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Oden vs Durant: ESPN's Jay Bilas Previews the NBA Draft!

ESPN's Jay Bilas

Ironically, the most anticipated NBA draft in recent memory may lack intrigue in the early going thanks to a pair of can't-miss prospects. Still, as the big event nears (Thursday starting at 7:30 pm/ET, on ESPN) and as Portland prepares to pick first, there was plenty to talk about with ESPN analyst Jay Bilas.

TVGuide.com: A handful of analysts speculate that Kevin Durant could be the top pick, but is there really any doubt that Greg Oden will go first?
Jay Bilas:
Not to me. I think the only reason you would take Durant is if you think he's going to be Jordanesque in his ability, the type of player you can build around and win championships. [Or] if you believe the game is headed to more of a perimeter game, and because of that you can move around a center more than you used to with the pick-and- read more

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