1999 NBA Draft

  1. Chicago: Elton Brand (Duke) 6-8/275
    They went ahead and took who they thought was the best player. They didn't mess around with trades and are going to build their team around the College Player of the Year. His biggest detractor, questionable height, was overcome by his upside, and work ethic. 6-8 is nothing to sneeze at. The Bulls signed Elton to a 3 year, $8.861 million contract with a 4th year worth $3.868 million at the team's option. He's gotten off to a solid NBA start. Elton Brand and Steve Francis shared Rookie of the Year honors. The first time since it was shared by Jason Kidd and Grant Hill in 1995. Elton was named to the All-Interview Second Team in 2002. On July 19, 2003, the LA Clippers elected to match the 6 year, $82,173,00 offer sheet Miami made to restricted free agent Elton Brand, keeping Brand with the Clippers. Brand was named to the All-Interview First Team in 2004. Brand was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 2006, leading his Clippers deep into the playoffs.

    Brand's Stats

    PPGRPGAPGBlkPG
    Rookie20.110.01.91.6
    2000-0120.110.13.21.6
    2001-0218.211.62.42.0
    2002-0318.511.32.52.6
    2003-0420.010.33.32.2
    2004-0520.09.52.62.1
    2005-0624.710.02.62.5
    Career (thru '06)20.310.42.62.0

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  2. Vancouver: Steve Francis (Maryland) 6-3/180
    Francis and Bibby could have made a dangerous backcourt where the word "dynasty" would have applied...and not the one with Linda Evans...He coulda shoulda been #1, but #2 will not hurt him too much. On August 27, 1999 in a three-team trade, Vancouver traded the rights to first round draft pick Steve Francis, Tony Massenburg, Lee Mayberry, Makhtar Ndiaye, Rodrick Rhodes, and Michael Smith for Michael Dickerson, Othella Harington, Antoine Carr, Brent Price, Houston's first round draft pick in 2000 or 2001 or 2002, and Orlando's 2000 second round draft pick; Houston traded Michael Dickerson, Othella Harrington, Antoine Carr, Brent Price, and their 2000 or 2001 or 2002 first round draft pick for the rights to Steve Francis, Don MacLean, and Tony Massenburg; and Orlando traded Don MacLean and their 2000 second round draft pick for Lee Mayberry, Makhtar Ndiaye, Rodrick Rhodes, and Michael Smith. On September 1, 1999, Houston signed him to a 3 year, $9.74 million contract with a 4th year worth $4.38 million. Houston exercised their fourth year option. He was an early season favorite for rookie of the year, but Elton Brand came on strong at the end of the year and the two rookies shared the honor. Steve was named to the All-Interview Second Team in 2001. He was elected to start his first all-star game in 2002 and again was the starter in 2003 and 2004. On August 26, 2002 Houston signed Steve Francis to a 6 year, maximum contract extension, estimated between 80-90 million dollars. He is signed through 2008-09. On June 29, 2004, Houston traded Steve Francis, Cuttino Mobley, and Kelvin Cato to Orlando for Tracy McGrady, Juwan Howard, Tyronn Lue, and Reece Gaines. On February 22, 2006 Orlando traded Steve Francis to New York for Anfernee Hardaway and Trevor Ariza. Hardaway was later released. Francis was traded to Portland in the 2007 off season, but was soon released. He signed a two year 30 million dollar contract to play for Houston on July 20, 2007.

    Francis' Stats

    PPGRPGAPGStlPG
    Rookie18.05.36.61.5
    2000-0119.96.96.51.8
    2001-0221.67.06.41.3
    2002-0321.06.26.21.7
    2003-0416.65.56.21.8
    2004-0521.35.87.01.4
    2005-0614.44.14.91.1
    Career (thru '06)19.05.86.31.5

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  3. Charlotte: Baron Davis (UCLA) 6-2/210
    No one is surprised at all. He was the Hornets' third choice and they were picking #3. Baron is taken by a playoff team and will push all of the Hornets to be better. Although I think that Wally World and Rip Hamilton are better players, I can't fault them at all for this pick. Charlotte signed Baron to a 3 year, $7.119 million contract with a 4th year worth $3.1 million at the team's option. He wasn't pushing Wesley for the starting job when he was a rookie, but in his second season he took over the PG slot and pushed Wesley to the "2" guard after Eddie Jones was traded. He has turned in a statistically awesome performance and is defending his place as the third pick in the draft. Lamar Odom is stil arguably better, but only time will tell. Baron was named to the 2001 Goodwill Games Team. On July 30, 2002 New Orleans signed Baron Davis to a 6 year, estimated $85 million contract extension. Baron was an all-star reserve in 2002 and 2004. He was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2004. He was clearly the best Hornet player, as the team couldn't really win without him. He also spent several stints on the bench due to injury this year, so it makes his selection all the more impressive. On February 24, 2005 New Orleans traded Baron Davis to Golden State for Speedy Claxton, Dale Davis, and cash.

