*Draft order determined by records to this day*
1. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Selection: DeAndre Jordan
The Timberwolves will not draft Derrick Rose because they have strong confidence in the talented Randy Foye. They also have their sharp shooter (Rashad McCants) so they will not draft a Donte Greene or Eric Gordon. Last year, they took a SF in the draft (Corey Brewer) and he has shown finesse in his limited play. DeAndre will be the best selection for them, although he is a project, he is a 7 footer that would compliment Big Al perfectly.
2. MIAMI HEAT
Selection: Michael Beasley
The Miami Heat select the best talent in the draft. Beasley, an explosive foward has potential superstar status in the NBA. He is a good comparison to Carmelo Anthony but with more explosiveness, he can do it all. A healthy Wade playing with Michael Beasley would potentially be one of the most prolific offenses in the NBA if they both stay healthy. The reason they don't select Derrick Rose is because Rose fits more on a fastbreak styled NBA offense and also simply because Beasley is still on the board.
3. SEATTLE SONICS
Selection: Derrick Rose
Sonics won't even think of a different guy to select if this guy is on the board for them. If they have the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd pick they will definitely choose the top PG in the draft. Derrick Rose is the perfect fit for the Sonics style offense. Sonics are in need for a pure PG. Rose is a big 6'4 PG and will be the most athletic point guard in the NBA once he enters it.
4. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
Selection: Eric Gordon
The young Grizzlies do not need another guard but adding Gordon would be an upgrade. This would force the Grizzlies to have a great 6th man in Mike Miller. Eric Gordon is the best scorer in this class and he has a great basketball mindset. He has the explosiveness of a Monta Ellis but with more strength. A star in the years to come.
5. NEW YORK KNICKS
Selection: Jerryd Bayless
If you have followed the Wildcats this year, they look like a Division II basketball team without this man and the Cats do have talent on their team outside Bayless (Chase Budinger). The Knicks seem to have that lost man on their team, a man who can unite the team and get them some wins. Jerryd would be a great fit in the arms of the Big Apple.
6. LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
Selection: OJ Mayo
The Clippers need to bring this type of player there to Los Angeles. OJ has "superstar" status because he was discussed about since his junior high days. He is currently playing in USC so he'll only be miles above playing in LA. Clipper could potentially have a Mayo, Thornton, Kamen combination which looks well balanced.
7. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
Selection: Donte Greene
Versatile foward from 'Cuse. If Beasley had not been in the draft, Donte would not be living under his shadow this year. He can do everything on the floor. Hit threes, block shots, and is a strong rebounder. Streaky shooter and when he is hot he can really get it on. He also has a passion for the game and do whatever it takes to win. Sixers select him with the 7th overall, he can play SG, SF, and PF, he will fit with AI well.
8. CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
Selection: Nicholas Batum
I feel the Bobcats would love to pick him mainly because he is a team guy. He is a raised man from France. Emeka Okafor is as good a team player you can have so him and Nicolas would mesh well together. Bobcats are also in need of a guard. Future lineup of Felton - Batum - Wallace - Okafor - Nazr. Jason Richardson as 6th man.
9. MILWAUKEE BUCKS
Selection: Tyler Smith
Tyler is a mature foward out of Tennessee. Maybe the reason for that is because he is already 21 as a sophmore. He drops in this years draft because of this. Bucks select him because he has athleticism to the max and will solidify their backcourt with Mo Williams and Michael Redd.
10. CHICAGO BULLS
Selection: Kevin Love
Love is one of the very few power fowards in this class. He is the perfect fit for the poorest frontcourt in basketball. Him being in the lineup would actually make Ben Wallace more efficient. Kevin has a great basketball IQ and is a prolific scoring big man. Amazing toughness as well, the toughness of Tyler Hansbrough from UNC.
11. SACRAMENTO KINGS
Selection: D.J Augustin
With an aging Mike Bibby, DJ will take his place in Sac-Town. A pass first kind of point guard with quickness. His jumpshot keeps improving and his draft stock has improved over this year. A future pure PG at the big stage, I really have confidence in this guy.
12. INDIANA PACERS
Selection: Roy Hibbert
Pacers in need of a center, go with the best center on the board. Roy reminds me a little of Emeka Okafor. He has great character and works extremely hard and will never reach 20-10 potential. His great FT shooting is very rare for a 7'3 center.
13. HOUSTON ROCKETS
Selection: Danilo Gallinari
Athletic GF from Italy. Has the handles of a point guard and has good upside for the NBA. Has the potential to be a Manu Ginoboli but is far away from that level right now. Also has a great shot. He fits the Rockets because they are a high market team and the Rockets need some more fundamental basketball in order to make them pass teams in the West.
14. UTAH JAZZ
Selection: Hasheem Thabeet
It was either Hasheem or Stanford's Brook Lopez in this selection. Went with Hasheem though because he has more of a defensive mindset than Lopez. This is exactly what the Jazz need. He is a 7'3 center and an outstanding shot blocker. Him and Okur rotating with Millsap and Boozer would be one of the most well balanced front courts in the NBA and it would be handled by Deron Williams, just unfair.
15. NEW JERSEY NETS
Selection: Brook Lopez
Great fit for the Nets. Lopez has offensive capability which the Nets need. Sean Williams and Josh Boone are one of the sloppiest offensive PF/C starting combinations in the NBA. Brook has a great touch from inside to midrange and would work beautifully with Jason Kidd.
That's it, thanks for reading!
