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6/10/2002  11:48 AM
I posted a few days about under the Subject Insiders new Top 25
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I posted a few days about under the Subject Insiders new Top 25

Darn, it's different. I'll post.
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Insider's Mock Draft II


With annual NBA trade rumor and second-round draft pick convention in Chicago finally over, it's time to revisit the mock draft.

Mike Dunleavy is still the wild card that throws a severe wrench in everything. If the Rockets continue to experience trouble with Yao, Dunleavy understands that there's a good likelihood that he could be the No. 1 pick in the draft. That's something that's impossible next year thanks to LeBron James.

I talked to Dunleavy on Saturday and it was pretty clear that the chance that he could be the No. 1 overall pick and the risk of injury were what were pushing him to declare.

James suffered his broken wrist after we talked, but you have to believe that the incident will have an impact. There are no guarantees in basketball.

"I know everything can change tomorrow," Dunleavy said. "An injury, a disappointing season and my stock plummets. You can't help but think about it . . ."

Here's our second mock draft, although to quote Dunleavy, everything can change tomorrow.
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1. Houston Rockets
Insider's Pick: Yao Ming, C, China
No. 2: Mike Dunleavy, F, Duke
Sleeper Pick: Caron Butler, F, UConn
The Skinny: GM Carroll Dawson and coach Rudy Tomjanovich are in China in an effort to secure a written agreement with the Chinese Basketball Association. If they can hammer something out within the next 10 days, Yao will be a Rocket. If they can't, the team is leaning away from trading the pick. Instead they will likely grab Dunleavy at small forward. That's why the next 10 days are so crucial. They need to have a firm understanding of what happens so they can send a clear signal to Dunleavy. It's possible that Dunleavy will stay in the draft anyway, but the Rockets don't want to take the chance that they lose him and Yao. If they are blown away by a trade offer or if worse comes to worst and they can draft neither, Butler would be their guy.

2. Chicago Bulls
Insider's Pick: Jay Williams, G, Duke
No. 2: Yao Ming, C, China
Sleeper Pick: Mike Dunleavy, F, Duke
The Skinny: Don't rest too easy just yet, Bulls fans. If problems with the CBA continue to fester, Yao may fall right into Krause's enormous lap. If Yao is gone, it sure sounded Saturday like Williams was planning to set up shop in Chicago. Williams has clearly stated that he wants to play in Chicago -- a rare commodity in the NBA these days. The Bulls would be crazy to pass on the kid -- with or without Jamal Crawford. Of course, if the Cavs really are offering Andre Miller and the Clipps really do want to move Lamar Odom, Chicago may get a deal that's just too good to pass up.

3. Golden State Warriors
Insider's Pick: Mike Dunleavy, F, Duke
No. 2: Drew Gooden, F, Kansas
Sleeper Pick: Caron Butler, F, UConn
The Skinny: The team is still trying to figure out a way to land Jay Williams. However, despite the denials, they have acquired a mid-first round pick to grab either Frank Williams or Dan Dickau. So addressing the point guard position isn't as essential as it once was. If Dunleavy is still on the board, and still in the draft, they'll take him. If nothing else, he'll be fabulous trade bait for Memphis, Miami and the slew of other teams that are hungry for him. Gooden had a stellar workout in Golden State and could be the versatile combo forward that Antawn Jamison thinks he is. Butler would give them something at small forward they've never had -- a winner.

4. Memphis Grizzlies
Insider's Pick: Caron Butler, F, UConn
No. 2: Nikoloz Tskitishvili, F, Georgia
Sleeper Pick: Jared Jeffries, F, Indiana
The Skinny: Jerry West may have to throw in a top player and this pick to steal Dunleavy away from the Warriors. But if he can't, or if Dunleavy goes back to school, expect West to take a chance on Butler. Butler's first workout in Memphis went so-so, but that hasn't deterred the Warriors. They're bringing him back for another visit this week. Butler told Insider that West gave him a little message this time around, "Make sure you come to play this time." The rest of the Grizzlies brain trust loves Tskitishvili; however, West hasn't been to Italy to see him play. He's watched lots of video, but that is never the same. The only other person they've been impressed with in workouts is Jeffries, sources tell Insider. This is awfully high to take him, but the talk around Chicago was that the Heat and Grizzlies were working on a deal that would send the No. 4 pick, Michael Dickerson and Brevin Knight to Miami for the No. 10 and Eddie Jones. The Heat would take Butler or Dunleavy (which ever was available) at No. 4 and the Grizzlies would take Jeffries No. 10.

