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Issue #70 August 2012 34 52 60 68 DIME'S 2012 NBA DRAFT CENTRAL Between a spectacular freshmen class, and a few impressive prospects who came back for their sophomore years, this year's NBA Draft class is being hailed as one of the best ever. Okay, so it probably won't reach the levels attained by the 2003 and 1984 classes. But with so many potential stars ready to enter the league, you're going to need a gameplan to keep up. Which players should you be watching out for? We let you know in our blowout NBA Draft coverage. GREAT EXPECTATIONS A year ago, we weren't the only ones waiting for John Wall to explode. Te entirety of the basketball universe felt he was on the cusp of touching greatness. Instead, the rise of one of the NBA's best young players slowed through a tumultuous losing season in Washing- ton. Now, Wall plans on fulfilling his promise next season. Te world is waiting. HAWK EYE Everyone claims they're a sneakerhead, yet only a few really take it to the next level. Joe Johnson might have thousands of shoes, but he also has a sneaker vault equipped with a James Bond-styled fingerprint system. Tat makes his collection just a little bit different. EVAN ALMIGHTY It took almost two seasons for the Sixers' Evan Turner to find his footing in the NBA. Now things are falling into place and Philly's do-everything rising star is ready to truly break out. Contents 52 John Wall 8 Photo. Douglas Sonders