This isn't necessarily what I think should happen (read: Kevin Durant should go number one overall), but I have a feeling this is how it will play out.
Boston will take a gamble on the center from China, largely because I think Danny Ainge is unimpressed with the second tier (everyone after Oden and Durant). Boston has a lot of needs, but I think the most pressing is at center. The downside of that pick? Jianlian is a big wild card, and he could turn out to be a huge bust, which would derail the Celtics even more. But I don't think Ainge has a choice.
One player that could fall is Joakim Noah. Obviously he would've been a top three pick if he had come out a year earlier, but this past season truly exposed his game for what it is, and I think he could even slip out of the lottery.
But without any further adieu, here it is:
1. Portland Trail Blazers: Greg Oden, C, Ohio State
2. Seattle SuperSonics: Kevin Durant, F
3. Atlanta Hawks: Al Horford, F/C, Florida
4. Memphis Grizzlies: Mike Conley, G, Ohio State
5. Boston Celtics: Yi Jianlian, C
6. Milwaukee Bucks: Corey Brewer, G/F, Florida
7. Minnesota Timberwolves: Brandan Wright, F, North Carolina
8. Charlotte Bobcats: Jeff Green, F, Georgetown
9. Chicago Bulls: Spencer Hawes, C, Washington
10. Sacramento Kings: Joakim Noah, F, Florida
11. Atlanta Hawks: Julian Wright, F, Kansas
12. Philadelphia 76ers: Acie Law IV, G, Texas A&M
13. New Orleans Hornets: Nick Young, G, USC
14. Los Angeles Clippers: Javaris Crittenton, G, Georgia Tech
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