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01.Chicago Bulls - PG Derrick Rose, Memphis

All signs are pointing towards the Bulls taking the more mature Rose to lead the team for the next decade.
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02. Miami Heat SF Michael Beasley, Kansas State

Beasley gives the Heat a big offensive weapon to build around.
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03. Minnesota Timberwolves - SG O.J. Mayo, U.S.C.

Mayo to project to be a solid pro in the N.B.A. and a somewhat safe pick for the T-Wolves
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04. Seattle Sonics - PG Jerryd Bayless, Arizona

Bayless may take time to develop at the point, but Seattle is focused on the future. Provides a 3 point threat for a team with no perimeter shooting.
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05. Memphis Grizzlies - C Brook Lopez, Stanford

Desperate for help in the frontcourt, the Grizzlies should be thrilled to see the skilled big man sitting there at 5.
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06. New York Knicks - PG Russell Westbrook, U.C.L.A.

The first building block in the new era for the Knicks will run the offense and be the first member of the Knicks in almost 10 years to play defense.
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07. L.A. Clippers - SG Eric Gordon, Indiana

Scoring guard brings youth and ability to an old backcourt devoid of talent and in desperate need of a makeover.
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08. Milwaukee Bucks - SF Joe Alexander, West Virginia

Milwaukee likes the attitude and effort Alexander will bring to the Bucks, not to mention that he wont gripe about playing in Milwaukee.
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09. Charlotte Bobcats - C Kevin Love, U.C.L.A.

New Coach Larry Brown is reportedly in love with the prospect of Love in a Bobcat uniform. He immediately will relieve some of the pressure on Emeka Okafor
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10. New Jersey Nets - SF Danilo Gallinari, Italy

Gallinari's versatility is a nice fit for the Nets and gives them the ability to realistically start shopping SF Richard Jefferson.
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11. Indiana Pacers - PG D.J. Augustin, Texas

If Augustin was taller he would be a top 5 pick, but Pacers are thrilled to finally get their point guard of the future at number 11.
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12. Sacramento Kings - SF Anthony Randolph, Louisiana State

Best big athlete in the draft can play the three in 2008 while he fills out his body to eventually man the power forward position in Sacramento.
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13. Portland Trailblazers - SF Donte Greene, Syracuse

Blazers hope Green can help bring them the offense from the outside they desperately need.
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14. Golden State Warriors - PF/C Marreese Speights, Florida

Big player loses concentration at times, but could excel as a scorer and rebounded in the Warriors fun 'n gun system.
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15. Phoenix Suns - C Robin Lopez, Stanford

Suns look towards Lopez to bring some of the intangible qualities the team seems to lack against big time playoff opponents.
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16. Philadelphia 76ers - PF Darrell Arthur,

Could be an electric scorer around the rim, giving the Sixers the post presence they want on offense. Has to stay motivated to succeed.
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17. Toronto Raptors - C Kosta Koufos, Ohio State

Toronto has been shopping for a big man to pair with Chris Bosh and hope Koufous is the answer. Koufous will allow Bosh more freedom around the court.
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18. Washington Wizards - C JaVale McGee, Nevada

Wizards will expect McGee to alter shots and help start the fast break for the offense. In time he has the potential to be a Marcus Camby type player.
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19. Cleveland Cavaliers - SG Brandon Rush, Kansas

Smooth shooting guard could be a very productive role player in the Cavalier offense getting a lot of open looks when LeBron penetrates.
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20. Charlotte Bobcats - C Alexis Ajinca, France

Bobcats will let Ajinca slowly learn to run the floor in the offense and take some of the pressure off their bigs.
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21. New Jersey Nets - SG/SF Chris Douglas-Roberts, Memphis

Good defender with explosive ability around the basket should be a welcome addition to a team constantly searching for help off the bench and prone to offensive droughts.
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22.Orlando Magic - SG Courtney Lee, Western Kentucky

Limited upside, but should be a steady 10-12 ppg scorer in the N.B.A. that will defer his touches to the stars of the team.
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23. Utah Jazz - C Roy Hibbert, Georgetown

Utah takes a chance on the hard working defensive player that is ready to contribute now in the N.B.A., giving them an interior presence to fight with the bigs in the West.
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24. Seattle Sonics - PF Serge Ibaka, Spain

Huge frame displaying the ability scouts drool at. Seattle will allow him to come along slowly as he adjusts to the N.B.A. game.
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25.Houston Rockets - PF/C DeAndre Jordan, Texas A&M

Rockets hope their veterans can tutor Jordan on the finer aspects of the game and that Jordan can be a body when Yao inevitably gets injured.
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26. San Antonio Spurs - C Jason Thompson, Rider University

Spurs take an experienced college athlete to allow Tim Duncan to get more rest as his body begins to wear down.
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27. New Orleans Hornets - PF Bill Walker, Kansas State

If Walker's knee is truly fine he provides the type of athletic play and defensive ability that the Hornets need from their bench.
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28. Memphis Grizzlies - PF Richard Hendrix, Alabama

Arguably strongest player in the NCAA plays much bigger than his height to bolster a weak frontcourt in Memphis.
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29. Detroit Pistons - PF J.J. Hickson, North Carolina State

Tough player with a big body helps the Pistons transition out of the Rasheed Wallace era.
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30.Boston Celtics - PG Mario Chalmers, Kansas

Celtics add another young body to a backcourt loaded with players on the wrong side of 30.
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