From Deseret News archives:
A team-by-team analysis of Thursday night's NBA draft
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Orlando: Courtney Lee, a senior guard from Western Kentucky, is a complete player who should immediately help the Magic.
Philadelphia: Marreese Speights, one of the most talented big men available, had his conditioning questioned as a Florida Gator. Has a lot of potential but some possible downside if he isn't serious about his game.
Phoenix: Robin Lopez, a center at Stanford, is a shot-blocker and rebounder. Eventually should provide the Suns what they've missed for years a consistent defender, an obvious shift now that GM Steve Kerr is in charge. Fairly raw but has the right attitude.
Portland: Traded with the Pacers for the rights to Jerryd Bayless, a top-notch long-distance shooter, and picked up Darrell Arthur from New Orleans. Also acquired Ike Diogu and drafted Omer Asik, a 7-foot Turkish center.
San Antonio: George Hill, a small combo guard, is talented and a real sleeper for the Spurs, who like his conditioning and defense.
Seattle: The No. 4 selection of UCLA combo guard Russell Westbrook gives the Sonics a promising backcourt project. A great defender. Needs to get "old" fast he is only 19. With second selection, the 24th pick overall, the Sonics took Serge Ibaka, a 6-10, 228-pound forward from Congo. Very athletic and a long-term project, so watch for him in Oklahoma City. Later selected Joey Dorsey, a 6-7, 265-pound forward from Memphis.
Toronto: Traded for the big man it wanted in Jermaine O'Neal, bolstering a frontcourt that includes All-Star forward Chris Bosh.
Utah: Kosta Koufos, a 7-footer from Ohio State, will be made tougher and stronger by guess who? Jazz coach Jerry Sloan.
Washington: The Wizards tried to whip up some magic with JaVale McGee, a 7-foot forward who was a sophomore at Nevada. He has size but still needs plenty of seasoning. Took injury-prone 6-6 Bill Walker from Kansas State, then sent him to Boston for cash.
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