2008 NBA re-draft: The way it should have been

When discussing who should be the No. 1 pick in 2008, there was a Derrick Rose camp and a (way smaller) Michael Beasley camp. Turns out both were wrong… although not the same extent.

OKLAHOMA CITY - OCTOBER 29: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks across the court during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Ford Center on October 29, 2008 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Bucks won 98-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 5: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls moves the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 5, 2008 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers won 107-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

PHOENIX - MARCH 16: Kevin Love #42 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks to pass the ball during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on March 16, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Timberwolves 152-114. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: DJ Mbenga #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers and DeAndre Jordan #9 of the Los Angeles Clippers go for the rebound during the season opening game at Staples Center on October 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - JANUARY 04: Serge Ibaka #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder moves past Brad Miller #52 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 4, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Thunder defeated the Bulls 98-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

BOSTON - JANUARY 14: Brook Lopez #11 of the New Jersey Nets takes a shot as Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics defends on January 14, 2009 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeated the Nets 118-86. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

DALLAS - JANUARY 30: Forward Nicolas Batum #88 of the Portland Trail Blazers on January 30, 2010 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - JANUARY 23: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the New York Knicks looks to make a pass play during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Madison Square Garden January 23, 2009 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Knicks defeated the Grizzlies 108-88. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 28: Roy Hibbert #55 of the Indiana Pacers against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 28, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MARCH 04: Ryan Anderson #20 of the New Jersey Nets grabs a rebound against the Boston Celtics during their game on March 4th, 2009 at The Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Photo By Al Bello/Getty Images (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Goran Dragic #2 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at the Staples Center on December, 10 2008 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 17: George Hill #3 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles against the New Orleans Hornets on December 17, 2008 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 09: Eric Gordon #10 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives the ball around Rasual Butler #45 of the New Orleans Hornets on January 9, 2009 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBA. The Hornets defeated the Clippers 107-80. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 11: Omer Asik #3 of the Chicago Bulls moves for a shot against Dan Gadzuric #50 of the Golden State Warriors at the United Center on November 11, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Warriors 120-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

PHOENIX - DECEMBER 28: Robin Lopez #15 and Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns high five during the NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at US Airways Center on December 28, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 118-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 16: Courtney Lee #11 of the Orlando Magic looks to bounce a pass during their NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 16, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Magic won 109-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 30: O.J. Mayo #32 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA game on March 30, 2009 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Mario Chalmers #6 of the Miami Heat drives past Nate Robinson #4 of the New York Knicks during the game on Octobet 29, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Knicks won 120-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Michael Beasley (R) of Miami Heat goes for a basket despite Stomile Swift of the New Jersey Nets during the NBA exhibition match New Jersey Nets vs. Miami Heat on October 09, 2008 at the Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy in Paris. AFP PHOTO BERTRAND GUAY (Photo credit should read BERTRAND GUAY/AFP/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 22: JaVale McGee #34 of the Washington Wizards slams the ball against Pau Gasol of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at the Staples Center January 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 14: Kosta Koufos #41 of the Utah Jazz is fouled by Ryan Hollins #15 of the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on November 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

BOSTON - DECEMBER 05: Jerryd Bayless #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers and the rest of his teammates wait for the Celtics during a time out on December 5, 2008 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the Trail Blazers 93-78. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - DECEMBER 02: Marreese Speights #16 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives against Andres Nocioni #5 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December 2, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 29: Nikola Pekovic #14 of the Minnesota Timberwolves turns to the basket on Andrew Bynum #17 and Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on February 29, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

PHOENIX - DECEMBER 21: J.J. Hickson #21 of the Cleveland Cavaliers puts up a shot over Channing Frye #8 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at US Airways Center on December 21, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Cavaliers defeated the Suns 109-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 11: D.J. Augustin #14 of the Charlotte Bobcats handles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 11, 2008 at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Nuggets won 88-80. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Anthony Morrow #22 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after hitting a shot against the Portland Trail Blazers during an NBA game on November 18, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

DENVER - NOVEMBER 16: Timofey Mozgov #25 of the New York Knicks drives past Nene #31 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on November 16, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Jason Thompson #34 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on February 22, 2011 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

DENVER - NOVEMBER 18: Luc Richard Mbah a Moute #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on November 18, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Bucks 114-105. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

from HoopsHype http://ift.tt/1nNK2JK