Mock Draft Part II: 16-30

#16 Washington Wizards: Thaddeus Young (Georgia Tech)

Wizards grab young as an excellent replacement to the aging Antwan Jamison. He should pair with Gilbert Arenas to provide a good 1-2 scoring bunch. Needs a bit of seasoning but his body is NBA ready.

#17 New Jersey Nets: Tiago Splitter (International)

Nets dont have any real pressing needs except the ability to stay healthy and they have shown in the past that they are not afraid to have patience with International players i.e. Krystic and Nachbar. Splitter could spen another year in Brazil and come over when he is more ready. If he comes over now I can see him playing the role as energy guy off the break, sparking fast breaks with his rebounding and hustle.

#18 Golden State Warriors: Sean Williams (Boston College)

This team has been built around versatility and shooting so this pick may seem strange, however when you have a team with nobody taller than 6'8" in your starting lineup drafting someone that can defend the basket is what you desperately need, especially in the West. Williams personal problems are well documented, was kicked off his college team, but his upside is comparable to Ben Wallace.

#19 L.A. Lakers: Nick Young (USC)

With the rumors that Kobe wants out of down an athletic 2-Guard like Young makes sense. If Kobe stays Young can also play some at the Point and we know how Phil likes big point guards. The hometown kid would be hard for the lakers to pass on.

#20 Miami Heat: Rudy Fernandez (International)

With Dwyane Wade's style of play injury has to be a concern especially coming off of shoulder surgery. A young combo guard who can fill it from distance would be a nice addition to this team. Fernandez is just that.

#21 Philadelphia 76ers: Josh McRoberts (Duke)

With Andre Miller, Andre Iguodala, Kyle Korver and Samuel Dalembert, the 76ers are moving out of the Larry Brown slow down pace and catching up with the rest of the NBA. McRoberts versatility and ball skills in the open court should help this. He has a lot of upside yet can do things to contribute right away to this team in transition.

#22 Charlotte Bobcats: Jason Smith (Colorado State)

This seven footer would take some pressure of Omeka Okafor and his offensive defficiences. Smith can play with his back to the basket or shoot it facing up allowing Okafor to do what he does best defense and cleaning up underneath. He also fits the bill as an experienced college player which has been the Bobcats M.O.

#23 NY Knicks: DaQuan Cook (tOSU)

Cook is a very good perimeter shooter and probably would have been a high 1st round pick next year if he would have stayed in school. Isiah Thomas has proven before he is not afraid to take a risk, and Cook's upside is worth it.

#24 Phoenix Suns: Nick Fazekas (Nevada)
This seven footer would be a nice compliment to the power game of Amare Stoudamire, and his slender build and shooting ability would fit in with the Suns tempo game. I believe he has the ability to come in right away and produce.

#25 Utah Jazz: Morris Almond (Rice)

The MO on Almond is he can flat out score with the best of him and would be a real nice fit for a Utah team that lacked a third scored behind Boozer and Deron Williams. With Kirilenko struggling a scorer to play the SF spot would be a nice fit.

#26 Houston Rockets: Alando Tucker (BUCKY)

Tucker, is probably going to be a life time bench player, but should make a good NBA career for himself. The rockets are also looking for a 3rd scorer and getting to the goal is what Tucker does best. If he could use some of his unbeliavable athletic ability to become a better defender he could be a steal this low.

#27 Detroit Pistons: Jared Dudley (Boston College)

This may be a little low for the complete player out of BC but he should flourish with whomever he is picked by. The Pistons could use his versatility and shooting. He is a great team player and would fit right in with the new Bad Boys.

#28 San Antonio Spurs: Derrick Byars (Vanderbuilt)

If there is one thing the Spurs dont have it is a lot of athleticism on there wings. Byars is a good scorer, who can shoot from deep and would be a nice addition to the Spurs second unit. They dont really have many wholes but age is becoming a concern, so an athletic player like Byars makes sense. They have also done well drafting Euros and letting them sit over in Europe to get seasoned.

#29 Phonix Suns: Wilson Chandler (Depaul)

The Suns are a team built on there athleticsm and with Rumors swirling that Shawn Marion may be dealt Chandler would be a perfect fit. He is a Marion clone that hasnt yet discovered the polished game to go along with his great athleticism. He can be a force defensively from day one.

#30 Dallas Mavericks: Petteri Koeponen (International)

Probably the best point guard on the board Koeponen is only 19 and has a ton of upside. He is a 6'5" guard and size in the backcourt is something that killed the Mavs in the playoffs last year. With Devon Harris and Jason Terry they can afford to be patient and develop him oversees.