2013 NBA Draft: How the Cleveland Cavaliers Can Maximize Their No. 1 Pick

Source: Bleacher Report

Getting a haircut is one of the most important things in a young man's life. Choosing the right barber who has the right skill level is key, and establishing a level of comfort to allow that barber to touch your prized hair is a nerve-wracking, dreaded process. Most barbers cut downwards with the clippers facing the ground; but when done properly, cutting upwards, or against the grain, can yield some of the finest-looking hair at the end.

In the case of the Cleveland Cavaliers, general manager Chris Grant and owner Dan Gilbert are a duo of barbers. The customer? The Cavs roster, and the clippers, or the tool used to cut hair, would be none other than their

Weekly Roundtable: Nerlens Noel, pick No. 19 and Paul George or LeBron James

Source: Right Down Euclid by Zachary Kolesar

February 12, 2013; Gainesville, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Nerlens Noel (3) reacts on the ground after hurting his knee against the Florida Gators during the second half at the Stephen C. O

Welcome to the forty-second installment of Right Down Euclid’s “Weekly Roundtable.” This Friday Trevor Magnotti and Dan Pilar sit down and discuss the latest trending topics concerning your Cleveland Cavaliers and the NBA. The combination of rotating RDE duos answer three questions regarding the hometown Wine and Gold and two questions surrounding the league.

Today the discussion revolves around drafting

NiceKicks.com on why Kyrie Irving deserves a signature shoe

Source: Stepien Rules

Tee Jay Void from NiceKicks.com posted a compelling arguement for why Kyrie Irving should be the next NBA superstar to receive his own signature shoe earlier this week.

An excerpt from that article is below.

Kyrie Irving is the leader of the new era of talent in the NBA. He already has commercial success, and is trending toward long term athletic success as well. Cleveland also has the number one pick in the 2013 lottery, which will undoubtedly bring more eyes to that Cavaliers squad throughout the

Cavaliers Win Draft Lottery, What Now? (Mock Draft 1.0)

Source: TheClevelandFan.com

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery, giving them the right to select first in the NBA Draft on June 27. It remains to be seen if the Cavaliers will decide to keep the number one selection or trade it. The number one pick has not been traded since 1993 when the Orlando Magic traded Chris Webber to the Golden State Warriors.

It was made clear the other night that the Cavaliers do not want to be in the lottery for a long time, both owner Dan Gilbert and son Nick Gilbert made that statement. If they want to make the playoffs next year, they have some decisions to make.

Many believe that Nerlens Noel is the top NBA prospect in the draft. Reports say that Noel will be sidelined until at least Christmas as

NiceKicks.com on why Kyrie Irving deserves his signature shoe

Source: Stepien Rules

Tee Jay Void from NiceKicks.com posted a compelling arguement for why Kyrie Irving should be the next NBA superstar to receive his own signature shoe earlier this week.

An excerpt from that article is below.

Kyrie Irving is the leader of the new era of talent in the NBA. He already has commercial success, and is trending toward long term athletic success as well. Cleveland also has the number one pick in the 2013 lottery, which will undoubtedly bring more eyes to that Cavaliers squad throughout the

NBA roundup: Celtics won't let Nets talk to Rivers (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

The Boston Celtics will not grant the Brooklyn Nets permission to speak to Doc Rivers about their vacant head coaching job.

Sports commenters: 4 signs you might be 'trolling'

Source: Cleveland.com by John Kroll, The Plain Dealer

Our colleagues at mlive consider the best way to keep sports comments from getting out of hand.

Cavs may take Georgetown's Porter No. 1 (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

The Cleveland Cavaliers are considering taking Georgetown forward Otto Porter with the No. 1 pick in next month's draft, according to the Washington Post.

2013 NBA Draft Big Board: Kansas' Ben McLemore leads Top 25 players

Source: Cleveland.com by Chris Fedor, Special to cleveland.com

Who is the best player in the 2013 NBA draft? Chris Fedor reveals his Top 25.

