2004 NBA Draft lottery team needs
By Chad Ford
NBA Insider
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Friday, April 16
Too early to start breaking down the NBA draft?
Consider this.
While playoff fever grips NBA fans, half of the league's scouts and GMs are in Mannheim, Germany right now watching 18-and-under Euros do their thing. In two weeks even more executives will be in Tel Aviv, Israel for the Euroleage Final Four.
In three weeks, the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the draft will have passed and teams (including those still in the playoffs) will begin individual workouts.
For lottery teams, there's a lot to do.
The Magic know they have to strike gold in the lottery to hang onto Tracy McGrady. The Bulls know they need a tested star to teach their high school dropouts how to play. The Wizards need an anti-Kwame to save the season next year.
The season hasn't been over for 48 hours. There is no rest.
Insider made some phone calls, and sorted through depth charts and incentive-laden contracts to give you a first look at what each lottery team will be looking for with its first-round pick. We'll continue to add playoff teams to the list as they are eliminated.
Orlando Magic
Chance to win lottery: 25%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Emeka Okafor
Toughness in paint
Point guard
No one needs Emeka Okafor more than the Magic. That's the funny thing about team needs. Sometimes they have nothing to do with positions or talent. Magic fans need something to cheer about. A hometown hero. A basketball Messiah. We have no idea just how good Okafor can really be. But he's the type of guy the Magic have been looking for ever since Ben Wallace left for Detroit. If Tracy McGrady is going to stay in Orlando, the Magic need a guy like Okafor who can step in and help immediately. Without him, all may be lost.
Assuming the Magic don't get the No. 1 pick, the team will seriously explore trading the pick. If they can't get value, the Magic have several needs to address. They need a real center in the worst way. Unfortunately for the Magic, there won't be one ready to contribute in the top-six picks (the Magic can fall no further than six). Dwight Howard will be an option because of his size and upside, but they'll have to have patience, something running in low supply in Orlando. They also need a real point guard to run the show. The top point guard on our board, Shaun Livingston, isn't ready. The next two, Ben Gordon and Devin Harris, aren't true points . . . but could help.
Chicago Bulls
Chance to win lottery: 20%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Emeka Okafor
Point forward
Physical two guard
3-point shooting
Jim Paxson has a tough decision to make this summer. Do they move Tyson Chandler and/or Eddy Curry in an attempt to get a tougher, more experienced (even if less talented) core in return. Obviously, Okafor would be a godsend and would give Paxson the courage he needs to at least move one of them.
The team also expects to lose Jamal Crawford this summer and has never really had a great small forward. If Duke's Luol Deng enters the draft, he'd be a great fit in Chicago. So would an athletic, defensive-minded two guard like Arizona's Andre Iguodala. However, if the Bulls don't get the No. 1 pick, look for them to try to package it with Chandler, Crawford and/or Curry for a star.
Washington Wizards
Chance to win lottery: 15.7%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Center
Depth at the four
The Wizards are pretty stacked in the backcourt with Gilbert Arenas, Jerry Stackhouse, Larry Hughes, Juan Dixon and Steve Blake. They've drafted small forwards -- Jared Jeffries and Jarvis Hayes -- in the last two lotteries and their power forward, Kwame Brown, was the first pick in the draft three years ago.
Center continues to be a major problem for them, and the Wizards believe that a combo of Brown and Okafor will work, despite Okafor only being 6-foot-9. After that, things get pretty sketchy for the Wizards. Dwight Howard is another high school project. Everyone else in their range is a guard or an unproven big man. Someone like Pavel Podkolzine may make some sense for them if they had the patience. Expect them to explore trading the pick, along with someone like Jerry Stackhouse or Larry Hughes, for more help in the paint.
Charlotte Bobcats
Chance to win lottery: 0%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Everything
Right now the Bobcats are a blank slate. We'll know more about their draft needs after the expansion draft. Unfortunately, that only happens days before the actual draft. The theory is that you need to build your team around a big man or a point guard. If that's true, Okafor, Howard or a big guard like Shaun Livingston are all possibilities. Don't count out Luol Deng, though. If he declares, he'd be a very nice fit in Charlotte.
