Fresh 2014 NBA Mock Draft, Dog Days Edition

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5. Boston Celtics: Joel Embiid, Kansas, 7'0'', C
Joel Embiid is slipping slightly under the radar with Andrew Wiggins generating so much attention in Kansas.

A late-bloomer from Cameroon, Embiid just started playing organized basketball a few years back. In that short time, he's established himself as a prospect with one of the most rewarding ceilings in the field.

At 7'0'', Embiid is an excellent athlete with a developing offensive skill set. He's shown he can shake down low with some nifty footwork while maintaining that touch on the move. The key for Embiid will be improving his fluidity going into his moves, as he's still too raw to pull them off with regularity.

Regardless, Embiied's upside has already been flashed. He's even shown signs of a promising mid-range jumper.

Based on his towering two-way ceiling and a shallow pool of bigs, I've got Embiid as the first 7-footer off the board.


24. Boston Celtics (via Brooklyn): Isaiah Austin, Baylor, 7'1'', PF
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Isaiah Austin had an up-and-down freshman season, showing flashes of serious potential mixed with reasons to be a bit skeptical.

There's no doubting Austin's talent. At 7'1'', he's really long and skilled, with the ability to play facing the hoop from 25 feet away or back-to-the-rim at the high post. Austin has a soft touch and the ability to make shots from all over the floor, including behind the arc.

But despite his size, he's more of a finesse player than power player. Austin was fairly easy to move under the boards, and he attempted less than three free throws a game.

As a second-year player with a variety of skills and a routine size advantage, Austin should look to make a more consistent impact in 2013-14.