Seattle SuperSonics 2006 Draft Preview

The 31-year-old Allen averaged a team-high 25.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game in 78 contests this past season. A six-time All-Star, Allen is arguably the best outside shooter in the league and is still considered a franchise-type player.

Allen’s main supporting cast of 6-10 forward Rashard Lewis and point guard Luke Ridnour could use some help. Lewis averaged 20.1 points and a soft 5.0 rebounds per game, while Luke Ridnour netted 11.5 and dished out a team-high 7.0 assists in 79 contests.

Nick Collison, Johan Petro, Robert Swift, Earl Watson, Chris Wilcox and Damien Wilkins are all role players who play significant minutes for the Sonics.

Seattle has the 10th overall pick in the draft and could be interested in moving up to grab an impact player. The Sonics will try and add some toughness down low. They need a player who can bang and is not afraid of doing the dirty work around the basket.

Patrick O’Bryant of Bradley and North Carolina State’s Cedric Simmons are possibilities for Seattle at No. 10.

Key Player(s): Ray Allen (Guard), Nick Collison (Forward), Danny Fortson (Forward), Rashard Lewis (Forward), Johan Petro (Center), Luke Ridnour (Guard), Robert Swift (Center), Earl Watson (Guard), Chris Wilcox (Forward), Damien Wilkins (Forward).

Team Needs: Inside toughness, low-post scorer, rebounding and a shot blocker.

Draft picks: 1st round (10th overall), 2nd round (40th overall), 2nd round (53rd overall).