WalterFootball.com: 2008 NBA Mock Draft by Matt McGuire

Minnesota Timberwolves: Derrick Rose, PG, Memphis

The T-Wolves could use a dynamic play-maker in the backcourt. Derrick Rose plays with a lot of speed and has a good mid-range jump shot. Let's just be honest, Sebastian Telfair's career highlight was the ESPN doc, "Through the Fire" (which I happen to own on DVD.)

Miami Heat: Michael Beasley, SF, Kansas State

The Heat need to give Dwayne Wade some help. They can't take Eric Gordon here since he and Wade both play the 2. It's a pretty easy pick. DeAndre Jordan will also get consideration.

Seattle Sonics: Eric Gordon, SG, Indiana

It is important that Seattle doesn't reach at this spot instead of getting good value (which is the general theory in the NBA Draft as opposed to the NFL Draft.) Gordon is an athletic freak and is an elite shooter. I don't think Seattle can pass him up.

New York Knicks: O.J. Mayo, SG, USC

O.J. Mayo gets a lot of criticism since he has his own entourage and doesn't do much more than score. I saw him play for Rose Hill when he was in the eighth grade and he absolutely dominated in a very competitive holiday tournament. This kid is special. Easy pick for the Knicks, as they need a star. Can he deliver?

Memphis Grizzlies: DeAndre Jordan, C, Texas A&M

The Grizz need a center and DeAndre Jordan has a very high upside. I still don't understand why they didn't trade Pau Gasol in the offseason.

Los Angeles Clippers: Chase Budinger, G/F, Arizona

Chase Budinger can absolutely be a superstar in the NBA, and I'm not kidding. He is a "high-riser" and has very good size if he were to play the 2. The Clips need help in the backcourt. Quentin Ross isn't leading this team to a divisional title anytime soon. If they can get Shaun Livingston and Elton Brand healthy, this could be a special team.

Charlotte Bobcats: Donte Green, SF, Syracuse

Michael Jordan will love his tenacity on the floor, and we all know that Adam Morrison was a complete bust. This team needs some juice and I think Donte Green brings this quality.

Chicago Bulls: D.J. Augustin, PG, Texas

Kirk Henrich has looked less than impressive this season, and Ben Gordon should be on the trading block very soon. D.J. Augustin has the intangibles that could bring this team together.

Sacramento Kings: Darrell Arthur, PF, Kansas

The Kings need a high upside player to take their team to the next level. Darrell Arthur provides good value for the pick.

Philadelphia 76ers: Jerryd Bayless, PG, Arizona

Jerryd Bayless is an athletic scorer who can really run the floor. He would take a lot of pressure off of Andre Iguodola.

Milwaukee Bucks: Danilo Gallinari, SF, Italy
The Bucks have added an international flair to their drafts of late (Bogut, JianLian) and I think it continues with Danilo Gallinari. He is a complementary player who makes everyone around him better.

Indiana Pacers: Brook Lopez, C, Stanford

Indiana has nothing at center... and no, Troy Murphy doesn't count.

Houston Rockets: DeVon Hardin, C, California

The Rockets need depth behind Yao Ming. I am a big fan of DeVon Hardin, as he plays his best against tougher competition. I think he'll be a better pro than college player.

Utah Jazz: Chris Douglas-Roberts, G/F, Memphis

Chris Douglas-Roberts is an electric player and has a lot of upside, so he is very good value late in the lottery.

Phoenix Suns: Serge Ibaka, PF, Congo
(Editor's Note: Matt will post his comments for non-lottery picks in a later version.)

New Jersey Nets: Nicolas Batum, SF, France

Cleveland Cavaliers: Darren Collison, PG, UCLA

Toronto Raptors: Ty Lawson, PG, North Carolina

Washington Bullets: J.J. Hickson, PF, N.C. State

(Editor's Note: Due to the stupidity of Washington's new logo and the pure awesomeness of its old one, the Wizards are known as the Bullets on this site.)