    Davis' Stats

    PPGRPGAPGStlPG
    Rookie5.92.03.81.2
    2000-0113.85.07.32.1
    2001-0218.14.38.52.1
    2002-0317.13.76.41.8
    2003-0422.94.37.52.4
    2004-0519.23.87.91.8
    2005-0617.94.48.91.7
    Career (thru '06)15.93.97.11.9

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  4. LA Clippers: Lamar Odom (Rhode Island) 6-10/220
    I was wrong about Odom, I thought he wouldn't get off to the amazingly good start that he has. On August 12, 1999, the Clippers signed him to a three year $7.887 million contract with a 4th year worth $3.56 million at the team's option. The LA Clippers elected not to match the 6 year, $65 million offer sheet Miami made to restricted free agent Lamar Odom, so as of August 25, 2003, Lamar is a member of the Heat.

    Odom's Stats

    PPGRPGAPG
    Rookie16.67.84.2
    2000-0117.27.85.2
    2001-0213.16.15.9
    2002-0314.66.73.6
    2003-0417.19.74.1
    2004-0515.210.23.7
    2004-0614.89.25.5
    Career (thru '06)15.88.54.6
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  5. Toronto (from Denver via Chauncey Billups trade): Jonathan Bender (Picayune HS) 6-11/210
    Toronto traded Bender to the Pacers for Antonio Davis on August 1, 1999, the first day of trading. I like the deal for the Raptors, giving them experience and leadership. I'm not sure how it helps the Pacers though, it seems like kind of a risk. Indiana signed Bender to a 3 year, $5.813 million contract with a 4th year worth $2.573 million at the team's option. Harrington and Bender on the Pacers...the new NBA diaper dandies. On October 31, 2002 Indiana signed Jonathan Bender to a 4 year contract extension.
  6. Minnesota (from NJ via Stephon Marbury trade): Wally Szczerbiak (Miami of Ohio) 6-7/244
    Yeah! I'm gonna start rooting for the T-Wolves. Smart move...exciting player to watch. I think he is the most polished college player. The T-Wolves signed him to a 3 year, $5.28 million contract with a 4th year worth $2.3 million at the team's option. He hasn't quite lived up to his fully potential yet, but he has excelled as the team's starting small forward. Following the 2001 season he was named to the Goodwill Games Team. He was named an all-star reserve in 2002 for his first trip to the game. On October 31, 2002 Minnesota signed Wally Szczerbiak to a 6 year, $65 million contract extension.

    Wally's Stats

    PPGRPGAPG
    Rookie11.63.72.8
    2000-0114.05.53.2
    2001-0218.74.83.1
    2002-0317.64.62.6
    2003-0410.23.11.2
    2004-0515.53.72.4
    2005-0619.04.33.0
    Career (thru '06)15.64.42.7
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  7. Washington Wiz (I just wanted to type that): Richard Hamilton (UCONN) 6-6/180
    The next generation...Mitch is replaced by Rich. Read my lips...Hamilton is THE best long term player in this draft class. Francis is the only one close. Rip will start for them in 1999...let me just prattle on and on about him. He can shoot penetrate defend pass rebound....on and on like I said...He is also a proven winner and mature for an underclassmen. I like Wally World, but I really like Rip. The Wizards signed him to a 3 year, $5.92 million contract with a 4th year worth $2.68 million at the team's option. On September 11, 2002 Washington traded Richard Hamilton, Bobby Simmons, and Hubert Davis to Detroit from Jerry Stackhouse, Brian Cardinal, and Ratko Varda. On July 17, 2003 Detroit re-signed Hamilton to a 7 year, $62 million contract.