Atlanta Hawks
Chance to win lottery: 10.5%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Center
Point Guard
Power Forward
The Hawks aren't that far off from the Bobcats when talking about blank slate. The team has just four players, Jason Terry, Chris Crawford, Boris Diaw and Alan Henderson, with guaranteed contracts next year. And, there's a lot of talk that the team will shop Terry over the summer.
The Hawks are crossing their fingers that they get their hands on high school stud Dwight Howard. If they don't land Howard or Okafor, things get tougher. Guys like Luol Deng and Josh Smith don't fit needs. And players like Livingston, Podkolzine and Brazilian Tiago Splitter are a year or two away at the very least.
Los Angeles Clippers
Chance to win lottery: 10.4%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Point guard
3-point shooting
Pull out the Ouija board, tarot cards, divining rod and dial up the Psychic Friends Hotline. They have about as good of a shot of predicting what owner Donald Sterling will do as we do.
Murphy's law says that the Clippers will defy the odds, get the No. 1 pick and ruin Okafor or Howard. If they fall to their actual slot at six, things get dicey. The team is set at the three and four. If they are able to lure Kobe, or re-sign Quentin Richardson, they're fine at the two. Last year they spent their lottery pick on Chris Kaman and he appears to be coming along. That leaves the point position, where only one guy, Marko Jaric, is holding down the fort. There's been some speculation that the Clippers are in love with Sebastian Telfair. It tough to see how they could justify drafting such a young, under sized point guard this high. Then again, it is the Clippers we're talking about. More likely, they take a flier on a more seasoned, taller prospect like Ben Gordon or Devin Harris.
Phoenix Suns
Chance to win lottery: 6.4%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Center
Point Guard
Depth
The Suns are the most loaded team in the lottery and don't have a huge need for the pick. This summer, they're expected to sign top Euro point guard Milos Vujanic, and they have enough cap room to go after a veteran two or five (everyone from Kobe to Mehmet Okur to Vlade Divac has been mentioned).
That makes the Suns' pick interesting. They're one of the few teams that will have the luxury to draft the best player on the board, regardless of position or experience. Expect the Suns to take that luxury and grab one of the big centers like Podkolzine. Or, they may try to trade the pick along with an expiring contract like Jahidi White for more cap room this summer.
Toronto Raptors
Chance to win lottery: 3.7%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Big point guard
Center
The Raptors have zero centers on their roster, so obviously it's a huge need. The problem is that, with the exception of Okafor (who would pair nicely with big man Chris Bosh) there isn't anyone on the board even remotely ready. There are some young guys who could make some sense down the road for the Raptors (like Podkolzine), but the Raptors probably won't have the patience.
Point guard may make more sense. Alvin Williams isn't cutting it. With players like Ben Gordon and Devin Harris on the board, they could get an immediate upgrade at a position that's bothered them in the past. .
Philadelphia 76ers
Chance to win lottery: 3.6%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Point forward
Depth in the paint
3-point shooting
The Sixers are a mess on the court, but their depth chart is actually pretty impressive. Samuel Dalembert has been great at the five this year. Kenny Thomas has done well at the four. Allen Iverson is a staple at the two, and Eric Snow handles the point pretty well. Guys like Aaron McKie, Greg Buckner, John Salmons and Kyle Korver have been contributors off the bench. The big bust has been Glenn Robinson. The Sixers need a three who doesn't need 15 shots a game.
Enter Stanford's Josh Childress. He seems like the perfect choice for the Sixers. He's long, athletic, can shoot the ball, play multiple positions and uses his huge wingspan to play great defense. He needs to get stronger, but I think this pick would be a slam dunk for the Sixers. If Childress if off the board, more depth in the paint is probably the way to go. A young big Euro like Kosta Perovic or Andris Biedrins could make some sense.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Chance to win lottery: 1.8%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Point guard
Center
Small Forward
It's probably a good thing that the Cavs missed the playoffs. They need more help and would've been forced to send their pick to Phoenix had they qualified. Instead, they're in the perfect position to address one of their needs. If a player like Wisconsin's Devin Harris is on the board, he'd be a great fit. Jeff McInnis won't be around forever, and Harris's steady playmaking skills and ability to score should energize the Cavs' backcourt.
