Lets look at who will be there in the top 3

[jjjohns3]

1.Milwaukee has alot of needs. But I wholeheartedly feel that Bogut will be there pick. They do need an athletic swingman who can score, but a talented big-man is much more rare. And if you look at the guys they have had occupying the middle for the last couple years, you would see why Bogut is their pick.

2.We are in an odd position. We dont need another Swingman in Williams. And the consensus is that Paul would not be a good fit here. So that basically leaves us with Deron Williams,who most Hawks fans and their coach and GM adore. Some feel that 2 is too high too pick him,but I say whats the difference between taking him at 2 and at 5? We could do a deal with Charlotte for both of their first rounders for the #2 pick so that they could take their hometown hero Paul. Or we could trade down with Portland, who will be looking for a athletic swingman with potential to replace Darius Miles. We have alot of options,maybe getting the number 2 pick wasn't so bad afterall. Instead of being pressed into picking Bogut, now we are in position to make a deal for 2 first round lottery picks without giving up Al. Hmm?

3. Portland needs another Swing player. Their eyes will probably be set on Williams somehow falling another pick. It is unknown of exactly who they want. They dont need a PG, or a big man. So that leaves their only need as athletic 2s and 3s.

~Peace

[Packfill]

If the Hawks take Marvin Williams the Blazers are kind of screwed because the value at the three pick will be in the form of a point guard - either Paul or D. Williams, but Portland has no need for either with Telfair already in the fold. They will be forced to reach for someone like Green or one of the international big men in the draft.

As a result, Portland might want to trade up to 2 to ensure that they get M. Williams. If the Hawks prefer one of the points then they could get something from Portland in return. Question is what? the 35th pick does not seem very enticing because the Hawks can only fit so many second rounders on their roster, maybe a future first.