Who built this wreck?: Stephen Jackson, Corey Maggette, Kelenna Azubuike, and Jamal Crawford essentially are the same player: Selfish, score-first, and a SG/SF hybrid.
Better finding undrafted talent: Azubuike and reserve Anthony Morrow, neither of whom were drafted, have been spectacular finds. The last four 1st round picks have, so far, been busts. If you want to toss Brandan Wright in there (8th to Charlotte in ‘07; immediately dealt to Golden State for J Rich), we won’t argue.
Trade: Chad Ford says the Warriors could select Arizona’s Jordan Hill and then deal Wright (who has a permanent spot in Nellie’s crowded doghouse) for the rights to whomever drafts Terrence Williams. Great, another SG/SF!
The Pick: Keep Ellis. That’s the top priority. #2: Make Biedrins happy. Then comes the big decision – is Anthony Randolph ready to be your PF? If yes – he finished the season with a strong final two months – then Jordan Hill isn’t a pressing need here. Randolph only turns 20 next month.

Jackson and Maggette are getting paid so much the next few years, it doesn’t make sense to grab a scorer like Tyreke Evans or DeMar DeRozan, no matter how much of a nice fit they’d be with the up-tempo Warriors.

This is where the Warriors toxic history of the draft comes into play: Ohio State’s BJ Mullens. Would it really surprise you i they took him? Let’s say Jordan Hill is off the board. What, you’re going to consider a PG/SG/SF and have to essentially rebuild the team? If the Warriors draft a PG, can they convince Ellis to play SG? Where can you unload Stack Jack, Maggette and Crawford?

This is a disaster waiting to happen. We’re going to be generous and give them Jordan Hill. If he goes before this pick, the Warriors are going to blow it. Again.

8. New York Knicks – Brandon Jennings, Italy
9. Toronto Raptors – Gerald Henderson, Duke
10. Milwaukee Bucks – Jonny Flynn, Syracuse
11. New Jersey Nets – DeJuan Blair, Pittsburgh
12. Charlotte Bobcats – Terrence Williams, Louisville
13. Indiana Pacers – Eric Maynor, VCU
14. Phoenix Suns – Earl Clark, Louisville