The Goal of the NBA Draft: Finding the Perfect Fit (Part Two)

DeJaun Blair (Pitt): PF, 6'7", 290 lbs.

Comparison: Anthony Mason, Glen "Big Baby" Davis.

Blair is a monster on the glass and in the paint. Blessed with a wide body at 290 pounds, Blair was able to dominate nearly every opposing big man the Panthers faced this season (including UConn's Hasheem Thabeet).

Without great leaping ability, Blair still managed to average a double-double in '08-'09.

The Bucks could use a wide body to go along with the trees that are Dan Gadzuric and Andrew Bogut. Also, some muscle would help the Bucks toughen up in the rough Eastern Conference.

Ty Lawson (North Carolina): PG, 6'0", 195 lbs.

Comparison: John Stockton

John Stockton seems like a hefty comparison for a guy who has yet to lace 'em up for a pro team.

But like Stockton, Ty Lawson has the rare ability to make sure he gets the ball to each player on his team when they are in the best position to score. Court vision is something that cannot be taught, making Lawson even more valuable.

The whole country was able to see him fight off injury and work his team to the Nationl Championship game in Detroit.

Lawson was the one player on North Carolina that opposing teams had no answer for in 2008-2009. He almost single-handedly rolled up LSU, Villanova, and Michigan State—all solid defensive teams.

Philly had problems this year from the point, Andre Miller doesn't seem to have much left in the tank, and Louis Williams is emerging as more of a scoring guard, leaving the door open for a true point guard to step in and play right away.

Andre Iguodala could use some help getting the ball in positions to score, and Lawson is one of the best guys around at getting his teammates easy points—just ask the ACC's All-Time Leading Scorer, Tyler Hansbrough.

Philly should also look to add a quality big man in the second round.

Curtis Jerrells (Baylor): PG, 6'1", 200 lbs.

Comparison: Derek Fisher

Jerrells has one thing that many point guards in the NBA lack—strength. Often the number-one option on his team, the southpaw can get his own shot whenever he wants.

Most importantly, after four years in college he's NBA-ready.

A majority of the point-men to come out of college early aren't ready to step in and play immediately, but Jerrells is. He's strong, makes good decisions, and is consistent—the definition of an NBA point guard.

Jerrells would be a steal in the late first-round and fit almost anywhere. But two teams could use his services: the Spurs and the Lakers.

San Antonio's back-up point guard problems hard not to notice, George his has the skill, but seems to serves San Antonio better on the wing.

Los Angeles seems to be struggling through the playoffs with no true point except Derek Fisher—and Fish's prime has passed.

After getting a few seasons under his belt, Jerrells could blossom into a solid starting point guard, and could become the heir to a few starting spots to open up within the next few seasons.

Other Fits: Atlanta, Dallas, Portland.

Jordan Hill, (Arizona): PF, 6'10", 230 lbs.

Comparison: Tyson Chandler

Before this season, I wasn't too high on Jordan Hill, but this past season Hill really opened up as the go-to-guy for Arizona.

Hill has never been too strong, so he is best when playing with a point guard who can get him the ball in the best position to score (as Nic Wise did this season).

If Hill can improve his mid-range jump shot and whoever drafts him can bring in the right mentor (as the Magic, Lakers, and Spurs have done with their young big men), there's no reason why he couldn't turn into an all-star down the line.

The best fit for Jordan Hill would be in New Orleans, though it would never happen. He and Chris Paul would be a pick-and-roll nightmare for every team in the Western Conference.

A point guard is the most valuable asset to any big man, so if Hill landed with the Clippers (Baron Davis) or Washington (Agent Zero) he would benefit from good guard play, and have plenty of opportunities for offensive rebounds.