    Hamilton's Stats

    PPGRPGAPG
    Rookie9.01.81.5
    2000-0118.13.12.9
    2001-0220.03.42.7
    2002-0319.73.92.5
    2003-0417.63.64.0
    2004-0518.73.94.9
    2005-0620.13.23.4
    Career (thru '06)17.73.33.2

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  8. Cleveland (from Boston via Potapenko trade): Andre Miller (Utah) 6-2/195
    Miller leaps ahead of Maggette becoming the second senior taken. Here's how I have the PGs rated: Francis (if you can call him that), Miller, Baron Davis, Terry and Avery. Does this mean that the Cavs have lost faith in Brevin Knight? Or did they just see him as best available. I knew they wouldn't take Posey this high. I'm not saying Andre can't play, I just question the fact that the Cavs already have a decent PG and where do both of them find playing time? Andre has answered that question, bumping Knight off the radar and becoming one of the league's elite PGs. He led the league in assists in 2001-02. He was also named to the 2001 Goodwill Games Team. On July 30, 2002 Cleveland traded Andre Miller and Bryant Stith to the LA Clippers for Darius Miles and Harold Jamison. The LA Clippers elected not to match Denver's 6 year, $51 million offer sheet to restricted free agent Andre Miller, so as of August 1, 2003, Andre is now a member of the Nuggets. On December 19, 2006 Philadelphia traded Allen Iverson and Ivan McFarlin to Denver for Andre Miller, Joe Smith, and two 2007 first round draft picks.

    Miller's Stats

    PPGRPGAPG
    Rookie11.13.45.8
    2000-0115.84.48.0
    2001-0216.54.710.9
    2002-0313.64.06.7
    2003-0414.84.56.1
    2004-0513.64.16.9
    2005-0613.74.38.2
    Career (thru '06)14.24.27.5
  9. Phoenix (from Dallas via Steve Nash trade): Shawn Marion (UNLV) 6-7/215
    I guess teams have lost all faith in Maggette. Marion and Maggette have similar games, and I guess they like him better. I didn't expect this, but I can live with it. He is more explosive than a lot of players. I still consider him a gamble, but a gamble worth taking. Phoenix signed Shawn to a 3 year, $4.058 million contract with a 4th year worth $1.772 million at the team's option. He started the season with a bang, proving he is lottery material. After several years of leading the Phoenix Suns, he gained national recognition being named to the 2001 Goodwill Games Team. On August 1, 2002 Phoenix agreed with Shawn Marion to a 6 year, maximum $79 million contract extension which signs him through 2009. Marion was named to the 2004 Men's USA Basketball Team that competed in the Summer Olympics in Athens. He is a two time all-star (2003 and 2005), and a two-time member of the All-NBA Third Team, in 2005 and 2006.

    Marion's Stats

    PPGRPGAPG
    Rookie10.26.51.4
    2000-0117.310.72.0
    2001-0219.19.92.0
    2002-0321.29.52.4
    2003-0419.09.32.7
    2004-0519.411.31.9
    2005-0621.811.81.8
    Career (thru '06)18.710.12.1


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  10. Atlanta (from Golden State via Mookie Blaylock trade): Jason Terry (Arizona) 6-2/170
    Not too much suspense here. When it was GS's pick I had them taking Terry....when Atlanta trade Mookie, I had them taking Terry. I like it when things happen the way that they should though. Atlanta signed him to a 3 year, $4.73 million contract with a 4th year at the team's option, which they exercised. Terry was named to the 2001 Goodwill Games Team after a spectacular season where he emerged as the team leader, and probably the core player around which the Hawks will build. Atlanta matched Utah's three year, $22.5 million offer to restricted free agent Jason Terry. Thus, Terry remains with Atlanta. On August 4, 2004, Dallas traded Antoine Walker and Tony Delk to Atlanta for Jason Terry, Alan Henderson, and a 1st round draft pick. On July 25, 2006 Dallas re-signed Jason Terry to a six year, $57 million contract.

