The Good: With Jason Kidd running the show and Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson on the wings, they have the potential to put up lots of points in a hurry.
The Bad: PF Jason Collins averages just 4.8 rebounds a game. Every other starter on the Nets averages atleast 5.8.
The Ugly: Clifford Robinson still thinks it is 1998.
2. Boston Celtics
The Good: Paul Pierce is the most undervalued player in the league. He does a little bit of everything, now if only he could get some teammates who can do the same.
The Bad: Sebastian Telfair, Rajon Rondo and Delonte West are three good, young guards. But there isn’t enough room on the court for all three. Someone isn’t going to be happy about their playing time.
The Ugly: Theo Ratliff is starting at center. Michael Olowokandi is his backup.
3. Toronto Raptors
The Good: Chris Bosh is the best player no one talks about. He will be an All-Star for years to come.
The Bad: They imported four guys from overseas, how quickly they can adapt to the NBA will be vital to this team’s success.
The Ugly: They always seem to end up in the NBA Lottery. Why would this year be any different?
4. New York Knicks
The Good: They have some of the better individual scores in the league. Marbury, Francis, Crawford and Richardson can get a shot off from just about anywhere.
The Bad: There isn’t a pure point guard on the roster.
The Ugly: They already gave up the chance to land Greg Odom in the upcoming draft, after trading the pick to acquire Eddy Curry. Not so smart.
5. Philadelphia 76ers
The Good: Allen Iverson is the answer to one question: who will score?
The Bad: He won’t be the answer to the question: who will be the leader of this team?
The Ugly: There is no answer to the above question.
CENTRAL
1. Chicago Bulls
The Good: Best set of young guards around, now have a legitimate front court to match.
The Bad: Those young guards (Hinrich, Gordon, Deng) better score in bunches because P.J. Brown and Ben Wallace might combine for 15 points a night.
The Ugly: They might be getting too much hype too early. Let’s see how they play before people start crowning them the champs.
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Good: LeBron is, well, LeBron. Larry Hughes is healthy. Zydrunas Illgauskas is a force in the paint.
The Bad: Eric Snow and Damon Jones are not the answer at the point. I have a feeling LeBron might be playing a lot of PG this season
The Ugly: LeBron can try to be Jordan all he wants, but with this supporting cast, he will find himself falling short of his first title.
3. Detroit Pistons
The Good: This team still knows what it takes to win a championship. They might lack some talent of years past but will not lack hustle and desire.
The Bad: With the new post-foul arguing rules, Rasheed Wallace might find himself spending more time in the locker-room than on the court.
The Ugly: Nazr Mohammed replaced Ben Wallace at center. Oh No!
4. Indiana Pacers
The Good: They have a formidable starting five that will get out and run. If Jermaine O’Neal can stay healthy, this team could be a surprise.
The Bad: When Jeff Foster is slated to get the most minutes at backup forward and center, things aren't looking very bright.
The Ugly: Darrell Armstrong should be an assistant coach on this team, not a backup guard.
5. Milwaukee Bucks
The Good: Michael Redd can shoot from just about anywhere on the floor. He will need to light it up every night for the Bucks to win.
The Bad: Bobby Simmons was a complete bust as a free-agent signing last year. He has to bounce back and show that he deserves his contract.
The Ugly: Ruben Patterson is a registered sex offender. That is never a good attribute to have on the back of your basketball card.
SOUTHEAST
1. Miami Heat
The Good: Still the champs until someone proves they can knock them off.
The Bad: Shaq isn’t getting any younger, neither is Antoine Walker, neither is Gary Payton, neither is Alonzo Mourning. Wait a second, this team is old!
The Ugly: Jason Williams attempt to play defense. It is downright atrocious.
2. Washington Wizards
The Good: Gilbert Arenas provides numbers all the way across the board. If he can continue to score and play defense every night, the Wizards will be in good shape.
The Bad: DeShawn Stevenson should not be a starter. Well, he is a starter in Washington.
The Ugly: Arenas’ off the court antics. At some point they may become a distraction.
3. Orlando Magic
The Good: Dwight Howard is a beast down low. If Jameer Nelson can get him the ball, this one-two combo will put up some big numbers.
The Bad: Grant Hill is in the last year of his contact and on his last legs. J.J. Redick better be ready to step in soon.
The Ugly: This is Darko’s last chance to prove that he isn’t a bust. I’m not convinced that he isn’t.
4. Charlotte Bobcats
The Good: Emeka Okafor, Gerald Wallace and Raymond Felton are a nice trio of young players to build around. The Bobcats will continue to improve from last year.
The Bad: Their nickname is the Bobcats. C’mon, is this "Any Given Sunday" or something? Get a real nickname and people might take you serious.
The Ugly: Adam Morrison’s mustache is still ugly as ever.
5. Atlanta Hawks
The Good: Josh Smith is only 20-years-old and has an all-around game of a 20-year veteran. Look for him, Joe Johnson, Marvin Williams and Josh Childress to all make huge leaps this season.
The Bad: They passed on Chris Paul last year and Brandon Roy this year. Sheldon Williams with the fifth pick? Someone needs to get fired.
The Ugly: Still easily the worst team in the league. Greg Odom should be getting fitted for a Hawks jersey right about now.
With their college careers officially over, these stars are ready to graduate into the school that is the NBA. Who got voted Most Likely to succeed, or fail, and everything in between? See what the future holds for these ballers.
