Jan 26, 2013; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Nerlens Noel (3) during the game against the LSU Tigers in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated LSU 75-70. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports

After the Draft Combine and last night’s Draft Lottery, here is King James Gospel’s updated 2013 mock draft.

With great draws in the Draft Lottery, the Cavaliers and Wizards were definite winners, as they’ll get much better chances to select the best players in the draft. The Cavaliers can draft a defensive game-changer in Nerlens Noel, who will help make up for Kyrie Irving’s defensive deficiencies. They have a good young core and a tremendous financial position going forward that should help them get out their post-LeBron rebuilding phase soon. The Wizards can bolster their team, which might have made the playoffs last season if not for John Wall’s early-season injury, by drafting hometown star Otto Porter.

Despite dropping to the fourth pick after having the second-highest chance of winning, the Charlotte Bobcats could be better served with this selection in the draft. I’ve thought for a little while that Anthony Bennett could fit best with the Bobcats, but also felt drafting him second would be a reach for the team. Another possible benefit (but also negative) is that they’ll likely have a good chance again next season for a high draft pick in a more talented draft class.

One thing to watch from now until draft day will be what front offices are saying about European players. After only one European player was picked in the first round of last year’s draft (Evan Fournier, Denver), many more foreigners are appearing on draft boards, with Schroeder, Gobert, and Saric all being considered as possible lottery picks.

1. Cleveland Cavaliers- Nerlens Noel, C, Kentucky

2. Orlando Magic- Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas

3. Washington Wizards- Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown

4. Charlotte Bobcats- Anthony Bennett, PF, UNLV

5. Phoenix Suns- Victor Oladipo, SG, Indiana

6. New Orleans Pelicans- Trey Burke, PG, Michigan

7. Sacramento Kings- Shabazz Muhammad, SF, UCLA

8. Detroit Pistons- Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse

9. Minnesota Timberwolves- C.J. McCollum, G, Lehigh

10. Portland Trail Blazers- Alex Len, C, Maryland

11. Philadelphia 76ers- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia

12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Toronto Raptors)- Cody Zeller, C, Indiana

13. Dallas Mavericks- Kelly Olynyk, C, Gonzaga

14. Utah Jazz- Dennis Schroeder, PG, Braunschweig (Germany)

15. Milwaukee Bucks- Dario Saric, SF, Cibona Zagreb (Croatia)

16. Boston Celtics- Rudy Gobert, C, Cholet (France)

17. Atlanta Hawks- Jamaal Franklin, SG, San Diego St.

18. Atlanta Hawks (from Houston Rockets)- Mason Plumlee, C, Duke

19. Cleveland Cavaliers (from Los Angeles Lakers)- Sergey Karasev, SF, Triumph Moscow (Russia)

20. Chicago Bulls- Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh

21. Utah Jazz (from Golden State Warriors)- Giannis Antetokoumpo, SF, Filathlitikos (Greece)

22. Brooklyn Nets- Allen Crabbe, SG, California

23. Indiana Pacers- Tony Mitchell, PF, North Texas

24. New York Knicks- Shane Larkin, PG, Miami (FL)

25. Los Angeles Clippers- Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville

26. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Memphis Grizzlies)- Jeff Withey, C, Kansas

27. Denver Nuggets- Glen Rice, Jr, SF, Rio Grande Valley (D-League)

28. San Antonio Spurs- C.J. Leslie, F, North Carolina St.

29. Oklahoma City Thunder- Archie Goodwin, SG, Kentucky

30. Phoenix Suns (from Miami Heat)- Reggie Bullock, SF, North Carolina

Stay with King James Gospel for continued draft coverage until June 27th

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June 28, 2012; Newark, NJ, USA; NBA commissioner David Stern speaks during the 2012 NBA Draft at the Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

The draft lottery has finally concluded. Dan Gilbert made the right decision in letting his son, Nick Gilbert, represent the Cleveland Cavaliers at the lottery. For the second time in the last three years, the Cavaliers have landed the top overall pick. In 2011, Cavs used their top pick to draft Kyrie Irving, who has since become one of the better point guards in the NBA. Orlando Magic had the worst record and the highest chance to land the top pick, but will instead select second.

Here is the picking order for the first round of the 2013 NBA draft, including the lottery picks.

1. Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Orlando Magic
3. Washington Wizards
4. Charlotte Bobcats
5. Phoenix Suns
6. New Orleans Pelicans
7. Sacramento Kings
8. Destroit Pistons
9. Minnesota Timberwolves
10. Portland Trail Blazers
11. Philadelphia 76ers
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Toronto Raptors)
13. Dallas Mavericks
14. Utah Jazz
15. Milwaukee Bucks
16. Boston Celtics
17. Atlanta Hawks
18. Atlanta Hawks
19. Cleveland Cavaliers
20. Chicago Bulls
21. Utah Jazz
22. Brooklyn Nets
23. Indiana Pacers
24. New York Knicks
25. Los Angeles Clippers
26. Minnesota Timberwolves
27. Denver Nuggets
28. San Antonio Spurs
29. Oklahoma City Thunder
30. Phoenix Suns

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