5. Denver Nuggets
Insider's Pick: Dajuan Wagner, G, Memphis
No. 2: Caron Butler, F, UConn
Sleeper Pick: Nikoloz Tskitishvili, F, Georgia
The Skinny: The Nuggets wanted Williams but with him off the board, Wagner may be the next best thing. He's not a true point guard, but the Nuggets need help at both backcourt positions. They want to make a run at Jason Kidd next year anyway, and a Wagner-Kidd backcourt would be lethal. The team also is very high on Butler, but it's unlikely he'll be around. The wildcard is definitely Tskitishvili. Nuggets assistant GM Dave Fredman has a track record of going international and Tskitishvili's skills for a 7-footer are so intriguing, he may be worth the risk.
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6. Cleveland Cavaliers
Insider's Pick: Drew Gooden, F, Kansas
No. 2: Chris Wilcox, F, Maryland
Sleeper Pick: Maybyner "Nene" Hilario, F, Brazil
The Skinny: Gooden may be going higher, but if he's around here the Cavs will likely bite. He may not be the most athletic prospect in the draft, but he's very polished, has shown great strides every year, is very versatile and, most importantly, can help the Cavs out right now. Wilcox will also get a look here, but Wilcox may be a little raw for the Cavs' purposes. The Cavs have also been keeping close tabs on Nene, but you wonder, with DeSagana Diop already in the fold, whether they really need another raw international big man. If GM Jim Paxson is going to save his job in Cleveland, he can't wait around for another long-range prospect to develop.

7. New York Knicks
Insider's Pick: Chris Wilcox, F, Maryland
No. 2: Curtis Borchardt, C, Stanford
Sleeper Pick: Dajuan Wagner, G, Memphis
The Skinny: Knicks president Scott Layden wants Yao, but he doesn't have enough assets to work out a trade. Wilcox, if he's available here, would give the Knicks a young, strong and explosive power forward they've been looking for. Lots of folks have Borchardt projected here just because he's a big man. The problem is that the Knicks still believe in Marcus Camby as a center. There are a lot of rumors about Wagner and the Knicks floating around New York, but they're mostly hype. Unless Layden can find a way to move Charlie Ward or Mark Jackson, he just can't afford to put another guard on the roster.

8. Los Angeles Clippers (from Atlanta)
Insider's Pick: Maybyner "Nene" Hilario, F/C, Brazil
No. 2: Curtis Borchardt, C, Stanford
Sleeper Pick: Qyntel Woods, F, Northeast Mississippi CC
The Skinny: If the Clippers keep this pick, then expect them to shore up the middle and draft either Borchardt or Hilario as insurance in case Michael Olowokandi decides to bolt. The fact that teams are beginning to project Hilario as a center could make him a smart pick for L.A. However, the Clippers have been working the phones trying to move their picks and several teams are interested. The Blazers are trying to sneak into the top 10 so they can select a big man (either Nene or Amare Stoudemire). But perhaps the biggest story is the Lakers last minute attempt to get into the mid to late lottery. Insider exclusively reported that the Lakers have their eye on Qyntel Woods and have scheduled a secret workout with him in New York this week.

9. Phoenix Suns
Insider's Pick: Nikoloz Tskitishvili, F, Georgia
No. 2: Maybyner "Nene" Hilario, F, Brazil
Sleeper Pick: Amare Stoudemire, F, HS Senior
The Skinny: The Suns love Wilcox and may be willing to trade up to get him. If they can't they'll have a tough decision among three raw fours. Tskitishvili is the most fundamentally sound and the most versatile. But, he'll have to add another 30 pounds to his frame to be effective in the low post. If Hilario is around, he'd be hard to pass up. Nene already has the NBA body, but doesn't have much of an offensive game. Still, the Suns could use his shot blocking a rebounding. No one is sure exactly what you'll get with Stoudemire. He too has an NBA body and plays with a lot of determination. But he is very raw on both ends of the court -- no one is sure exactly what he can do besides dunk. Still several teams told Insider that with the proper coaching (Stoudemire bounced around a lot in high school) he could be the best power forward in the draft.

