Decisions, Decisions

Nick Gilbert should have his likeness hanging above in the rafters in Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.

The bow tie wearing good luck charm of the Cleveland Cavaliers organization ,once again lucked his beloved father's basketball team into the limelight by acquiring the number one pick in the 2013 NBA Draft via lottery.

Where was this kid when i was buying my Powerball tickets last Saturday?

This is the second time in three years Cleveland has acquired the number one pick. Kyrie Irving, (You may know him as Uncle Drew in the Pepsi Max commercials) was their last number one draft pick in 2011 and went on to win Rookie of the Year honors.

Pretty big shoes to fill by rookie standards. So in a draft thats lacking in star power,where does Cleveland go from here?

Better yet, How should Cleveland go from here? There are  three viable options.

Cleveland can always trade their pick. Cleveland will be picking again 19, 31 and 33. Kevin Love of the Timberwolves has been a name that's been circulating hard in the rumor mills but in all likeliness, Minnesota wouldn't even dream trading for him. But its still an option.The last time a trade for the No.1 overall pick was completed was in 1993, when the Orlando Magic traded away the  rights to Michigan’s Chris Webber to the Golden State Warriors for Penny Hardaway and three future first round draft picks: Mike Miller, Todd Fuller and Vince Carter.

Option number two.

Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel.

The 6'10 center from Kentucky, currently undergoing rehab on a torn ACL, has most experts saying hes going number one for his defensive skills. His offense is still kind of shabby by NBA standards. Doctors are saying he'll be in playing shape by Christmas. Not to worry, veteran Anderson Varejao can fill his spot in the mean time. This would definitely help the Cavs in the defense department (which was 27th in the league this season).  Mike Brown was brought back as head coach for 2013 to correct that and Noel would be a God send to Cleveland and Brown's coaching staff.

Option number three.

Ben McLemore, the Kansas guard, has the biggest potential to become a star in the NBA. His outside shot has been comparable to Ray Allen. McLemore would be making history if picked number one, being the first shooting guard in forty years to be drafted at the one spot. Ironically, the last shooting guard drafted at one was Austin Carr , who Cleveland picked up in 1971. He would compliment Irving and Waiters and definitely pose a threat on the outside.

The Cavs have alot to consider in a very short window of time.All we can do now is wait and watch.

All they need is a little luck.