1. Portland
Greg Oden
Ohio State
7-0, 257
No big surprise, and also no big surprise, with Oden and LaMarcus Aldridge, that Zach Randolph was traded to the Knicks.
2. Seattle
Kevin Durant
Texas
6-10, 215
Suddenly the face of the franchise because of trade of Ray Allen to Boston. The addition of Jeff Green probably means rebuilding; maybe Rashard Lewis is gone.
3. Atlanta
Al Horford
Florida
6-9 1/2 , 246
Anyone want Shelden Williams or Marvin Williams? Horford should be better, and the Hawks should be in the trade market.
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4. Memphis
Mike Conley Jr.
Ohio State
6-0 1/2 , 175
New coach Marc Iavaroni, the Suns’ former top assistant, knows that system. We’ll see if he has the Steve Nash-type guy to drive the team.
5. Boston
Jeff Green
Georgetown
6-9 1/2 , 228
Should be big trade of the draft as he goes to Seattle with Allen coming to Boston to team with Paul Pierce for one-two scoring punch.
6. Milwaukee
Yi Jianlian
China
7-1, 248
Supposedly said he doesn’t want to play here, but he has great potential. They once traded rights to Dirk Nowitzki. Not again.
7. Minnesota
Corey Brewer
Florida
6-8, 185
Figure he’s one of the core pieces of T’wolves future as they likely continue Kevin Garnett trade talks this summer.
8. Charlotte
Brandan Wright
North Carolina
6-10, 200
Not surprisingly, traded to Golden State for big-time scoring guard Jason Richardson, sometimes described as a poor man’s Michael Jordan.
9. Bulls
Joakim Noah
Florida
7-0, 223
They probably would have taken him No. 2 a year ago. Fits with their style and philosophy of hard work and effort; a winning player.
10. Sacramento
Spencer Hawes
Washington
7-1, 244
Skilled big man who eventually will succeed Brad Miller, whom Kings have been looking to move.
11. Atlanta
Acie Law
Texas A&M
6-3 1/2, 186
A point guard who could grow well with Joe Johnson. He can play defense and run a team, but he continues to keep the Hawks in young, rebuilding mode.
12. Philadelphia
Thaddeus Young
Georgia Tech
6-7 1/2, 210
Makes 76ers more of a building project with a prospect who doesn’t exactly fit their needs.
13. New Orleans
Julian Wright
Kansas
6-8 1/2 , 211
Mature player with wonderful feel for the game who can make plays for teammates. Could be intriguing with Chris Paul, though he’s not a scorer.
14. Clippers
Al Thornton
Florida State
6-7, 221
One of several athletic types Clippers were looking at to enable them to begin taking offers for Corey Maggette.
15. Detroit
Rodney Stuckey
Eastern Washington
6-5, 207
Kind of a bigger version of Joe Dumars. Physical combo guard and Pistons could have issues keeping Chauncey Billups.
16. Washington
Nick Young
USC
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6-7, 206
Not a great need, but terrific offensive talent falling here. Will make up for lack of success of shooter Jarvis Hayes.
17. New Jersey
Sean Williams
Boston College
6-10, 230
A risky player because of personal issues, including drugs. But he’s a major shot-blocker and could contribute quickly.
18. Golden State
Marco Belinelli
Italy
6-4, 190
It’s all about Nellie-ball now, and he’s another impressive shooter.
19. Lakers
Javaris Crittenton
Georgia Tech
6-5, 194
They desperately need a point guard and he’s got potential. But 19-year-old likely won’t impress the disaffected Kobe Bryant.
20. Miami
Jason Smith
Colorado State
7-0, 233
Good, athletic big-man prospect who is supposed to go to the 76ers in a swap of 20 and 21. 76ers desperate for size.
21. Philadelphia
Daequan Cook
Ohio State
6-6, 203
Supposed to go to Miami in trade. Heat desperate for guards with Gary Payton likely retiring, Jason Williams hurt.
22. Charlotte
Jared Dudley
Boston College
6-7, 219
A smallish power forward who probably takes the place of the injured Sean May.
23. New York
Wilson Chandler
DePaul
6-8, 230
A surprise first-rounder to some, including those who watched him at DePaul, but a big-time athlete with energy.
24. Phoenix
Rudy Fernandez
Spain
6-4, 180
Pick supposedly sold to Portland, which appears to be accumulating top young talent; considered a highlight player.
25. Utah
Morris Almond
Rice
6-5, 215
Felt shooting guard was biggest need, he eventually can fit in.
26. Houston
Aaron Brooks
Oregon
6-0, 161
Quick, small point guard few figured to be a first-rounder; good shooter.
27. Detroit
Arron Afflalo
UCLA
6-4, 215
Again, more insurance in case Pistons lose Billups; could be a solid fill-in.
28. San Antonio
Tiago Splitter
Brazil
6-11, 232
Committed to buying himself out of contract in Spain after next season; developing big man who could come up big for Spurs.
29. Phoenix
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Alando Tucker
Wisconsin
6-5, 205
Small matters less because of the way they play. Hard-working, hustle guy who always has been more than sum of his parts.
30. Philadelphia
Petteri Koponen
Finland
6-4, 190
A nice backup point guard prospect for the future. Dealt to Portland for 42nd pick, Derrick Byars of Vanderbilt, and cash considerations.