By: Eric Pincus(HoopsWorld.com) –

With the Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets coming out of the lottery with the top three picks, the order is finally set as teams prepare for the NBA Draft.

The early consensus has John Wall and Evan Turner as the top two picks.

Turner addressed the media Thursday and speculation the Sixers will take him second on June 24th.

“I think it’s a good city.  I think they’re on the rise,” said Turner.  “They’ve got some great young talent.  If I’m going to be in that type of situation . . . I can’t complain about that.”

Evan is a 6’7″ guard/forward out of Ohio State.  He’s often compared online prescriptions to Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy – citing the common ability to not only score but play make for their respective teammates.

Turner has NBA size and at 21 years old is mature enough to help a team immediately.

So far the excitement surrounding the process has been overwhelming for junior out of Ohio State.

“This whole thing right now is just kind of a little crazy. It hasn’t really hit me yet.  I kind of have to pinch myself a little bit,” said Turner.  “Everything has been moving so fast that I can’t slow down right now to even get a real thought on it.  I’m really fortunate.”

Evan will go through the individual workout process – with both the Wizards and Sixers.  Most project point guard Wall will get the nod ahead of Turner but even that’s not a lock.

Turner thinks he’d be a good fit in Washington.

“I mean John Wall’s a great player and he’s a great kid.  I love John Wall,” said Evan.  “With my versatility, Gilbert Arenas is still there.  I’ll probably fit in a little bit better with him.  You never know.

“We’re definitely going to do an individual workout for them and see what’s going on from there.”

Through 31 games with the Buckeyes this past season, Turner averaged 20.4 points a game on 51.9% shooting.  He also put pulled down 9.2 boards along with 6.0 assists a game.

On the comparisons to Roy, Turner is modest.

“Honestly I don’t want to fall into comparisons, I don’t want to disrespect . . . Mr. Roy,” said Turner.  “He’s an NBA All-Star.  I think that’s really nice that people say that but at the same time i don’t want to disrespect him.

“I admire the way he takes the ball up and makes big shots.”

When discussing why he should be the number one the pick in the draft, Turner’s competitiveness……

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