Who needs this guy the most?

The worst part of being a top NBA Draft prospect? You’re probably going to end up on a sorry team, and while you hope you’ll at least get a lot of playing time in a system that suits your style, you could find yourself wwith the exact opposite: sitting bench for a coach who didn’t think you were the right fit in the first place. That’s why being a free agent is 10 times better than being a draftee. (And we mean a Chauncey Billups-type free agent, not a Darius Washington-type free agent.) You can have some kind of say on where you end up and find the right system for your skills. Looking at this year’s top rookies-to-be, where is that best fit? We took a look at the perfect scenarios for some of the top prospects, regardless of draft position, just like if they were free agents on the open market…

Greg Oden — Any team with the opportunity and a GM worth a third of his salary would jump at the opportunity to get Oden, who’s already been called everything from the Next Ewing to the Next Russell to the Next Duncan. But out of every team, the Celtics would be the best fit — which is why C’s fans are still hurting after last month’s Lottery. Paired with an offensive-minded frontcourt mate like Al Jefferson, Oden could focus on defense and rebounding, and points would be extra gravy on the top. Boston’s D was average at best this year, and Oden would give them a roadblock in the paint for the next decade or so.

Kevin Durant — Any team looking for an immediate scoring punch and outside shooting could use Durant. The team that seems most needy would be the Timberwolves. If KG stays and Randy Foye develops as expected, that’s a three-headed monster to rival any in the League.

Al Horford — After bringing Ben Wallace in last summer, the Bulls are still faced with the same problem they had when Miami bounced them from the playoffs in ‘06: they need a low-post scorer in the worst way. The rumored-for-years Garnett trade isn’t gonna happen for them, but Horford would have been a nice piece to add to the puzzle.

Mike Conley Jr. — Lucky for the Grizzlies: not only is Conley the best fit for them (and vice versa), they’re actually in a position to draft him with the No. 4 pick. Kyle Lowry is solid, but he seems better off as a change-of-pace backup than a long-term starter in the League. The Hawks would also be a great fit for Conley, as he can feed flyers like Josh Smith, Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams off the wings and not have to utilize his shaky jumper too much.

Brandan Wright — All the athleticism and interior scoring savvy and potential in the world, but Wright is still lacking in consistency, strength and fire. Going to a team like Minnesota or Detroit would help him the most. He can learn under guys like KG, Antonio McDyess, ‘Sheed and the rest, develop some nastiness and get in the weight room with dedicated vets.

Corey Brewer — Maybe the most NBA-ready guy in the draft, Brewer is a superior defender and at worst can be a defensive specialist right away as a rookie. He can also shoot and rebound, and he’d be a good fit for the Bucks (also in a position to draft him). With Andrew Bogut and Charlie Villanueva already in the frontcourt, Brewer could fill in the three spot and even play some guard to give Mike Redd a break. Brewer would also look good in a Knicks uniform — giving New York a wing who can play both sides of the ball, basically a combo of Q-Rich (all offense) and Jared Jeffries (all defense).

Jeff Green — The Bobcats suit Green’s skills the best. The versatile forward can help create for Charlotte’s scorers and is good enough defensively to keep Adam Morrison from getting lit up every night.

Yi Jianlian — Considered a bit of a project, Yi’s best-case scenario would be to land in a place like Phoenix where he isn’t pressured to be a star right away. The Suns play fast-paced and will take advantage of Yi’s ability to get up and down the floor, and getting easy buckets at the hands of Steve Nash would only help his confidence in making the transition to the League.

Joakim Noah — If only the Nets could switch Joakim for his stunt-double, Josh Boone. The Mavs would also be a good fit for Noah, as they could use more athletes in the paint.

Spencer Hawes — Again, the Nets need big bodies. Hawes could do for them what they wish Nenad Krstic could have done last year.

Julian Wright — So far the Blazers offense consists of dumping it in to Zach Randolph, and if that doesn’t work, letting Brandon Roy create off the dribble. Wright’s all-around offensive skills would throw some much-needed flavor into the current recipe.

Al Thornton — The Blazers could use Al’s athleticism, shooting, rebounding and defensive ability. So could the Clippers, who are only getting older and slower. Thornton would be instant offense to those squads.

Acie Law — Any team that needs a point guard and a clutch shooter could use Law. For his sake, going somewhere like the Clippers would be ideal. Not only would he get a lot of burn, he could learn from one of the game’s toughest clutch players in Sam Cassell.

Nick Young — The Jazz were exposed in the Western Conference Finals as needing a perimeter scorer/shooter outside of Deron Williams. Young could take them from San Antonio fodder to making a real challenge for the rings.