If Harris is gone, there aren't any real centers left who are very different from the team's other big project, DeSagana Diop. However, it's a need that needs to be addressed soon. Zydrunas Ilgauskas is in the last year of his deal. He won't be around forever. Players like Tiago Splitter or Kosta Perovic could make sense. If all else fails, another swingman could help. A kid like Andre Iguodala could end up being a younger version of Eric Williams. His playmaking skills would really complement LeBron's. They are also reportedly high on international big man Andris Biedrins.
Golden State Warriors
Chance to win lottery: 0.9%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Center
Athletic power forward
Everything depends on what Erick Dampier and Adonal Foyle decide to do. The word is that both will bolt the Bay this summer, meaning that the Warriors will have a big, big hole in the middle of their lineup. Big men like Pavel Podkolzine, Kosta Perovic, Tiago Splitter or Peja Samardziski may be available, but neither can help the team right now. BYU's Rafael Araujo may be able to help them, but it's a little early to pick him. They too are said to be coveting Latvia's Andris Biedrins.
Seattle SuperSonics
Chance to win lottery: 0.9%
Team Needs
The Skinny
A real enter
Athletic, physical four
The Sonics are loaded in the backcourt, even if they lose Brent Barry to free agency this year. Last year they took a power forward, Nick Collison, and a point guard, Luke Ridnour, with their two lottery picks. Collison missed the season with an injury. Ridnour played well in the limited minutes he saw.
What the Sonics really need is a big man who can draw a double in the post. There aren't many guys like that available. Their best bet is to take a flier on an athletic big man like Kosta Perovic or Tiago Splitter, or a young versatile power forward like high school phenom Marvin Williams.
Portland Trail Blazers
Chance to win lottery: 0.6%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Point Guard
Shooting Guard
The Blazers are in the lottery for the first time in forever and they need to make the most of the opportunity. The team made a number of trades during the season to shore up its front line. The Blazers are now two deep at the five (Theo Ratliff, Dale Davis) the four (Zach Randolph, Shareef Abdur-Rahim) and the three (Darius Miles, Ruben Patterson). The backcourt now becomes their Achilles' heel. Point guard Damon Stoudamire is in the last year of his contract and he has no real backup. Two guard Derek Anderson is good when he's healthy . . . but he's rarely healthy. Their one backup, Qyntel Woods, is beginning to look like a bust.
The good news is that there are several players out there who could fit the needs of the Blazers. Start with Arizona's Andre Iguodala who, as a defensive-minded, athletic swingman, could be a perfect fit in their system at the two. The team is also high on CSKA Moscow swingman Sergei Monya and high school phenom J.R. Smith. The team also likes point guard Devin Harris, but it's doubtful he's around here. Ditto for Ben Gordon. Jameer Nelson and Sebastian Telfair should still be on the board, but neither player makes much sense for the Blazers. The team already has a very small point, Stoudamire, and has been trying to upgrade to a bigger one for years. A trade, using Abdur-Rahim as bait, may be the best way to lure another top-notch point guard into the fold.
Utah Jazz
Chance to win lottery: 0.5%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Center
Power Forward
The Jazz are loaded, almost overloaded, at the two and three positions. Matt Harpring, Andrei Kirilenko, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Raja Bell, and Gordan Giricek were all major contributors last season. Of all of those players, Kirilenko moved over to the four at times, but most believe his best position is at the three. Point guard was also solid for the Jazz with the development of Carlos Arroyo, Raul Lopez and Maurice Williams. However, the position could be an issue if Arroyo were to leave via free agency. The frontcourt, however, is barren. Greg Ostertag is a free agent.
Utah, with three first-round picks, knows that at least two of them have to be used on frontcourt players. The Jazz aren't afraid to draft international players and several good ones may be available when they pick. Look for them to have interest in Serbia's Peja Samardziski and Kosta Perovic, Brazil's Tiago Splitter, Latvia's Andris Biedrins and Brazil's (via BYU) Rafael Araujo. All of those big men could turn into special players down the road if a team can have a little patience. Knowing the Jazz the way we do, they'll have it.