10. Miami Heat
Insider's Pick: Jared Jeffries, F, Indiana
No. 2: Nikoloz Tskitishvili, F, Georgia
Sleeper Pick: Qyntel Woods, F, Northeast Mississippi CC
The Skinny: Pat Riley has pined for a tall small forward in the mold of Lamar Odom for the last few years. There really isn't a player in this draft who fits the description exactly. He'd love to get his hands on Butler, but he'll like have to part with Eddie Jones to do it (see above). Jeffries may be the closest, but doesn't have the athleticism that Odom does. Considering he was recruited by Bob Knight, however, means he must have the discipline that Riley covets. Tskitishvili has the versatility of Odom, but doesn't play defense -- a big, big no-no for Riley. It's doubtful he'll be around here anyway. Woods is the athlete Riley has searched for, but his off-the-court issues will likely scare the Heat away.
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11. Washington Wizards
Insider's Pick: Qyntel Woods, F, Northeast Mississippi CC
No. 2: Curtis Borchardt, C, Stanford
Sleeper Pick: Dan Dickau, G, Gonzaga
The Skinny: If Woods falls this far, the Wizards will snatch him up. Some scouts still insist that on talent alone, he's the best player in the draft. Michael Jordan is looking for a dynamic small forward to replace him when he retires at the end of next season and if Woods is anywhere near the talent scouts say he is, he's worth the risk. A year playing under the watchful eye of Jordan should be enough to teach this kid what he needs to do to succeed in the NBA. If Woods is gone, Borchardt may be the best player left on the board. Dickau is a real sleeper here. This may seem high, but Jordan would really like to upgrade the point guard position. The early word is that he likes him.

12. Los Angeles Clippers
Insider's Pick: Curtis Borchardt
No. 2: Kareem Rush, G, Missouri
Sleeper Pick: Bostjan Nachbar, F, Croatia
The Skinny: If team can add Nene with the No. 8 pick, it can add Borchardt as even more insurance. He's a different player than Nene anyway and would give the team a big man who can pull his defender away from the basket. Point guard Keyon Dooling is close with Rush and the early word around the league is that the team is very high on Kareem. If the Clippers can't move this pick (Portland would be interested if Stoudemire was on the board), and Borchardt was gone, Nachbar could be an alternative. They'll eventually have to replace Eric Piatowski's shooting and Nachbar could save them some money by staying over in Europe for a year.

13. Milwaukee Bucks
Insider's Pick: Amare Stoudemire, F, HS Senior
No. 2: Marcus Haislip, F, Tennessee
Sleeper Pick: Frank Williams, G, Illinois
The Skinny: No one is blaming Anthony Mason, but the team will lose Darvin Ham this summer and it could use a workman-like banger. Both Stoudemire and Haislip are incredibly strong (Haislip can bench 400 pounds) and can jump out of the gym. On potential, either player might be a steal at this point in the draft. However, the edge goes to Stoudemire because of his toughness, offensive rebounding and shot blocking. It's quite a reach to project Frank Williams here -- but he's got the defensive tenacity that reminds some of Karl's favorite player, Gary Payton.

14. Indiana Pacers
Insider's Pick: Kareem Rush, G, Missouri
No. 2: Jiri Welsch, G, Czech Republic
Sleeper Pick: Dan Dickau, G, Gonzaga
The Skinny: The Pacers don't have any glaring holes. They're young, but have solid players at every position. Eventually the team will need to figure out how to replace Reggie Miller. Rush may be a steal if he falls this low. He's one of the more polished players in the draft. He can shoot the NBA three, is silky smooth taking the ball to the hole and has nice size at shooting guard. The Pacers are also looking for some help at the point. Welsch is an interesting choice here because of his ability, a la Jalen Rose, to play several positions. Given the Pacers cap woes, they could also keep him in storage overseas for a season. Dickau seems like a stretch, but the team has put on the full court press to get him into workouts. With Jamaal Tinsley already on the roster, you wonder whether there's room, but he would give them the shooting ability that Tinsley lacks.

15. Houston Rockets (from Toronto)
Insider's Pick: Bostjan Nachbar, F, Croatia
No. 2: Marcus Haislip, F, Tennessee
Sleeper Pick: Jiri Welsch, G, Czechoslovakia
The Skinny: If the Rockets get Yao, and if Stoudemire (who they love) is off the board, expect them to address their need at small forward with pick No. 15. The best small forward left on the board is Nachbar, a sharp shooting 6-foot-8 forward who also has the athleticism to take it the basket. Earlier this year, Nachbar was virtually unstoppable for his team, Benetton Treviso. He leveled off toward the end of the year and his stock slipped just a bit. Teams compare him to the Sonics' Vladimir Radmanovic. At 22, he will be able to contribute right away.
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16. Philadelphia 76ers
Insider's Pick: Dan Dickau, G, Gonzaga
No. 2: Marcus Haislip, F, Tennessee
Sleeper Pick: Melvin Ely, F, Fresno State
The Skinny: Multiple league sources continue to insist that the Warriors have acquired a mid-first round pick and all signs point toward it being the 76ers'. We won't know until draft night, (league rules prohibit the Sixers from dealing this pick to the Warriors before the draft because they already owe a pick to Boston), but if Golden State does get a hold of this, they'll grab a point guard. Dickau and Illinois' Frank Williams are in the running. Williams has already worked out for the team alongside Jay Williams. Dickau will be in this week. If the Sixers do keep the pick, expect them to add more size. Haislip and Ely will be the best power players still on the board.

