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Every Little League baseball team has that kid. The one who plays shortstop when he's not pitching, hits third in the order and never has to bunt.

Every youth soccer club has that one midfielder who can go coast to coast, pulling off a slide tackle at one end and scoring a goal on the other. In football, he's the star quarterback who comes up with the game-clinching interception playing safety.

By Mike Misek

2010/11 Oklahoma City Thunder Payroll: $40.3 million
2010/11 NBA Salary Cap: $56.1 million
Roughly: $15.8 million under cap

Kevin DurantVariables:

Etan Thomas - Unrestricted Free Agent
Earl Watson - Unrestricted Free Agent
Kevin Ollie - Unrestricted Free Agent
Nenad Krstic - Player Option for $5.8 million

2010/11 New Jersey Nets Payroll: $22.2 million
2010/11 NBA Salary Cap: $56.1 million
Roughly: $33.9 million under cap

2010/11 Toronto Raptors Payroll: $46.4 million
2010/11 NBA Salary Cap: $56.1 million
Roughly: $9.7 million under cap

As the draft approaches, each team's scouting and coaching staff get together to create their team's draft board. If the player they are targeting is off the board by their pick, they will need multiple backup plans to prevent being caught off guard. Preparing for the draft is a long and tedious process, a process that brings up many tough calls when deciding when to take the best player, or the player that best fits your system and roster. Here's a look at the potential targets for each team in regards to ideal fits for their respective rosters...