What if ...? How the draft might have looke …

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http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2006/insider/columns/ story?columnist=ford_chad&page=WhatIfMockDraft-060627 This year's draft is deep, with plenty of talent. But it could've been so much more. Maybe even the strongest ever. That's why so many GMs are playing the "what if" game the day before the draft. What if ... there were no age restriction and such elite high school players as Greg Oden, Kevin Durant, Thaddeus Young, Brandan Wright and Spencer Hawes had declared? What if ... the Florida kids -- Joakim Noah, Al Horford and Corey Brewer -- decided to leave the Gators for the NBA after taking the national championship? What if ... top college players such as Josh McRoberts and Tyler Hansbrough had decided to follow Tyrus Thomas' lead and be one and done? Here's a hypothetical look at what might have been: THE "WHAT IF?" DRAFT PICK TEAM PLAYER VITALS Toronto Greg Oden Position: C Height: 7-0 Weight: 245 Age: 18 School: Lawrence (Ind.) North HS What if? GM Bryan Colangelo is doing backflips in Toronto. The Raptors' biggest need is at center and Oden is the best big man prospect to hit the draft since Tim Duncan. Chicago (via New York) Joakim Noah Position: PF Height: 6-11 Weight: 230 Age: 21 School: Florida What if? Straight off of leading the Gators to a national championship, Noah now gives the Bulls a center who has all the hustle and size of Tyson Chandler, plus he isn't afraid of the ball on offense. Adding Noah clears the way for Chicago to move Chandler this summer. Charlotte Kevin Durant Position: SF Height: 6-10 Weight: 190 Age: 19 School: Montrose (Md.) Christian What if? The Bobcats need a scorer and Durant has it all -- size, shooting and a sweet jump shot with deep NBA range. He needs to get stronger, but for once, the Bobcats score a potential superstar in the draft. Portland Adam Morrison Position: SF Height: 6-8 Weight: 205 Age: 21 School: Gonzaga What if? This is the best scenario for the Blazers no matter how you slice it. Blazers fans have felt alienated for years. Adding Morrison to the mix gives them a local hero to cheer on and a guy on the floor who actually cares about winning. Atlanta LaMarcus Aldridge Position: PF Height: 6-10 Weight: 240 Age: 20 School: Texas What if? Since we're doing hypotheticals, we'll help Hawks GM Billy Knight with a redo. The Hawks may be able to land Aldridge this year, even without guys like Oden or Noah in the draft. Knight appears to be in love with Shelden Williams, but given the team he's building, Aldridge is the perfect fit. Minnesota Josh McRoberts Position: PF Height: 6-10 Weight: 230 Age: 19 School: Duke What if? McRoberts is a versatile, athletic forward who can shoot and score both inside and out. Should be a nice complement to Kevin Garnett on the front line. Boston Andrea Bargnani Position: PF Height: 7-0 Weight: 225 Age: 20 Country: Italy What if? Boston fans may scoff and say they already have Bargnani; his name is Raef LaFrentz. But before you pass this pick off as a mistake, Bargnani is quicker, more comfortable on the perimeter and doesn't have a bum knee. Houston Brandon Roy Position: SG Height: 6-5 Weight: 195 Age: 21 School: Washington What if? The Rockets are praying for this result and will probably have to move up in this year's draft to get it. Under this scenario, they don't have to trade Luther Head to move up. Golden State Rudy Gay Position: SF Height: 6-9 Weight: 222 Age: 19 School: UConn What if? The Warriors already have a soft, underachieving small forward: Mike Dunleavy. However, at least Gay can play defense and his upside is phenomenal. Seattle Tyrus Thomas Position: PF Height: 6-9 Weight: 229 Age: 19 School: LSU What if? In a normal year this is where a player like Thomas goes. He's unproven, but the upside is beyond question. This takes the pressure off Seattle to overpay Chris Wilcox. Thomas is more athletic and a better defender. Orlando Thaddeus Young Position: SF Height: 6-8 Weight: 210 Age: 18 School: Mitchell (Tenn.) HS What if? Young is a long forward who has what Bill Simmons likes to call "nuclear athleticism." He's almost impossible to stop in the open court. The lefty is unusually quick for his size, meaning he can take his guy off the dribble and guard just about everyone on the floor but centers. Orlando can groom him as Grant Hill's replacement. Another young kid who's 15 to 20 pounds away from being a superstar. New Orleans/ Oklahoma City Al Horford Position: SF Height: 6-9 Weight: 235 Age: 20 School: Florida What if? P.J. Brown isn't getting any younger and David West can't hold down the fort by himself. Horford is tough, athletic and knows how to play. He'll be a nice fit in New Orleans. Philadelphia Julian Wright Position: PF Height: 6-9 Weight: 220 Age: 19 School: Kansas What if? The Sixers love long, versatile forwards, and Wright will be a great fit. He can defend three positions, play a little point and rebound the ball and then lead the break. Utah Randy Foye Position: SG Height: 6-4 Weight: 205 Age: 22 School: Villanova What if? The Jazz have been looking for an athletic guard who can create his own