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1. New Jersey Kenyon Martin PF 6-8 230 Cincinnati 
 Martin is the best player in the draft. He can score, rebound, block
shots and play defense. He is energetic and tough-minded. He will be an
enormous help to this struggling franchise, which can use tenacity on
the front line and some excitement at the box office. 
 
2. Vancouver Chris Mihm C 7-0 245 Texas 
 His defensive ability is questionable. But Mihm is an accomplished
offensive player who has tremendous growth potential. Mihm should be a
great improvement over Bryant Reeves, who has been a major
disappointment. 
 
3. L.A. Clippers Marcus Fizer PF 6-8 240 Iowa State 
 Next to Martin, Fizer is the next-best all-around player in the draft.
He's a good character kid. He can score, rebound and play defense. His
game is mature enough for him to make an immediate transition to the
professional ranks. And best of all, he's positive enough to endure the
torture of playing for this franchise. 
 
4. Chicago Stromile Swift PF 6-9 235 LSU 
 Of all the players in this draft, Smith has the most untapped
potential. Already he is the most athletic big man in college. He just
needs polish and coaching. If he commits himself to following the right
path, he could become the star of this class and combine with Elton
Brand for a spectacular pair of starting forwards. 
 
5. Orlando Morris Peterson SG 6-6 210 Michigan State 
 Like Fizer, Peterson's greatest strengths come in intangibles. He's a
great citizen, a terrific team guy, a big-game player, and so
well-coached he should have no problem coming in and contributing
immediately. The Magic is getting a jolt of scoring in a classy package. 
 
6. Atlanta Mike Miller SF 6-8 210 Florida 
 Miller probably will need some time to make the adjustment to the NBA
game. But he has extraordinary talent and a real head for the game. He
can score at will, he's a great passer and he is a fearless competitor.
The Hawks could use the addition of anyone with Miller's upside. 
 
7. Chicago Quentin Richardson SG 6-5 215 DePaul 
 The Bulls will earn some local brownie points by adding Richardson to
their backcourt. But they'll get more than that. Richardson is a
prolific scorer who can hit from the perimeter, thereby opening up the
middle for Brand and whichever big man they take at No. 4. 
 
8. Cleveland Courtney Alexander SG 6-5 200 Fresno State 
 Alexander is a supremely talented player who has a ready-made NBA game.
He can bring thrills as well as points to this disappointing club. The
Cavs need a reliable scorer, and Alexander is the best one available
here. 
 
9. Houston Darius Miles SF 6-9 220 East St. Louis (Ill.) H.S. 
 Every year there is a Kobe Bryant, a Tracy McGrady, a Jonathan Bender.
Miles is the prep star gaining the most momentum in the 2000 draft.
Although his game is said to be underdeveloped (big surprise), he has
loads of talent. The Rockets probably could use a steadier, more mature
hand here, but they won't pass on Miles. 
 
10. Orlando Joel Przybilla C 7-0 250 Minnesota 
 With three-first round picks, the Magic can afford to take a gamble on
a project center like Przybilla, who has a lot of untapped talent. Going
from the mess that was the Minnesota program to a class franchise with
Doc Rivers at the helm will bring out the best in Przybilla. 
 
11. Boston Desmond Mason SG 6-6 205 Oklahoma State 
 The Celtics have one reliable scorer in Antoine Walker. They probably
could use a big man, but aren't likely to take a risk on an iffy,
underdeveloped kid. Mason will come in and provide immediate scoring off
the bench. 
 
12. Dallas A.J. Guyton PG 6-1 175 Indiana 
 Guyton can handle the ball, pass and score. He's an intelligent player
from a good program who prospered under the glare of Bob Knight. Despite
his poor showing in the NCAA tournament, Guyton is usually a big-game
player. Don Nelson will either take someone such as Guyton here, or a
guy you've never heard of from a country you can't pronounce. 
 
13. Orlando Scoonie Penn PG 5-10 175 Ohio State 
 Again, with three lottery picks, the Magic has the flexibility to take
chances. Penn might be undersized for the NBA, but he's a dynamic player
who can push the tempo and score when needed. He'll be an exciting
addition. 
 
14. Detroit Jason Collier PF 7-0 250 Georgia Tech 
 If Grant Hill leaves, the Pistons go from contender to construction
project, and their needs will be plenty. But they could do worse than
putting a big, talented body on their front line. The Pistons are
notoriously weak down low, and Collier would provide sorely needed
rebounding and defense. 
 
