I only saw these guys on videos but based on team needs ( maybe first three Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Seattle? Oklahoma City Sonics) and what I hear and see.....
Mike Beasley- a top pick. No doubt about his rebounding and offensive skills. He can only go either to the Bulls or Heat.
With the Bulls, opponents already had problems with Ben Gordon and Kirk Hinrich running and scoring at will and with Luol Deng on the wing. Imagine an inside presence like Beasley, not to mention those wicked perimeter jumpers which he'll be throwing up all night. The Bulls in a team play might need to actually adjust on this one. Beasley can actually go at it on his own and might take a few bad shots early but if he's like thrid or second option, he might develop a nice pass and solidify himself as a power forward in the NBA not just scoring I mean.
With the Heat, He'll look a little better, I can imagine Pat Riley pulling some nice deals for Shawn Marion and Mark Blount. Though he and Dwayne Wade could turn into a nice 1-2 punch in Shaquille O'Neal's departure, he'll be paired up with Udonis "Undersized, Underrated" Haslem, who's 6-8 as a center. Riley will need to pull some nice size out of the Market if they get Beasley. With Marion at 3, it might not be bad. Marion can wreck all the havoc he wants on defense and the offensive glass while Wade and Mike "Beast" Beasley (yes, I gave him a nickname) can just keep shooting and slashing and posting. They'll need a point guard to get that ball around right and not throw it at one of those two all the time. Wade can go into his combo guard thing and Beasley can be his usual 3-4 guy self while Marion just rebounds and blocks shots and in the long run, guard really big guards and forwards (eg. Lebron James, Paul Pierce, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, Tony Parker). Nobody really realises that Marion's length and jump can stop or slow down those guys and, with a good PG and a hard-working center, I say, Beasley can help the Heat get back on track in the East.
Derrick Rose- Top two picks, I don't think he can reach the first yet. Rose is incredible with his drives and jumpshots. I hear he doesn't have the right shot yet like Lebron but he can be deadly with it in the long term. Long term is the key here. I may be underestimating him but Rose needs time but he can help two teams out.
With the Bulls, he'll probably be regulated to the bench and start during mid-season after he gets used to the 82-game run. He'll provide a lot of offense and regulating and could either get Bulls GM to trade a guard or two. He'll probably become a combo guard and a 1-2 punch with Ben Gordon or Luol Deng. Rose will probably get the Bulls somewhere but not the play-offs, yet.
With the Heat, Riley can finally get rid of Jason Williams. With all due respect to Williams, Rose will be a perfect fit with Wade. Rose can develop into a pure point guard and a good jumpshot and play making skills from just playing pick-up with Wade. He's athelism also compliments well with Marion and both might become key defenders against really tough guys.
OJ Mayo- first round material not top.
With the Sonics, if things work out for the best. Mayo can help himself and Kevin Durant get better. Both are young and need to get into a passing game as well as a good flow of team work. They may easily get trigger happy but if all else fails there's the possibility of Mayo being a sixth-man instead and having each wreck all the havoc they want on their own. Though, I'd let Durant become a 3-guy rather than a big guard at 2.
With the Wolves, he'll force some trades. Rashard MacCants, Marko Jaric, and even Randy Foye might be looking for a trade if Mayo comes in. He won't turn the wolves into a contender but in the long run they might look better that the Portland trail Blazers. Al Jefferson and Mayo, inside and out will be the new key on the Wolves offense and Mchale can make up his Garnett trade for a stronger center to pair up to Jefferson. The Wolves will be looking for a player who can make an impact so Mayo can be a good candidate.
I haven't seen the rest but this blog has to go somewhere
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