shot. Foye is the closest thing to Dwyane Wade the draft has. NO/OC Hornets (via Milwaukee) Patrick O'Bryant Position: C Height: 7-0 Weight: 250 Age: 19 School: Bradley What if? The Hornets need to find a center in the worst way. It's unusual, at No. 15, to have so many options but O'Bryant has the most upside of anyone on the board. Chicago Ronnie Brewer Position: SG Height: 6-7 Weight: 220 Age: 21 School: Arkansas What if? This is a great scenario for the the Bulls. Brewer is long, athletic and a great defender on the perimeter. His shot isn't pretty, but he knows how to score. He should give the Bulls one of the most dynamic young backcourts in the league. Indiana Cedric Simmons Position: PF Height: 6-9 Weight: 235 Age: 20 School: NC State What if? Jermaine O'Neal's days in Indiana appear to be numbered. Simmons probably won't ever be as effective on the offensive end, but defensively he could be better. Washington Spencer Hawes Position: C Height: 6-11 Weight: 230 Age: 18 School: Seattle Prep What if? A skilled center who knows how to play with his back to the basket. Isn't the best athlete in the draft, but between his solid low-post moves and his excellent passing ability out of the post, the Wizards finally have an offensive weapon in the middle. Sacramento Jeff Green Position: SF Height: 6-8 Weight: 225 Age: 23 School: Georgetown What if? Green has the skills to be the next Boris Diaw. He's long, athletic, unselfish and really can handle the ball. He'll be a perfect fit in Sacramento. New York (via Denver) Brandan Wright Position: PF Height: 6-10 Weight: 210 Age: 18 School: Brentwood (Tenn.) Academy What if? On potential, Wright may be one of the best players in the draft. He's a super-athletic big man who spends most of his time around the basket. He's an excellent rebounder and shot blocker, runs the floor very well and knows how to get to the rim. A steal for the Knicks here. Phoenix (via L.A. Lakers) Yi Jianlian Position: PF Height: 7-0 Weight: 230 Age: 18 Country: China What if? He's long, athletic and can score inside and out. That's how head coach Mike D'Antoni likes them. New Jersey (via L.A. Clippers) Shelden Williams Position: PF Height: 6-9 Weight: 250 Age: 22 School: Duke What if? The Nets need a big, physical rebounder and defender who can step in and play right away. Seems like Williams is the perfect fit here. New Jersey Marcus Williams Position: PG Height: 6-3 Weight: 205 Age: 20 School: UConn What if? The Nets have been looking for a guy who can back up Jason Kidd and Williams is the top point guard on the board. A few years backing up Kidd could help him become a star, too. Memphis Mouhamed Saer Sene Position: C Height: 7-0 Weight: 232 Age: 20 Country: Senegal What if? Jerry West has been craving a legit, athletic big man since he hit Memphis. Here's his chance. Sene is raw, but when you watch him on tape he looks eerily reminiscent of a young Dikembe Mutombo. Cleveland Ronald Steele Position: PG Height: 6-2 Weight: 185 Age: 21 School: Arkansas What if? The Cavs need a starting point guard in the worst way and after watching how Steele finished the season, he could be the guy. He's athletic, can shoot the ball and really knows how to run a team. He could be the most complete point guard in the draft. L.A. Lakers Corey Brewer Position: SF Height: 6-8 Weight: 185 Age: 20 School: Florida What if? The Lakers love skilled swingmen who can pass, defend, shoot the 3 and get to the basket. Brewer did all of that for Florida in the Gators' title run and should be able to step in and contribute right away. Phoenix Luc Richard Mbah a Moute Position: SF Height: 6-7 Weight: 215 Age: 19 School: UCLA What if? The Suns already have an international team with an international coach and Mbah a Moute just adds to the intrigue. Scouts compare him to Ron Artest without the crazy. Adding another super-athletic physical defender could be just the ticket to put the Suns over the top in the West. Dallas J.J. Redick Position: SG Height: 6-4 Weight: 190 Age: 21 School: Duke What if? Back problems, legal problems … who cares at this point? College basketball's player of the year can shoot as well as anyone in the league and will be a welcome addition to Dallas' multi-pronged offensive attack. New York (via San Antonio) Rajon Rondo Position: PG Height: 6-2 Weight: 171 Age: 20 School: Kentucky What if? The Knicks have four different shooting guards who think they're point guards. Here's their chance to get a real floor leader who thinks pass first. Portland (via Detroit) Roy Hibbert Position: C Height: 7-2 Weight: 283 Age: 19 School: Georgetown What if? The Blazers are going to have to do something to replace Joel Przybilla if he leaves via free agency, and Hibbert's got the size to be a solid rebounder and shot blocker in the pros. Other potential first-rounders: Tyler Hansbrough, Rodney Carney, Chase Budinger, Gerald Henderson, Wayne Ellington, Javaris Crittenton, Thabo Sefolosha, Hilton Armstrong, Olexsiy Pecherov, Kyle Lowry, Jordan Farmar, Shannon Brown, Sergio Rodriguez, Alexander Johnson, Quincy Douby, Aaron Gray. Chad Ford covers the NBA for ESPN Insider. -- 生活就是要浪費在美好的事物上 -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 85.96.143.47