Best draft ever?

Tonight the joke of an event that is the NBA Draft Lottery will be televised, as fans of teams either mired in mediocrity or that actually made a concerted effort to be among the leagues worst will be subjected to 45 minutes of filler before most likely turning off the TV crushed that their team managed to move down in the draft because, inevitably, some team defies odds and gets their combination of ping pong balls selected.

On the bright side, this is, on paper, the deepest draft in league history. Because of the minimum age requirement that was enacted last year, the players who would have been elite prospects last year declared this year, along with, obviously, everyone who would have been eligible this year. So it's essentially a double-draft-class.

Here are my top prospects

1) Greg Oden C Ohio State
Compares favorably to: David Robinson
Compares unfavorably to: Hakeem Olajuwon
One of the all-time great prospects, a sure-fire perennial All Star.

2) Kevin Durant SF Texas
Compares favorably to: Dirk Nowitzki
Compares unfavorably to: Kevin Garnett
Fresh off one of the dominant freshman seasons, the only concerns are his ability to add muscle and distribute.

3) Brandon Wright PF UNC
Compares favorably to: Chris Bosh
Compares unfavorably to: Tim Duncan
Fantastic size and athleticism, hasn't been super productive at UNC but many Tarheels have been more productive in the pros.

4) Roy Hibbert C Georgetown
Compares favorably to: Rik Smits
Compares unfavorably to: Arvydas Sabonis
At 7'2", 280 lb, you can't pass on him unless you're sure you're getting an All Star.

5) Yi Jianlian PF China
I haven't seen enough tape on this guy but he's a 7 footer with a decent frame.

6) Al Horford PF Florida
Compares favorably to: Carlos Boozer
Compares unfavorably to: Elton Brand
Runs the floor well and plays great facing the basket but needs to add a post up game.

7) Corey Brewer PG Florida
Compares favorably to: Stacey Augmon
Compares unfavorably to: Anfernee Hardaway
His defense and range put him just a tad ahead of Green, needs to add a little more bulk.

8) Jeff Green SF Georgetown
Compares favorably to: Lamar Odom
Compares unfavorably to: Grant Hill
Very polished, can play everywhere but center, may never be a great outside shooter.

9) Joakim Noah C Florida
Compares favorably to: Tyson Chandler
Compares unfavorably to: Marcus Camby
Would have been the #1 pick last year, but is probably a better prospect for staying.

10) Julian Wright SF Kansas
Compares favorably to: Corey Maggette
Compares unfavorably to: Michael Finley
Much better passer than my comparisons, think versatile version of Maggette.

11) Mike Conley, Jr. PG Ohio State
Compares favorably to: Tony Parker
Compares unfavorably to: Allen Iverson
A lot of people like him more than me, no real weakness in his game but size and experience.