17. Charlotte Hornets
Insider's Pick: Jiri Welsch, G, Czechoslovakia
No. 2: Melvin Ely, F/C, Fresno State
Sleeper Pick: Marcus Haislip, F, Tennessee
The Skinny: The team struggled when Baron Davis was out. Welsch is getting rave reviews and his ability to play three positions is appealing. He's tough, has a great outside jumper and can relieve both Davis and David Wesley in the backcourt. The team could also use more frontcourt help. Ely and Haislip are the best big men still left on the board.

18. Orlando Magic
Insider's Pick: Melvin Ely, F/C Fresno State
No. 2: Marcus Haislip, F, Tennessee
Sleeper Pick: Frank Williams, G, Illinois
The Skinny: The Magic were really impressed with Stoudemire and may try to trade up a few slots to get him. If he's gone, Ely and Haislip are the closest things to him. Ely is a more polished low-post player and could help the Magic at both the four and the five. Haislip is more athletic, but he's much more raw. Williams would give them a bigger, defensive-minded point guard to help out Darrell Armstrong. Of course, the Magic thought they drafted that guard last season when they grabbed Jeryl Sasser. If the Magic are serious about winning next year, Ely, one of the few seniors in the draft, might be the best choice.

19. Utah Jazz
Insider's Pick: Jason Jennings, C, Arkansas State
No. 2: Marcus Haislip, F, Tennessee
Sleeper Pick: Casey Jacobsen, G, Stanford
The Skinny: Go ahead, start screaming Jazz fans. He didn't play particularly well in Chicago, but two different sources at the camp told Insider that the Jazz were leaning hard toward Jennings. A private workout later this week should solve the issue. Clearly neither Greg Ostertag nor John Amaechi is the answer in the middle, but the 7-foot-1 Jennings may only be marginally better. They also need to start thinking about replacing Karl Malone. If Haislip falls this far, he might be too good to pass up. He's raw and still doesn't have a position, but he's also the strongest player in the draft, can jump out of the gym and could give the Jazz a new look once Stockton and Malone head out to pasture. Jacobsen is a long shot here, but he's probably the best shooter in the draft and the Jazz still miss Jeff Hornacek.

20. Toronto Raptors (from Seattle)
Insider's Pick: Mladen Sekularac, G, Yugoslavia
No. 2: Frank Williams, G, Illinois
Sleeper Pick: Jiri Welsch, G, Czechoslovakia
The Skinny: They signed Alvin Williams to a long-term deal last summer, but clearly he isn't the answer at point guard. They need a floor leader and Dickau could be a slam dunk here if he is still around. If Welsch were to fall this far, he'd be hard to pass on. Williams is another possibility, but the early word is that they aren't impressed. They also need to fill the void left by Chris Childs and Dell Curry. Sekularac is a scorer who could give Vince Carter a blow or two during the season.
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21. Portland Trailblazers
Insider's Pick: Dan Gadzuric, C, UCLA
No. 2: Jason Jennings, C, Arkansas St.
Sleeper Pick: Nenad Kristic, C, Yugoslavia
The Skinny: This is a very difficult pick to call. Several league sources told Insider that the Blazers have been making calls to lottery teams, trying to move up, possibly to get either Nene or Stoudemire. The team is looking for help down low and there isn't much left this far down in the draft. Gadzuric has the most upside. His workouts for teams have been phenomenal, but with Gadzuric you never know. Was it bad coaching at UCLA or is Gadzuric a talented athlete who just doesn't understand the game? Teams are struggling to figure that out, but it might be worth the gamble for the Blazers. Jennings is another possibility, though he lacks some of the upside. If they're not convinced that Gadzuric is worth the risk, they could go foreign with a big man like Kristic or Zaur Pachulia and just wait them out. They've had luck with international centers in the past and have been scouting heavily in Europe this season.

