NBA Mock Draft, Picks 13-20

As of right now the biggest need of the Wizards may be a guard, with Arenas being injured, lack of productivity from Stevenson, and Daniels getting up in age. This will force Batum and Butler to share the SG/SF positions. I considered Budinger, but Batum's defense is better, and Budinger has a few other questions about him.

       19. Cleveland Cavaliers - Kosta Koufos, Ohio State C

     This may be the perfect fit for Cleveland, with Illgauskas getting old and lacking a lot of youth at the low post for Cleveland. Koufos brings a solid offensive game which Cleveland needs badly and allows them to play in transition more with Koufos court speed and conditioning.  His offensive talents supercede his defense, but he's a good shot blocker and is mobile.

This is an offensive upgrade that Cleveland needs badly, and is a steal at the 19th pick. There's also few SG available to consider either, and at that, Daniel Gibson is one of the most underrated young players and quickly rising in the NBA.

        20. Denver Nuggets - Ty Lawson, North Carolina PG

     This year and next year may be the only two years left before A.I. and Camby have to start calling it quits. Nene Hilario will be back although he's often injured, and Kenyon Martin is not playing up to par. 

With McGee available although he's a likely bust and a horrendous free throw shooter along with many other questions, Denver has to look at what will make the Nuggets at least advance past the first round. 

That answer is Ty Lawson. There isn't a single PG on their team that looks capable of staying a full season, or playing at the level they would prefer with Carter and Atkins.  Lawson dishes out assists like none other, is very fast, and is effective on transition, something that fits the style of play by the Nuggets.  He pushes up the tempo and minimizes turnovers, great fit and Karl loves him.

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