15. Milwaukee Mamadou N'diaye C 7-0 250 Auburn 
 Robert "Tractor" Traylor wasn't the answer in the middle for George
Karl's team. Maybe N'daiye will help. He's not polished, but he has more
upside than Ervin Johnson, Milwaukee's current pivotman. N'diaye is an
imposing figure in the paint who will intimidate opposing penetrators. 
 
16. Sacramento Chris Carrawell SG 6-6 220 Duke 
 There might be flashier players with greater offensive repertoires
available here. But since the Kings said goodbye to Tariq Abdul-Wahad,
they have lacked a defensive stopper. Carrawell can bring that
hard-nosed quality to this offensive juggernaut. 
 
17. Seattle Jerome Moiso C 6-11 225 UCLA 
 The Sonics are not a team on the rise, despite their first-round
showing against Utah, but rather one in limbo. Moiso is raw but
extremely talented. The Sonics could see him blossom in two seasons,
which is probably how long it will take them to find direction. 
 
18. L.A. Clippers Mateen Cleaves PG 6-2 190 Michigan State 
 It's silly to discuss the Clippers' specific needs. This team would
benefit greatly from having an exciting player who can put a few fans in
seats, inject positive energy into a deeply depressed franchise and run
the floor with flair and efficiency. 
 
19. Charlotte Mark Madsen PF 6-8 235 Stanford 
 All indications are that Eddie Jones is gone, which would suggest
Charlotte could use a shooting guard to replace him. That might happen,
but the club could also find one via free agency. It's harder to get a
gritty, dedicated, competitive front-liner who can back up Anthony
Mason. Madsen fits the bill. 
 
20. Philadelphia Chris Porter SF 6-7 220 Auburn 
 The Sixers need another scorer, especially one who can come off the
bench and fill it up immediately. Porter is a talented but enigmatic
player. He would prosper under Larry Brown's guidance. 
 
21. Toronto Olumide Oyedeji C 6-11 220 DJK Wurzburg (Germany) 
 The crisis here is the possible defection of Tracy McGrady, but his
absence won't be adequately dealt with in this draft. Rather, the
Raptors might take a shot at Oyedeji, who led the German league with
15.5 rebounds per game and can provide frontcourt scoring. 
 
22. New York Erick Barkley PG 6-1 185 St. John's 
 The Knicks could use a point guard of the future to someday replace
Chris Childs or Charlie Ward. Barkley is more talented than either of
them and he's a hometown favorite, although he does come with some
emotional baggage. 
 
23. Utah Lamont Barnes PF 6-9 250 Temple 
 This kid is a couple of years away from making any kind of impact in
the NBA. Then again, Karl Malone is a couple of years away from hanging
up his high-tops. After John Chaney, Barnes might benefit greatly from
the tutelage of Jerry Sloan and Malone. 
 
24. Chicago Ed Cota PG 6-1 170 North Carolina 
 Cota is a solid point guard who can step in and help run the rebuilding
Bulls' offense with efficiency. He is unspectacular and his outside shot
is weak, but as a setup man he's one of the better ones in this subpar
draft. 
 
25. Phoenix Brian Cardinal C 6-8 230 Purdue 
 This is typically Jerry Colangelo's kind of player. He's tough. He's
talented. He's fundamentally sound. He's competitive. And he comes from
good coaching. 
 
26. Utah Donnell Harvey PF 6-8 215 Florida 
 Harvey probably would have benefitted greatly from another year of
college. But that can be said about many. He is a fierce inside force.
Some time in the weight room and a couple of seasons of NBA experience
under Sloan might turn him into a star. 
 
27. Indiana Hanno Mottola PF 6-9 220 Utah 
 With Al Harrington and Jonathan Bender in the fold, the Pacers are
unlikely to draft another kid with little or no college experience.
Mottola's abilities are limited, but he is solid, dependable and a
hard-worker. Chances are he'll improve. 
 
28. Portland Dan McClintock C 7-0 245 Northern Arizona 
 The Trail Blazers are deep enough to take a flyer on a project like
McClintock who might be able to back up Arvydas Sabonis. 
 
29. L.A. Lakers Etan Thomas PF 6-9 230 Syracuse 
 You never know what the Lakers will do. They need big bodies. But they
usually lean toward athleticism in the draft. They might compromise here
with Thomas in the hope that he'll develop into a dependable backup
power forward.