22. Phoenix Suns (from Boston)
Insider's Pick: Marcus Haislip, F, Tennessee
No. 2: Frank Williams, G, Illinois
Sleeper Pick: Zaur Pachulia, F, Georgia
The Skinny: Call it the best of both worlds. If Haislip really falls this far, he'd be a steal. His athleticism is off the charts, but teams say he's very raw. Questions about what position he plays also may cause him to slip a bit. If the Suns don't strike gold, and if they don't get Tskitishvili in the lottery, don't be surprised to see them go international. Pachulia is very young, but has the body to play down low in the NBA.

23. Detroit Pistons
Insider's Pick: Frank Williams, G, Illinois
No. 2: Mladin Sekularac, G, Yugoslavia
Sleeper Pick: Roger Mason, G, Virginia
The Skinny: Williams may not be around when the Pistons pick, but if he is, he'll be a steal here. The team needs an upgrade at the point. Williams already has the defense that coach Rick Carlisle demands and has shown flashes of offense at Illinois. He has nice size at the position, has NBA strength and has shown good leadership skills. However, he can be woefully inconsistent and struggles with his outside jumper. If he's gone, either Mason or Sekularac might not be a bad consolation prize. If Mason can show teams that he can run the point, he'd be very hard to pass up here.

24. New Jersey Nets
Insider's Pick: Tito Maddox, G, Fresno State
No. 2: Casey Jacobsen, G, Stanford
Sleeper Pick: Roger Mason Jr., G, Virginia
The Skinny: The team is pretty set at every position but could use help at the point and a more consistent long-range gunner for Jason Kidd to drive and dish to. Maddox was the best point guard at Chicago and plays a similar game to Kidd. If the Nets are afraid that Kidd will bolt, adding Maddox to the mix is decent insurance. They thought Brandon Armstrong was the answer to their shooting woes last year, now they're not so sure. Jacobsen is probably the best shooter in the draft and may get a look here.

25. Denver Nuggets (from Dallas)
Insider's Pick: Boris Diaw, G, France
No. 2: Mladin Sekularac, G, Yugoslavia
Sleeper Pick: Nenad Kristic, C, Yugoslavia
The Skinny: The Nuggets will either address their backcourt needs with Dajuan Wagner or their small forward needs with Caron Butler at No. 5. With their second pick, don't be surprised to see them take a chance on a foreign player whom they can develop overseas for a few years. That's why Diaw looks like a real possibility here. Of all of the international players, he plays like an American. He can run the floor, jump out of the gym and slashes to the basket. He won't be able to play in the NBA next season, but the Nuggets don't mind. If he's gone, Pachulia or Kristic could eventually give them some size down low.
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26. San Antonio Spurs
Insider's Pick: Zaur Pachulia, F, Georgia
No. 2: Lazarous Papadopolous, F/C, Greece
Sleeper Pick: David Andersen, F, Australia
The Skinny: The Spurs are another team that would be willing to take a chance on Gadzuric, but he probably won't last that long. Instead, they'll continue to mine Europe, this time for a big man. This may be a bit high for Papadopolous, but he impressed the Spurs' brass when he dominated Andersen in the Euroleague Finals. Papadopolous is still a big project, but so are most of the players still left on the board. They'll also take a long look at Andersen here. He's more polished than Papadopolous and could play in the NBA right away. To make things sweeter, Andersen is a teammate of Emmanuel Ginobili, the Argentinean shooting guard the team wants to bring over to the NBA this season. But in the end, if Pachulia is still in the draft, he has the raw upside to really be special. The Spurs can keep him overseas for another year and then use him for insurance should Duncan bail.

27. Los Angeles Lakers
Insider's Pick: Tayshaun Prince, F, Kentucky
No. 2: Chris Jefferies, F, Fresno State
Sleeper Pick: Casey Jacobsen, G, Stanford
The Skinny: Free agency could hit the Lakers hard this summer. The team is especially anxious about the possibility of losing small forward Devean George. If they can't get their hooks in Woods, Prince may be a nice consolation prize. He shoots and handles the ball well and should be a great fit in the triangle offense. Jefferies is the type of athletic scorer who would go higher had he played for a different program. The Lakers love to capitalize on those type of guys. The Lakers love Jacobsen's shooting range and could use someone to stretch defenses. Still, there may be enough questions about his athleticism and defense to keep him out of the first round.

