My pre lottery mock through 17

[KB21]

01. Atlanta Hawks - Dwight Howard, PF, SACA

The Lord works his magic and gives both Dwight Howard and Billy Knight what they have been praying for.

02. Washington Wizards - Emeka Okafor, PF, Connecticut

Allows the Wizards to move Kwame Brown to his more natural center position.

03. Chicago Bulls - Luol Deng, SF, Duke

They had Jerome Williams playing at small forward last season. Enough said!

04. Charlotte Bobcats - Ben Gordon, PG, Connecticut

My early pick for rookie of the year.

05. Orlando Magic - Andris Biedrins, PF/C, Skonto Riga

Athletic seven footer that can run the floor and defend.

06. Los Angeles Clippers - Devin Harris, PG, Wisconsin

Quick point guard who is NBA ready.

07. Phoenix Suns - Martynas Andriuskevicius, C, Zalgris

The promise is in on this pick.

08. Toronto Raptors - Shaun Livingston, PG, Peoria Central

Tall but thin point guard prospect who will be a questionable pick, IMO.

09. Philadelphia 76ers - Josh Smith, SF, Oak Hill

High flying athlete who may bring some excitement back to Philly.

10. Cleveland Cavaliers - Andre Iguodala, SF, Arizona

The perfect match for Lebron James on the wing.

11. Golden State Warriors - Josh Childress, SF, Stanford

Doesn't make a lot of sense, but very little of what the Warriors front office does make sense.

12. Seattle Supersonics - Rafael Araujo, C, Brigham Young

Impact center they have been looking for.

13. Portland Trailblazers - J.R. Smith, SG, St. Benedict's

High flying shooter that will need some time.

14. Utah Jazz - Peter Ramos, C, Criollos

Young and raw, but has potential to give this team the size they need.

15. Boston Celtics - Peja Samardziski, C, Partizen

Another potential promised pick.

16. Utah Jazz - Luke Jackson, SG, Oregon

Best available player and fits their style.

17. Atlanta Hawks - David Harrison, C, Colorado

Athletic seven footer that can run the floor. Billy Knight adds what he was looking for. Two post players that can impact the game on both ends of the floor.

[DominiqueWilkins]

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17. Atlanta Hawks - David Harrison, C, Colorado

Athletic seven footer that can run the floor. Billy Knight adds what he was looking for. Two post players that can impact the game on both ends of the floor.

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That is a HORRIBLE draft choice with the 17th pick.

We better hope that doesn't happen.

[BOShforRoy]

Why has Phoenix given Martynes a promise since they already have a player similar to him in Cabarkapa. something is going on there. i think livingston should be above Gordon as he is said to be better. Why do you have JOsh smith so low, he is projected by many to be in the top five.

[PushaC]

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01. Atlanta Hawks - Dwight Howard, PF, SACA

The Lord works his magic and gives both Dwight Howard and Billy Knight what they have been praying for.

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I hope to god ur right

[Traceman]

went like that. He is NBA ready right now. I think he will be Damon Stoudamire AT WORST and he might end up being a Timmy Hardaway. I don't see him dropping that far but if he does I think you have to take the best available player regardless of position and at #17, he would be a steal.

[Weez]

remember when DS was the rookie of the year? remember when his extreme quickness (with lateral, a severe deficit of Nelson) true passing abilities, and decent outside shot?

Jameer's a totally different player.