1. Toronto LaMarcus Aldridge C Texas
Most Likely To: Be another #1 bust. With how weak this draft is shaping up to be, it almost seems inevitable. If not, the worst case scenario is a mix of Chris Webber and Kwame Brown.
2. Chicago Tyrus Thomas PF LSU
Most Likely To: Contribute opening night. The Bulls need a hard-nosed rebounder at power forward. This looks like a match made at eHarmony.
3. Charlotte Brandon Roy SG Washington
Most Likely To: Succeed. He has the tools to be the best all-around player from this draft just not the hype, yet.
4. Portland Adam Morrison SF Gonzaga
Most Likely To: Ask for a trade. Morrison is good, but I don’t know anyone who wants to play for the Blazers.
5. Atlanta Randy Foye PG Villanova
Most Likely To: Make his GM look like he knows what he is doing for once. Finally a point guard! Thank the Lord.
Most Likely To: Be suspended for conduct detrimental to the team. The day this guy shows some effort is the day he becomes an All-Star.
7. Boston Andrea Bargani PF Italy
Most Likely To: Be confused as a ball boy. This guy is going to be riding more pine than an assistant coach.
8. Houston Marcus Williams PG Connecticut
Most Likely To: Proclaim himself the steal of the draft. Also, most likely to be in the coaches’ doghouse first.
9. Golden State Patrick O’Bryant C Bradley
Most Likely To: Make GM Chris Mullin wish he had Erick Dampier back. Psych!
10. Seattle Rodney Carney SF Memphis
Most Likely To: To win the NBA Sixth Man award. His all-around game might not ever warrant a starting position, but this guy can bring a spark that competes with the best of them.
11. Orlando Ronnie Brewer SG Arkansas
Most Likely To: Be forgetten about. There is always at least one guy who you forget what team he was drafted by, until one day you see him on TV and say, “Oh, so that’s where he ended up.”
12. NO/Oklahoma City J.J. Redick SG Duke
Most Likely To: Become the next Jeff Hornacek. No it’s not because he is white, can shoot the lights out, and do little else. Oh wait, that is exactly why.
13. Philadelphia Rajon Rando PG Kentucky
Most Likely To: Crack under pressure. The guy should still be in school, has Mo Cheeks as his coach and Allen Iverson as his teammate. I sense some tears will be shed.
14. Utah Sheldon Williams PF Duke
Most Likely To: Be an attorney in 5 years. How many dominate “tweener” collegiate stars have failed miserably in the NBA? Too many to count, but at least he has that Duke degree to fall back on.
15. NO/Oklahoma City Cedric Simmons PF N.C. State
Most Likely To: Be taken too low for his talent and have a bigger impact than half the guys chosen before him.
16. Chicago Shannon Brown SG Michigan St.
Most Likely To: Be a hometown hero. Brown was born in Chicago. He's already a legend in their minds.
17. Indiana Alexander Johnson PF Florida State
Most Likely To: Fail. Nothing personal, it just that 6-9 power forwards get chewed up and spit out likes it’s a job. See:Williams, Sheldon
18. Washington Hilton Armstrong PF Connecticut
Most Likely To: Serve tacos at Taco Bell. One good year and all of the sudden he is a first round pick. If he doesn’t keep it up, he better learn to say, “May I take your order?”
19. Sacramento Kyle Lowry PG Villanova
Most Likely To: Lead the league in assists. Lowry is as solid and steady as they come. He’ll have a long, stable career at the point guard position. Think Tim Hardaway.
20. New York Shawne Williams SF Memphis
Most Likely To: Hate his teammates. C’mon. Jalen Rose, Stephon Marbury, Steve Francis, Jerome James. That doesn’t sound like the Brady Bunch.
21. Phoenix Sergio Rodriguez PG Spain
Most Likely To: Fit in the best with his new team. His Run-N-Gun style seems to suit the high-flying Suns’ offense perfectly.
22. New Jersey Jordan Farmar PG UCLA
Most Likely To: Wish he had opted to return to college for another year. This guy has first-round bust written all over him.
23. New Jersey Mouhamed Saer Sene C Sengal
Most Likely To: Have his name mispronounced. I think we should just call him “The S.S. Mouhamed” from here on out.
24. Memphis Guillermo Diaz SG Memphis
Most Likely To: Drafted too high. I think he is a second-rounder, but some team will reach for him.
25. Cleveland Mardy Collins PG Temple
Most Likely To: Steal a starting position. The guy is 6-7 and can handle the ball. Eric Snow and Damon Jones are gonna be pissed.
26. LA Lakers Quincy Douby SG Rutgers
Most Likely To: Be heckled on the road. Nicknames like Quincy “Smoking a” Douby or Quincy “High as a Kite” Douby come to mind.
27. Phoenix Thabo Sefolosha SF Switzerland
Most Likely To: Have his draft rights traded. He will be a throw-in in some midseason blockbuster. This always happens with some European player.
28. Dallas James White SG Cincinnati
Most Likely To: Win the Dunk Contest his rookie season. This guy can fly like a F-18.
29. New York Josh Boone PF Connecticut
Most Likely To: Be booed in his first game. New York fans will love his lack of enthusiasm. He will fit in just fine with the Knicks.
30. Portland Damir Markota SF Croatia
Most Likely To: Never see the daylight of the NBA. The Blazers would give this pick away just to avoid having another rookie on its team. That’s why Markota will spend at least the next 3 years playing overseas.
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With their college careers officially over, these stars are ready to graduate into the school that is the NBA. Who got voted Most Likely to succeed, or fail, and everything in between? See what the future holds for these ballers. 
