2- T'Wolves- Jesus Shuttlesworth- Big State- SG- 6'5- 200- 20- Kobe Bryant- He Got Game
Minnesota drafted two point guard last year and they already have two solid big men, so they fill a major void here by draft Shuttleworth as a franchise player who can control the perimeter.

3- Warriors- Scott Howard- Beacon Town H.S.- PG/C- 5'7- 150- 17- Connie Hawkins- Teen Wolf
The Warriors take a wild-card pick here, which is not really out of their nature. Howard is the epitome of an all-around player who can help out in many facets. He's not your prototypical player, but he can truly do it all.

4- Kings- Ricky Roe- Western Universtiy- PF/SF- 6'10- 240- 20- Troy Murphy- Blue Chips
Roe has a rare combination of size, strength and a dead-eye shot that should revitalize a depleted Kings frontcourt. He won't blow anyone away, but he's a safe pick that shouldn't disappoint.
5- Pacers- Jimmy Chitwood- Hickory High- SG/SF- 6'3- 175- 18- Chris Mullin- Hoosiers
This is probably the most obvious pick in the draft. Right team, right player, right number pick. It all works perfectly. (Although Jimmy Chitwood is based on a real person, Bobby Blump, he is still technically fiction)

6- Jazz- Sidney Deane- Los Angeles, California- SG- 5'11- 200- 32- Ben Gordon- White Men Can't Jump
Utah needs a SG who can put the ball in the hoops. Sidney Deane does just that, with style and flair. It'll be interesting to see if Sidney can survive in Utah, though.

7- Pistons- Calvin Cambridge- LA Knights- PG- 4'8- 95- 12- Isiah Thomas- Like Mike
Cambridge slips a bit to Detroit at 7th. His size and maturity are major issues, but the things he can do on the court are unbelievable. It's gotta be the shoes.

8- Wizards- Kyle Lee Watson- Georgetown- PG- 6'1- 170- 20- Allen Iverson- Above The Rim
With Gilber Arenas wrapped up in some legal issues, in steps a fine replacement in Kyle Lee Watson. Washington fans won't even notice the difference.

9- 76ers- Kenny Tyler- Washington University- PG/SG- 6'2- 180- Mo Williams- The 6th Man
Philadelphia gets a solid player who can play both guard positions and who is a proven leader. Hopefully Tyler can turn the 76ers luck around.
10- Clippers- Butch McCrae- Western University- PG- 6'7- 210- 20- Young Magic Johnson- Blue Chips
McCrae has the size, skill and potential to be the best player in this draft. He is still slightly unproven and needs to develop. His commitment and dedication has been questioned. Barring any injuries or setbacks, he should become a perennial superstar.
11- T'Wolves- Desmond Rhodes- St.John's University- SF/PF- 6'9- 220- 22- Josh Smith- The Perfect Score
After drafting a SG with the 2nd pick, the T'Wolves fill their only other major void by drafting this ulta-athletic SF. Rhodes was involved in some scandal several years ago, but that is behind him now.
12- Grizzlies- Billy Hoyle- Los Angeles, California- PG- 6'1- 175- 29- Pete Maravich- White Men Can't Jump
Hoyle could come in and produce right away. He's not as young as some others in the draft, but I see him sharing time with Mike Conley and contributing off the bat.

13- Hornets- Saleh- Africa- PF- 6'9- 235- N/A- Emeka Okafor- The Air Up There
The Hornets take a project at #13 with Saleh. There are many question marks surrounding this prospect, but he has shown some impressive potential. His shot-blocking skills are incredible.
14- Rockets- Lewis Scott- Utah Jazz- PG/SG- 6'2- 205- 25- Gilbert Arenas- Celtic Pride
When focused and motivated, Scott can be one of the best players in the league. He has a tendency to hog the ball, though, and has been labelled a coaches worst nightmare. It all depends on which version of Scott shows up.
15- Heat- Clarence "Coffee Black"- Flint Tropics- PG/SG- 6'2- 175- 22- Shannon Brown- Semi-Pro
Clarence will bring his patented "Alley Oop" with him to South Beach. Between him and Dwyane Wade, this could be the most entertaining backcourt in the league.

