NBA Draft Preview

The NBA draft is only five days away. It will be interesting to see what happens, but right now, it's all speculation. Here is my lottery mock draft:

1: Minnesota Timberwolves select C Karl-Anthony Towns
The Minnesota Timberwolves will most likely either Towns or Jahlil Okafor. Towns has more two-way potential, which is why Minnesota should take him. He can also play power forward, which is another plus.

2: Los Angeles Lakers select C Jahlil Okafor
The Lakers have always won with big men, from George Mikan to Pau Gasol. Okafor gives the Lakers a center they can pair with Julius Randle. The big question with them is whether they will be able to defend and space the floor with good jump shooting.

3: Philadelphia 76ers select PG D'Angelo Russell
D'Angelo Russell is someone that the 76ers might actually keep. He is a great shooter and passer, and definitely has potential to be one of the best guards in the league.

4: New York Knicks select PF Kristaps Porzingis
Porzingis is a power forward that can shoot threes, a play style that fits very well in today's game. He probably won't be the next Darko Milicic, who shot under 60% from the free throw line and attempted six threes in his career.

5: Orlando Magic select SF Justise Winslow
Tobias Harris is the team's current starting small forward, but he's also a restricted free agent, and could leave in the summer. Winslow is a solid shooter and very athletic. He is a good defender, and very capable of replacing Harris.

6: Sacramento Kings select PG Emmanuel Mudiay
The Kings don't have a big hole at point guard, but Mudiay is better than Darren Collison. Mudiay needs to work on his shot, but he should still be a good player.

7: Denver Nuggets select SG Mario Hezonja
Shooting guard is currently the weakest position the Nuggets have. Hezonja is a great shooter with lots of confidence and potential, and would help the Nuggets a lot.

8: Detroit Pistons select SF Stanley Johnson
Team president Stan Van Gundy loves shooters, and Johnson is solid at that. He's an athletic player that could start next year.

9: Charlotte Hornets select SG Devin Booker
The Hornets desperately need three-point shooting. Devin Booker is a three-point specialist but doesn't do too much else. With Lance Stephenson gone, he'll either start or back up Gerald Henderson.

10: Miami Heat select C Willie Cauley-Stein
The Heat need depth, and adding Cauley-Stein helps. If Hassan Whiteside leaves in a couple years, Cauley-Stein would be a good replacement.

11: Indiana Pacers select PG Cameron Payne
The main thing the Pacers need is scoring. Payne is a good scorer, shooter, and playmaker. He can provide a lot of help to an Indiana team looking to make the playoffs.

12: Utah Jazz select PF Frank Kaminsky
Derrick Favors and Rudy Gobert are excellent defensive players, but neither is a good shooter. Kaminsky has a great shot and post game and would likely succeed in Utah.

13: Phoenix Suns select C Myles Turner
The Suns could use a center, and Myles Turner has potential to be a good starter if he pans out. He's a good midrange shooter that provides value offensively.

14: Oklahoma City Thunder select SF Sam Dekker
Already a title contender, the Thunder need someone who can contribute right away. Dekker is a big wing player that can score very well inside the three-point arc. His biggest issues are inconsistent shooting and inability to create shots, but he's a smart player.