Is There a Doctor in the House?

Source: NBA.com

Tuesday's win was great back in Cleveland. But what was Tuesday like for the Cavs contingent – who sent their dirty dozen on a daring mission to return with the No. 1 pick? Wine and Gold United drawing winner Dr. Gerry Burma lets us know ...

YOUR Draft Lottery Reactions

Source: NBA.com

You saw our reaction now let's see yours!

CavFanatic Roundup

Source: NBA.com

Are you a die-hard, opinionated Cavs fans? The CavFanatic Roundup is the perfect place to express your thoughts and opinions while keeping up with the pulse of the Cavs Nation.

Twice as Nice

Source: NBA.com

For the second time in three trips to the Lottery, Nick Gilbert and the Cavaliers stole the show -- defying the odds and winning the top overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.

Dan Gilbert Conference Call

Source: NBA.com

Dan Gilbert Conference Call

NBA Mock Draft: Selecting players based on awesomeness of their names

Source: Fear The Sword by Angelo Benedetti

The NBA draft lottery has come and gone. Much to the surprise of many, the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves at the top of the heap for the second time in three years. Now is the time for all the basketball pundits to spend hours, days and weeks over-analyzing every little thing about this year's pool of college talent in order to inundate us all with a nonstop barrage of Mock Drafts. To some, this is exciting. To me, this is a special kind of Hell.

Personally, I couldn't care less about these Mock Drafts. I'm not a college basketball fan. Between maintaining some semblance of a life, my job, and watching the NBA, I just don't think I have time for any more

Mike Lombardi's logic for future drafts, Tribe's rotation and Otto Porter at No.1: Blog Roundup

Source: Cleveland.com by Glenn Moore, cleveland.com

Here are what blogs from Cleveland and around the country are saying about the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians. Featured today are Buckeye State Sports, Did the Tribe Win Last Night? and Bleacher Report.

Nerlens Noel is not the answer for the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA Draft 2013: Bill Livingston

Source: Cleveland.com by Bill Livingston, The Plain Dealer

Can the Cavs afford to kiss off another season after Defiant Dan Gilbert's promise that getting this season's No.1 pick was the "last lottery for a long time?" Selecting Nerlens Noel at No. 1 would amount to just that.

Cavaliers should select Otto Porter with first overall pick in draft: Comment of the Day

Source: Cleveland.com by Glenn Moore, cleveland.com

"Even after getting the 1st pick I still like Porter. Just don't trust Noel, zero offense and just keep having visions of him having Oden type luck. I can see it now, we draft Noel and sign Oden and about mid season those two and Andy are all in suits sitting on the bench done for the year (again)." - grobb

Nerlens Noel scouting report video from Draft Express

Source: Fear The Sword by Conrad Kaczmarek

Want to see what Nerlens Noel can do? Here's Draft Express breaking it down for you.

Is There a Doctor in the House?

Source: NBA.com

Tuesday's win was great back in Cleveland. But what was Tuesday like for the Cavs contingent – who sent their dirty dozen on a daring mission to return with the No. 1 pick? Wine and Gold United drawing winner Dr. Gerry Burma lets us know ...

2013 NBA Draft Profile: Nerlens Noel

Source: Right Down Euclid by Trevor Magnotti

Jan 15, 2013; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Nerlens Noel (3) passes the ball against Tennessee Volunteers forward Jarnell Stokes (5) in the first half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Tennessee 75-65. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have the first pick and the 19th pick in this upcoming draft. In the next few weeks here at Right Down Euclid, we will be profiling players the Cavaliers might draft in the first round on June 27th. Today, we profile Nerlens Noel.

