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Lottery team wish lists
td.yspwidearticlebody { font-size: 13.5px; }By Steve Kerr, Yahoo! Sports
April 12, 2007 http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/expertsarchive?author=Steve+Kerr
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Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers were supposed to be horrible without Allen Iverson, but instead they've been very competitive. Their pick might not be as attractive as a result, but Sixers fans have to be excited by the development of some of their young talent, particularly Andre Iguodala. Philly would love to add a big player to its core of young, perimeter-oriented talent, so that's where the focus lies. Remember, the Sixers have two more first-rounders – Denver's and Dallas' – so they have some options. But the focus will be on landing a good big man. With Oden, Durant, either Wright, Noah, Horford and Green, there are plenty to choose from, and hopefully for Philly, one of them will be available.
Sacramento Kings. Geoff Petrie has been one of the best general managers in the league for a long time, but this might be his biggest challenge. It's time to break up the Kings, and this draft will go a long way toward righting the ship. Mike Bibby figures to be shopped, and perhaps Brad Miller as well. Kevin Martin represents the future of the franchise, but he's not a superstar. He needs a big man next to him. If they don't get lucky and land Durant, Oden or Horford, maybe they go for 6-foot-11 Chinese sensation Yi Jianlian, who is a skilled big man in the Nowitzki/Bargnani mold.
Charlotte Bobcats. The Bobcats quietly made progress this season and have plenty of cap room to work with, along with a nice young roster. If Emeka Okafor can ever stay healthy for an entire season, this is a team that can be built around defense and shot blocking. Another big body makes sense, especially with Okafor's health issues, but Michael Jordan would like to add a perimeter playmaker as well. So maybe Georgetown's Green or Florida's Brewer make sense here. Of course, Charlotte's draft-day decisions will have a lot to do with its free-agent plans. The Bobcats should end up with a very good player to help them continue to grow.
Lottery team wish lists
td.yspwidearticlebody { font-size: 13.5px; }By Steve Kerr, Yahoo! Sports
April 12, 2007 http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/expertsarchive?author=Steve+Kerr
GO BIG
Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers were supposed to be horrible without Allen Iverson, but instead they've been very competitive. Their pick might not be as attractive as a result, but Sixers fans have to be excited by the development of some of their young talent, particularly Andre Iguodala. Philly would love to add a big player to its core of young, perimeter-oriented talent, so that's where the focus lies. Remember, the Sixers have two more first-rounders – Denver's and Dallas' – so they have some options. But the focus will be on landing a good big man. With Oden, Durant, either Wright, Noah, Horford and Green, there are plenty to choose from, and hopefully for Philly, one of them will be available.
Sacramento Kings. Geoff Petrie has been one of the best general managers in the league for a long time, but this might be his biggest challenge. It's time to break up the Kings, and this draft will go a long way toward righting the ship. Mike Bibby figures to be shopped, and perhaps Brad Miller as well. Kevin Martin represents the future of the franchise, but he's not a superstar. He needs a big man next to him. If they don't get lucky and land Durant, Oden or Horford, maybe they go for 6-foot-11 Chinese sensation Yi Jianlian, who is a skilled big man in the Nowitzki/Bargnani mold.
Charlotte Bobcats. The Bobcats quietly made progress this season and have plenty of cap room to work with, along with a nice young roster. If Emeka Okafor can ever stay healthy for an entire season, this is a team that can be built around defense and shot blocking. Another big body makes sense, especially with Okafor's health issues, but Michael Jordan would like to add a perimeter playmaker as well. So maybe Georgetown's Green or Florida's Brewer make sense here. Of course, Charlotte's draft-day decisions will have a lot to do with its free-agent plans. The Bobcats should end up with a very good player to help them continue to grow.
