NBA Draft 2012: Top Priority for Each Team

With the 2011-12 regular season coming to an end and the 2012 playoffs all set in stone, it's time to take look ahead to what the 2012 NBA draft has in store.

I'm sure every NBA franchise is busy wrapping up their seasons or planning for their playoff runs, so I figured I'd do their work for them and figure out every team's top priority as we head towards the NBA draft on June 28.

In addition to discussing every NBA team's top draft priority, I've also included one player for every team that would best fit the team's needs.

It's time to play NBA general manager by dissecting your favorite team's 2012 NBA draft needs.  Read on to find out which player every NBA team needs to focus on and what your favorite team's top priority is in the draft.

30. Charlotte Bobcats: True Franchise Talent

Best Draft Option: Kentucky PF Anthony Davis

Top Draft Priority: SG, SF, PF, C

The Charlotte Bobcats didn't necessarily hit a home run in 2011, picking Kemba Walker and Bismack Biyombo.

While those players certainly still have time to develop into legitimate NBA talent, the Bobcats are still looking for their true "franchise" player, and they will hopefully be able to find that in this upcoming draft.

Anthony Davis is hands down the No. 1 option in the 2012 draft class, and whoever gets the top overall pick will end up with him on their team.

Davis needs to bulk up a little bit to be able to compete against much stronger and physical players in the ranks of the NBA.

If the Bobcats can bring in veteran talent to help mentor and teach Davis, he can be the franchise player they've been looking for since the creation of the franchise.

29. Washington Wizards: Frontcourt Depth

Best Draft Option: Kansas PF Thomas Robinson

Top Draft Priority: PF, C

The Washington Wizards need to get more than just one dominant player out of this draft; they need about four or five if they want to contend in the near future.

The one major area of focus for the Wizards in this draft, though, absolutely must be to add some depth and talent to their otherwise lackluster frontcourt.

Aside from the aging Nene Hilario, the Wizards really don't have much production from the other members of their frontcourt. Without a legitimate frontcourt presence, the Wizards won't be able to move out of the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

With talented, young guys like John Wall, Jordan Crawford and Chris Singleton, the Wizards can be an exciting team next year if they can find a legitimate threat at the power forward and/or center position, like Thomas Robinson of the Kansas Jayhawks. 

28. New Orleans Hornets: Athleticism and Youth Everywhere

Best Draft Option: Kentucky SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

Top Draft Priority: SF, PF, C

There are a lot of positions the Hornets need to improve at as they head into next season.

With that being said, the Hornets' best chance of building for the future is simply to draft the best player available. That player most likely will be Kentucky SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

While he's only 18 years old, Gilchrist very well might be the most physically gifted player in this draft, and that's reason enough for the Hornets to draft him.

There's no doubt that the Hornets also need to solidify their frontcourt, as Carl Landry and Chris Kaman could very likely not be on the roster next season. Still, the Hornets' first priority is to become a more athletic and younger team.

Best-case scenario for the Hornets is for them to get the overall No. 1 pick so they can draft Anthony Davis, as he fits their needs perfectly. But if that doesn't happen, going after Davis' teammate at Kentucky isn't a bad option either.

27. Cleveland Cavaliers: Athletic Shooting Guard

Best Draft Option: Florida SG Bradley Beal

Top Draft Priority: SG, C

The Cleveland Cavaliers have about a million draft picks in this 2012 draft. Well, they actually only have four, but that's still an impressive quantity.

With those four draft picks, the Cavaliers are bound to find at least one player who suits their biggest need, which is at the shooting guard position.

Currently, the Cavaliers have underwhelming players like Anthony Parker, Manny Harris and Daniel Gibson at the position. If they enter next season with the same talent on their roster, they will be the same below-average team they were this year.

The Cavaliers could fill their need for an explosive shooting guard with Florida SG Bradley Beal with their first pick in the draft, and that would certainly be a step in the right direction. By drafting Beal, the Cavaliers could start developing one of the most exciting backcourts in the NBA, with Kyrie Irving running the point.