Tale of the Tape

Name: Nerlens Noel
Position:

NBA Draft 2013: Cleveland Cavaliers will consider Otto Porter with #1 pick

Source: Fear The Sword by Conrad Kaczmarek

With the first pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers have the ability to choose whoever they want. Most people think that they will take Nerlens Noel. But there's also the possibility that they consider Otto Porter with the top pick, according to the Washington Post.

This report suggests that the Cavs are not completely sold on Nerlens

YOUR Draft Lottery Reactions

Source: NBA.com

You saw our reaction now let's see yours!

Cleveland Cavaliers: What Should They Do with the 19th Pick in the NBA Draft?

Source: Bleacher Report

With the Cleveland Cavaliers lucking into the first pick in the NBA draft for the second time in three years, nearly all of the speculation has focused on which player the Cavs will select in that coveted spot.

And rightfully so—if that pick hits and the Cavs find a star, they set themselves up nicely for the next decade. Miss on that pick, or even just come up with an average rotation player, and Cleveland may have doomed itself to mediocrity. It's a big deal.

But Cleveland has a second pick in the first round, thanks to the

Good times talking Cavs, NBA and the Draft on The Ken Carman Show

Source: Stepien Rules

Had a great time as always talking Cavs, the Draft and NBA Playoffs with Ken Carman on The Ken Carman Show last night. In case you missed it, the audio was posted on CBS Cleveland's website following the show.

Here is the link: Brendan Bowers Likes Otto Porter For The Cavs At No. 1

Thanks to Ken and the crew at 92.3 The Fan for having me on. We will be talking more later on about everything we discussed last night here at StepienRules.com. Enjoy the Friday...a holiday weekend is upon us people. 

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Good times talking Cavs, NBA and the Draft on The Ken Carman Show

Source: Stepien Rules

Had a great time as always talking Cavs, the Draft and NBA Playoffs with Ken Carman on The Ken Carman Show last night. In case you missed it, the audio was posted on CBS Cleveland's website following the show.

Here is the link: Brendan Bowers Likes Otto Porter For The Cavs At No. 1

Thanks to Ken and the crew at 92.3 The Fan for having me on. We will be talking more later on about everything we discussed last night here at StepienRules.com. Enjoy the Friday...a holiday weekend is upon us people. 

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Why to watch Tony Allen and Danny Green

Source: Right Down Euclid by Chris Manning

May 19, 2013; San Antonio, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) and Tony Allen (9) and San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green (4) battle for a loose ball during the third quarter in game one of the Western Conference finals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at AT

Wine and Gold fans are still smiling to themselves because, for the second time in three years, the Cleveland Cavaliers have landed the top overall pick in the NBA Draft. The pick, their third top-5 pick in three years, is going to net the Cavaliers a key piece in their quest to become a contender again

Otto Porter Should Be Cleveland Cavaliers' Top Priority

Source: Bleacher Report

At the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery, the Cleveland Cavaliers won the rights to the first-overall draft choice. In contrast recent trends, however, no player has emerged as a lock to go first overall.

Uncertainty will mount and other options may arise, but the Cavaliers cannot lose sight of what they need; they must make Otto Porter their top priority.

According to Michael Lee

Is LeBron Returning to Cleveland? Who Cares??!!!

Source: Yardbarker

  Every time something significant happens for the Cleveland Cavaliers these days some media idiot wants to use it as an excuse to speculate on LeBron James eventual return to the team that drafted him. The Cavaliers won the first overall pick in the draft a couple of years ago and drafted point guard Kyrie Irving. According to the media, LeBron is going to go back eventually to play with him. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE »

The Cavs are open to a trade? Sure, we’ll oblige…

Source: Cavs: The Blog by Kevin Hetrick

With the extreme good fortune of a lottery victory, the Cavaliers find themselves in a luxurious position.  The League’s youngest All-Star, another #1 pick, two other recent top-fives, cap space, the league’s most draft picks over the next five years.

