2013 NBA Draft: “Best Fit” Mock Draft

3. Washington Wizards, Nerlens Noel

Center/Power Forward (Kentucky)

Jan 15, 2013; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Nerlens Noel (3) practices before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Tennessee 75-65. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports

John Wall, Bradley Beal, Nerlens Noel. What a triumvirate that would be. It’s unlikely that Noel will actually drop into the Wizard’s lap. But if Noel landed in Washington, it could buy him as much time as he needed to come back from ACL surgery. The Wizards look like a viable threat from the playoffs is the stay healthy and play at the level they did at the end of the season. With veteran big man Nene anchoring the post, Noel would be freed up to become the above-the-rim force for the Wiz while slowing building his own post game.