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1. Cleveland Cavaliers: SG Ben McLemore, Kansas

No one in this draft makes sense as a No. 1 pick. The talent at the top is weaker than any draft since at least 2006, when Andrea Bargnani was selected first overall by the Toronto Raptors. Moreover, none of the top prospects are ideal fits for the Cavaliers.

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The best fit might be Otto PorterJr., but he lacks the upside to go first. That leaves McLemore, Anthony Bennett, Nerlens Noel and Alex Len. Noel and Len are centers with high upside, but both have leg injuries. Could a season defined by leg injuries lead to a draft headed by a player who can't even play yet because of one? That might be likely, but it doesn't make it right.

McLemore is the prospect who seems most likely to wind up an All-Star for years to come. He's a smooth scorer who doesn't force anything, an important factor for a guard playing next to Kyrie Irving. Dion Waiters, whom the Cavs drafted No. 4 overall last season, is more of a combo guard who could be better off the bench and could play next to McLemore in smaller lineups. McLemore also is ready to play for a team that could make a surprise playoff push next season.

2. Orlando Magic: C Nerlens Noel, Kentucky

McLemore would be the better fit here, too, but the Magic have the opportunity to take a risk with this pick because they're not going to be very good next season either way. Point guard is the biggest need, but Trey Burke would be a reach at this point. Noel, who is coming off knee surgery, could contrast with center Nik Vucevic to form a nice big-man pairing, playing together while also able to relieve each other.

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3. Washington Wizards: SF Otto Porter Jr., Georgetown

The hometown pick makes too much sense to pass up here. Porter is a versatile wing with a great basketball IQ. He'll fit in perfectly with Bradley Beal and John Wall as the Wizards build a team that might be able to win now and definitely has a bright future. His upside is limited compared with other available options, but the safe pick makes sense.

4. Charlotte Bobcats: PF Anthony Bennett, UNLV

The Bobcats need a scorer. Kemba Walker attacks relentlessly, but he is not efficient enough to lead a team in scoring. Bennett has the look of a poor man's Carmelo Anthony, with natural scoring ability from either forward position. He contrasts sharply with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, the high-energy No.2 pick of last year's draft who should form a nice combination with Bennett in the Bobcats' frontcourt of the future.

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5. Phoenix Suns: C Alex Len, Maryland

Len could be the No. 1 pick, as the Cavaliers have shown interest in him. But he had surgery on a stress fracture in his ankle. The Ukranian big man has tremendous upside because of his athleticism and size, but he also is a project whose offensive skills come and go. Still, the Suns organization is undergoing a major overhaul this offseason, and Len is the best choice for a building block at this point in the draft.

6. New Orleans Pelicans: SG Victor Oladipo, Indiana

The Eric Gordon situation is a strange one, as no one is sure of the shooting guard's future. The Pelicans would be wise to move on, particularly with a playmaker of Oladipo's caliber available. He would take some of the pressure of Greivis Vasquez, who emerged as a reliable point guard last season, and run an explosive pick-and-roll with Anthony Davis.

7. Sacramento Kings: PG Trey Burke, Michigan


Michigan guard Trey Burke takes a layup on Louisville center Gorgui Dieng during the NCAA title game.(Photo: Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports)
The Kings haven't had a good point guard since Mike Bibby was at his peak nearly a decade ago. Burke should be as good or better than Bibby. He would have had a decent shot at going in the top five, but five of the top six teams already start young and talented point guards. Isaiah Thomas is a fine scorer off the bench, but he's not the future for the Kings. Burke could help lead that organization into a new era.

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