There are interesting factors at play regarding the Nerlens Noel winning-ticket though.  First, the entirety of Cavalier-dom – management, coaches, players, writing hacks, avid blog readers, and casual fans – all expect a step forward next year.  Brian Windhorst

Dan and Nick Gilbert continue to defy the odds

Source: Yardbarker

When Nick Gilbert came away with the fourth-overall pick in last year’s NBA lottery, he was disappointed. Just fifteen years old at the time, the son of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ majority owner felt that he had let down an entire fan base that so badly wanted to return to prominence. After all, it was this very dais that made him a nationally known name amongst NBA fans. The ‘beginners luck’ that had been such a gift one year earlier became a bit of a curse. Fans of opposing teams, doing what they do, took shots at the teenager who suffers from neurofibromatosis, a nerve disorder that causes tumors to sprout on a whim. Kids at school, doing what they do, began to chop Gilbert down in what was his moment of vulnerability, telling him that he was “nothing special.” But it would be just one year later that the oldest son of the Cavaliers’ owner can not only proudly return to school, but can do so having officially christened with being his father’s good luck charm. “It’s Nick Gilbert,” ...

Report Cavaliers considering Otto Porter with No. 1 pick (NBC Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Most likely, the Cleveland Cavaliers will take Nerlens Noel with the No. 1 overall pick. When you think about their needs, a big man who can run the floor and defend the rim fits that. Of course, Noel is a project, a couple years away from really contributing much at all to an NBA team.…

A Farewell to Bowties

Source: TheClevelandFan.com

The world loves its yearly dose of Nick Gilbert.

It’s become an annual ritual, at the conclusion of every abysmal post-LeBron Cavs season – three in all. Cavs owner Dan Gilbert rounds up a contingent of famous Clevelanders and heads to New York. At the center of the contingent is Gilbert’s son, Nick.

A 16-year-old who suffers from a disease called neurofibromatosis, Nick Gilbert has used his series of 30-minute turns in the spotlight to raise awareness about his disease. Which was kind of the original reason for Dan Gilbert to put his son in the Cavs’ chair for the 2011 lottery. Nick gets to ham it up like all teenagers love to do, a worthy cause gets some much-needed publicity, and maybe the Cavs sell a few extra

Talking Cavs, NBA and the Draft with Ken Carman on 92.3 FM The Fan

Source: Stepien Rules

I will be joining the legendary Ken Carman on CBS Cleveland 92.3 FM The Fan around 8:20 this evening. We will be discussing the long list of tremendous opportunities the Cavaliers have to improve their roster this summer, beginning with the NBA Draft on June 27. It's always a great time talking basketball with Ken and I'm looking forward to the conversation. Be sure to tune in, or at least don't turn the show off when I come on. You can click here to stream the Ken Carman Show live.

Will the Cleveland Cavaliers trade their #1 overall pick? Maybe

Source: Yardbarker

If they stay at #1, the Cavs could take Nerlens Noel of Kentucky. But if they are scared off by his injury concerns, moving the pick would be a smart move The NBA's Draft Lottery took place Tuesday in New York City, leaving the Draft hopes and dreams of a bunch of NBA teams to a random selection of ping-pong balls. And, like they did in 2011, the Cleveland Cavaliers -- with a full army of owner Dan Gilbert's sons -- won the Lottery, giving them the top overall pick in June's festivities at the Barclays Center. Even in a lesser-talented class like the one for this season, holding the first slot in the draft pecking order is a great advantage that allows teams either to pick whomever they could want, or trade the selection to another eager franchise for a lucrative haul in return. The Cavs are looking at both of those options now at this early stage. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com, Cleveland is open to hearing trade offers for the No. 1 pick. Far ...

John Calipari wants the Cavaliers to draft Nerlens Noel

Source: Fear The Sword by Sam Vecenie

Nerlens Noel is the presumptive #1 overall pick. Just ask his coach.

In an interview with the Cleveland Plain-Dealer's Mary Schmitt Boyer, John Calipari enumerated many reasons why he believes that, and was also extremely flattering towards the Cavaliers' organization.

