CLICK GRAB OUR BEST Expert Hoops Picks for 2014 GAMBLING season!<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\nWhile Jabari Parker is looked at as the safest pick in the upcoming draft, Wiggins is the one with the highest upside. Parker\u2019s comparison is widely considered Paul Pierce, but Wiggins\u2019 ceiling is looked at as LeBron James.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s fitting considering the city he could go to, and for a franchise looking to make up for \u201cThe King\u2019s\u201d departure, Wiggins to the Cavs just makes too much sense to ignore.<\/p>\n
NBA Draft Over\/Under:
\nDante Exum: 3.5<\/h3>\n
If Joel Embiid weren\u2019t hurt, this would be a different story. Embiid, Wiggins and Parker were supposed to make up the Big Three of the 2014 draft, but since the big man\u2019s injury, it only makes sense that Exum falls into the top trio.
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\nAt this point, both the Sixers and Bucks are prime candidates to select him at two or three, respectively. Both have the need for talent acquisition, and both could use a true franchise player; although Philadelphia would have to swing a deal to send Michael Carter-Williams if it didn\u2019t want to play the two guards side by side.\u00a0Pick: Under 3.5<\/strong><\/p>\nMarcus Smart 5.5<\/h3>\n
When you look at the first five picks in the draft, the Orlando Magic and Utah Jazz could legitimately pick up a point guard. Unfortunately for Smart, with Embiid falling in mock drafts all over the board, his position is dropping with the upcoming of player such as Aaron Gordon and Noah Vonleh.<\/p>\n
Smart is a player with a bright future, but with many question marks. Is he a true point guard? Can he keep his head on a swivel?<\/p>\n
These things will test scouts leading up to the draft, and will likely keep him out of the top five once draft day finally rolls around.\u00a0Pick: Over 5.5<\/strong><\/p>\nJulius Randle: 6.5<\/h3>\n
Julius Randle seems destined to land with the Los Angeles Lakers. L.A. has been ready to part ways with Pau Gasol since the All-Star break\u2014or longer, if we\u2019re being honest\u2014and bringing in an athletic 4 to soften the blow of letting go of a fan favorite simply makes sense.<\/p>\n
The former Kentucky Wildcat is slated to go somewhere in the top five-to-10 picks, but if he\u2019s available when Mitch Kupchack makes his selection, he\u2019ll be a solid fit for a Lakers organization looking to rebuild toward the future as soon as the 2014-15 season.\u00a0Pick: Over 6.5<\/strong><\/p>\nDoug McDermott: 9.5<\/h3>\n
If anybody is going to beat their draft odds, Doug McDermott is the guy.<\/p>\n
At 6\u20198\u201d, the small forward from Creighton knows how the spread the floor. His workouts haven\u2019t been the best but his high basketball IQ and ability to play smart basketball has some thinking he\u2019ll be a glue guy for years to come on any NBA roster.<\/p>\n
Shabazz Napier: 25.5<\/h3>\n
Shabazz Napier at the 25th-and-a-half pick is one of the easiest props in the draft. He will not last that long. There is no way.<\/em><\/p>\nSure, you\u2019ll find people who say his ceiling is lower than projected. You\u2019ll even find people who don\u2019t think he\u2019ll be drafted in the first round.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t listen to them. This kid is explosive, and in a draft where stars are prevalent, his strong workouts at pre-draft showcases will do his highlight reel from Miami good.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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