    Terry's Stats

    PPGRPGAPG
    Rookie8.12.04.3
    2000-0119.73.34.9
    2001-0219.33.55.7
    2002-0317.23.47.4
    2003-0416.84.15.4
    2004-0512.42.45.4
    2005-0617.12.03.8
    Career (thru '06)15.83.05.3
  11. Cleveland: Trajan Langdon (Duke) 6-3/200
    This is much higher than anyone thought. I like Langdon better than any of the other Duke players and I used to have him as a lottery pick. Coach K spoke highly of him and it paid off big time for the Alaskan Assassin. Several teams with picks in the teens are scurrying around looking for their second choice. Maggette is challenging for this year's slippery slider award and Langdon is the front runner for the Leap Frog Award (I just made that up).
  12. Toronto: Aleksandar Radojevic (Barton County CC) 7-3/245
    Toronto passes on a PG with Avery still on the board. I don't really like this pick. I'm not sold on this big guy and just see him as a project...more like a late teens pick than a lottery pick. I think Toronto might have wasted this pick. On September 27, 1999, Toronto signed him to a a 3 year, $4,275,480 contract with a 4th year worth $2.1 million at the team's option.
  13. Seattle: Corey Maggette (Duke) 6-6/215
    Finally....he slips about 5 or 6 spots. He was the frontrunner of the previously named "John Wallace Slippery Slider Award". Jumaine Jones, Lee Nailon and Evan Eschmeyer all slipped more, though. So who said that he was going to be #1...not me I said he'd be #8... He's a raw talent and worth more than 13. Seattle chould be counting their blessings. Seattle dumped salaries trading the rights to Maggette along with Billy Owens, Dale Ellis and Don MacLean to the Magic for Horace Grant and a couple of second round picks. Orlando signed Corey to a 3 year, $3.06 million contract with a 4th year at the team's option worth $1.443 million. The LA Clippers matched the 6 year, $45 million offer sheet that Utah had made to restricted free agent Corey Maggette, keeping Maggette with the Clippers.

    Corey's Stats

    PPGRPGAPG
    1999-20008.43.90.8
    2000-0110.04.21.2
    2001-0211.43.71.8
    2002-0316.85.01.9
    2003-0420.75.93.1
    2004-0522.26.03.4
    2005-0617.85.32.1
    Career (thru '06)15.04.82.0
  14. Minnesota: William Avery (Duke) 6-2/185
    The fourth Duke Blue Devil taken in the first round...and all before #15! I thought they couldn't pass on him if given the opportunity. Their only other choices were SFs in Artest and Jumaine Jones, so this makes a whole lot of sense. Minnesota signed Avery to a 3 year, $3.86 million contract with a 4th year worth $2.04 million at the team's option. Philadelphia signed William Avery to a one year contract for the 2002-03 season.
  15. New York: Frederick Weis (France) 7-2/240
    Once again height wins out over talent. I didn't like the Radojevic pick and I don't like this one either. The Knicks should have played it safe. Weis is the fourth highest foreign player ever drafted at #15. Artest, Posey, Jumaine Jones and Eschmeyer are still left.
  16. Chicago (from Phoenix via Luc Longley trade): Ron Artest (St. John's) 6-7/246
    He is arguably the best talent available, and he was a legit lottery pick. Lets take a look at the Chicago Draft Tote Board so far and see if they can challenge the T-Wolves for title of Draft King: Chicago-Brand and Artest; Minnesota-Wally World and Avery....too close to call. Chicago signed him to a 3 year, $2,901,100 contract with a 4th year at the team's option. On February 19, 2002 the Pacers traded Jalen Rose, Travis Best, rookie Norm Richardson and conditional second-round draft pick to the Chicago Bulls for Brad Miller, Ron Mercer, Ron Artest and Kevin Ollie. On October 31, 2002 Indiana signed Ron Artest to a 6 year, $42 million contract extension. After a season plagued by too many flagrant fouls and the suspensions that went along with them, Artest did find a reward at the end of the 2002-2003 season when he was named to the All-Defensive Second Team. He was named to the All-Defensive First Team following the 2005-2006 season. Artest was named an all-star reserve for the eastern team as a member of the Eastern Conference leading Indiana Pacers in 2004. He was named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2004, following a terrific all around season for the Pacers. Obviously, he was also on the all-defensive first team as the leading vote-getter. His all-around play also led to his selection to the 2004 All-NBA Third Team.