With four draft picks, the Cavaliers are bound to draft at least one player who can help them contend next season. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while, right?

26. Sacramento Kings: Legitimate Center

Best Draft Option: Georgetown C Henry Sims

Top Draft Priority: SF, C

There's no question that the Kings' biggest need in this year's draft is to fill the hole they have at the center position.

DeMarcus Cousins currently runs at the center spot, but he's more physically suited to play at the power forward position. If the Kings can manage to get a legitimate center, they can quickly have one of the most dominant frontcourts in the game.

The reason I have the Kings' best draft option as a second-round prospect is that I believe Henry Sims could be the most developed and most mature center in the draft.

The last thing the Kings need to do is draft a young center who needs time to mature, as that's what they always tend to do with their draft picks.

The Kings should go after a guy like Harrison Barnes with their high first-round pick, then go after Sims in the second round. That would help them immediately, much more than taking an underdeveloped player like Andre Drummond in the first round.  

25. New Jersey Nets: Backup Plan for Brook Lopez

Best Draft Option: Gonzaga C Robert Sacre 

Top Draft Priority: PF, C

The New Jersey Nets have only one draft pick in the 2012 NBA draft, and it happens to be one that is going to be very late in the second round. 

With that being said, there's no doubt that the Nets can do some damage with that pick, as long as they focus on their biggest need, which is solidifying their frontcourt.

The biggest need this season for the Nets has been finding a competent replacement for the oft-injured Brook Lopez. While Robert Sacre might not be a long-term option, he's certainly a mature player who could help bring bench production to the Nets frontcourt.

The Nets' biggest need this season is to retain Deron Williams, because without him their future potential as a franchise will take a serious hit.

Drafting Sacre won't necessarily help with that, but it certainly will be a nice backup plan for Lopez.  

24. Toronto Raptors: Developed and Mature Talent at the SF Position

Best Draft Option: UNC SF Harrison Barnes

Top Draft Priority: SF, C, PG  

The Toronto Raptors have one of the most underwhelming and underperforming rosters in the entire NBA.

Aside from Jose Calderon and Andrea Bargnani, the Raptors don't have much developed and fundamental talent on their roster. That's why they find themselves struggling year in and year out. Yes, I know DeMar DeRozan is on their roster. He's just not the kind of player the Raptors need.

The one position on the Raptors depth chart that is seriously lacking, though, is the small forward position. That's where drafting a player like Harrison Barnes would help.

Drafting Barnes, who is one of the most fundamentally sound players in the entire draft, would add some much-needed consistency to the small forward position for the Raptors.

If they use their three draft picks right, the Raptors certainly can become a playoff contender once again. Aside from filling the gap at the small forward spot, the Raptors also could benefit from going after a center and a point guard in the draft.

23. Golden State Warriors: Legitimate Point Guard

Best Draft Option: Kentucky PG Marquis Teague 

Top Draft Priority: PG, SF

After trading away Monta Ellis this year, the Golden State Warriors quickly became the proud owners of one of the most unbalanced roster rotations in the NBA.

With multiple picks in this year's draft, the Warriors certainly have the opportunity to rebuild their roster. The first place they need to start is at the point guard position.

Stephen Curry, when he's not injured, is the man tasked with running the point. In all honesty, he's more suited to play at the shooting guard position.

Drafting a point guard in the first round will give Curry the chance to move to the 2-guard spot, and that would undoubtedly help the Warriors move forward as a franchise. If Curry can move back to the SG spot, Brandon Rush can also move back to playing as a small forward, which is where he needs to be.

While Marquis Teague might not be the best point guard in the draft, he's certainly one with a high upside, and one that might be available late in the first round.

22. Detroit Pistons: Frontcourt Depth

Best Draft Option: UNC PF/C Tyler Zeller 

Top Draft Priority: PF, C

The Detroit Pistons are slowly becoming a legitimate team in the Eastern Conference once again, and that's in large part due to the emergence of Greg Monroe at the center position.

