Who cares about these new kids coming to the NBA?

The Miami Heat are the 2005-2006 NBA Champions. Oh yeah, they SCREWED the Dallas Mavericks to do it. Goddamn…

So before I go on with my anti-Miami tirade (again), let’s take a look at the future of the NBA and see some of the big names coming out of college who could one day lead their team to THEIR own NBA Championship.

1. Tyrus Thomas

Tyrus Thomas is the epitome of a gifted young talent. He’s got the length, athleticism and potential that any scouts can only dream about. He’s the least ready of the top prospects to contribute right away, but he’s got the most upside of anyone in the draft.

2. LaMarcus Aldridge

Aldridge is one of the few players in this draft who could be a star. His overall skill set at his size still makes him a contender to be the No. 1 pick.

3. Andrea Bargnani

GMs starting to support international scouts’ view that Bargnani might be the best player in the draft. But who has the guts to pull the trigger with the No. 1 pick? Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo, that’s who. They’re THAT desperate anyway.

4. Brandon Roy

The most complete guard in the draft. While not spectacular, he does just about everything well. As the most NBA-ready player in the draft, he would be a favorite for Rookie of the Year. Hell, this kid might even pull a ‘’Chris Paul’’ on the NBA for crying out loud.

5. Rudy Gay

Gay’s season was… well, GAY, but he’s going to look great in draft workouts. Some GMs believe Gay has more upside than anyone else in the draft, so he could go in the top three.

[Who will you pick if you were an NBA General Manager? Bodog has the odds on the coming NBA Draft. Visit and bet for your pick. One thing’s for sure though, I wouldn’t draft a player named Gay in my team…]