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Yup. Many of the Fantasy Drafts are now putting Marvin in as the top PROSPECT, ...that's why I say the Buck should take him. He's gonna be a Superstar, while Bogut is well ...he's white. Trust me, he's gonna be no Larry Bird. Marvin has a career headed to the path of like a Rasheed Wallace (in talent of course), but in his first year he'll be something like Josh Smith.ShiftyPowers said:
Here is a Mock Draft:
1. BUCKS — Marvin Williams, 6-9 SF, UNC
If the Bucks succumb to peer pressure, they'll draft POY Andrew Bogut. If they're smart though they'll take the most talented player in the draft in Williams. Milwaukee currently has a cat named Zsa Zsa holding it down on their front line, making Bogut the tempting choice. But we're big proponents of taking the best player available, and while Marvin is just a young gun still learning his way, you can't pass him up.
2. HAWKS — Chris Paul, 5-11 PG Wake Forest
Yes, Chris is undersized but he will be a great fit for the young Hawks. Get Chris in there right away with Josh Smith, Josh Childress and Al Harrington to grow. They might not win a lot of games at first, but know this: you're gonna see hundreds of sick lobs to Josh Smith.
3. BLAZERS — Andrew Bogut, 7-0 C Utah
On a squad filled with misfits and turmoil, Bogut could provide some solace and hope for Blazer fans. He's got an upside — a seven-footer with good hands and solid post moves — if he can pry the ball from Zach Randolph.
4. HORNETS — Deron Williams, 6-3 PG Illinois
B.Diddy is gone. Shifty Dickau could be on the way out 'cause he's a free agent this summer. So, the lowly Hornets must draft a point guard and Deron is their man. He's as thick as Baron, and what he lacks in explosiveness, he makes up for with his absurd basketball IQ. Any time a guy can totally dominate a late-round NCAA tournament game while only scoring two field goals like we saw Deron do this year, dude is something special.
5. BOBCATS — Martynas Andriuskevicius, 7-3 C Lithuania
He's young, he's a project and he makes Paris Hilton look like she needs to go on Weight Watchers. But he'll do well in an expansion environment in Charlotte where he has time to develop and can work with Primoz Brezec — a project made good.
6. JAZZ — Raymond Felton, 6-0 PG UNC
Utah thought they had a promising replacement for Stockton in Carlos Arroyo but that was just a figment of their imagination. Felton isn't the definite answer at point guard but he could be the best guard left for the Jazz, who were banking on landing a pick in the Top 5.
7. RAPTORS — Gerald Green, 6-8 SF Gulf Shores Academy
He's the best high school player in the draft. He's smooth, relentless on the defensive end and he possesses great NBA size. Toronto should grab him if he's still available because in three years a combo of Green and Bosh could be one of the deadliest in the league.
8. KNICKS — Chris Taft, 6-10 PF/C Pitt
Has there ever been more of a lock than this pick? Of all the debates in the office, we all agreed that Zeke goes with the hometown baller — even if he is another relatively undersized forward on a roster full of 'em.
9. WARRIORS — Channing Frye, 7-0 C Arizona
Of all the squads in the draft, it's the Warriors who have the most potential for '05-'06, so this draft is important. And for G-State, it's important to fill the middle this year. Frye is a poor man's Tim Duncan in the sense that he's fundamentally sound with solid footwork and a mid-range jumper. He won't be as dominant as Duncan but you know what you're getting and that's rare to say these days.
10. LAKERS — Fran Vasquez, 6-11 C Spain
The Lakers aren't exactly a patient bunch. They are a franchise that's used to being good every year, so for them to be in the lottery has to be aggravating in itself. So, needless to say, they are not looking to bring in a project who will be able to help them a few years down the road. They want a big man and they want results now. That's why we can see them taking Vasquez, the most polished foreign prospect on the board. Fran is athletic shot-blocker who can board a little. He needs to bulk up, but he can give L.A. meaningful minutes next year.
11. MAGIC — Martell Webster, 6-7 SG/SF Seattle Prep
O-Town needs some shooters and Webster is a straight up gunner. He can stick it from anywhere on the court and he's an exciting slasher. The Magic desperately need his outside shooting.
12. CLIPPERS — Tiago Splitter, 6-11 SF/PF Brazil
Like a lot of young foreign players, Tiago has the body of a center with the skills of a guard. He's more rugged than you would think though and unlike a lot of his peers, doesn't mind mixing it up in the paint.
13. BOBCATS — Antoine Wright, 6-7 SF Texas A&M
This guy is a diesel wing player that could most definitely contribute right away for the Bobcats. He can score (he averaged close to 18 a game in 2004-05) and despite his position he relentlessly attacks the glass.
14. TIMBERWOLVES — Danny Granger, 6-8 SF New Mexico
The T-Wolves need some new guards in a hurry and Granger — a huge guard — can be the answer. No one's stock has risen faster than Granger's because of his versatility and athleticism. If he kills in workouts like we expect that he will, he could be taken even higher than 14.