Aside from Monroe, though, the Pistons frontcourt depth is seriously lacking, especially at the power forward position. That's where the 2012 NBA draft comes in.

While a lot of people think the Pistons need to go after a shooting guard to replace the underperforming Ben Gordon, the Pistons will continue to be a mediocre team if they don't add depth to their frontcourt.

Tyler Zeller is capable of playing at both the center and power forward positions, and that's something the Pistons need moving forward.

By adding versatility to their frontcourt, the Pistons can take a step in the right direction as a franchise. 

21. Minnesota Timberwolves: Defensive-Minded Small Forward

Best Draft Option: UNLV SF Chace Stanback

Top Draft Priority: PG, SF

The Minnesota Timberwolves only have one draft pick in the 2012 NBA draft.

The one area that the Timberwolves absolutely must focus on as they move forward is defense, as they'll need to improve on that end of the court in 2013.

A prospect the T'Wolves could go after that has a high-risk/high-reward value is UNLV's Chace Stanback. Stanback is the kind of player that can have an immediate impact on the defensive side of the ball while also developing into an offensive threat.

If the T'Wolves want to improve heading into next year, they may need depth to the small forward position, as Michael Beasley very well could be gone next season. A good way to do that is to draft a player who can help solidify that position on their depth chart.  

20. Portland Trail Blazers: Brandon Roy and Greg Oden Replacements

Best Draft Option: UConn PF/C Andre Drummond

Top Draft Priority: SG, C

The Portland Trail Blazers had one of the most tumultuous seasons of any NBA team this year. Not only did franchise player Brandon Roy retire, they also lost Greg Oden, who never returned to full health.

With that being said, it's time for the Trail Blazers to rebuild. With three draft picks (two in the top 15), the Trail Blazers can do just that.

Portland needs to find players that can help fill the void created by Roy's retirement and Oden being released from the team. The player they can start with his UConn center Andre Drummond.

While Drummond certainly has a high level of risk, as he's a raw talent, he also has the potential to become a quality frontcourt member alongside LaMarcus Aldridge.

If the Trail Blazers want to return to the success of the past few seasons, they need to focus on filling the biggest voids on their roster at the shooting guard and center positions. If they can do that, the Trail Blazers can be a playoff team once again. 

19. Milwaukee Bucks: Frontcourt Versatility

Best Draft Option: Baylor F Perry Jones III

Top Draft Priority: SF, C

The Milwaukee Bucks certainly upgraded their roster when they traded Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson for Monta Ellis and a few other guys.

The Bucks also created a few major gaps on their roster with that trade, specifically at the small forward and center positions.

Unfortunately for the Bucks, they won't be able to fill both those needs in the 2012 draft, as they only have one pick. Luckily for the Bucks, that pick is going to be in the top 15, which means they'll have a chance at drafting a legitimate prospect.

The Bucks can survive without drafting a center, as they have Ekpe Udoh and Kwame Brown.

The Bucks should focus on solidifying their small forward depth in the draft, and they can do that by going after an athletically gifted player, like Baylor's Perry Jones III.

18. Houston Rockets: Options at the Center Position

Best Draft Option: Illinois C Meyers Leonard  

Top Draft Priority: PF, C

The Houston Rockets have four picks in the 2012 NBA draft, and those picks all fall before the middle of the second round, so the Rockets are in good position.

While the Rockets have a talented roster, they certainly can benefit from adding depth to both power forward behind Luis Scola and center behind Samuel Dalembert, who might not even be back next season.

There are a number of routes the Rockets could take with their stable of draft picks, but the best route to take begins with selecting Illinois center Meyers Leonard with their first pick.

While Leonard could have benefited from staying in college another year, there's no doubt that his seven-foot frame is an enticing aspect of what he can bring to any NBA team. By selecting Leonard with their first pick, the Rockets could then focus on selecting athletic and versatile players who fit into their rotation.

