Monday, December 20 Delivering the gifts to those deserving -- and not By Mitch Lawrence Special to ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- Santa's been keeping tracking of who's been naughty and who's been nice over the past year in the NBA. In a few days, he'll deliver the goods. Here's what all of our friends can look forward to:

	Lawrence hopes Santa has a certain gift for Elton Brand.

Tim Duncan -- Charles Barkley's Book of Quotations, volumes I-XX.
The San Antonio Spurs -- Tim Duncan's signature on a long-term contract.
Phil Jackson -- A new schtick.
The Staples Center -- A redesign to incorporate a little intimacy.
Jayson Williams -- One game before Y3K.
David Stern -- Michael Jordan in his prime.
Dennis Rodman and Carmen Electra -- His-and-her handcuffs.
Frederic Weis -- A 10-year contract with his Limoges, France, team.
Ed Tapscott -- Ron Artest Greatest Highlights video.
Ron Artest -- NBA Rookie Orientation Seminar -- for those who were expelled the first time.
David Robinson -- A new back.
Scott Layden -- A copy of the book, "How to Schmooze the Media and Give Great Quotes," by Frank Layden.
Jeff Van Gundy -- Stephon Marbury.
Stephon Marbury -- 10 percent off on all tattoo removals.
Dave Checketts -- Jaromir Jagr.
Patrick Ewing -- Gold Club bucks.
Keith Van Horn -- A trip to the hair stylist.
Latrell Sprewell -- Golden State season tickets.
Arnulfo Perlas -- One "See America" cross-country driving trip with the head of Team Sprewell at the wheel.
Charlie Ward -- A new savior: James Naismith.
Grant Hill -- One Jordanesque fourth quarter in a playoff game.
Ernie Grunfeld -- Dinner for two with Dave Checketts at Gregory's.
Lamar Odom -- A new coach.
Mirsad Turkcan -- Patrick Ewing's autograph.
John Calipari -- The UCLA job.
The 2000 All-Star Game -- "Starting for the Eastern Conference ... from the New York Knicks ... Latrell Sprewell."
Allen Iverson -- More shots.
Larry Brown -- More patience.
Leon Smith -- A new stomach lining.
Derrick Coleman -- Driving lessons.
Eldridge Recasner -- Cab fare.
Kobe Bryant -- Michael Jordan's basketball IQ.
Charles Barkley -- A championship ring.
Hakeem Olajuwon -- A retirement speech.
Steve Francis -- An all-expenses paid trip to Vancouver.
Vancouver -- First dibs on the next round of expansion.
St. Louis -- Shareef Abdur-Rahim.
Scott Skiles -- A new set of knives to replace the ones left in Danny Ainge's back.
Larry Bird -- A player to box out Marcus Camby.
Marcus Camby -- One certified low-post move.
Shawn Bradley -- A mission to Timbuktu.
Charles Oakley -- A new tailor.
Shandon Anderson -- A new agent.
Doc Rivers -- Players.
Kevin Garnett -- Money.
Shaquille O'Neal -- Adoption of the O'Neal Rule, where the player has the option to inbound from sidecourt when fouled in the act of shooting.
David Falk -- Juice.
Dick Ebersol -- Ratings.
The Sacramento Kings -- Defense.
Jason Williams -- A conscience.
The Miami Arena -- A wrecking ball.
Pat Riley -- Free pass to the second round of the playoffs.
Jerry Krause -- A great organization.
The Cleveland Cavaliers -- Fans.
Elton Brand -- Help.
Karl Malone -- A set of fresh legs for May.
Steve Smith -- A set of fresh knees for June.
Atlanta Gold Club -- The winning bid to host the 2001 All-Star Game.
Mike Dunleavy -- A go-to man.
Wes Unseld -- A pink slip.
Gar Heard -- A coachable Rod Strickland.
Rick Pitino -- An extension.
Isaiah Rider -- A starting berth at the 2000 All-Star Game.
John Starks -- A trade to a contender.
The Utah Jazz -- Approval of transfer to Eastern Conference.
Shawn Kemp -- Seconds.
Sean Elliott -- The best comeback ever.
Don Nelson -- A one-way ticket to Maui.
Pat Croce -- A new Harley.
The Dream Team -- An opponent who will play the NBA stars within 10 points.
Allan Houston -- The game-winning basket in the gold medal game, which of course will come in the opening 5:00.
Chuck Daly -- Big Bertha.
Vince Carter -- A gig with a team within the contiguous 48 states.
Antawn Jamison -- Vince Carter's game.
Golden State Warriors -- League approval to rescind Carter-Jamison trade.
Kenny Smith -- The Vancouver Grizzlies job.
Isiah Thomas -- The IBL.
Michael Jordan -- An NBA team to purchase.
Scottie Pippen -- Coal.

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