    Artest's Stats

    PPGRPGAPGStlPG
    Rookie12.04.32.81.7
    2000-0111.93.93.02.0
    2001-0213.24.92.32.6
    2002-0315.55.22.92.3
    2003-0418.35.33.72.1
    2004-0524.66.43.11.7
    2005-0617.65.13.62.1
    Career (thru '06)14.84.83.12.1
  17. Atlanta (from Sacramento): Cal Bowdler (Old Dominion) 6-10/245
    No Way! He was taken too high, with some other better big stiffs left on the board. Atlanta signed him to a 3 year, $2,693,000 contract with a 4th year at the team's option.
  18. Denver (from Milwaukee via Danny Fortson trade): James Posey (Xavier) 6-8/216
    Some teams have compared him to Scottie Pippen. He looks pretty good. I thought he could be a surprise and go higher, but this is about where he deserves to go. The Nuggets got their runner up pick to Trajan Langdon. Denver signed him to a 3 year, $2.558 million contract with a 4th year worth $1.116 million at the team's option. On December 18, 2002 In a 3-team trade, Denver traded James Posey and received Mark Bryant, Art Long, a 2005 1st round draft pick (top 8 protected) from Philadelphia, and a 2004 2nd round draft pick from Houston; Houston traded Kenny Thomas and a 2004 2nd round draft pick and received James Posey; and Philadelphia traded Mark Bryant, Art Long, and a 2005 1st round draft pick (top 8 protected) and received Kenny Thomas. On August 10, 2003, Posey became a member of the Memphis Grizzlies, after Houston elected not to match their 4 year, $22,618,200 offer sheet.

    Posey's Stats

    PPGRPGAPG
    Rookie8.23.91.8
    2000-018.15.32.0
    2001-0210.75.92.5
    2002-0310.85.12.2
    2003-0413.74.91.5
    2004-058.14.41.8
    2005-067.24.81.3
    Career (thru '06)9.74.91.9
  19. Utah (from Philadelphia via Nazr Mohammed trade):
    Quincy Lewis (Minnesota) 6-7/215
    The Jazz liked him so they took him...admirable...I had him sliding a couple of more slots. Utah signed him to a 3 year, $2,501,200 contract with a 4th year at the team's option.
  20. Atlanta (from Detroit via Laettner trade): Dion Glover (Georgia Tech) 6-5/235
    Did they just take him for the local interest? Hopefully he will develop for them, probably very slowly....When he reaches his stride he will probably be playing for another team, in four years. I have Glover as a good gamble late in the first round...truth is its just still a little too early. Atlanta siggned him to a 3 year, $2,401,100 contract with a 4th year at the team's option. That wasn't me that had Jumaine Jones in the lottery was it?!?! Atlanta signed him to a one year deal.
  21. Golden State (from Atlanta in Mookie Blaylock trade): Jeff Foster (SW Texas State) 6-11/235
    The Pacers trade the rights to Vonteego Cummings and a future first rounder to Golden State for the rights to Jeff Foster. Alright....I always forget that teams will willy-nilly select tall players over talented players. Foster signed a 3 year, $2,515,000 contract with a 4th year at the team's option worth $983,000. On October 29, 2002 Indiana signed Jeff Foster to a 6 year contract extension. Foster is now signed through 08-09.
  22. Houston: Kenny Thomas (New Mexico) 6-8/260
    I thought he would slide a little...oh yeah...about here. If he is healthy and motivated he will be a huge asset.... Houston has lost its top choices and safety picks (Langdon, Posey, Quincy Lewis and even Weis.) Houston signed him to a three year deal worth 2.655 million dollars with a fourth year worth $1.56 million at the team's option. On December 18, 2002 In a 3-team trade, Denver traded James Posey and received Mark Bryant, Art Long, a 2005 1st round draft pick (top 8 protected) from Philadelphia, and a 2004 2nd round draft pick from Houston; Houston traded Kenny Thomas and a 2004 2nd round draft pick and received James Posey; and Philadelphia traded Mark Bryant, Art Long, and a 2005 1st round draft pick (top 8 protected) and received Kenny Thomas. On July 16, 2003 Philadelphia re-signed Kenny Thomas to a reported 7 year, $40 million contract. On February 23, 2005 Sacramento traded Chris Webber, Matt Barnes, and Michael Bradley to Philadelphia for Kenny Thomas, Corliss Williamson, and Brian Skinner.