By Chad Ford
NBA Insider
Send an Email to Chad Ford
Friday, April 16
Too early to start breaking down the NBA draft?
Consider this.
While playoff fever grips NBA fans, half of the league's scouts and GMs are in Mannheim, Germany right now watching 18-and-under Euros do their thing. In two weeks even more executives will be in Tel Aviv, Israel for the Euroleage Final Four.
In three weeks, the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the draft will have passed and teams (including those still in the playoffs) will begin individual workouts.
For lottery teams, there's a lot to do.
The Magic know they have to strike gold in the lottery to hang onto Tracy McGrady. The Bulls know they need a tested star to teach their high school dropouts how to play. The Wizards need an anti-Kwame to save the season next year.
The season hasn't been over for 48 hours. There is no rest.
Insider made some phone calls, and sorted through depth charts and incentive-laden contracts to give you a first look at what each lottery team will be looking for with its first-round pick. We'll continue to add playoff teams to the list as they are eliminated.
Orlando Magic
Chance to win lottery: 25%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Emeka Okafor
Toughness in paint
Point guard
No one needs Emeka Okafor more than the Magic. That's the funny thing about team needs. Sometimes they have nothing to do with positions or talent. Magic fans need something to cheer about. A hometown hero. A basketball Messiah. We have no idea just how good Okafor can really be. But he's the type of guy the Magic have been looking for ever since Ben Wallace left for Detroit. If Tracy McGrady is going to stay in Orlando, the Magic need a guy like Okafor who can step in and help immediately. Without him, all may be lost.
Assuming the Magic don't get the No. 1 pick, the team will seriously explore trading the pick. If they can't get value, the Magic have several needs to address. They need a real center in the worst way. Unfortunately for the Magic, there won't be one ready to contribute in the top-six picks (the Magic can fall no further than six). Dwight Howard will be an option because of his size and upside, but they'll have to have patience, something running in low supply in Orlando. They also need a real point guard to run the show. The top point guard on our board, Shaun Livingston, isn't ready. The next two, Ben Gordon and Devin Harris, aren't true points . . . but could help.
Chicago Bulls
Chance to win lottery: 20%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Emeka Okafor
Point forward
Physical two guard
3-point shooting
Jim Paxson has a tough decision to make this summer. Do they move Tyson Chandler and/or Eddy Curry in an attempt to get a tougher, more experienced (even if less talented) core in return. Obviously, Okafor would be a godsend and would give Paxson the courage he needs to at least move one of them.
The team also expects to lose Jamal Crawford this summer and has never really had a great small forward. If Duke's Luol Deng enters the draft, he'd be a great fit in Chicago. So would an athletic, defensive-minded two guard like Arizona's Andre Iguodala. However, if the Bulls don't get the No. 1 pick, look for them to try to package it with Chandler, Crawford and/or Curry for a star.
Washington Wizards
Chance to win lottery: 15.7%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Center
Depth at the four
The Wizards are pretty stacked in the backcourt with Gilbert Arenas, Jerry Stackhouse, Larry Hughes, Juan Dixon and Steve Blake. They've drafted small forwards -- Jared Jeffries and Jarvis Hayes -- in the last two lotteries and their power forward, Kwame Brown, was the first pick in the draft three years ago.
Center continues to be a major problem for them, and the Wizards believe that a combo of Brown and Okafor will work, despite Okafor only being 6-foot-9. After that, things get pretty sketchy for the Wizards. Dwight Howard is another high school project. Everyone else in their range is a guard or an unproven big man. Someone like Pavel Podkolzine may make some sense for them if they had the patience. Expect them to explore trading the pick, along with someone like Jerry Stackhouse or Larry Hughes, for more help in the paint.
Charlotte Bobcats
Chance to win lottery: 0%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Everything
Right now the Bobcats are a blank slate. We'll know more about their draft needs after the expansion draft. Unfortunately, that only happens days before the actual draft. The theory is that you need to build your team around a big man or a point guard. If that's true, Okafor, Howard or a big guard like Shaun Livingston are all possibilities. Don't count out Luol Deng, though. If he declares, he'd be a very nice fit in Charlotte.
