Rumors have been swirling that Kentucky’s Nerlens Noel might not be the #1 pick of the upcoming NBA Draft as names like Alen Len, Victor Oladipo, Anthony Bennett, Otto Porter and Ben McLemore have been thrown around for the top spot.
Alex Kennedy of Hoopsworld.com spoke with Noel and the big guy doesn’t seem to mind if he isn’t the second straight #1 pick for Kentucky.
“It definitely won’t be the end of the world,” Noel said of not being the top overall pick. “I mean, look at the past. Look at how many great players haven’t gone No. 1 and see what they’ve done with their careers. You can still become an All-Star and be successful. I mean, look at Carlos Boozer. He was a second-round pick. I mean, when you look at guys who went No. 2, you have Kevin Durant and a lot of other successful guys. If that happens, I’m just going to stay focused and use it as more motivation. I’m still going to be the player that I want to be. It’s all about your attitude and approach.”
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It sounds like Nerlens Noel has the right attitude and will be ready to go for any team that drafts him.