    Thomas' Stats

    PPGRPGAPG
    Rookie8.36.11.6
    2000-017.15.61.0
    2001-0214.17.21.9
    2002-0310.18.01.7
    2003-0413.610.11.5
    2004-0512.47.32.1
    2005-069.17.52.0
    Career (thru '06)10.77.41.7
  23. LA Lakers: Devean George (Augsburg) 6-8/220
    I've learned better than second guessing a Jerry West draft choice. He will be great...spectacular...a show stopper...as long as Jerry says so. The Lakers signed him to a 3 year, $2,549,160 contract with a 4th year worth $1,542,573 at the team's option. On August 1, 2006 Dallas signed Devean George to a two year, $4.2 million contract with the second year at the player's option. On July 12, 2007 Dallas re-signed Devean George to a 1 year, $2,369,111 contract.
  24. Utah (from Orlando via Felton Spencer trade): Andrei Kirilenko 6-9/209 (Russia)
    This 18 year old declared early for the draft. I'm not sure about it...yes I am...they shouldn't have done it! Utah does have picks to waste though, and they might want someone to play in Europe a year or two. On September 26, 2001 Utah signed Andrei to a 3 year, $2,680,320 contract with a 4th year worth $1,671,694 at the team's option. Utah exercised their fourth year option. I guess they were able to wait on him long enough! He emerged as the possible successor to the Jazz team after Malone-Stockton retire. He also became an all-star for the first time in 2004, after putting up solid numbers across every statistical category for the past two years. He also proved he could play defense, being named to his first All-Defensive Team, the Second Team, in 2004. He followed that up in 2005, even though his season was shortened by injury, by also being named to the All-Defensive Second Team. Following the 2005-2006 season, Andrei was named to the All-Defensive First Team, once again. On October 29, 2004, Utah signed Andrei Kirilenko to a six year, maximum extension.

    Kirilenko's Stats

    PPGRPGAPG
    Rookie10.74.91.1
    2002-0312.05.31.7
    2003-0416.58.13.1
    2004-0515.66.23.2
    2005-0615.38.04.3
    Career (thru '06)13.86.52.6
  25. Miami: Tim James (Miami) 6-7/220
    Right where I thought he would go. In my opinion this is not a slide. He's a good player, but there weren't any teams that were high on him. He's a high jumper and exciting player to watch. He will probably even make Pat Riley's rotation. The Heat signed him to a 3 year, $1.989 million contract with a 4th year worth $1.24 million at the team's option.
  26. Indiana: Vonteego Cummings (Pittsburgh) 6-3/190
    I have him earmarked as a good early second round risk. The Pacers traded him along with a future first round pick to Golden State for Jeff Foster. Golden State signed him to a 3 year, $2.27 million with a 4th year worth $1.46 million at the team's option on September 1, 1999. On October 25, 2001 Charlotte traded away Derrick Coleman and cash and received George Lynch, Robert Traylor, Jerome Moiso, and Chris Porter. Philadelphia traded away George Lynch, Robert Traylor, Jerome Moiso, Cedric Henderson, and a conditional 1st round draft pick in 2005 and received Derrick Coleman, Vonteego Cummings, and Corie Blount. Golden State traded away Chris Porter, Vonteego Cummings, and Corie Blount and received Cedric Henderson, a conditional 1st round draft pick in 2005, and cash.
  27. Atlanta (from Portland via Bonzi Wells trade to Detroit-from Detroit to Atlanta via Stacey Augmon trade): Jumaine Jones (Georgia) 6-7/210
    The last player waiting in the green room finally gets picked. Another poster boy for staying in school. No really...I thought he was going to ride his reputation as the second coming of Dominique Wilkins right into the lottery. Philly traded a future first round pick to Atlanta for Jumaine. He didn't slide as much as Honeycutt did last year, but he is certainly the front runner for the slippery slider award. Evan Eschmeyer is the only one left to challenge. Philadelphia signed Jumaine to a 3 year, $1,838,300 contract with a 4th year at the team's option. On August 3, 2001 Philadelphia traded Tyrone Hill and Jumaine Jones to Cleveland for Matt Harpring, Cedric Henderson, and Robert Traylor. On September 10, 2002 Cleveland traded Jumaine Jones to Sacramento for Mateen Cleaves. On July 28, 2003 Jumaine Jones was re-signed to a 3 year, $5 million contract and then Cleveland traded Jones to Boston for J.R. Bremer, Bruno Sundov, and a conditional 2nd round draft pick. On August 6, 2004, Boston traded Chris Mihm Chucky Atkins and Jumaine Jones to the LA Lakers for Gary Payton, Rick Fox, a 1st round draft pick, and $2 million. On October 26, 2005 The LA Lakers traded Jumaine Jones to Charlotte for a future second round draft pick. On September 1, 2006 Phoenix signed Jumaine to a one year deal.
  28. Utah: Scott Padgett (Kentucky) 6-9/240
    The Jazz help themselves here with this pick. Better than their last one. Lewis and Padgett might make up for Kirilenko, and the Russian shooter might pay off. I think Padgett is top 20 talent and thought someone would snag him higher. He's started some games as a rookie! He re-signed a one year deal for the 2002-2003 season with Utah. Portland signed him for 2003-2004. Houston signed him for 2004-2005. On September 8, 2005 New Jersey signed him to a two year, $3.2 million contract with the second year at the team's option.
  29. San Antonio: Leon Smith (King High School-Chicago) 6-10/235
    Dallas will ship the rights to Giricek and a future second rounder to San Antonio for this kid. Another High Schooler in the first round...that will just mean they will keep coming out early.... On November 3, 1999 Dallas signed Leon to a 3 year, $1,450,960 contract with a 4th year worth $933,835 at the team's option. Leon hasn't been able to play for them because he's been constantly in trouble including being arrested twice and a suicide attempt. On December 6, 1999, Dallas suspended Leon without pay.