Atlanta Hawks
Chance to win lottery: 10.5%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Center
Point Guard
Power Forward
The Hawks aren't that far off from the Bobcats when talking about blank slate. The team has just four players, Jason Terry, Chris Crawford, Boris Diaw and Alan Henderson, with guaranteed contracts next year. And, there's a lot of talk that the team will shop Terry over the summer.
The Hawks are crossing their fingers that they get their hands on high school stud Dwight Howard. If they don't land Howard or Okafor, things get tougher. Guys like Luol Deng and Josh Smith don't fit needs. And players like Livingston, Podkolzine and Brazilian Tiago Splitter are a year or two away at the very least.
Los Angeles Clippers
Chance to win lottery: 10.4%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Point guard
3-point shooting
Pull out the Ouija board, tarot cards, divining rod and dial up the Psychic Friends Hotline. They have about as good of a shot of predicting what owner Donald Sterling will do as we do.
Murphy's law says that the Clippers will defy the odds, get the No. 1 pick and ruin Okafor or Howard. If they fall to their actual slot at six, things get dicey. The team is set at the three and four. If they are able to lure Kobe, or re-sign Quentin Richardson, they're fine at the two. Last year they spent their lottery pick on Chris Kaman and he appears to be coming along. That leaves the point position, where only one guy, Marko Jaric, is holding down the fort. There's been some speculation that the Clippers are in love with Sebastian Telfair. It tough to see how they could justify drafting such a young, under sized point guard this high. Then again, it is the Clippers we're talking about. More likely, they take a flier on a more seasoned, taller prospect like Ben Gordon or Devin Harris.
Phoenix Suns
Chance to win lottery: 6.4%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Center
Point Guard
Depth
The Suns are the most loaded team in the lottery and don't have a huge need for the pick. This summer, they're expected to sign top Euro point guard Milos Vujanic, and they have enough cap room to go after a veteran two or five (everyone from Kobe to Mehmet Okur to Vlade Divac has been mentioned).
That makes the Suns' pick interesting. They're one of the few teams that will have the luxury to draft the best player on the board, regardless of position or experience. Expect the Suns to take that luxury and grab one of the big centers like Podkolzine. Or, they may try to trade the pick along with an expiring contract like Jahidi White for more cap room this summer.
Toronto Raptors
Chance to win lottery: 3.7%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Big point guard
Center
The Raptors have zero centers on their roster, so obviously it's a huge need. The problem is that, with the exception of Okafor (who would pair nicely with big man Chris Bosh) there isn't anyone on the board even remotely ready. There are some young guys who could make some sense down the road for the Raptors (like Podkolzine), but the Raptors probably won't have the patience.
Point guard may make more sense. Alvin Williams isn't cutting it. With players like Ben Gordon and Devin Harris on the board, they could get an immediate upgrade at a position that's bothered them in the past. .
Philadelphia 76ers
Chance to win lottery: 3.6%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Point forward
Depth in the paint
3-point shooting
The Sixers are a mess on the court, but their depth chart is actually pretty impressive. Samuel Dalembert has been great at the five this year. Kenny Thomas has done well at the four. Allen Iverson is a staple at the two, and Eric Snow handles the point pretty well. Guys like Aaron McKie, Greg Buckner, John Salmons and Kyle Korver have been contributors off the bench. The big bust has been Glenn Robinson. The Sixers need a three who doesn't need 15 shots a game.
Enter Stanford's Josh Childress. He seems like the perfect choice for the Sixers. He's long, athletic, can shoot the ball, play multiple positions and uses his huge wingspan to play great defense. He needs to get stronger, but I think this pick would be a slam dunk for the Sixers. If Childress if off the board, more depth in the paint is probably the way to go. A young big Euro like Kosta Perovic or Andris Biedrins could make some sense.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Chance to win lottery: 1.8%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Point guard
Center
Small Forward
It's probably a good thing that the Cavs missed the playoffs. They need more help and would've been forced to send their pick to Phoenix had they qualified. Instead, they're in the perfect position to address one of their needs. If a player like Wisconsin's Devin Harris is on the board, he'd be a great fit. Jeff McInnis won't be around forever, and Harris's steady playmaking skills and ability to score should energize the Cavs' backcourt.
