I am considering both team needs and BPA in structuring this board. Here are my team needs in order of highest need to lowest need.

1) A starting Shooting Guard. I pick a starter here over starter at Power Forward because I am more comfortable with Lewis at the 4 than Turk at the 2.

2) A starting Power Forward. See above^.

3) A starting Point Guard. Replacing Nelson is a very low priority and I only see one guy that could come in and challenge Jameer right away.

4) A starting Small Forward. This would force both Lewis and Hedo to play out of position. Do we really want that?

5) A backup Point Guard. Both Arroyo and Dooling are free agents, and Nelson has had health problems. I think we need some security here.

6) A backup Power Forward. Here a pick could be nurtured to eventually fill Battie’s shoes once his contract is up.

7) A backup at any other position. I think any guy we pick at positions like C, SF, and SG will have a hard time cracking the rotation this year or anytime soon.

Magic Draft Board 1-30

1. Michael Beasley: The best player in the draft fills an immediate need at the 4.

2. Derrick Rose: They say he is a small Lebron James. I’ll take it and move Nelson to the bench.

3. Brook Lopez: His descent range makes having him in with D12 an option. Probably a better version of the previous twin towers experiment.

4. O.J. Mayo: This sweet shooting guard shows he can play D too. Instant upgrade over Evans.

5. Eric Gordon: Again, here is a guy that could start right away, and what he lacks in D he makes up for in handles. Will need touches to be effective.

6. Russell Westbrook: Another combo guard like Gordon, with both the handles and scoring to take advantage of open lanes.

7. Kevin Love: Has a wide body with a great skill set. Would be able to start and fit in with D12 beautifully.

8. Anthony Randolph: Another big with the ability to shoot from 15. Also comes with freakish athleticism.

9. Kosta Koufos: Bit of a risk as a potential starter his rookie season but his skill set and size scream twin towers reborn.

10. Danilo Gallinari: A rookie version of Hedo is worth this spot…at least.

11. Jerryd Bayless: Would be in the rotation right away, though not at the 1. Not a good back court mate for Nelson either.

12. Donte Greene: More of a combo forward at this point, the guy can play. Could start at either the 3 or 4 spots for the Magic.

13. Tyler Hansbrough: Can the college player of the year please stand up!

14. Nicolas Batum: Great D and smooth game could translate big time in the NBA.

15. D.J. Augustin: One of the better point guards in college, he would make a great backup for Nelson.

16. Darren Collison: Again, another great point guard to play in a backup role for Nelson.

17. DeAndre Jordan: A Dwight clone, his skills are too good to have fallen any further. Only fits as a backup center though.

18. Darrell Arthur: Has great potential and could even jump in and start at the 4. Most likely a Battie replacement project though.

19. Marreese Speights: A strong body to give Dwight some help in the paint. Does not have the range that compliments Dwights game though.

20. Ty Lawson: There are a few more questions concerning him than the early guys taken, but still a solid pick.

21. Mario Chalmers: Plays great D and we’ve seen that he is not afraid to take the big shot.

22. Nick Calathes: Had a good year for Florida. Lacks some D but has great skill and potential.

23. Ryan Anderson: Has a great offensive game. Could actually be higher on this list if not for his lack of athleticism.

24. Robin Lopez: Not as good as his brother offensively, but great on D. Again, does not have the range to pair up with Dwight.

25. J. J. Hickson: Has athleticism and scoring to start at the 4, just not right away.

26. JaVale McGee: Ton of potential here, but still a project.

27. Serge Ibaka: Again, tons of potential but still a ways away.

28. Hasheem Thabeet: Looks like he could be a beast. We will see.

29. Roy Hibbert: See Thabeet.

30. Chris Douglas-Roberts: Love his game, but is he even an improvement over Redick? I doubt it.