2001 NBA re-draft: The way it should have been

High school phenoms topped the 2001 draft, but it was the Euros who delivered.

MEMPHIS, TN - FEBRUARY 25: Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies grabs a rebound at the Pyramid in Memphis, TN, during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers 25 February 2002. (Photo credit should read ALAN SPEARMAN/AFP/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Tony Parker of the San Antoinio Spurs (L) dribbles against the New York Knicks 09 October 2001 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Belgium Parker, who was starting point guard for Paris Basket Racing in the French A league last year, was a first round draft pick by San Antonio. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - APRIL 16: Zach Randolph #50 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks to shoot over Elton Brand #42 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the game at Staples Center on April 16, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers 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 Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

BOSTON, UNITED STATES: Joe Johnson (R) of the Boston Celtics battles Karl Malone (L) of the Utah Jazz in the first quarter 21 December 2001 at the Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts. AFP PHOTO/JOHN MOTTERN (Photo credit should read JOHN MOTTERN/AFP/Getty Images)

4 Dec 2001: Forward Tyson Chandler #3 of the Chicago Bulls passes the ball during the NBA game against the Houston Rockets at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls crushed the Rockets 103-75.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 26: Gilbert Arenas #0 of the Golden State Warriors brings the ball upcourt during the NBA game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on February 26, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. The Warriors won 108-94. 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)

OAKLAND, UNITED STATES: Golden State Warriors' forward Jason Richardson (C) fakes a lay-up to pass the ball as Los Angeles Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal (L) and Kobe Bryant (R) look on during the fourth period of their game at the Arena in Oakland, California, 10 December 2002. Richardson scored 26 points in the game as the Warriors upset the Lakers 106-102. AFP PHOTO/John G. MABANGLO (Photo credit should read JOHN G. MABANGLO/AFP/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 26: Gerald Wallace #3 of the Sacramento Kings rests during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on February 26, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The Kings won 103-101. 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 Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 22: Shane Battier #31 of the Memphis Grizzlies appears tired in the final minutes of the game against the Denver Nuggets December 22, 2003 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets won 106-99. 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)

10 Nov 2001: Foward Richard Jefferson #24 of the New Jersey Nets passes the ball at the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Nets defeated the Cavaliers 87 to 84. Manditory Credit: Al Bello/Allsport

AUBURN HILLS, MI - MAY 6: Mehmet Okur #13 of the Detroit Pistons celebrates a dunk against the Philadelphia 76ers late in the fourth quarter in Game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2003 NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills on May 6, 2003 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Pistons 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 Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)

4 Dec 2001: Forward Eddy Curry #2 of the Chicago Bulls plays defense during the NBA game against the Houston Rockets at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls crushed the Rockets 103-75.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA - MAY 1: Samuel Dalembert #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Lindsey Hunter #10 of the Detroit Pistons fight for a loose ball during Game four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2005 NBA Playoffs at the Wachovia Center on May 1, 2005 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pistons won 97-92 in overtime. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

2 Dec 2001: Jamaal Tinsley #11 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball down court during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers defeated the Pacers 103-72. 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 2001 NBAE Mandatory Credit: Jeff Gross /Getty Images

LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 19: Troy Murphy #1 of the Golden State Warriors dribble drives baseline against the Los Angeles Clippers during a preseason game at Staples Center on October 19, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 96-81. 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)

13 Nov 2001: Center Vladimir Radmanovic #77 of the Seattle SuperSonics holds the ball during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Suns edged the SuperSonics 92-91. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/Getty Images

CHICAGO - DECEMBER 10: Andres Nocioni #5 of the Chicago Bulls drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on December 10, 2004 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The 76ers defeated the Bulls 93-88. NOTE TO USER: 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)

13 Nov 2001: Point guard Earl Watson #25 of the Seattle SuperSonics dribbles the ball during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Suns edged the SuperSonics 92-91. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES - MARCH 25: Brendan Haywood #33 of the Washington Wizards attempts a shot during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on March 25, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The Wizards won 103-94. 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)

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES: Washington Wizards guard/forward Bobby Simmons slam-dunks with an assist from Wizards Michael Jordan (not seen) late in a pre-season game against the New Jersey Nets 20 October 2001 in Washington. The New Jersey Nets won 102-95. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 31: Kwame Brown #5 of the Washington Wizards is defended by Antoine Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics during the game at MCI Center on October 31, 2002 in Washington, D.C. The Wizards won 114-69. 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 (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

17 Oct 2001: Charlie Bell #14 of the Phoenix Suns passes the ball during the pre-season game against the New York Knicks at the American West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Barry Gossage /NBAE/Getty Images

27 Dec 2001: Forward Jason Collins #35 of the New Jersey Nets dribbles the ball during the NBA game against the Detroit Pistons at the Palce of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Nets defeated the Pistons 88-75.Mandatory Credit: Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 9: Brian Scalabrine #21 of the New Jersey Nets slam dunks against the Sacramento Kings during the game at Continental Airlines Arena on January 9, 2003 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Kings won 118-82. 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. Mandatory copyright notice. photo by: Al Bello/Getty Images)

19 Oct 2001: Maurice Evans #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket during a pre-season game against the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Ron Hoskins/NBAE/Getty Images NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.

4 Dec 2001: Houston Rocket forward Eddie Griffin #33 dribbles the ball past forward Marcus Fizer #21 of the Chicago Bulls during the NBA game at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls crushed the Rockets 103-75. 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. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2001 NBAE Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images/NBAE

13 Dec 2001: Center DeSagana Diop #52 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a free throw during the NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks defeated the Cavaliers 102-82. 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. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2001 NBAE Mandatory Credit: Glenn James /NBAE/Getty Images

DENVER - JANUARY 9: Raul Lopez #24 of the Utah Jazz drives during the game against the Denver Nuggets on January 9, 2004 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets won 106-96. 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)

23 Oct 2001: Utah Jazz forward Jarron Collins #31 gets set on defense during the pre-season game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The Knicks defeated the Jazz 76-72. 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 2001 NBAE

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