The NBA Draft represents promise to fans who have watched their teams struggle throughout the season. It is also a time where title contenders can strengthen their team with either young prospects that provide depth, or with trades for more established players.
Not all picks pan out, but draft night is an entertaining event of what ifs. It allows imaginations to run wild with ideas of who will be a bust, and which second round players will be steals.
And, after all is said and done, teams will have a clearer picture of what direction their headed.