28. Sacramento Kings
Insider's Pick: Nenad Kristic, C, Yugoslavia
No. 2: Zaur Pachulia, F, Georgia
Sleeper Pick: Carlos Boozer, F, Duke
The Skinny: The Kings can go any direction here. They're still kicking themselves that they let Jerome James slip through their fingers. Don't be surprised if they take a chance on Kristic. While few people know him in the U.S., he plays for a team that Vlade Divac owns in Yugoslavia. One scout described him as the best young true center in Europe. He's Vlade's best player and you can bet that he's sold the Kings on Krisitc as an eventual replacement once he retires.


Other players on the first-round bubble: Carlos Boozer, F, Duke; Freddie Jones, G, Oregon; David Andersen, F, Australia; Dan Gadzuric, C, UCLA; Sam Clancy, F, USC; Chris Jefferies, F, Fresno State; Juan Dixon, G, Maryland; Casey Jacobsen, G, Stanford; Rod Grizzard, F, Alabama; Roger Mason Jr., G, Virginia; Lubos Barton, F, Valpo; Ryan Humphrey, F, Notre Dame;Ronald Murray, G, Shaw; Lazarous Papadopolous, F/C, Greece; Fatih Solak, C, Turkey; Luis Scola, F, Argentina; Predrag Savovic, F, Hawaii; Steve Logan, G, Cincinnati; Matt Barnes, F, UCLA; Kei Madison, F, Okaloosa-Walton (Fla.) CC.; Jamal Sampson, F, Cal; Smush Parker, G, Fordham; Marcus Taylor, G, Michigan St.; Darius Songaila, F, Wake Forest; Vincent Yarbrough, F, Tennessee; Lenny Cooke, G, HS Senior; DeAngelo Collins, F, HS Senior; Aaron McGhee, F, Oklahoma; Randy Holcomb, F, San Diego St.; John Salmons, G, Mia mi; Lee Benson, F, Brown Mackey College (Kan.)
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28. Sacramento Kings
Insider's Pick: Nenad Kristic, C, Yugoslavia
No. 2: Zaur Pachulia, F, Georgia
Sleeper Pick: Carlos Boozer, F, Duke
The Skinny: The Kings can go any direction here. They're still kicking themselves that they let Jerome James slip through their fingers. Don't be surprised if they take a chance on Kristic. While few people know him in the U.S., he plays for a team that Vlade Divac owns in Yugoslavia. One scout described him as the best young true center in Europe. He's Vlade's best player and you can bet that he's sold the Kings on Krisitc as an eventual replacement once he retires.

------------- Kristic seems like an interesting pick if we can trade Ward or Jackson for another mid/late 1st rounder... Indiana would want Jackson... Bucks would probably take Ward and Othella Harrington for their #13 pick ------------------

Jerome James is a player we should try to pick up in the off-season, sell him on playing alot of minutes at Center in NY. James performed well this season and could be worth developing. PLUS Mark Blount of the Celtics was shelved this season, but he is a decent baller in a Center Starved League...



---=============--------- other random thoughts - Carlos Boozer not in the 1st round?! are you kidding?---- Hopefully we can take or make a good 2nd round choice this year, and not pick an undersized PF, or another marginal SG/SF. It'd be nice to pick a good PG or solid Center prospect. -----============----------
Other players on the first-round bubble: Carlos Boozer, F, Duke; Freddie Jones, G, Oregon; David Andersen, F, Australia; Dan Gadzuric, C, UCLA; Sam Clancy, F, USC; Chris Jefferies, F, Fresno State; Juan Dixon, G, Maryland; Casey Jacobsen, G, Stanford; Rod Grizzard, F, Alabama; Roger Mason Jr., G, Virginia; Lubos Barton, F, Valpo; Ryan Humphrey, F, Notre Dame;Ronald Murray, G, Shaw; Lazarous Papadopolous, F/C, Greece; Fatih Solak, C, Turkey; Luis Scola, F, Argentina; Predrag Savovic, F, Hawaii; Steve Logan, G, Cincinnati; Matt Barnes, F, UCLA; Kei Madison, F, Okaloosa-Walton (Fla.) CC.; Jamal Sampson, F, Cal; Smush Parker, G, Fordham; Marcus Taylor, G, Michigan St.; Darius Songaila, F, Wake Forest; Vincent Yarbrough, F, Tennessee; Lenny Cooke, G, HS Senior; DeAngelo Collins, F, HS Senior; Aaron McGhee, F, Oklahoma; Randy Holcomb, F, San Diego St.; John Salmons, G, Mia mi; Lee Benson, F, Brown Mackey College (Kan.)
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