2006 NBA re-draft: The way it should have been

The 2006 draft has gone down as one of the worst in recent NBA history – especially in terms of depth. There’s five All-Stars (three of them selected outside the lottery), a few starting-caliber players and it’s all pretty ho-hum after that.

MILWAUKEE - MARCH 07: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks to pass against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 7, 2008 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Trail Blazers defeated the Bucks 103-101. 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)

BOSTON - NOVEMBER 01: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics heads for the net as Bobby Jackson #8 of the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets defends on November 1, 2006 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Hornets defeated the Celtics 91-87. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

SAN ANTONIO - MAY 20: Paul Millsap #24 of the Utah Jazz smiles against the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the Western Conference Finals during the 2007 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on May 20, 2007 in San Antonio, 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 Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - JANUARY 23: Kyle Lowry #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies dribbles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks 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)

DALLAS - FEBRUARY 7: Rudy Gay #22 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on against the Dallas Mavericks on February 7, 2007 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Mavs won 113-97. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 27: Brandon Roy #7 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives against Chuck Hayes #44 of the Houston Rockets during the season opener on October 27, 2009 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. 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 Ferrey/Getty Images)

ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 18: J.J. Redick #7 of the Orlando Magic sets up the offense during the game against the Toronto Raptors on November 18, 2008 at Amway Arena in Orlando, 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 Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

BOSTON - JANUARY 12: Andrea Bargnani #7 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Boston Celtics at the TD Banknorth Garden on January 12, 2007 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Raptors defeated the Celtics 95-86. 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)

SAN ANTONIO - APRIL 18: Guard Jose Juan Barea #11 of the Dallas Mavericks during play against the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, 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)

Chicago, UNITED STATES: Switzerland's Thabo Sefolosha of the Chicago Bulls dribbles to the basket 06 December, 2006 during his game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Sefolosha the first round draft choice of the Philadelphia 76ers was traded on draft day to the Chicago Bulls is a member of the Swiss National Team, played in the 2005 French Pro A All-Star Game, started his pro career in 2001-02, at the age of 17, in the top domestic league in Switzerland (the LNA), with Tege Riviera Basket, then played the following three seasons (2002-05) with Chalon-Sur-Saone, the premier pro league in France then signing with the Italian Serie A club Angelico squad Angelico Biella prior to the 2005-06 season. His South African father and French mother left South Africa for Switzerland shortly before he was born in 1984, his mother is an accomplished artist and his father is a skilled musician. AFP PHOTO / JEFF HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 27: Randy Foye #4 of the Minnesota Timberwolves moves the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on January 27, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. The Timberwolves won 101-87. 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 Harry How/Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 1: P.J. Tucker #1 of the Toronto Raptors shoots over Richard Jefferson #24 of the New Jersey Nets during the game at the Continental Airlines Arena on November 1, 2006 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Nets 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 Al Bello/Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 30: C.J. Watson #23 of the Golden State Warriors in action during their game against the Indiana Pacers at Oracle Arena on November 30, 2009 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 05: Jordan Farmar #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers shares a laugh with NBA official Olandis Poole during a game against the Seattle SuperSonics at Key Arena on November 5, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Sonics won 117-101. 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)

DENVER - NOVEMBER 21: Tyrus Thomas #24 of the Chicago Bulls jogs on the court during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 21, 2006 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Bulls 113-109. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the term and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 30: Ronnie Brewer #9 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 30, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 132-102. 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)

DALLAS - OCTOBER 17: Steve Novak #20 of the Houston Rockets stands on the court during the preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks on October 17, 2006 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Rockets won 72-69. 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 2006 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 20: Shawne Williams #4 of the Indiana Pacers moves the ball up court during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Conseco Fieldhouse on November 20, 2007 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Lakers won 134-114. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Daniel Gibson #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks to pass against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden November 6, 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. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 8: Shannon Brown #6 of the Cleveland Cavaliers jumps over Gerald Wallace #3 of the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Charlotte Bobcats Arena December 8, 2007 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)

PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 28: Sergio Rodriguez #11 of the Portland Trail Blazers is guarded by Sarunas Jasikevicius #3 of the Indiana Pacers on November 28, 2006 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. 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 Ferrey/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY - FEBRUARY 10: Louis Amundson #22 of the Utah Jazz warms up prior to the game against the New York Knicks on February 10, 2007 at the EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Amundson is the newest addition brought up from the NBA D-League. NOTICE 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 Note: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 27: Ryan Hollins #1 of the Charlotte Bobcats takes the ball to the basket against Josh Powell #21 of the Golden State Warriors during a game at Oracle Arena on January 27, 2007 in Oakland, California. The Warriors won 131-105. 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 2007 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

BOSTON - NOVEMBER 15: Leon Powe #0 of the Boston Celtics moves the ball against the Indiana Pacers on November 15, 2006 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeated the Pacers 114-88. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 8: Sheldon Williams #33 of the Atlanta Hawks walks upcourt during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 8, 2006 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)

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 01: Adam Morrison #35 of the Charlotte Bobcats reacts to being called for a foul during their game against the Indiana Pacers on November 1, 2006 at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena 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)

NEW YORK - DECEMBER 18: Renaldo Balkman #32 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball against the Utah Jazz on December 18, 2006 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Jazz 97-96 after the first period of overtime. 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 Trotman/Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Chris Copeland #14 of the New York Knicks warms up before their game against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena on December 28, 2012 in Sacramento, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 24: Hilton Armstrong #12 of the New Orleans Hornets waits during a timeout during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on October 24, 2007 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hawks defeated the Hornets 107-98. 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)

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 11: Craig Smith #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves runs on the court during a preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Target Center on October 11, 2006 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twolves won 98-93. NOTICE 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 2006 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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