If the Rockets manage their draft picks effectively, they certainly will be a dangerous team next season.  

17. Phoenix Suns: Versatile Combo Guard

Best Draft Option: Syracuse G Dion Waiter

Top Draft Priority: Combo Guard

The Phoenix Suns only have one pick in the 2012 draft, but fortunately for the Suns, that pick will be around the middle of the first round.

The Suns certainly have a lot riding on their draft pick this summer, as they can't afford to draft a developmental player or a guy with a high bust potential. 

Aside from figuring out how to deal with the uncertainty surrounding Steve Nash's future in Phoenix, the Suns' biggest challenge in the draft is finding a guard who can both run the point and also earn minutes at the shooting guard spot.

The one player in the draft who is a perfect fit for the Suns, especially in their fast-paced offense, is Dion Waiters. He has the agility in his game that it will take to run with the Suns.

Waiters could very well be the steal of the 2012 NBA draft, and if the Suns are able to call his name this June, they could be an even more legitimate contender in the Western Conference next season.

16. Utah Jazz: Add Depth at Point Guard Position

Best Draft Option: UNC PG Kendall Marshall

Top Draft Priority: PG, SG, SF

The Utah Jazz have three picks in the 2012 draft, as long as the New Jersey Nets don't end up with a lottery pick.

Assuming the Nets don't get a lottery pick and their first-round pick is officially owned by Utah, the Jazz need to focus on drafting a point guard who can be a replacement for Devin Harris in the near future, or at least a solid backup in the years to come.

The best player for the Jazz to go after in the draft is UNC's Kendall Marshall, as he's more mature than most players in the draft. He also plays with an impressive level of fundamental skill.

Another reason why Marshall would be a great fit for the Jazz is that he also could earn minutes at the shooting guard position.

The Jazz also need to look for depth at the small forward position, but they can do that later in the draft with guys like Terrence Jones and Khris Middleton, or even during the 2012 summer free-agency period. 

15. Philadelphia 76ers: Insurance Plan Behind Andre Iguodala

Best Draft Option: Kentucky SF Terrence Jones

Top Draft Priority: SF, PF

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a similar place this year as they are at the end of every season. They find themselves in the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, and they need to change that consistent level of mediocrity before their fanbase gives up on them.

The 76ers have one of the deepest benches, but they also have one of the wildest roster rotations in the league as well.

With that being said, the 76ers can take a step in the right direction by finding a player who can help push Andre Iguodala to become a better player, while also producing at a consistent level coming off the bench.

One player that has the potential to step in and immediately help out the 76ers is Terrence Jones, as he is one of the most physically gifted players in the entire draft.

Jones also fits well into the 76ers' hodgepodge of talent that is versatile enough to play a number of different positions. The 76ers don't have the best history when it comes to intelligent draft picks, though. Philly fans, cross your fingers. 

14. Dallas Mavericks: Backup Plan for Jason Kidd

Best Draft Option: Syracuse G Dion Waiters

Top Draft Priority: PG, PF, C

I hate to break it to you Mavericks fans, but Jason Kidd is in the last year of his NBA career.

Even if he comes back to Dallas next year, he won't be productive on any level. So while the Mavericks have a lot of needs heading into the draft, their biggest need lies at the point guard position.

While I already included Dion Waiters in this article, there's a high likelihood that he could fall to the Mavericks in the first round. If the Mavs can pull the trigger on him, then they absolutely should, as he could be a solid part of the Mavericks' future.

If the Mavericks pass on taking a point guard in the first round, which they very well could do if they pursue a free-agent point guard, the Mavericks then need to go after a PF/C that can help solidify their frontcourt.

Players who could help out the Mavericks at those positions are Xavier Gibson, John Henson and Furkan Aldemir.  It's time for the Mavericks to get younger, and the best way to do that is through the draft. 

13. New York Knicks: Defensive-Minded Guard/Forward Combo

Best Draft Option: Missouri SG Kim English

Top Draft Priority: SG/F Combo

The New York Knicks only have one draft pick in the 2012 draft, and unfortunately for them, it will be in the later parts of the second round.