"The reason Calipari wants Noel to wind up in Cleveland has more to do with his respect for Cavs General Manager Chris

PD Sports Insider: Talking Browns, Indians and Cavaliers

Source: Cleveland.com by Dan Labbe, cleveland.com

Today's show features a preview of Indians-Red Sox, a look at Browns OTAs and talk about the NBA Draft.

NBA Draft Insider: Chris Fedor and Dan Labbe talk about what the Cavs may do at No. 1

Source: Cleveland.com by Dan Labbe, cleveland.com

What will the Cavaliers do with the No. 1 pick? cleveland.com's Dan Labbe and Chris Fedor talk NBA Draft.

CavFanatic Roundup

Source: NBA.com

Are you a die-hard, opinionated Cavs fans? The CavFanatic Roundup is the perfect place to express your thoughts and opinions while keeping up with the pulse of the Cavs Nation.

Fear the Sword Mock Draft LIVE

Source: Fear The Sword by Conrad Kaczmarek

We're working on a mock draft, watch us do it.

John Calipari reveals that the Cavaliers have scouted a lot of Kentucky games, if you know what I mean (Ball Don't Lie)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

He’s not wrong, but there is always a motive behind anything Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari says that appears on the verge of being self-congratulatory. So when he points out, following the Cleveland Cavaliers’ lottery “win,” that Cavs general manager Chris Grant was a regular at Kentucky games throughout the season, he’s not only giving Grant credit for his doggedness and scouting hustle in prepping to possibly pick Kentucky center Nerlens Noel, he’s also pointing out that the GM behind a rebuilding team with a terrible record likely to get a top pick decided to head to Kentucky over and over and over again. And why? Because Kentucky has top overall pick-like players, and will every year. And hey kids, if you want to be a top overall pick in the NBA draft, come to Kentucky for the year! Just suggestin’ things, John is. Here’s Calipari’s quote from his conversation with the Cleveland Plain-Dealer’s Mary Schmitt-Boyer , as tipped to us by Pro Basketball Talk : "They haven't made mistakes,'' Calipari said in a telephone interview on Wednesday, one day after the Cavs won the lottery to earn the No. 1 pick for the second time in three years. "If they pick him, in all likelihood, history tells you something: It's not a mistake, which means it's good for my kid.

2013 NBA Draft: Potential Trade Scenarios for Cleveland Cavaliers' No. 1 Pick

Source: Bleacher Report

Nerlens Noel who?

The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA draft lottery and now have the right to select before anyone else. Or they could trade the first overall pick in an attempt to speed up the rebuilding process.

According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com, that's exactly what the Cavaliers are considering right now.

Cleveland has a superstar on the rise in Kyrie

Fear The Sword Podcast Episode 6: Cleveland Cavaliers win the lottery!

Source: Fear The Sword by HoopsBoosh

This is an exciting time for Cavs fans! In this episode, the Fear The Sword writers discuss Nerlens Noel, Answer reader questions, settle the GIF pronunciation issue (you're welcome), and play a few games. Fear the Podcast!

We are on iTunes and Soundcloud under FearTheSwordSBN, so please subscribe and rate the podcast.

NBA Draft 2013: Cleveland Cavaliers should draft Nerlens Noel despite other options

Source: Fear The Sword by Conrad Kaczmarek

As soon as the Charlotte Bobcats were announced to have the 4th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, possibilities starting running through my head. With the Cleveland Cavalier's card yet to appear, we knew that they had a Top 3 pick and a chance to be even better than that. For those of you who don't know, I have maintained that there are really three players that I thought would be excellent fits on the Cavs: Nerlens Noel, Otto Porter, and Alex Len. With a Top 3 pick in hand, they were guaranteed one of these

Latest Buzz on Nerlens Noel's Chances to Land with Cleveland Cavaliers

Source: Bleacher Report

The Cleveland Cavaliers were fortunate enough to land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft in Tuesday night’s lottery. Now they have the first shot at selecting Nerlens Noel, the highly-rated prospect out of Kentucky.

