finish at the rim in transition.  Defensively, he is a work in progress, but with the Celtics in rebuild mode and with Brad Stevens in charge, Boston has time to let this young stud cook.  

18. Phoenix Suns – Adriean Payne, Michigan State     Picked by Eric Saar, Valley of the Suns

If the Suns are able to trade for a superstar and don’t use all their draft picks they will need to recover some depth. Payne would be key. A scorer is always useful. He has the toughness and scoring to replace Channing Frye eventually, who he is on the wrong side of 30. Payne will be able to contribute right away.

Since they still have Frye and Markieff Morris they don’t NEED someone. But people get hurt and in the event of a trade, they could need some depth here. Payne has everything they want. Someone who can score all over the floor, play some defense and get some rebounds. Rebounding was a pretty sore spot last year.

19. Chicago Bulls – Elfrid Payton, Louisiana-Lafayette

20. Toronto Raptors – T.J. Warren, NC State      Picked by Brian Boake at Raptors Rapture