Comparison: Ray Allen (older version)
No. 28) Minnesota Timberwolves: Jonas Jerebko: Jerebko will likely be stashed in Europe by the T-Wolves who have three picks in the first round. He doesn't commit unnecessary fouls, but is one of the most defensively intense players in the draft.
If he can develop an inside game offensively, the Wolves could have a solid player three years from now.
Comparison: Matt Barnes
No. 29) L.A. Lakers: Dajuan Summers: The Lakers will likely lose either Lamar Odom or Trevor Ariza this offseason, and Summers provides them with another versatile winger to place in the rotation.
In a system at Georgetown that limited his potential, Summers could eventually take over a significant role in the Lakers' mixture of Phil's triangle offense. His shooting touch can eventually improve, but the tools are there to succeed.
Comparison: Jeff Green (less energy)
No. 30) Cleveland Cavaliers: Marcus Thornton: With Thornton shooting up the draftboards along with Jodie Meeks, it could be either player heading to Cleveland to help ease the scoring load off of Lebron James.
Thornton, however, gets the nod because of his ability to catch and shoot, and the fact that he's much better when someone else is helping him create his shot. James will, eventually, make him a better player and possibly an eventual Sixth Man of the Year candidate.
*Although there will undoubtedly be trades within the next two days up until the 30th pick of the draft, this is only one of the many possible ways the first round can go.
With a harsh economic climate and no clear guarantee past Blake Griffin, it will surely be one of the most dynamic drafts over the past few years, which will bring the movers and shakers of the NBA to the forefront.
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