With only eight players contracted through next season right now, the Knicks will need to make some crafty moves to utilize their roster spots while injecting youth and athleticism into their depth chart.

If there's one position that the Knicks need to focus on in the draft (instead of through free agency), it's at the shooting guard/small forward position. The Knicks need a player like Kim English, who's strong enough to play both positions while also being able to lock down players defensively.

English is one of the most mature and disciplined prospects in the 2012 draft class, and the Knicks would be wise to go after him. He could bring intensity and fundamental talent to the Knicks depth chart almost immediately. 

12. Orlando Magic: Depth at Small Forward Position

Best Draft Option:  Iowa State SF Royce White

Top Draft Priority: SF, C, PG

What the Orlando Magic do in the 2012 NBA draft depends completely on what they decide to do with Dwight Howard heading into the 2012-13 season.

If, for some reason, D12 is still a member of the Magic next season, then they need to focus on drafting a small forward who can help add some physicality to their backcourt. For the sake of this article, that's what we'll assume is going to happen.

Adding a physical aspect to their backcourt rotation is a must if they want to contend with the best of the best in the Eastern Conference.

The perfect player for that job is Royce White, who undoubtedly is one of the most physical players in the entire draft. White can add a certain level of tenacity to the defensive side of the ball, while also bringing strength and physicality to the offensive side of the ball.

If Howard isn't on the Magic's roster as names start to get called in the 2012 NBA draft, their game plan will certainly change. But for the sake of the Magic's franchise, let's hope that doesn't happen.

11. Denver Nuggets: Instant Shooting Guard Production

Best Draft Option: Washington G Terrence Ross

Biggest Draft Needs: PG/SG, C

The Denver Nuggets are an interesting team. They really don't have any superstars on their roster, but they still have one of the deepest teams in the entire NBA.

Unfortunately for the Nuggets, they aren't going to find their "superstar" player in the 2012 draft because they're not drafting nearly high enough.

With that being said, the Nuggets can still manage to find the kind of talent they need to help them turn the corner. That starts with drafting a solid combo guard that can earn minutes coming off the bench for both Ty Lawson and Arron Afflalo.

Drafting a player like Terrence Ross works for the Nuggets because he is a versatile combo guard who knows how to play in a fast-paced offensive set, which is what the Nuggets bring to the court every night.

Another direction the Nuggets could go in is pursuing a young center in the draft to help create depth behind JaVale McGee.

10. Boston Celtics: Power Forward and Shooting Guard

Best Draft Option: St. Bonaventure PF Andrew Nicholson

Top Draft Priority: SG, PF, C

The outcome of the Boston Celtics' 2012 draft picks relies heavily on what happens with veterans like Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett heading into next season, as they are both in the final year of their contracts.

Even if the Celtics bring back Garnett and Allen, they should still draft based on the thought that those players are both well past their primes.

The shooting guard position will be easier to fill because of the depth in the draft, and I think the Celtics need to go after a player like Andrew Nicholson with their first-round pick. He's ready to make an immediate impact on an NBA roster.

The Celtics also could alter their draft position this summer with a sign-and-trade of either Allen or Garnett, which certainly would be a smart move to make. They could increase the value of their draft picks instead of losing Garnett and Allen for nothing in return.

I know this is a slim possibility, but it would be interesting to see if Doc Rivers would go after his son, Austin Rivers, who's a SG from Duke. 

9. Atlanta Hawks: Versatile Combo Guard

Best Draft Option: Kentucky SG Doron Lamb

Top Draft Priority: Combo Guard, PF

The Atlanta Hawks have a talented roster, with stars like Josh Smith, Joe Johnson and Al Horford.

The only problem is that one of those stars, Joe Johnson, is vastly overpaid, as he makes $18 million every season. That kind of money seriously handicaps the Hawks from making moves in free agency to solidify their roster. I could realistically see them trying to move Johnson's contract based on that fact alone.