    Second Round

  30. LA Lakers (from Vancouver via George Lynch trade): John Celestand (Villanova) 6-4/178
    Again, why would I want to second guess a Jerry West pick!
  31. LA Clippers: Rico Hill (Illinois State) 6-6/245
    He played in the Spanish League in 1998-99.
  32. Chicago: Michael Ruffin (Tulsa) 6-8/240
    I like what he can bring to a team. They are looking for a replacement for Rodman and might get it.
  33. Denver: Chris Herren (Fresno State) 6-1/173
    I had Herren moving up, but he slipped into the second round. He is a great pick here and many teams will regret passing on him. He can flat out shoot and score.
  34. New Jersey: Evan Eschmeyer (Northwestern) 6-11/255
    Its about time! Who is the biggest slippery slider? Jumaine or Evan...time will tell but its gonna be close. I still had him as the #1 center prospect in the draft. New Jersey signed him to an undisclosed multi-year contract. He's going to lose his rookie year to injury. On August 8, 2001 Dallas signed Evan Eschmeyer to a 6 year, $23 million contract. On August 18, 2003 Dallas traded Nick Van Exel, Avery Johnson, Evan Eschmeyer, Popeye Jones, and Antoine Rigaudeau to Golden State for Antawn Jamison, Danny Fortson, Jiri Welsch, and Chris Mills. On August 24, 2004, Dallas traded Eduardo Najera, Christian Laettner, the draft rights to Luis Flores, the draft rights to Mladen Sekularac, a first round draft pick and cash to Golden State for Erick Dampier, Evan Eschmeyer, and the draft rights to Steve Logan.
  35. Washington: Calvin Booth (Penn State) 6-11/230
    My second best center prospect slips, too. I guess I was looking for potential and skills, while the teams were just looking for big stiff bodies. He emerged as the Sonics starting center for at least part of the 2001-02 season after signing as a free agent. On July 26, 2004, Dallas traded Danny Fortson to Seattle for Calvin Booth. On February 24, 2005 Milwaukee traded Keith Van Horn to Dallas for Alan Henderson, Calvin Booth, and $250,000. Prior to the 2005-2006 season, Milwaukee released Calvin using the amnesty clause where they have to pay his salary, but it doesn't count against the cap. On September 7, 2005 Washington signed Calvin to a two year contract with the second year at the player's option.
  36. Dallas: Wang Zhi-Zhi 7-0/255 (China)
    There's a ton of problems in actually getting him to the US.
  37. Vancouver (from Boston in the Massenburg-Roy Rogers trade): Obinna Ekezie (Maryland) 6-10/265
    He's a gamble due to his injury. I had the Griz looking for a backup center, and their's nothing wrong with this pick.
  38. Orlando (from Golden State via Rony Seikaly trade): Laron Profit (Maryland) 6-4/205
    He had enough interest to be a dark horse first rounder, but this is right about where he deserves to go. Orlando traded the rights to Profit to Washington for a conditional 2nd round draft pick. On August 3, 2005, Washington traded Kwame Brown and Laron Profit to the LA Lakers for Caron Butler and Chucky Atkins.
  39. Cleveland: A.J. Bramlett (Arizona) 6-9/220
    A.J. (short for Aaron Jordan) could very easily have gone in the first round. The Cavs pluck a gemstone out of the second round. Thats it...we're just about out of players! Everyone else doesn't matter (sorry guys).
  40. Dallas (from Toronto via Popeye Jones trade): Gordon Giricek 6-5 (Croatia)
  41. Denver (from Seattle via Dale Ellis trade): Francisco Elison (California) 6-10/230
  42. Minnesota: Louis Bullock (Michigan) 6-2/180
    That is exactly where I had him pegged to go. Minnesota traded the rights to #42 draft pick Louis Bullock to Orlando for cash considerations.
  43. Charlotte: Lee Nailon (TCU) 6-8/235