16- Bucks- Stacy Patton- NY Knicks- SG/SF- 6'7- 220- 25- Corey Maggette- Eddie
Patton, a bit of a head-case who has been labelled selfish, might just fit in in Milwaukee. The Bucks have no real wing threats with Michael Redd likely done, so there are shots fo opportunities for him there.
17- Bulls- Tracy Reynolds- LA Knights- SG- 6'4- 210- 28- Brandon Roy- Like Mike
The Bulls get a veteran SG who knows how to play the game. "T-Time" is used to being the superstar, though. It'll be interesting to see how he fits in with the Bulls team dynamics.
18- Heat- Quincy McCall- USC- PG- 6'0- 180- 24- Deron Williams- Love & Basketball
Quincy's passion for the game is clear as day. He is a phenomenal team-leader and has impressive point guard skills. The Heat can use a legitimate distributor in the backcourt.

19- Trailblazers- Shortie Doowop- Sunset Park- PG- 5'10- 160- 18- Stephon Marbury- Sunset Park
Doowop is the perfect contrast to Portlant PG Andre Miller. He can back up Miller and bring a serious spark off the bench by being a tempo-changer.
20- Spurs- Tommy Sheppard- New York City- PF- 6'7- 245- Kevin Garnett- Above The Rim
Shep plays the game with a mixture of respect and intensity. He possesses some low post moves and some a knack for blocking shots.

21- Thunder- Nate Wilson- NY Knicks- PF/C- 6'11- 220- 36- Pau Gasol- Eddie
The young Thunder get a much-needed talented veteran big man. Wilson's impact will probably be most valuable in the locker room, where he should become the vocal leader of the team. He is also a phenominal passer from the post.
22- Thunder- Moses Guthrie- Pittsburgh Pythons- SF- 6'7- 215- 27- Andre Iguadala- The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
"The Fish" possesses out-of-this-world athletic ability, but his attitude has been brought into question. Although his skills are somewhat limited, a team could definitely be built around this guy.
23- Celtics- Juwanna Mann- L.A. Banshees- SG- 6'4- 210- 25- O.J. Mayo- Juwanna Mann
Legal issues aside, Mann is a talented player who can contribute in many different ways for the Celtics.

24- T'Wolves- Butter- Sunset Park- PF- 6'9- 245- 19- Zach Randolph- Sunset Park
Minnesota adds another big body who can bang inside and score at will. It'll be interesting to see how Butter's game translates into the pros. He's been labelled a selfish player.
25- Hawks- Jamal Wallace- South Bronx High School- SG/PG- 6'3- 190- 18- Joe Johnson- Finding Forrester
Jamal possesses an impressively high basketball IQ. The Hawks will be able to use his intelligence off the bench as a spark.
26- Grizzlies- Jake Shuttlesworth- State Pen- SG/PF- 6'0- 200- 38- Charles Oakley- He Got Game
Shuttlesworth brings some much needed physical and mental toughness to the Grizzlies. His skills are limited, but he can still provide solid minutes.

27- Nets- Buddy "Air Bud"- Washington Middle School- PG/SG- 2'6- 65- 3- Nate Robinson- Air Bud
Labelled under-sized and un-orthodox, Air Bud continues to defy the odds. Some scouts say he will be hard to coach, but with a shot like he possesses, it's worth the late-round pick.

28- Magic- Spaceman- Sunset Park- PF- 6'2- 185- 19- Dennis Rodman- Sunset Park
Spaceman doesn't really possess any real basketball skills, but his hustle makes him a valuable player. The NBA's anti-drug policy could cause some headlines.

29- Grizzlies- Ivan Radovadovitch- N.Y. Knicks- C- 7'1- 270- 26- Darko Milicic- Eddie
Memphis could have gone with Zigi Hrbacek from 6th Man, Vakidis from Semi-Pro, or Lurch from Celtic Pride here. It's all basically the same big stiff center.
30- Wizards- Jackie Moon- Flint Tropics- PF- 6'5- 240- 35- Brian Scalabrine- Semi-Pro
Washington probably didn't draft Moon for his basketball abilities, but more for his ability to fill up the arena. Washington could use a boost in ticket sales, and Moon can get that done.