With that being said, the Hawks would be wise to make sure they sign a solid combo guard prospect to help create a backup plan in case Johnson is no longer on their depth chart.

That kind of player for the Hawks could be Kentucky's Doron Lamb, as he's versatile enough to play backup point guard if the Hawks keep Johnson. He's also explosive enough offensively to play long term at the shooting guard position.

While this talk about Joe Johnson is pure speculation, the Hawks would be wise to add depth to their backcourt regardless, and that's what I expect them to do with their first-round pick. 

8. Los Angeles Clippers: Versatile Combo Guard

Best Draft Option: Kansas G Tyshawn Taylor

Top Draft Priority: G, SF

The Los Angeles Clippers only have one draft pick in the 2012 draft, and it's going to be late in the second round.

Unfortunately, the Clippers are going to have a hard time finding answers to their needs in the draft. One of the Clips' biggest needs is having talent coming off the bench behind point guard Chris Paul.

With Randy Foye, Chauncey Billups and Nick Young all entering free agency, the Clippers will need to find a guard in the draft who is ready to step into an NBA bench rotation and be productive.

One player who just might be able to do that is Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor, as he has four years of college experience and he's led the Jayhawks to numerous runs in the NCAA tournament.

While Taylor certainly won't be a long-term option for the Clippers, he could at least bring temporary production while the Clippers try to find a more permanent solution to the bench production they will lose during free agency.  

7. Memphis Grizzlies: O.J. Mayo's Replacement

Best Draft Option: Washington SG Tony Wroten

Top Draft Priority: SG

Every year around the trade deadline, O.J Mayo's name seems to pop up as potential trade bait, and that's certainly not going to end anytime soon. Well, at least as long as he's on the Grizzlies' depth chart.

Mayo is in the qualifying offer of his contract, which means he could be gone heading into the 2012-13 season. That's part of the reason why the Grizzlies need to pursue a shooting guard in the 2012 NBA draft.

If Mayo decides to stay in Memphis, the Grizzlies still will need someone more productive to balance out the offensively limited Tony Allen. That player could be Tony Wroten from the University of Washington.

Wroten is nearly identical to Mayo, and the good news for the Grizzlies is that they can get him for a fraction of the cost it will take to keep Mayo on their roster.

No matter what happens with Mayo, the Grizzlies' first priority in the NBA draft this summer needs to be finding a shooting guard with a high upside, and that player is certainly Tony Wroten.

6. Los Angeles Lakers: Offensively Minded Small Forward

Best Draft Option: Texas A&M SF Khris Middleton

Top Draft Priority: SG, SF

Luckily for the Los Angeles Lakers, who traded away all of their own draft picks in the 2012 draft, they are the owners of the Bulls' second-round pick via the Bucks' trade for John Salmons last year.

With that being said, the Lakers' pick in the second round will most likely be one of the last picks in the draft, which puts them in an interesting position.

There's no doubt that the Lakers' biggest need exists at the small forward position, where they lack serious production from both Metta World Peace and Matt Barnes. There were rumors around the trade deadline that the Lakers were interested in Michael Beasley (as reported by ESPN's Dave McMenamin) but a cheaper option for the Lakers is to go after a "Beasley-like" player in the draft rather than pursuing Beasley in free agency.

A player the Lakers could pursue is Khris Middleton, who's a slashing small forward but doesn't bring much to the defensive side of the ball. Still, he certainly brings impressive athleticism and potential to the offensive side of the ball.

I expect the Lakers to go after a small forward with their lone draft pick, as free agency isn't full of many players who they can afford moving forward with Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol on their payroll. 

5. Indiana Pacers: Shooting Guard Depth Behind Paul George

Best Draft Option: Vanderbilt SG John Jenkins

Top Draft: SG

The Indiana Pacers' lone draft pick in the 2012 NBA draft will be in the latter parts of the first round, but that doesn't mean they won't be able to find legitimate talent to add to their roster.

