Defense still wins championships. Just look at the performance the Miami Heat put on against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7. They held the potent Spurs offense to just 37.8 percent shooting from the field.
Teams will always covet versatile athletes who have the ability and desire to defend at a high level. The 2013 NBA draft class has six players who will make an immediate impact on the defensive end.
Those players are the focus of this mock draft. Their selections will appear in italics, and their sections will feature a video.
(All prospect height, weight, age, stats and wingspan references per Draft Express)
(NBA stats per Basketball Reference)
(Salary references per Spotrac)
1. Cleveland Cavaliers: Nerlens Noel (C, Kentucky)
The one thing we know for sure about Noel is that he will be an excellent shot-blocker in the NBA. He averaged 4.4 rejections per game at Kentucky. His length (6'11" with a 7' 3.75" wingspan) and athleticism should also make him a force on the defensive glass.
...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - NBA
Article written by Brian Mazique
2013 NBA Mock Draft: 6 Defenders Who’ll Make an Immediate Impact
June 22nd, 2013 by Brian Mazique Leave a reply »
Advertisement