Noel is the closest thing to a consensus top pick this relatively weak class has to offer, but there are some concerns about the big man’s health and ability to excel at the next level.

More specifically, the Wildcats star is still in the midst of recovering from a debilitating ACL injury suffered in mid-February and—by his own calculations—won’t be

Cavs selling, but no takers for the overall pick

Source: Yardbarker

via ESPN The Cleveland Cavaliers happily won the Draft Lottery. However, the cause for celebration may have diminished, as the value of a first overall choice in a historically weak draft is much lower than they perceived. The Cavs want to examine what assets they can secure with the pick, but results aren’t encouraging.     per ESPN:   Patrick (Cleveland) What kind of offers could the Cavs expect for the #1 pick? Chad Ford Dont’ think Cavs fans will be happy. Just talked to half the GMs in the league, and they are all looking to sell their picks. No one really wants No. 1, nor are they willing to give up a valuable asset to get it. I think the Cavs will have a hard time moving it. Melissa (Cleveland, OH) Can the Cavs become contenders again by drafting Noel? Chad Ford Down the road …yes. But he’ll have almost zero impact in year one — if he plays at all. And given how slight his frame is, year 2 also might be rough. Someone drafting him is looking down the road and wha...

Timelines, Probabilities, and the Cleveland Cavaliers

Source: Sports Media 101 by Bryan Pauquette

On Monday night the Cleveland Cavaliers won the top spot in the upcoming NBA Draft. Unfortunately it was a year early, and will set the franchise on a less than optimal course.

Fans of Community are well aware of the “Darkest Timeline”, which was made from a roll of dice to see which one of the seven characters had to answer the door for a pizza delivery. Since a die has six sides, the different possible outcomes created six separate timelines, and in each one every characters lives are drastically different. Each year in the NBA lottery, probability determines and affects the fate of many people and franchises. And if you believe that if one were to go back in time and kill a butterfly it could destroy an empire across the

2013 NBA Draft Profile: Kelly Olynyk

Source: Right Down Euclid by Trevor Magnotti

Feb 16, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Kelly Olynyk (13) goes up for the dunk against San Francisco Dons center Mark Tollefsen (23) during the first half at War Memorial Gym. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have the 1st pick and the 19th pick in this upcoming draft. In the next few weeks here at Right Down Euclid, we will be profiling players the Cavaliers might draft in the first round on June 27. Today, we profile Kelly Olynyk.

Tale of the Tape

Name: Kelly Olynyk
Position: Center
College: Gonzaga

Loving the NBA draft lottery

Source: Yardbarker

Ever since Nick Gilbert sat on stage two years ago in Seacaucas, NJ, rocked a swagged out bow tie/glasses combo that would make Urkel proud, and brought home the much needed first pick in the draft the NBA lottery has had new meaning in Cleveland. Before the ping pong balls fell Cleveland’s way in 2011 it was a lowly time to be a Cavalier fan. The team had just finished a historically bad season and now we had to sit back and watch the one we made king try to win a title for that all white wearing, Backstreet Boy looking fan base in Miami. Desperate times called for desperate measures and Dan Gilbert delivered. Along with his son Nick, Gilbert flew to the lottery with an entourage that was best described by the Machine Gun Kelly lyric “so Clevleand it’s a god damn shame”. Gilbert flew with the ultimate cleveland hero, Bernie Kosar, who represents all of us Clevelanders longing for the glory days even if we were never alive to see them. He flew with Josh Cribbs, whose loyalty and rar...

Talk NBA Draft live at 1:30 with Dan Labbe and Chris Fedor

Source: Cleveland.com by Dan Labbe, cleveland.com

Talk NBA Draft with Dan Labbe and Chris Fedor live at 1:30.