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Brandan Wright
Golden State Warriors
Carlos Boozer
Utah Jazz
Wright is very slender, but he's going to be a force in the paint due to his great feel and athleticism. He knows how to get shots off with his dominant (left) hand, although he is still too dependent on it against good defenders. Boozer, of course, is totally ambidextrous inside of eight feet. And though Boozer is much stronger, Wright can learn how he uses his perimeter game effectively while always maintaining a strong presence inside.
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David Thorpe is an NBA analyst for ESPN.com and the executive director of the Pro Training Center at the IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla., where he oversees the player development program for NBA and college players. To e-mail him, click here.