The biggest need for the Pacers heading into the draft is to find a player who can come off the bench behind Paul George at the shooting guard position and help the Pacers not lose any of George's explosive production.

That player certainly could be John Jenkins, who's a junior guard out of Vanderbilt. He knows how to score from almost anywhere on the court.

The only other players the Pacers have behind George is Leandro Barbosa and Lance Stephenson, and those guys aren't going to be a part of the Pacers' long-term future. That is why the Pacers need to go after a guy like Jenkins in the draft.  

4. Miami Heat: Offensively Talented Center

Best Draft Option: Syracuse C Fab Melo

Top Draft Priority: C

No matter what happens with the Miami Heat this postseason, their second unit heading into the 2012-13 season will look different than it does right now. Players will have to be cut to help manage their cap space and make room for free-agent acquisitions.

The one position that absolutely needs to be improved if the Heat want to continue to improve as a team is center.

Joel Anthony and Ronny Turiaf aren't bad options, but they don't have any level of legitimate offensive production in their game. That's something the Heat can address with their first-round pick in the 2012 draft.

The player the Heat should pursue is Fab Melo, who certainly has some growing and maturing to do, but also has the potential to turn into a solid center in the NBA.

The Heat could also go after Vanderbilt center Festus Ezeli, who's a more mature and developed player. Either way, the Heat absolutely must bolster their frontcourt if they want to progress as a cohesive unit. 

3. Oklahoma City Thunder: Depth at the Center Position

Best Draft Option: Vanderbilt C Festus Ezeli

Top Draft Priority: PF, C

There aren't many needs for the Oklahoma City Thunder, aside from bolstering their bench rotation at the power forward and center positions.

Aside from Nick Collison and Cole Aldrich, the Thunder don't really have any legitimate talent coming off the bench in the frontcourt. The talent they have is nothing to write home about.

With their sole pick in the NBA draft coming at the end of the first round, the position the Thunder most need to fill is at center, which will help solidify their bench presence in the paint.

One player who the Thunder certainly should pursue is Festus Ezeli. With his 6'11" and 255-pound frame, he can step in and make an immediate impact, even on a well-developed team like the Thunder.

The Thunder are a great team, but they can be better if they are able to add depth to their bench. That starts by making a wise choice in the 2012 draft. 

2. San Antonio Spurs: Bench Production Behind Tim Duncan

Best Draft Option: FSU PF Xavier Gibson

Top Draft Priority: PG, PF

The San Antonio Spurs only have one pick in the 2012 NBA draft, and it will be late in the second round.

With that being said, there are two directions the Spurs could go with their pick. They could either try to find a backup point guard, or they could start to add depth behind Tim Duncan for the off chance that he doesn't return to the Spurs next season.

If Duncan does return to the Spurs, they would be wise to start bolstering the depth within their frontcourt. As Duncan gets older, his minutes will decline and so will his production. That's why it's important for the Spurs to start creating depth behind him.

The Spurs would be smart to pursue Xavier Gibson, as he has the physical size to compete immediately. He could be mentored and taught by one of the best in the game, Tim Duncan.

1. Chicago Bulls: Mature Shooting Guard

Best Draft Option: OSU's SG William Buford 

Top Draft Priority: SG, SF

Aside from Derrick Rose's health issues this season, the Chicago Bulls' biggest concern has been the inconsistent production they've been getting from the shooting guard position.

Richard Hamilton has been underwhelming this season, and Jimmy Butler and Ronnie Brewer haven't been all that impressive either.

Aside from pursuing shooting guards during free agency, the Bulls' best option at building depth on their roster is through the draft.

One of the most mature and developed shooting guards in the 2012 draft class is William Buford, and he's a prospect that the Bulls should be fixated on.

Not only is Buford a solid defensive talent, he's also the kind of offensive-minded player who can step into an NBA rotation and have an instant impact. Bolstering their depth at the shooting guard position by pursuing Buford would be a very smart move for the Bulls to make.