Best Drafts Ever?
Which draft classes have produced the best talent over the years? We're ranking the past 20 NBA drafts. D.R.A.F.T. Initiative » Rank 'em »
Getty ImagesWhich draft classes have produced the best talent over the years? We're ranking the past 20 NBA drafts. D.R.A.F.T. Initiative » Rank 'em »
Getty ImagesName | Pos. | From | Stock |
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1. Blake Griffin | PF | Oklahoma | |
Reminds us of a young Carlos Boozer. Watch | |||
2. Hasheem Thabeet | C | Connecticut | |
Thabeet is finally living up to hype. Watch | |||
3. James Harden | SG | Arizona State | |
He isn't flashy, but is lethally effective. Watch | |||
4. Ricky Rubio | PG | Spain | |
Will his game translate to the NBA? Watch | |||
5. Tyreke Evans | SG | Memphis | |
Reminds scouts of Jerry Stackhouse. Watch | |||
6. Jonny Flynn | PG | Syracuse | |
Explosive athlete with lateral quickness. Watch | |||
7. Jordan Hill | PF | Arizona | |
Needs strength but has explosiveness. Watch | |||
8. Stephen Curry | PG | Davidson | |
Scoring machine can play the point, too. Watch | |||
9. DeMar DeRozan | SG | USC | |
Size and skill draw Kobe comparisons. Watch | |||
10. Brandon Jennings | PG | Italy | |
A risk, but in this draft, a good one. |
Chad Ford caught up with some of the top prospects in the 2009 NBA draft to see what they were doing to prepare for life in the big leagues.
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No. | Team | Player | Pos. |
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1. | Clippers | Blake Griffin | PF |
2. | Grizzlies | Hasheem Thabeet | C |
3. | Thunder | James Harden | SG |
4. | Kings | Tyreke Evans | PG |
5. | Timberwolves | Ricky Rubio | PG |
6. | Timberwolves | Jonny Flynn | PG |
7. | Warriors | Stephen Curry | PG |
8. | Knicks | Jordan Hill | PF |
9. | Raptors | DeMar DeRozan | SG |
10. | Bucks | Brandon Jennings | PG |
11. | Nets | Terrence Williams | SG |
12. | Hornets | Gerald Henderson | SG |
13. | Pacers | Tyler Hansbrough | PF |
14. | Suns | Earl Clark | SF |
15. | Pistons | Austin Daye | SF |
16. | Bulls | James Johnson | PF |
17. | 76ers | Jrue Holiday | PG |
18. | Timberwolves | Ty Lawson | PG |
19. | Hawks | Jeff Teague | PG |
20. | Jazz | Eric Maynor | PG |
21. | Pelicans | Darren Collison | PG |
22. | Trail Blazers | Victor Claver | SF |
23. | Kings | Omri Casspi | SF |
24. | Mavericks | B.J. Mullens | C |
25. | Thunder | Rodrigue Beaubois | PG |
26. | Bulls | Taj Gibson | PF |
27. | Grizzlies | DeMarre Carroll | PF |
28. | Timberwolves | Wayne Ellington | SG |
29. | Lakers | Toney Douglas | SG |
30. | Cavaliers | Christian Eyenga | SF |