2002 NBA re-draft: The way it should have been

The 2002 draft had a lot of international flavor, but little in terms of star power or depth.

ATLANTA - FEBRUARY 8: Amare Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns dunks during the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk Contest during the 2003 NBA All-Star weekend on February 8, 2003 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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)

SAN ANTONIO, UNITED STATES: Yao Ming (L) of the Houston Rockets blocks out David Robinson (R) of the San Antonio Spurs during first half action of their pre-season NBA game at the SBC Center in San Antonio, Texas 23 October 2002. Ming had 4 points in five minutes playing time in the first half. AFP PHOTO/Paul BUCK (Photo credit should read PAUL BUCK/AFP/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 12: Carlos Boozer #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 12, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 89-79. 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 Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carlos Boozer

ATLANTA - FEBRUARY 8: Caron Butler #4 of the Rookie team celebrates during the game against the Sophmore team at the Got Milk? Rookie Challenge during the 2003 NBA All-Star weekend on February 8, 2003 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 25: Tayshaun Prince #22 of the Detroit Pistons moves the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on February 25, 2004 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Pistons won 107-88. 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)

MILWAUKEE - FEBRUARY 02: Luis Scola #4 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center on February 2, 2008 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Rockets defeated the Bucks 91-83. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agreees 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)

DENVER - DECEMBER 16: Nene #31 of the Denver Nuggets works around Robert Traylor #34 of the New Orleans Hornets in the first half December 16, 2003 at the Pepsi Center 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 Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 19: Matt Barnes #22 of the Los Angeles Clippers tries to get to the basket during his NBA debut under pressure from Darius Songaila #25 of the Sacramento Kings on January 19, 2004 at Staples Center 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 Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 17: Mike Dunleavy Jr. #10 of the Golden State Warriors during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 17, 2002 at The Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim in Anaheim, 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/NBAE/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 26: Udonis Haslem #40 of the Miami Heat with the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center on December 26, 2003 in Washington, DC. The Heat won 92-84. 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 gettyImages licence agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO - NOVEMBER 8: Drew Gooden #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks to pass during the game against the Sacramento Kings at Arco Arena on November 8, 2002 in Sacramento, California. The Kings won 99-91. 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 Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JANUUARY 2: John Salmons #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers moves the ball against Bobby Simmons #21 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the game on January 2, 2005 at Staples Center 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 Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

NBA Memphis Grizzlies' Spanish Juan Carlos Navarro gestures during a Basketball match against Unicaja at Martin Carpena Stadium in Malaga, southern Spain, 09 October 2007. AFP PHOTO / JOSE LUIS ROCA (Photo credit should read JOSE LUIS ROCA/AFP/Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 5: Nenad Krstic #12 of the New Jersey Nets posts up Samuel Dalembert #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers during their game on February 7, 2005 at Continental Airlines Arena 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE, UNITED STATES: Dan Gadzuric of the Milwaukee Bucks fires a right-handed hook high over Malik Allen (L) and Brian Grant (R) of the Miami Heat during the second half 19 November 2002 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Heat defeted the Bucks 97-93. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HANISCH (Photo credit should read JEFF HANISCH/AFP/Getty Images)

WAHINGTON - DECEMBER 15: Rasual Butler #45 of the Miami Heat passes during the game against the Washington Wizards on December 15, 2004 at the MCI Center in Washington D.C. The Heat won 98-93. 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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - OCTOBER 8: Roger Mason Jr. #31 of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the preseason game against the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse on October 8, 2003 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 96-82. 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. Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 17: Jared Jeffries #1 of the Washington Wizards walks on the court during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on November 17, 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Wizards won 106-97. 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: Jamie Squire/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jared Jeffries

LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 24: Chris Wilcox #54 of the Los Angeles Clippers walks on the court during a preseason game against the New Orleans Hornets on October 24, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 97-93. 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 Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE - OCTOBER 16: Ronald Murray #15 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers on October 16, 2002 at Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks won 98-76. 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 2002 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE/Getty Images)

Novi Sad, SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO: Felipe Reyes (R) of Spain vies with Nenad Krstic (L) of Serbia and Montenegro during their Group D match of European Basketball Championship at Vojvodina sport hall in Novi Sad, 16 September 2005. AFP PHOTO/Mustafa Ozer (Photo credit should read MUSTAFA OZER/AFP/Getty Images)

SEATTLE - JANUARY 27: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots against Reggie Evans #30 of the Seattle SuperSonics on January 27, 2004 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. 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 Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 27: Melvin Ely #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on during the game against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center on January 27, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 102-92. 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 Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Melvin Ely

WASHINGTON - JANUARY 14: Juan Dixon #3 of the Washington Wizards looks to drive during the game against the Toronto Raptors at MCI Center on January 14, 2003 in Washington, DC. The Raptors won 84-75. 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

WASHINGTON - JANUARY 13: Bostjan Nachbar #9 of the Houston Rockets is defended by Jarvis Hayes #24 of the Washington Wizards during the game at MCI Center on January 13, 2004 in Washington, DC. The Rockets won 93-80. 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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

SEATTLE - JANUARY 7: Darius Songaila #25 of the Sacramento Kings takes the ball to the hoop during the NBA game against the Seattle Sonics at Key Arena on January 7, 2004 in Seattle, Washington. The Sonics won 104-93. 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 Otto Greule Jr/ Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 30: Fred Jones #20 of the Indiana Pacers drives to the basket past Kareem Rush #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game at Staples Center on November 30, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 99-77. 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 Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 17: Jannero Pargo #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers throws a pass during a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors on October 17, 2002 at The Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim in Anaheim, California. The Lakers won 91-89. 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 2002 NBAE (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/NBAE/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 20: David Andersen #13 of the Houston Rockets against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on November 20, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 15: Kareem Rush #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives upcourt during the game against the Orlando Magic at Staples Center on December 15, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 107-84. 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 Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

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