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2013 NBA Lottery Redraft

I wanted to redraft the 2013 NBA draft top 11 (Weird number I wanted to do top ten but the Sixers pick 11th) because it is one of the most influential drafts in Sixer's recent memory. The Jrue Holiday trade for the sixth pick and extras marks the start of Sam Hinkie's famous "Process", and will forever be remember by 76er's fans. The draft itself is filled to the brim with big men, with three starting quality centers and three other good rotation quality bigs.

1. Cleveland Cavaliers- Giannis Antetokounmpo

Still only 21, Antetokounmpo easily has the most potential in a relatively weak 2013 NBA draft class. Giannis has the versatility to play all five positions, is still growing rapidly as a basketball player, and seamlessly fits into any lineup. Imagine the Cavaliers trotting out Irving, Smith, Lebron, Antetokounmpo, and Thompson in last years Finals. I doubt the series would have lasted 7 games. Coupled in with the fact that if this pick was made the Cavs would probably still have Wiggins, it just makes too much sense. This pick doesn't need too much explaining.

2. Orlando Magic- C.J. McCollum

C.J. really came into his own this year, averaging nearly 21 points a game and 4 and a half assists. A good three point shooter, something desperately needed in Orlando, McCollum offers a way to balance out an overloaded roster, and he is the best player available. Elfrid Payton and C.J. McCollum are a perfect, albeit undersized, backcourt duo. Elfrid can help cover C.J.'s defensive miscues, while McCollum stretches the floor and is a secondary playmaker on the other end. C.J.McCollum is a late bloomer of a prospect, but if he can continue his current production he might end up the best player in the class.

3. Washington Wizards- Rudy Gobert

Rudy Gobert is a defensive ace, already one of the best on that end in the whole league. Gobert will most likely end his career with at least one Defensive Player of the Year trophy, maybe even more. The "Stifle Tower" is known to be a menace at the rim for driving players, preventing numerous layups every game. Gobert also uses his excellent frame to rebound the ball at a high rate, on both ends of the court. An underappreciated part of his game is on the offensive side of the court. Rolling towards the hoop on pick and rolls, along with gobbling up second chance points, Gobert is a high quality player on offense. He does all of this on an extremely low, but superbly efficient, 14 percent usage rate for his career. A bit of an awkward fit on the Wizards, Rudy Gobert is still easily the pick to grow with a young John Wall.

4. Charlotte Bobcats- Steven Adams

Steven Adams had a very good playoffs this year. He's an solid rebounder, something that doesn't show in box scores due to the presence of Serge Ibaka. He can roll to the basket, showing steady hands and finishing well, while protecting the rim. Adams is still young, going into his fourth season at the age of 23. He has improved each year, something that should continue. Next year is a big year for him, has he becomes the second or third banana on a team with playoff inspirations. Like Rudy, his fit is a bit klutzy due to Bismack Biyombo. However, he's still the best player available and fills a huge need for the Charlotte Hornets of 2016 and beyond.

5. Phoenix Suns- Nerlens Noel

Five players have had a defensive rebound percentage above 22, steal percentage over 2.5, and a block percentage over 3.5. They are David Robinson, Hakeem Olajuwan, Shawn Kemp, Ben Wallace, and Nerlens Noel. Nerlens Noel was the youngest player ever to do it, accomplishing it last year in his age 21 season. All these players are centers, except for Noel. He did it splitting time with Okafor, playing 35% percent of his minutes at the power forward position. Imagine Nerlens Noel released on the league as a center full time. On a better team his offensive deficiencies would be less noticeable, and he could shine as a stud on the less herald end of the court. He would help balance out a Suns team that's loaded in the backcourt.

6. Philadelphia 76ers- Victor Oladipo

The runner up in 2015's NBA Dunk Contest, Oladipo fills Philadelphia's gaping hole at the 2 guard spot. He can play a little one, something he did often in his rookie year. An improving three point shooter, shooting 35% last year, including 40% from the corners. He's been a good perimeter defender his whole career and this year his offense came up to speed. The 76ers have one NBA quality shooting guard, Gerald Henderson, and no starter quality players. Oladipo gives them a long term starter, and a perimeter stopper, something they have yet to draft.

7. Sacramento Kings- Otto Porter

Otto Porter was a jack of all trades master of none type of prospect coming out of Georgetown. After an astoundingly low 319 minutes his rookie year, Porter stepped up in a big way for the Wizards this year. Starting almost every game, his per game and per 36 minute numbers flew up the board. While he isn't now and almost certainly never will be a superstar, he has blossomed into a good, solid NBA player. He's incredibly well rounded, a valuable piece for every championship team. While looking at the Kings roster, do it all super-subs/ good starters are something that are sorely missed.

8. Detroit Pistons- Allen Crabbe

Allen Crabbe, mostly coming off the bench this year in a stacked Portland Trailblazers backcourt, shot the lights out of the building. shooting nearly 40% from 3, and 87% from the charity stripe. He plays solid defense when engaged on the perimeter, and was rewarded handsomely for his talents this offseason. Today's version of the Detroit Pistons are built around the big small combo of Reggie Jackson and Andre Drummond. Surrounding their pick and roll with shooters would make the combo only more devastating. Allen Crabbe slots right in with the current Detroit Pistons core, and enhances their current players.

9. Utah Jazz- Dennis Schroder

Picking a player for fit on the NBA's deepest team in futility. With this pick, go with the player with the most potential, Dennis Schroder. The speedy point guard from Germany still has the chance to be an All-Star. Already a decent scorer, an improved shot and better shot selection would open up his entire game, letting him mold into a legit star. In a league going towards more two point guard lineups than ever, Dennis Schroder is the perfect player to draft for a loaded and full roster for the Utah Jazz in 2017.

10. Portland Trailblazers- Michael Carter-Williams

The infamous MCW, Rookie of the Year in 2014, is finally off the board with the 10th pick in the redraft, one above his original spot at 11. While Carter-Williams has many glaring holes in his game, he does some things well, and he is a good fit on the 2017 Portland Trailblazers. They completely lacked a backup point guard in 2016, relying on Tim Frazier. While not a starter, everyone can agree he is an upgrade over Tim Frazier. He offers guard defense on a team completely devoid of it. At the tenth pick of a weak draft you are unfortunately not going to cure all of your teams problems in one pick, but Michael Carter-Williams would help the Trailblazers Franchise.

11. Philadelphia 76ers- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

10 players and nearly 1300 words into this fanpost, I know many (including myself) are breathing a sigh of relief that this is the last draft pick left. Thankfully it's our favorite team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope would come off the bench, leading a second unit against other teams, or would be a part of two guard lineups with Vic at point guard. KCP is a good defender and low usage player on offense. Rounding out basketball teams with players like him is essential to winning championships, something we all hope one day we will see with our hometown team.

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