While number one pick John Wall was obviously a fantastic addition to the Washington Wizards, other teams did a great job landing players later in the NBA Draft as well. Let’s take a look at some of the selections I liked the most.

Derrick Favors, Power Forward, New Jersey Nets (3): Favors is not ready to dominate on the NBA level right now, but he could end up being the best player in this draft. He’s got the size and athleticism to be a superstar four and should work very well next to center Brook Lopez. I just love the fit of Favors next to Lopez and his fit on this team in general.

Greg Monroe, Power Forward, Detroit Pistons (7): I personally would have taken Monroe at five, but it’s not even the value that I love for the Pistons; it’s the fit. The Pistons desperately needed a big man that they could run their offense through, and Monroe’s passing ability and crafty post moves make him a perfect option. He’s a good rebounder as well, which Detroit really needs. I would not be surprised to see him start from day one.

Gordon Hayward, Small Forward, Utah Jazz (9): Kevin O’Connor strikes again! I really think Hayward is going to be a very good pro, and Jerry Sloan is just the kind of coach to maximize his do-it-all game. He needs to get stronger and regain his shooting stroke, but I think this is a very good fit for the Jazz, especially with Kyle Korver possibly bolting this summer.

Ed Davis, Power Forward, Toronto Raptors (13): Davis will bring the Raptors exactly what they need: rebounding and defense. He’s a tough interior player that should help beef up the Toronto front line. He’s also got some offensive upside and could eventually ease the pain of Chris Bosh’s likely departure. With Davis, DeMar DeRozan and Andre Bargnani, this team has some good, young pieces to move forward with.

Patrick Patterson, Power Forward, Houston Rockets (14): Patterson isn’t going to sell many NBA tickets, but he’ll help the Rockets win. This was a classic Daryl Morey pick, landing an undervalued player. Patterson is a blue collar player that brings his hardhat to work every day. He should get minutes from the get-go.

Eric Bledsoe, Point Guard, Los Angeles Clippers (18): The Clippers traded a future first-rounder to land Bledsoe, and I think there’s a great chance that it ends up being well worth it. Bledsoe isn’t ready to run a team now, but he’s got great upside. He can contribute right away by defending and knocking down shots as he learns the point guard position from Baron Davis. Love the fit here and loved this move by the Clippers.

Damion James, Forward, New Jersey Nets (24): The Nets traded up to get James and I really like the move. He’s ready to play now and will give the Nets a toughness they lacked last season. He should be a fantastic role player going forward and play in the league for a long time. They swung for the fences with their first pick and played it safe with their second. Good strategy.

Jordan Crawford, Shooting Guard, Atlanta Hawks (27): I don’t love Crawford as a player, but he makes a lot of sense for the Hawks. There’s a real chance that Joe Johnson leaves this summer and the team will need a scoring spark off the bench with Jamal Crawford replacing Johnson in the starting lineup. If there’s one thing that Crawford can do, it’s score the basketball.

Dexter Pittman, Center, Miami Heat (32): If Pittman continues to lose weight and work on his conditioning, he could end up being a steal. He’s skilled in the paint and has good size and length.
Hassan Whiteside, Center, Sacramento Kings Levitra (33): Whiteside was viewed as a high risk, high reward player, but getting him in the second round takes all of the risk out of it. He could develop into a defensive force with the right grooming.

Andy Rautins, Shooting Guard, New York Knicks (38): Rautins is not going to be a star and he may never even become a starter, but he could be a valuable role player for this team. He can shoot the lights out and is a solid ball-handler and passer for a two-guard. He’ll need to get better defensively, but I really like the way he fits into New York’s offensive system.

Devin Ebanks, Small Forward, Los Angeles Lakers (43): Getting a player with this kind of upside at this point in the draft is great. Ebanks should stick in the league based solely on his defense, as he’ll probably be able to guard three positions in the pros. If his offense comes around at all, he’ll be a steal.

Solomon Alabi, Center, Toronto Raptors (50): The Raps traded for this pick to continue to add to their front line. Similarly to the Ed Davis pick, this selection beefs up their frontcourt and gives them a defensive presence. His offensive game will probably never come around, but as a defender and a big body, he is a great value here.

Willie Warren, Guard, Los Angeles Clippers (54): I don’t necessarily love the fit here, but Warren could be a huge get this late in the draft. He would have been a lottery pick last year and has a ton of talent. He was worth the gamble. My guess is Blake Griffin spoke highly of him.

Derrick Character, Power Forward, Los Angeles Lakers (58): Character was once a top recruit, but ironically it was character issues that plagued him throughout his time at Louisville. He eventually transferred Kamagra Soft to UTEP and seemed to get his act together. The talent is there, so his upside is pretty solid. At 58, why not?

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