    Let me take back what I said early! There is a player left! How could he have slipped so far down! Charlotte has a knack for getting good second rounders too. I think he is a bigger slider than Jumaine Jones. He has done very well for the Hornets, and the now New Orleans Hornets signed him through 2002-2003. On September 30, 2003 Atlanta signed Nailon to a one year deal for the 2003-2004 season. Nailon returned to the Hornets for the 2004-2005 season.
  44. Houston (from Phoenix via Barkley trade: Tyrone Washington (Mississippi State) 6-9/260
  45. Sacramento: Ryan Robertson (Kansas) 6-5/190
  46. New York: J.R. Koch (Iowa) 6-10/224
    He had some hype around his name in the draft camps, but he didn't really deserve it. He is a solid mid second rounder...hey look at that!
  47. Philadelphia: Todd MacCulloch (Washington) 7-0/280
    Just goes to show you that you absolutely have to go to the camps. On July 19, 2001 New Jersey signed Todd MacCulloch to a 6 year, $33,750,000 contract. He had done pretty good for the Nets, playing much better than his late draft position, but New Jersey wanted a top line center. On August 6, 2002 Philadelphia traded Dikembe Mutombo to New Jersey for Keith Van Horn and Todd MacCulloch. Todd retired after the 2003-2004 season due to chronic foot problems.
  48. Milwaukee: Galen Young (UNC-Charlotte) 6-5/209
  49. Chicago (from Detroit via Atlanta in Shammond Williams trade): Lari Ketner (UMass) 6-10/275
  50. Houston: Venson Hamilton (Nebraska) 6-10/235
  51. Vancouver (from LA Lakers via George Lynch trade): Antwain Smith (St. Paul's) 6-6/210
  52. Atlanta: Roberto Bergerson (Boise State) 6-5/209
    Traded to Portland for cash. Cash might be able to play better.
  53. Miami (may go to Sacramento via Duane Causwell trade): Rodney Buford (Creighton) 6-5/195
    I was only one off here. I think he's a solid pick at the end of the second round...not a throw away...Bergerson was a throw away. New Jersey signed him to a one year deal for the 2004-2005 season.
  54. Detroit (from Indiana): Melvin Levett (Cincinatti) 6-3/215
    Big slide from some projections, only a small slide in my projection. On September 21, 1999 the LA Lakers traded Derek Harper to Detroit for the rights to Melvin Levett.
  55. Boston (from Orlando from Denver via Jason Lawson trade and from Denver to Boston via Eric Williams trade): Kris Clack (Texas) 6-5/225
    Big sigh for Kris. I guess doing good in draft camps doesn't mean everything...err unless your name is Devean.
  56. Golden State (from Portland): Tim Young (Stanford) 7-1/250
    We all knew his stock was falling, but he is far better than some of the other big guys that have barely a one-dimensional game (ie Weis...yeah I'll keep knocking him).
  57. San Antonio: Emmanuel Ginobili 6-6 (played in Italy/native of Argentina)
    After a breakout year in 2004, San Antonio signed him to a six year, $53 million contract.
  58. Utah: Eddie Lucas (Virginia Tech) 6-7/205
    If I had an award for "No Chance in Hell of Ever Making the Team" it would be him, but it is the last pick in the draft.

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The Lottery was held on Saturday May 22nd. Chicago won the first pick, followed by Vancouver. The LA Clippers were the big losers slipping to 4, letting Charlotte move up to number 3, even though they had the least chance in the lottery with only 5 numbers. Underclassmen had until May 16th to declare. If an underclassmen had declared, he had until June 23rd to withdraw. Lamont Long, Harold Arceneaux, DeeAndre Hulett and Jamaal Magloire had all declared, but since withdrawn.

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