Payton is a horrible shooter and needs to be surrounded by guys who can knock
down shots. That's the type of environment that Houston can provide.-TL26. Miami
Heat - Shabazz Napier, UConnNapier falling to NBA Live Mobile Coins No. 26 would be a dream for the
Heat. Their only regret is that they didn't have him for the NBA Finals. -RO27.
Phoenix Suns -
Jerami Grant, SyracuseProvided Phoenix keeps this pick, Jerami Grant is a fun
selection. He likely won't find much playing time in his first year or two, but
he's an incredible athlete, so the upside is there. -TL28. Los Angeles Clippers
- Mitch McGary, MichiganThe Clippers need a third big man desperately, and
McGary offers a huge frame with a nice face-up jumper. It likely wouldn't take
long for him to be an upgrade over Glen Davis. -RO29. Oklahoma City Thunder -
Jarnell Stokes, TennesseeStokes is a brick house who knows how to play the
game. How many guys can take a 7'1.25 wingspan, add 260 pounds of blubbery
muscle to it and still hit free throws at nearly 70 percent? Stokes can. He's
the type of big man that will be ready to play soon, someone Oklahoma City could
use in the playoffs. -TL30. San Antonio Spurs - Vasilije Micic, Serbia/Cut to
scene of Vasilije Micic accepting Finals MVP three years from now. -RONBA Draft
rumor roundup: Jabari Parker didnt tank workout and more
In one of the stranger rumors leading up to the 2014 NBA Draft,ESPN's
Chad Ford reported that, according to a source, potential No. 1 pick Jabari
Parkertanked his workout for the Cleveland Cavaliers because he would rather
play for the Milwaukee Bucks. If that sounds crazy, that's because it is, and Buy NBA 2K18 MT
Sonny Parker, Jabari's father, denied the rumor:Sonny Parker on an ESPN report
that his son Jabari "tanked" his workout with Cavs: "He wasn't raised like that.
He wouldn't do that."—
