Post by Agent Kev on Jun 9, 2004 22:33:30 GMT -5
1. Orlando Magic: PF Dwight Howard might be a stud down the road, but C Emeka Okafor will be another Mourning. Take 'Zo, Magic, and hope Howard doesn't become the next Kevin Garnett (or a better Jermaine O'Neal).
2. Atlanta Hawks (from the Clippers): We figure Atlanta will move up to get hometown hero Dwight Howard, which will allow the Clippers -- already loaded at power forward -- to embarrass themselves from a lower-profile spot.
3. Chicago Bulls: The Bulls love Duke SF Luol Deng. Then again, the Bulls also loved Eddie Robinson. Do what you've got to do, Bulls, but it says here you should trade down for a veteran and a mid-round No. 1 pick.
4. Charlotte Bobcats: Stanford SF Josh Childress has captured the Bobcats' fancy for his versatility, length and citizenship.
5. Washington Wizards: Unless the Wizards plan to dust off former big man Wes Unseld, Latvian PF/C Andris Biedrins can kick Kwame Brown's butt instead.
6. Los Angeles Clippers (from the Hawks): After trading down for a future pick and future veteran bust from the Hawks, the Clippers should take Jameer Nelson, who would help them right away. Instead they'll take high school PG Shaun Livingston, who won't.
7. Phoenix Suns: Do the hometown thing, Suns, and take Arizona SG Andre Iguodala, who does everything well but shoot -- and he can learn to shoot.
8. Toronto Raptors: Connecticut SG/PG Ben Gordon would fill all kinds of needs for the Raptors.
9. Philadelphia 76ers: Thanks to Allen Iverson, high school SF Josh Smith could learn the NBA game in pressure-free obscurity -- even if he plays 35 minutes a game.
10. Cleveland Cavaliers: Bron-Bron needs someone to get him the bally-wally. Enter Saint Joseph's PG Jameer Nelson.
11. Golden State Warriors: New coach Mike Montgomery wouldn't have left Stanford if he could have signed players like Wisconsin PG Devin Harris.
12. Seattle SuperSonics: The Sonics seem destined to draft a foreign center none of us had heard of before last month. Our guess: 7-foot-3 Lithuanian Martynas Andriuskevicius.
13. Portland Trail Blazers: No franchise needs a fresh face more than these guys, so Portland, meet charismatic high school PG Sebastian Telfair.
14. Utah Jazz: Russian SG Sergei Monya is 6-8, which makes him interesting. He's also an international, which makes him good. Right?
15. Boston Celtics: Danny Ainge is in love with Oregon SF Luke Jackson, who's a more athletic version of Wally Szczerbiak.
16. Utah Jazz: Suck it up, Jazz, and take the local kid at center, BYU's Rafael Araujo.
17. Atlanta Hawks: The Hawks need two of everything, so they'll pair choir boy Dwight Howard with nasty LSU PF Jaime Lloreda.
18. New Orleans Hornets: While it would be so like the Hornets to go for Slidell's Chris Duhon, they should pick Mississippi high school PF Al Jefferson instead.
19. Miami Heat: Miami needs a center. Who doesn't? Puerto Rican C Peter John Ramos would have no problem with the cultural transition in South Florida.
20. Denver Nuggets: The Nuggets need a center and might take Colorado's David Harrison, so in advance allow me: Bwah-hahahahahaha. Ahem. Now, Denver, get Carmelo Anthony some help and take high school SG J.R. Smith.
21. Utah Jazz: Minnesota Gophers PF Kris Humphries might not have a sexy ceiling, but he can help right now.
22. New Jersey Nets: The Nets can afford to be patient with high school SF Dorell Wright, whose upside is scary.
23. Portland Trail Blazers: After taking the boyish Telfair earlier, the Blazers go for man-sized C Pavel Podkolzine of Russia.
24. Boston Celtics: Ainge also loves high school C Robert Swift, although we're inclined to disagree with him.
25. Boston Celtics: Ainge sees a little of himself in Gonzaga PG Blake Stepp.
26. Sacramento Kings: It's time to groom someone at shooting guard. Try Nevada's Kirk Snyder, though Xavier's Romain Sato would be a decent choice, too.
27. Los Angeles Lakers: This soap opera could use stability and help at point guard. Enter Duke's Chris Duhon.
28. San Antonio Spurs: South Korean C Ha Seung-Jin would give Tim Duncan a playmate.
29. Indiana Pacers: Texas Tech SG Andre Emmett has been among the college game's best pure scorers for two years. As Detroit showed, the Pacers need points.
