Still without a clear idea of what Chris Mullin and company think the identity of this team is, Warrior nation breathlessly awaits (reg. req.) the results of today's NBA draft. With the 9th and 38th picks, there's a chance the Warriors could come away with a missing piece of the puzzle.

But InsideBayArea.com staff writer Geoff Lepper reports that when "asked to put a percentage value on the chances that the No.9 pick will make it to October training camp as a Warrior, Mullin demurred, saying, 'I couldn't answer that now. It's total speculation.'" That's confidence inspiring.

Who Mullin selects should be determined by what type of team he is trying to build, but therein lies the rub: what type of team is he trying to build? A high-flying fast break team? A half-court grinder? A team built around defense?

After a Q&A with less specifics than a Scott McClellan press briefing, we still don't know! Mullin doesn't have to tell us exactly who he wants to draft, but he could at least give us a detailed description of the type of team he wants to build. Otherwise, it just looks like the same old Warriors' game plan: draft the "best available player," muddle through another season of mismatched parts, flub a lottery pick, repeat.

We're sure the problem is that Mully just isn't getting enough opinions or input about who to take with the team's two picks. To give him a hand, we've drawn up a little primer that he can use to guide him through tomorrow's Kobiashimaru.

Top-secret photo of Warriors' hi-tech draft selection determination device from the San Luis Valley (CO) Museum Association.

By draft or by trade, the Warriors need to get one of the following out of this draft: a defensive stopper to shut down the other team's best backcourt scorer, a balls-on outside shooter who can consistently drain the 3-ball at a high percentage, or a legitimate front-court presence.

Basically, the Warrior's potential draft choices can be lumped into four distinct categories: Just do it, Yes but, No No No, and Are you freaking kidding?

Just do it

Patrick O'Bryant. One of only three legitimate 7-footers in this year's draft, this is the pick. Of course, he won't be dominant overnight, but he can provide an immediate impact. O'Bryant's stock soared this spring when he led his Bradley team to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA tournament. Draft O'Bryant to back up Andres Biedrins at center, give them both plenty of minutes, and let Adonal Foyle mentor them both as a player-coach (with emphasis on the coach part).

Ronnie Brewer. The defensive stopper the Warriors so desperately need. Last year the Warriors gave up 99.8 points per game, 9th worst in the NBA. A rangy 6'6" with long arms and a knack for the ball, this guy could get 10 points a night just off steals if coach Mike Montgomery gives him some minutes. Trade Pietrus for a veteran pure shooter and sic this guy on the other team's best scorer at the one through three positions.

Yes but

Randy Foye. A Dwayne Wade type of player who also had a flat-out smoking NCAA tournament for Villanova, Foye could add some much needed toughness and focus to a team prone to drift. More combo guard than true point guard, this pick really only makes sense if the Warriors ship Jason Richardson out, which is a questionable move. Mullin should only pick Foye if he intends to package Richardson and Dunleavy or Murphy in a trade for a legitimate big man, a move unlikely to happen before July.

Adam Morrison. On the upside, AdMo is a legitimate scorer who will probably average 12 ppg for somebody this year. His defense is debatable though, and the Warriors need D more than they need another scorer.

Brandon Roy. Does the team really need another rookie guard? A strong, aggressive player, Roy would look good in a Warriors' jersey, but they're already stocked at the two spot. Unless of course, they ship JRich out for a proven big man.

LaMarcus Aldridge. Possibly the best power forward in the draft, but the Warriors drafted a power forward with the number nine pick last year and shorted him minutes, so why should they spend this year's number nine pick on another power forward only to have Monty play him less than Derek Fisher? It's a moot point anyway, Aldridge will be long gone by the time the Warriors get to pick (unless they trade up).

Tyrus Thomas. Thomas has potential distraction written all over him. No matter, he'll be somebody else's responsibility long before he has the opportunity to go Chris Washburn on our asses.

No no no

Rudy Gay. Gay has great potential and could turn out to be a prolific scorer in this league, but he's got head case written all over him, which makes him way too risky of a pick to bring under the Warriors' dysfunctional karmic umbrella. And Rudy's game is all about offense, with defense a matadoric afterthought. This is not a good fit for a Warriors team suffering from it's own identity crisis.

J.J. Redick. Sigh. Down deep in our bones, we fear that Mullin, a shooter himself, wants to go with Redick. Please no. This pick only works for an already complete and competitive team with a strong defense -- Detroit or San Antonio -- who can give Redick stress-free looks at the hoop without needing anything else from him. For Redick, getting picked by a team struggling to turn itself around will be the kiss of death (see Mike Dunleavy).

Shelden Williams. Let somebody else deal with the Duke legacy of NBA big-men busts, (yeah, we're talking to you Jay Bilas). The Warriors already have one undersized center and as noted above, they owe Diogu a shot at the power forward position. And with multiyear, multimillion Troy Murphy guaranteed minutes, what will the Warriors gain with this pick? Not much.

Rodney Carney. Strong, powerful, a good scorer, but he's too small to play power forward and the Warriors need another swingman like they need another Cohan in the head. Sure Carney will probably put up numbers with somebody, but he isn't a good fit for this Warriors' roster.

Are you freaking kidding?

Marcus Williams. This team is already fully stocked at the point -- we don't need another 6'2" rookie point guard. Don't even think about it.

Andrea Bargnani. We got two words for you: no defense. Euros are not known for their outstanding individual D, and the last thing the Warriors need is another soft big man. Arrivederci baby.

The Warriors' second round pick is a gimme, given that it is usually a wash. The obvious choice: former Cal star Leon Powe.

Nothing to do now Warrior fans but sit back, hold your breath, and hope for the best. Or catch some live blogging of the action. Or there's always The Party.