“With the No. 3 pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, the New Jersey Nets select…”
Derrick Favors, 6-10, 246
PF Georgia Tech
– The Nets love his athleticism and his desire to rebound and defend. Only 18, Nets see a prototype power forward next to Brook Lopez for years.
DeMarcus Cousins, 6-11, 292
C/PF Kentucky
— There are legitimate concerns over his attitude, conditioning. But little doubt about his talent other than, can he play the four?
Wesley Johnson, 6-7, 206
SF Syracuse
— Does it all, especially shoot. If Nets knew they would get a point forward through trade or free agency, he could be the pick.
Nets’ next two picks
“With the 27th and 31st picks in the 2010 NBA Draft, the New Jersey Nets select…”
Dominique Jones, 6-5, 215
SG South Florida
— NBA body; explosive scorer who creates and gets to the rim.
Craig Brackins, 6-10, 230
PF Iowa State
— Good scorer with shot and post skills. Needs strength and bulk.
Jordan Crawford, 6-4, 195
SG Xavier
— Strong scorer is terrific catch and shoot guy but questions come about his off ball play.
Larry Sanders, 6-9, 205
PF VCU
— Can score but it’s shot-blocking and defense teams love. May have risen well beyond Nets reach.
Tiny Gallon, 6-10, 296
PF Oklahoma
— A bull inside with soft jumper. Comparisons with Big Baby Davis that he’s sick of hearing.
Quincy Pondexter, 6-6, 220
SF Washington
— Injured during Chicago combine. Long, lean do-it-all small forward.
Terrico White, 6-5, 203
SG Mississippi
— Athletic combo guard with low turnover rate.
Gani Lawal, 6-9, 233
PF Georgia Tech
— Good 7-0 wingspan athlete is a solid post player who must develop face up game.