The Big 12 Freshman of the year and Big 12 Player of the year, Marcus Smart decides to stay for his sophomore year. This is shocking due to the fact that Smart was a projected top 5 pick for the upcoming 2013 NBA Draft. With Smart returning, Oklahoma State will return 3 top 10 scorers in the Big 12 along with Markel Brown and LeBryan Nash. Oklahoma State will most likely be ranked in next years Top 10 teams for the upcoming 2013-2014 season as Smart returns.
 
The Miami Heat's Incredible 27 game win streak was snapped by the Chicago Bulls. Here are the highlights. The shorthanded Bulls were carried by excellent performances from Luol Deng and Carlos Boozer. With the streak ended Miami Heat holds the 2nd longest win streak in NBA history. Just 6 wins away from tying the longest NBA winning streak set by the 1971-1972 Los Angeles Lakers with 33 wins in a row.
 
1. Charlotte Bobcats: Ben McLemore SG - Charlotte Bobcats need another Scorer on the wing. Ben McLemore seems like a good backcourt teammate for Kemba Walker.

2. Orlando Magic: Marcus Smart PG - With Jameer Nelson career on the decline the Magic and start fresh and draft Marcus Smart here. Smart is a player with a good motor and bulldog like play style. Smart is a bit of a tweener at the PG position though.

3: Cleveland Cavailers: Nerlens Noel C - Noel has a high ceiling and is oozing with potential. If he can get his game together the Cavailers will be looking at the playoffs real soon.

4: Phoenix Suns: Otto Porter SF - Otto Porter is a safe pick for Phoenix. With Porter Phoenix will be obtaining a do it all type of player. He may not put up superstar numbers but he will be solid starter for years to come.

5. Detroit Pistons: Shabazz Muhammad SF - After the Tayshaun Prince trade, the Pistons lost 2 small forwards. They should look for one in the Draft because Kyle Singler isn't starter material. With Muhammad the Pistons will have a go to scorer that they've been looking for and someone with All-Star potential also.

6. Sacramento Kings: Cody Zeller PF - With a loaded backcourt, the Kings should look to help Demarcus Cousins in the frontcourt. Cody Zeller looks like the perfect fit to help. While Cousins is a bruiser in the paint Zeller is more of an elusive froncourt player.

7. New Orleans Hornets: Alex Len C - Anthony Davis is not a true center, He is more of a power forward. New Orleans can pick the skilled big man Alex Len to boost their frontcourt.

8. Washington Wizards: Anthony Bennett PF - Washington Wizards could just draft the best player available in this situation. With Bennett the Wizards will be obtaining a matchup nightmare for small forwards or power forwards. Bennett is a player who score and rebound and shoot the three.

9. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Toronto): Willie Cauley-Stein C - Cauley-Stein is the Anthony Davis mold, Raw offensively but an excellent shot blocker. OKC needs size so adding Cauley-Stein would definetely help.

10. Minnesota Timberwolves: Victor Oladipo SG - Oladipo is a player with a huge motor, great defensive player and hustle player also. Oladipo would be a huge boost in the backcourt to help Rubio and the Timberwolves.

11. Philidelphia 76ers: Kelly Olynyk C - With Andrew Bynum contract expiring and no timetable on his return the 76ers could use a big man just in case Bynum becomes the next Greg Oden.

12. Portland Trailblazers: Mason Plumlee C - Plumlee another skilled big man could fit in with the Trailblazers with JJ Hickson most likely leaving in the free agency.

13: Dallas Mavericks: Trey Burke PG - Trey Burke will be an instant upgrade for a Mavericks roster that is on the decline. Burke is a floor general who always looks to pass first but can score at will. His only downside is his small 6'0 frame.

14: Utah Jazz: Glenn Robinson lll SF - Robinson lll is a incredible athlete witha lot of Upside. Picking Robinson would be an upgrade for Utah.

And that is my mock draft for the lottery picks. Tell me what you think. What is your opinion? Please make sure to leave a comment and some feedback.
 
The 2013 NBA All Star Game Starters have been announced here are the starters:

Eastern Conference:
Rajon Rondo, BOS 4th All Star Game
Dwayne Wade, MIA 9th All Star Game
LeBron James, MIA 9th All Star Game
Carmelo Anthony, NYK 6th All Star Game
Kevin Garnett, BOS 15th All Star Game

Western Conference:
Chris Paul, LAC 6th All Star Game
Kobe Bryant, LAL 15th All Star Game
Kevin Durant, OKC 4th All Star Game
Blake Griffin, LAC 3rd All Star Game
Dwight Howard, LAL 7th All Star Game

With the All Stars set it should be interesting to see the chemistry between the starters especially the Eastern Conference with all the problems between Dwayde/Rondo & KG/Melo. Share thoughts and comments on the starters and stay on the lookout for future articles.