If Harris is gone, there aren't any real centers left who are very different from the team's other big project, DeSagana Diop. However, it's a need that needs to be addressed soon. Zydrunas Ilgauskas is in the last year of his deal. He won't be around forever. Players like Tiago Splitter or Kosta Perovic could make sense. If all else fails, another swingman could help. A kid like Andre Iguodala could end up being a younger version of Eric Williams. His playmaking skills would really complement LeBron's. They are also reportedly high on international big man Andris Biedrins.
Golden State Warriors
Chance to win lottery: 0.9%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Center
Athletic power forward
Everything depends on what Erick Dampier and Adonal Foyle decide to do. The word is that both will bolt the Bay this summer, meaning that the Warriors will have a big, big hole in the middle of their lineup. Big men like Pavel Podkolzine, Kosta Perovic, Tiago Splitter or Peja Samardziski may be available, but neither can help the team right now. BYU's Rafael Araujo may be able to help them, but it's a little early to pick him. They too are said to be coveting Latvia's Andris Biedrins.
Seattle SuperSonics
Chance to win lottery: 0.9%
Team Needs
The Skinny
A real enter
Athletic, physical four
The Sonics are loaded in the backcourt, even if they lose Brent Barry to free agency this year. Last year they took a power forward, Nick Collison, and a point guard, Luke Ridnour, with their two lottery picks. Collison missed the season with an injury. Ridnour played well in the limited minutes he saw.
What the Sonics really need is a big man who can draw a double in the post. There aren't many guys like that available. Their best bet is to take a flier on an athletic big man like Kosta Perovic or Tiago Splitter, or a young versatile power forward like high school phenom Marvin Williams.
Portland Trail Blazers
Chance to win lottery: 0.6%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Point Guard
Shooting Guard
The Blazers are in the lottery for the first time in forever and they need to make the most of the opportunity. The team made a number of trades during the season to shore up its front line. The Blazers are now two deep at the five (Theo Ratliff, Dale Davis) the four (Zach Randolph, Shareef Abdur-Rahim) and the three (Darius Miles, Ruben Patterson). The backcourt now becomes their Achilles' heel. Point guard Damon Stoudamire is in the last year of his contract and he has no real backup. Two guard Derek Anderson is good when he's healthy . . . but he's rarely healthy. Their one backup, Qyntel Woods, is beginning to look like a bust.
The good news is that there are several players out there who could fit the needs of the Blazers. Start with Arizona's Andre Iguodala who, as a defensive-minded, athletic swingman, could be a perfect fit in their system at the two. The team is also high on CSKA Moscow swingman Sergei Monya and high school phenom J.R. Smith. The team also likes point guard Devin Harris, but it's doubtful he's around here. Ditto for Ben Gordon. Jameer Nelson and Sebastian Telfair should still be on the board, but neither player makes much sense for the Blazers. The team already has a very small point, Stoudamire, and has been trying to upgrade to a bigger one for years. A trade, using Abdur-Rahim as bait, may be the best way to lure another top-notch point guard into the fold.
Utah Jazz
Chance to win lottery: 0.5%
Team Needs
The Skinny
Center
Power Forward
The Jazz are loaded, almost overloaded, at the two and three positions. Matt Harpring, Andrei Kirilenko, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Raja Bell, and Gordan Giricek were all major contributors last season. Of all of those players, Kirilenko moved over to the four at times, but most believe his best position is at the three. Point guard was also solid for the Jazz with the development of Carlos Arroyo, Raul Lopez and Maurice Williams. However, the position could be an issue if Arroyo were to leave via free agency. The frontcourt, however, is barren. Greg Ostertag is a free agent.
Utah, with three first-round picks, knows that at least two of them have to be used on frontcourt players. The Jazz aren't afraid to draft international players and several good ones may be available when they pick. Look for them to have interest in Serbia's Peja Samardziski and Kosta Perovic, Brazil's Tiago Splitter, Latvia's Andris Biedrins and Brazil's (via BYU) Rafael Araujo. All of those big men could turn into special players down the road if a team can have a little patience. Knowing the Jazz the way we do, they'll have it.
