2010 NBA re-draft: The way it should have been

The Indiana Pacers got themselves quite a steal in a draft that will not be remembered for its depth.

MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 22: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Sacramento Kings brings the ball up the floor 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)

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 08: Paul George #24 of the Indiana Pacers against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on February 8, 2012 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)

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 08: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards calls a play against the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on January 8, 2011 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)

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 07: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Utah Jazz in action against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on January 7, 2012 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)

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 13: Greg Monroe #10 of the Detroit Pistons dunks the ball against the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on January 13, 2012 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)

NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 3: Derrick Favors #14 of the New Jersey Nets waits during a free throw against Maccabi Haifa during the game on October 3, 2010 at the Prudential Center in Newark, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 09: Eric Bledsoe #12 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives the ball around Chris Paul #3 of the New Orleans Hornets at the New Orleans Arena on November 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hornets defeated the Clippers 101-82. 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. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 04: Avery Bradley #0 is congratulated by teammate Keyon Dooling #51 of the Boston Celtics after Bradley stole the ball from Jordan Farmar of the New Jersey Nets on January 4, 2012 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the New Jersey Nets 89-70. 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)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Lance Stephenson #1 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2012 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 Pacers 88-76. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 27: Evan Turner #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action during the game against the Miami Heat at the Wells Fargo Center on October 27, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 13: Hassan Whiteside #33 of the Sacramento Kings shoots a free throw against the Golden State Warriors on March 13 2012 at Power Balance Pavilion 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Jeremy Lin #7 of the Golden State Warriors drives ahead of Devin Ebanks #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 117-89. 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. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 3: Larry Sanders #8 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a free throw during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Bradley Center on November 3, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 McGinnis/Getty Images)

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 5: Al-Farouq Aminu #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives against Wesley Mathews #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers during a game on October 5, 2010 at the Rose Garden Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 22: Patrick Patterson #54 of the Houston Rockets looks on against Rasual Butler #45 and Al-Farouq Aminu #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on December 22, 2010 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 2010 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

DENVER, CO - MARCH 21: Ed Davis #32 of the Toronto Raptors grabs a rebound against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on March 21, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Raptors 123-90. 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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 25: Greivis Vasquez #21 of the Memphis Grizzlies celebrates during the game against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 25, 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Grizzlies won 104-86. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 13: Quincy Pondexter #20 of the New Orleans Hornets takes the ball up the court on October 13, 2010 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 2010 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 07: Trevor Booker #35 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket while being defended by Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Staples Center on December 7, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Wizards 115-108. 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 Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - OCTOBER 09: Ishmael Smith #13 of the Houston Rockets drives the ball against the Indiana Pacers on October 9, 2010 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 05: Kevin Seraphin #13 of the Washington Wizards puts up a shot in front of Michael Beasley #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Verizon Center on March 5, 2011 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - DECEMBER 22: Landry Fields #6 of the New York Knicks in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden on December 22, 2010 in New York, New York. 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)

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 07: Jeremy Evans #40 of the Utah Jazz lays up against the Portland Trail Blazers at EnergySolutions Arena on October 07, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2010 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 28: Lance Thomas #42 of the New Orleans Hornets walks to the bench during a game against the Golden State Warriors on March 28, 2012 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Wesley Johnson of the Rookie Team (R) pulls down a rebound against Oaklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden of the Sophmore Team (L) during the NBA All Star - Rookie Challenge at the Staples Center in Los Angeles February 18, 2011. The Rookies won 148-140. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 03: Tracy McGrady #1 of the Detroit Pistons against Jordan Crawford #55 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on November 3, 2010 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)

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 08: Cole Aldrich #45 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in action during the game against the Miami Heat on October 8, 2010 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 21: Donald Sloan #12 of the Atlanta Hawks against Ramon Sessions #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at Philips Arena on January 21, 2012 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)

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 05: Alexey Shved #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves plays against the Boston Celtics during the game on December 5, 2012 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Xavier Henry #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies plays against the Los Angeles Lakers during the game at Staples Center on November 2, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Grizzlies 124-105. 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. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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