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16. Philadelphia 76ers: Deron Williams, PG, 23. Big, strong, fast, good going to the basket and a lethal shooter. If Williams has any flaws, it's that at times he looks likes a shooting guard in a point guard's body.

17. Toronto Raptors: Paul Pierce, SF, 30. Pierce can get physical with smaller forwards and drive around bigger ones. A durable player (only one full season of fewer than 73 games), the 10-year veteran proved in the NBA Finals that his defense is underrated.

18. Washington Wizards: Andrew Bynum, C, 20. Bynum was blossoming in '07-08 (13.1 points, 10.2 rebounds) before his knee injury, and there is no reason to think that he won't continue to grow in his fourth year. With more development, Bynum could challenge Howard and Yao as the league's top centers in a few years.

19. Cleveland Cavaliers: Tracy McGrady, SG/SF, 29. Is McGrady a leader? No. Is he a franchise player? Debatable. But are there five better pure scorers in the game today? No way. And McGrady is a more complete player than many give him credit for.

20. Denver Nuggets: David West, PF, 27. West might be the most underrated 20-point scorer in the NBA. A dependable jump shooter, West will continue to grow as his inside game improves.

21. Dallas Mavericks: Carlos Boozer, PF, 26. Though slightly undersized (6-8) for his position, Boozer is a rebounding machine who can pick-and-pop as well as he can pick-and-roll.

22. Orlando Magic: Brandon Roy, SG, 23. Roy is Dwyane Wade Lite, all the way down to his curiously spelled middle name (Dawayne). Nicknamed "The Natural," Roy attacks the basket with reckless abandon and, at 6-6, can play both guard positions.

23. Utah Jazz: Manu Ginobili, SG, 30. How good is Ginobili? Just watch tape of the Spurs' sputtering offense while he limped through five games against the Lakers in the Western Conference finals. Ginobili is clutch -- he led the Spurs in fourth-quarter scoring this past season -- and a three-point threat.

24. Phoenix Suns: Steve Nash, PG, 34. With a lot of miles on his tires, Nash is bound to break down eventually. But even a mediocre team will get better with Nash at the helm. Surround the two-time MVP with young players and their growth is accelerated exponentially.

25. Houston Rockets: Richard Hamilton, SG, 30. A tireless worker with a physical game that belies his slight frame, Hamilton is still improving. Exhibit A: He shot 44 percent from three-point range in '07-08, up from 34.1 percent the previous season and 36.4 percent as a rookie. A veteran of two NBA Finals and six conference finals, Hamilton also knows what it takes to win.

26. San Antonio Spurs: Josh Smith, PF/SF, 22. Smith is a bit of a head case -- just ask Mike Woodson -- but his talent is undeniable. Molded correctly, the rangy, 6-9 forward could develop Garnett-type defensive skills.

27. New Orleans Hornets: Pau Gasol, PF, 27. Gasol will never be a defensive stopper -- or even provide much resistance -- but his diverse offensive repertoire will keep him among the elite big men for the duration of his career.

28. Los Angeles Lakers: Kevin Durant, SF/SG, 19. Is Durant simply a scorer? At this point in his career, yes. Will he develop into more than that? I think so. While Durant will never dominate the glass like he did in college (11.1 per game his freshman year), he will average 6-7 boards once his body fills out. And when he learns to read defenses better, his assist totals could rise to the same level.

29. Detroit Pistons: Andre Iguodala, SF, 24. He can score (19.9 this past season), rebound (5.4) and dish (4.8). An inconsistent jump shot and a perceived reluctance to accept the role of franchise player are all that is holding him back.

30. Boston Celtics: Michael Redd, SG, 28. Redd may not be worthy of his max contract, but the NBA's top sharpshooter (a subjective opinion) is still a certifiable weapon. No one spaces the floor better.