NBA RANT (Draft Order Edition)

- The Western Conference only got stronger with the top two players ending up in Portland and Seattle.

- Portland has the best young talent in the NBA with Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge, and now Greg Oden. It has not taken them long to wash away the moniker of the JAILBLAZERS.

- Zach Randolph seems really out of place with this squad, so look for a team like Dallas to try to peddle Jason Terry their way. This moves works out superb for both teams, as Dallas adds the interior scoring and toughness they have needed, while the Blazers get a veteran to run the point.

- Will the Supersonics play small ball next year? By securing the rights to the #2 pick, which should be Kevin Durant, they are replicating free agent to be Rashard Lewis. Would Lewis stay in Seattle now that there is another offensive star to play with? If so, could Lewis cover the other big guys in the West, he is 6'11", but rail thin?

- Could the Sonics pull off a sign and trade deal with Lewis that would net them a big man? Why not take a look at Randolph? This swap makes a lot of sense for me for both teams as well.

- The Celtics are cursed! Ever since Larry Bird has retired nothing has gone right for this franchise.

- Will the Hawks draft for need or talent at #3? Last year they went with need, Shelden Williams, but the previous few years it was based on talent. The Hawks draft in the #3 spot, and the most talent is at the F position, but their roster already loaded with young talent there. Will they roll the dice on the top point guard, Mike Conley, or can they trade down and still get him?

- Most Overated Lottery Prospect: Julian Wright - The guy can't hit a 10 foot shot
- Most Underrated Lottery Prospect: Al Horford - Fearless rebounder who is very skilled near the hoop.