NBA lottery mock draft

Anthony Davis

1. New Orleans- Anthony Davis (Kentucky, PF)
A no brainer.  Davis is unanimously considered the top prospect in the draft.  Davis is a defensive game changer and a tremendous shot blocker who can cover lots of ground.  Offensively he is a work in progress, but possesses excellent hands, runs the floor very well,  and uses his athleticism to finish at the rim.
2. Charlotte Bobcats- Thomas Robinson (Kansas, PF)
If Charlotte keeps the pick they will select Robinson, who will be effective from day one.  Robinson is the most NBA ready player in the draft and will immediately rebound and score in the paint for the Bobcats who are desperate for talent.
3. Washington Wizards- Bradley Beal (Florida, SG)
The Wizards greatest need is for outside shooting, which luckily for them is Beal's forte.  Beal's silky smooth shooting-stroke will alleviate defensive pressure on John Wall, and the two complement each other very well.  Beal is also a tremendous rebounder for a guard, and uses his pump fake to get to the rim.
4. Cleveland Cavaliers- Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Kentucky, SF)
Kidd-Gilchrist is the most relentless player in the draft and plays as hard as anybody.  He is a winner, a defensive stopper, and was the leader of the Kentucky Wildcats national championship team.  His slashing ability will allow reigning rookie of the year Kyrie Irving to flourish.
5. Sacramento Kings- Harrison Barnes (North Carolina, SF)
General Manager Geoff Petrie is trying to trade down in the draft, possibly with the Houston Rockets who covet Andre Drummond.  If the Kings keep the pick, they will select Barnes an ultra athletic scorer with a very high basketball IQ.  Barnes has an excellent mid range game, and is a great shooter.
6. Portland Trailblazers- Damian Lilliard (Weber State, PG)

Andre Drummond

Portland desperately needs a point guard receiving poor play from Raymond Felton who is a free agent.  The Trailblazers have reportedly fallen in love with Lilliard who is a dynamic scorer and unselfish passer.  Lilliard is a tremendous athlete, great shooter and makes excellent decisions in pick and roll situations.
7. Golden State Warriors- Andre Drummond (UConn, C)
Golden State can't pass on Drummond, who has the potential to make multiple all-star appearances, or join Kwame Brown as an NBA bust.  No player in this draft carries the risk and reward of Drummond, whose 7 foot, 280 pound athletic body was made for the game of basketball.  Drummond was very inconsistent in his one year at UConn and many question his desire.
8. Toronto Raptors- Dion Waiters (Syracuse, SG)
With big man Jonas Valanciunus, Toronto's lottery pick last year, joining the team this year, the Raptor's greatest area of need is at shooting guard in order to move Demar Derozan over to his natural position of small forward.  Waiters, Jeremy Lamb and Austin Rivers are all possibilities, however, Waiters strength and ability to drive to the basket and finish will make him the selection.  At Syracuse Waiters served as the Orange's 6th man, providing instant offense which the Raptors hope he is able to do for them at the next level.
9.  Detroit Pistons- John Henson (North Carolina, PF)
General manager Joe Dumars is hoping that Drummond falls to them.  In the likely scenario that he does not, the Pistons will  scoop up Henson who will give the team an athletic shot blocking presence in the paint to pair with Greg Monroe.  Henson needs to add weight to his frame, but has the potential to be an impact defender in the NBA.
10. New Orleans- Austin Rivers (Duke, SG)

Austin Rivers

General Manager Dell Demps and Head Coach Monty Williams were former teammates of Rivers' father Doc, and having known Austin since he was 4.  Rivers is an exceptional offensive talent, is very difficult to defend in isolation and is exceptional at splitting double teams.  Many expect Rivers to clash with his coaches in the NBA because of his supreme confidence in his abilities as a basketball player.
11. Portland Trailblazers- Tyler Zeller (North Carolina, C)
The Trailblazers who will have already drafted Lilliard, will look to pair him with a big man.  Zeller is one of the most NBA ready players in the draft and runs the floor exceptionally well for a 7 footer.  He is ready to come into the league and contribute immediately.
12. Houston Rockets- Jeremy Lamb (UConn, SG)
It is very possible that Houston, which has been busy wheeling and dealing in the hopes of acquiring a franchise big man, will not have this pick when the draft rolls around.  Lamb is one of the most talented scorers in the draft and has an effective jump shot.  Lamb struggled with consistency and failed to assert himself as a leader on a Uconn team that was desperate for one.  Lamb did play a huge role in the team's run to the national championship in 2011.
13. Phoenix Suns- Terrence Ross (Washington, SG)
Phoenix will likely begin a rebuilding process, with the departure of Steve Nash probable.  Ross would be an excellent addition for the Suns who are looking to add scoring power to their team.  Ross has a good outside shot, and plays an effective mid range game.  He could be one of the top wings to emerge from this draft when it is all said and done.
14. Milwaukee Bucks- Meyers Leonard (Illinois, C)
The Bucks need a big man to replace Andrew Bogut, who the team traded to Golden State for Monta Ellis at the trade deadline.  Leonard is not at all NBA ready, but with his excellent size and strength he has the potential to develop into a quality big man.