With the 26th Pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the Miami Heat select:
26. Glenn Robinson III, Forward (Michigan)
With the news of Shane Battier retiring, Glenn Robinson III would be an ideal fill-in to back-up Lebron James in Miami. This is a guy who was a potential lottery pick just last year, so he’ll have much to prove in South Beach. Learning from LeBron doesn’t hurt either. This would be a steal for the Heat. – Mark
With the 27th Pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns select:
27. Kyle Anderson, Guard/Forward (UCLA)
The Suns very easily could have grabbed Anderson with the 18th pick, but waiting pays off as the versatile forward slips to them at 27. Anderson may not be the most athletic player in this year’s draft, but he is a slow motion swiss-army knife on offense who gives Phoenix yet another good ball-handler. – Belal
With the 28th Pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Clippers select:
28. Elfrid Payton, Guard (Louisiana-Lafayette)
Darren Collison has decided to opt out of contract this summer, so the Clippers will be in need of a back-up for Chris Paul. Payton is a long, explosive point guard with good size at 6’4. – Mark
With the 29th Pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder select:
29. Mitch McGary, Forward (Michigan)
Talk about a steal. McGary was a projected first-team All-American before a back injury sidelined him for the season. While back injuries are definitely something to worry about when it comes to big men, taking a flyer at the end of the first round on a talent like McGary is more than worth it for the Thunder. – Belal
With the 30th Pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs select:
30. Jusuf Nurkic, Center (Bosnia)
It wouldn’t be the NBA Draft if the Spurs didn’t take an international prospect. Standing at 6’10, 280 pounds, Nurkic is physically ready to bang down low in the league. He’s also a great fit in the pick-and-roll because he can nail that mid-range jumper. If Tim Duncan retires, this is someone San Antonio will strongly consider if available. – Mark