There are four strong No. 1 pick candidates -- Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer and Ament -- although most NBA teams think it would be difficult, but not impossible, to usurp Peterson and Dybantsa as the top two players, barring a major surprise.

So where is he going when the second round begins? According to a new NBA mock draft from ESPN, it's right away with the first pick of Round 2, to the Minnesota Timberwolves who could use his two-way game off the bench.

The Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics—the NBA's four marquee franchises—will get their chance to add at least one rookie to their roster in the second round on Thursday.