2014 NBA Mock Draft: Presto in the Paint Staff

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Feb 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Rodney Hood (5) shoots over Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Quinton Stephens (12) in the second half at Hank McCamish Pavilion. Duke won 68-51. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

Picks 11-15

	Zach Oliver	Zac Cleary	Zach Palmer	Quentin Haynes
Denver Nuggets	Gary Harris	Nik Stauskas	Rodney Hood	Gary Harris
Orlando Magic	Rodney Hood	Rodney Hood	Elfrid Payton	Elfrid Payton
Minnesota Timberwolves	Doug McDermott	James Young	Dario Saric	Nik Stauskas
Phoenix Suns	Zach LaVine	Aderian Payne	Doug McDermott	Rodney Hood
Atlanta Hawks	James Young	Zach LaVine	Gary Harris	Zach LaVine

The run on wings and shooters begins with Denver at 11. After a disappointing first year under first time head coach Brian Shaw, the Nuggets could be looking to add another shooter to the fold. With Danilo Gallinari and JaVale McGee both on their way back from injuries, adding a young shooter next to Ty Lawson might be just what the doctor ordered for the Nuggets.

With their second lottery pick, the Magic are in a very interesting position. They need someone who can shoot and help space the floor, but if they were to go with a power forward at four, they would need a point guard. Both Hood and Payton could be great fits for the team based on their respective games.

Minnesota is in one of the most fluid situations of anyone in this draft. With all the Kevin Love rumors, it’s hard to know exactly what they might be looking for. They could go in a multitude of directions here, and we all kind of covered those with four different selections. A lot depends on what they do with Love, but getting another wing seems like the best course of actions right now for the Timberwolves.

Arguably the most surprising team last season, the Phoenix Suns could do a lot with this pick. They have two other first round selections, so they could look to build a package and make a run for a player like Love, or even move up higher in the lottery. Their backcourt could get shaken up this offseason if they choose to let Eric Bledsoe walk, so getting a young, athletic wing might be their best move.

After losing Al Horford for the season, the Hawks fought and clawed their way into the playoffs and almost upset the Indiana Pacers. They’re pretty set in the front court with Horford and Paul Millsap, but could use some help on the wing still. Drafting someone like Zach LaVine or James Young gives them a player who can develop over the next few seasons behind Kyle Korver and DeMarre Carroll, which would be the best case scenario at this point.