NBA Mock Draft Pick #13 -- Frank Kaminsky, Center, Wisconsin
SB Nation's Heat blog, Hot Hot Hoops, explains the pick after acquiring it via trade:
With the recently acquired No. 13 pick from the 76ers, Miami selects Frank Kaminsky from Wisconsin. Pat Riley loves NBA-ready players and the senior will be able to fit right in and provide much-needed size as a versatile seven-footer who can knock down the outside shot. The Heat's collection of big men are only getting older and Kaminsky will improve with time on both ends of the floor. His unique skill set will add several dimensions to a potent offense in a dynamic frontcourt alongside either Chris Bosh or Hassan Whiteside.
By trading down just three spots, the Heat were able to acquire valuable draft picks either to be used as future trade pieces or to fill out the roster with cheaper players, a necessity if Pat Riley wants to resign his current starting five and lock them down for several years. The Heat's depleted collection of future draft picks after the Goran Dragic trade gets a boost with the addition of a future first round pick and a pair of second round picks.
1) Minnesota Timberwolves: KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS
2) Los Angeles Lakers: JAHLIL OKAFOR
3) Phoenix Suns (via Philadelphia 76ers): D'ANGELO RUSSELL
4) New York Knicks: JUSTISE WINSLOW
5) Orlando Magic: WILLIE CAULEY-STEIN
6) Philadelphia 76ers (via Sacramento Kings): MARIO HEZONJA
7) Denver Nuggets: EMMANUEL MUDIAY
8) Boston Celtics (via Detroit Pistons): KRISTAPS PRIZINGIS
9) Utah Jazz (via Charlotte Hornets): MYLES TURNER
10) Philadelphia 76ers (via Miami Heat): STANLEY JOHNSON
11) Indiana Pacers: CAMERON PAYNE
12) Utah Jazz: DEVIN BOOKER
13) Miami Heat (from the 76ers via the Phoenix Suns): FRANK KAMINSKY
14) Oklahoma City Thunder
15) Atlanta Hawks
16) Boston Celtics
17) Milwaukee Bucks
18) Houston Rockets
19) Washington Wizards
20) Toronto Raptors
21) Dallas Mavericks
22) Chicago Bulls
23) Portland Trail Blazers
24) Cleveland Cavaliers
25) Memphis Grizzlies
26) San Antonio Spurs
27) Los Angeles Lakers
28) Boston Celtics
29) Brooklyn Nets
30) Golden State Warriors
15) Atlanta Hawks
16) Boston Celtics
17) Milwaukee Bucks
18) Houston Rockets
19) Washington Wizards
20) Toronto Raptors
21) Dallas Mavericks
22) Chicago Bulls
23) Portland Trail Blazers
24) Cleveland Cavaliers
25) Memphis Grizzlies
26) San Antonio Spurs
27) Los Angeles Lakers
28) Boston Celtics
29) Brooklyn Nets
30) Golden State Warriors
