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Nerlens Noel is surprised and sad that he isn’t going first overall.

The Cavaliers took Anthony Bennett. This came as a shock to Nerlens Noel.

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NBA Draft 2013: Nerlens Noel trade highlights wild night
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Lots of Cavaliers fans really wanted Nerlens Noel. Apparently, Nerlens Noel really wanted to be on the Cavs.

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