It was a good result last night for the Utah Jazz and GM Kevin O’Connor, who won the third overall pick at the draft lottery, beating the odds to finish three spots above what was projected.
 
O’Connor acquired the pick in the biggest trade in team history, when he felt compelled to deal Deron Williams to the Nets for a veteran and three what-ifs, including New Jersey’s 2011 first-rounder.
 
But while O’Connor was boosted by the good fortune of the ping pong balls, he wasn’t claiming any great victories.  There are only so many Williams’ in the basketball universe, and O’Connor doesn’t see such a franchise-changer in what is widely considered a weak draft.
 
“Who knows (if any of the draft picks will be as good as Deron Williams)? I know one thing. I know how good Deron Williams is. I don’t think you can say that about anybody in this draft,” he said.