25. HoustonRockets – Marresse Speights, Center, Florida
Speights probably would have been better served by staying in school, but he’ll get a chance to learn from Yao Ming and perhaps Dikembe Mutombo.
26. San AntonioSpurs – Nicolas Batum, Guard, France
The Spurs snag another good European late in the first round.
27. PortlandTrailblazers – Alexis Ajinca, Center, France
Greg Oden’s future back-up will probably stay in Europe for a few years before coming to Portland.
28. MemphisGrizzlies – J.J. Hickson, Forward, N.C. State
Another guy that probably should have stayed in school, Hickson has good potential but it will probably be a few years before he makes an impact.
29. DetroitPistons – Ante Tomic, Center, Croatia
Tomic will have the opportunity to come over right away. The Pistons need a real center to hold down the paint, especially if Rasheed Wallace is shipped out of town.
30. Boston Celtics – Jason Thompson, Guard, Rider
Thompson is a polished athlete that can defend and rebound. He could go higher, but if he lasts this long Kevin Garnett will have a new protégé.
Second Round
31. MinnesotaTimberwolves – D.J. White, Forward, Indiana
32. Seattle Supersonics – Kyle Weaver, Guard, Washington State
33. PortlandTrailblazers – Serge Ibaka, Forward, Congo





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