2. Atlanta Hawks (from the Clippers): We figure Atlanta will move up to get hometown hero Dwight Howard, which will allow the Clippers -- already loaded at power forward -- to embarrass themselves from a lower-profile spot.
3. Chicago Bulls: The Bulls love Duke SF Luol Deng. Then again, the Bulls also loved Eddie Robinson. Do what you've got to do, Bulls, but it says here you should trade down for a veteran and a mid-round No. 1 pick.
4. Charlotte Bobcats: Stanford SF Josh Childress has captured the Bobcats' fancy for his versatility, length and citizenship.
5. Washington Wizards: Unless the Wizards plan to dust off former big man Wes Unseld, Latvian PF/C Andris Biedrins can kick Kwame Brown's butt instead.
6. Los Angeles Clippers (from the Hawks): After trading down for a future pick and future veteran bust from the Hawks, the Clippers should take Jameer Nelson, who would help them right away. Instead they'll take high school PG Shaun Livingston, who won't.
7. Phoenix Suns: Do the hometown thing, Suns, and take Arizona SG Andre Iguodala, who does everything well but shoot -- and he can learn to shoot.
8. Toronto Raptors: Connecticut SG/PG Ben Gordon would fill all kinds of needs for the Raptors.
9. Philadelphia 76ers: Thanks to Allen Iverson, high school SF Josh Smith could learn the NBA game in pressure-free obscurity -- even if he plays 35 minutes a game.
10. Cleveland Cavaliers: Bron-Bron needs someone to get him the bally-wally. Enter Saint Joseph's PG Jameer Nelson.
11. Golden State Warriors: New coach Mike Montgomery wouldn't have left Stanford if he could have signed players like Wisconsin PG Devin Harris.
12. Seattle SuperSonics: The Sonics seem destined to draft a foreign center none of us had heard of before last month. Our guess: 7-foot-3 Lithuanian Martynas Andriuskevicius.
13. Portland Trail Blazers: No franchise needs a fresh face more than these guys, so Portland, meet charismatic high school PG Sebastian Telfair.
14. Utah Jazz: Russian SG Sergei Monya is 6-8, which makes him interesting. He's also an international, which makes him good. Right?
15. Boston Celtics: Danny Ainge is in love with Oregon SF Luke Jackson, who's a more athletic version of Wally Szczerbiak.
16. Utah Jazz: Suck it up, Jazz, and take the local kid at center, BYU's Rafael Araujo.
17. Atlanta Hawks: The Hawks need two of everything, so they'll pair choir boy Dwight Howard with nasty LSU PF Jaime Lloreda.
18. New Orleans Hornets: While it would be so like the Hornets to go for Slidell's Chris Duhon, they should pick Mississippi high school PF Al Jefferson instead.
19. Miami Heat: Miami needs a center. Who doesn't? Puerto Rican C Peter John Ramos would have no problem with the cultural transition in South Florida.
20. Denver Nuggets: The Nuggets need a center and might take Colorado's David Harrison, so in advance allow me: Bwah-hahahahahaha. Ahem. Now, Denver, get Carmelo Anthony some help and take high school SG J.R. Smith.
21. Utah Jazz: Minnesota Gophers PF Kris Humphries might not have a sexy ceiling, but he can help right now.
22. New Jersey Nets: The Nets can afford to be patient with high school SF Dorell Wright, whose upside is scary.
23. Portland Trail Blazers: After taking the boyish Telfair earlier, the Blazers go for man-sized C Pavel Podkolzine of Russia.
24. Boston Celtics: Ainge also loves high school C Robert Swift, although we're inclined to disagree with him.
25. Boston Celtics: Ainge sees a little of himself in Gonzaga PG Blake Stepp.
26. Sacramento Kings: It's time to groom someone at shooting guard. Try Nevada's Kirk Snyder, though Xavier's Romain Sato would be a decent choice, too.
27. Los Angeles Lakers: This soap opera could use stability and help at point guard. Enter Duke's Chris Duhon.
28. San Antonio Spurs: South Korean C Ha Seung-Jin would give Tim Duncan a playmate.
29. Indiana Pacers: Texas Tech SG Andre Emmett has been among the college game's best pure scorers for two years. As Detroit showed, the Pacers need points.
-cbs.sportsline.com