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May 7 2009
2009 mock draft, take 1
By Sam Amico
Pro Basketball News

Our first mock up of the 2009 NBA draft, with draft order based on final record. Look for more mock drafts in the weeks ahead:

1. Sacramento Kings: Blake Griffin, PF/C, Oklahoma, so.

2. Washington Wizards: Ricky Rubio, PG, Spain

3. Los Angeles Clippers: Hasheem Thabeet, C, Connecticut, jr.

4. Oklahoma City Thunder: James Harden, SG, Arizona State, so.

5. Minnesota Timberwolves: Jordan Hill, PF, Arizona, jr.

6. Memphis Grizzlies: Tyreke Evans, SG/SF, Memphis, fr.

7. Golden State Warriors: Brandon Jennings, PG, USA/Italy

8. New York Knicks: Stephen Curry, PG/SG, Davidson, jr.

9. Toronto Raptors: Ty Lawson, PG, North Carolina, jr.

10. Milwaukee Bucks: Earl Clark, SF/PF, Louisville

11. New Jersey Nets: DeMar DeRozen, SG/SF, USC, fr.

12. Charlotte Bobcats: Gerald Henderson, SG, Duke, jr.

13. Indiana Pacers: Tyler Hansbrough, PF, North Carolina, sr.

14. Phoenix Suns: Jonny Flynn, PG, Syracuse, so.

15. Detroit Pistons: James Johnson, PF, Wake Forest, so.

16. Chicago Bulls: DeJuan Blair, PF/C, Pittsburgh, so.

17. Philadelphia 76ers: Eric Maynor, PG, VCU, sr.

18. Minnesota Timberwolves: Terence Williams, SF/SG, Louisville, sr.

19. Atlanta Hawks: Jeff Teague, PG/SG, Wake Forest, so.

20. Utah Jazz: Chase Budinger, SG/SF, Arizona, jr.

21. New Orleans Hornets: Wayne Ellington, SG, North Carolina, jr.

22. Dallas Mavericks: Jrue Holiday, PG/SG, UCLA, fr.

23. Sacramento Kings: Sam Young, SF/PF, Pittsburgh, sr.

24. Portland Trail Blazers: Darren Collison, PG, UCLA, sr.

25. Oklahoma City Thunder: Nick Calathes, PG/SG, Florida, so.

26. Chicago Bulls: Marcus Thornton, SG, LSU, sr.

27. Memphis Grizzlies: B.J. Mullens, C, Ohio State, fr.

28. Minnesota Timberwolves: Patrick Patterson, PF, Kentucky, so.

29. Los Angeles Lakers: Austin Daye, SF/PF, Gonzaga, so.

30. Cleveland Cavaliers: Jermaine Taylor, 6-4, SG, Central Florida, sr.

SECOND ROUND

31. Sacramento Kings: Patrick Mills, PG, St. Mary's, so.

32. Portland Trail Blazers: Gani Lawal, PF, Georgia Tech, so.

33. Washington Wizards: DaJaun Summers, SF, Georgetown, jr.

34. Denver Nuggets: Derrick Brown, SF, Xavier, jr.

35. Memphis Grizzlies: Omri Casspi, SF, Israel

36. Detroit Pistons: Wesley Matthews, SG, Marquette, sr.

37. San Antonio Spurs: Jodie Meeks, SG, Kentucky, jr.

38. Portland Trail Blazers: Dionte Christmas, SG, Temple, sr.

39. Detroit Pistons: Curtis Jerrells, PG, Baylor, sr.

40. Charlotte Bobcats: Taj Gibson, PF, USC, jr.

41. Milwaukee Bucks: Jerel McNeal, SG, Marquette, sr.

42. Los Angeles Lakers: Danny Green, SF, North Carolina, sr.

43. Miami Heat: DeMarre Carroll, SF/PF, Missouri, sr.

44. Detroit Pistons: Dante Cunningham, SF, Villanova, sr.

45. Minnesota Timberwolves: Jeff Adrien, PF, Connecticut, sr.

46. Cleveland Cavaliers: Alade Aminu, PF, Wake Forest, sr.

47. Minnesota Timberwolves: Robert Dozier, SF/PF, Memphis, sr.

48. Phoenix Suns: Jonas Jerebko, SF, Sweden

49. Atlanta Hawks: Jeff Pendergraph, PF, Arizona State, sr.

50. Utah: A.J. Price, PG, Connecticut, sr.

51. San Antonio Spurs: Josh Heytvelt, PF, Gonzaga, sr.

52. Indiana Pacers: Lee Cummard, SG, BYU, sr.

53. San Antonio Spurs: Marcus Washington, PF, Arkansas, jr.

54. Charlotte Bobcats: Leo Lyons, 6-9, PF, Missouri, sr.

55. Portland Trail Blazers: Toney Douglas, 6-2, PG/SG, Florida State, sr.

56. Portland Trail Blazers: Vladimir Dasic, 6-9, SF, Montenegro

57. Phoenix Suns: Alex Ruoff, SG, West Virginia, sr.

58. Boston Celtics: Tyler Smith, SF/PF, Tennessee, jr.

59. Los Angeles Lakers: Garret Siler, C, Augusta State, sr.

60. Miami Heat: Tyrese Rice, PG, Boston College, sr.

Sam Amico is the editor of Pro Basketball News. He can be reached at amico@probasketballnews.com.

 

Garret Siler 7' 281 lb. Shot 79% 89 blocks. 16 points 8 rbs. Great Hands, super strong with hugh reach. Portland Invitation shot 75% 12 rebounds. Played only 6 years of basketball
By: Mike 06/22/09 02:52pm
I highly doubt the wolves would take four power forwards w/ Jefferson,Love here now.
By: T-Wolves jim 05/11/09 01:54pm
I like Blair with the Bulls #16 pick. The Celtics manhandled the Bulls front line. The Bulls need added bulk. As for Marcus Thorton he had a 21 pt. average in college and is Ben Gordon light. I prefer BJ Mullens. BJ is big, very athletic, and a scorer. Continue to add size to the front court.
By: RedBull 05/10/09 02:13pm
i think ricky rubio is really young and might not be ready for the nba. but i think danny green should go earlier and has good potential. tyler hansbrough does not have good potential. because of his body he will be in the nba for 10 years but not a star.
By: andrew bernucca 05/10/09 10:14am
You had Blair at 37 yesterday. Can you please put an "Updated" when you update this? I'd like to keep track.
By: Scott 05/09/09 01:13pm
I like this mock draft. Only real problem I have is Demar Derozan slipping so far. I think in a bad draft like this, teams will be more inclined to take a shot on a guy with poential to be a star. Also, if the Kings end up getting 4th pick, do you think they will they take Jennings, assuming Thabeet is gone?
By: Matt 05/08/09 12:44pm
the kings need a point guard far more than a forward for 2 reasons, 1. jason tompson had a good rokkie year 2. beno udric had a very bad year however, they could still take griffin and ither trade jason and their 2 other pics and get jennings or trade griffin and get rubio puls another pic/player
By: garythenotrashcouger 05/08/09 12:28pm
Phil, thanks for the comment. The Wolves are a little insecure with the status of Al Jefferson's knee (well, at least McHale is)and are said to not be the least bit intrigued with Jennings. He was unimpressive in Europe.
By: Sam Amico 05/08/09 10:38am
I can't see Minnesota taking another Power Forward when a point guard like Brandon Jennings is available.
By: Blazer Fan Phil 05/08/09 09:54am
This is a really weak draft. No one is really NBA ready, as is. I think Austin Daye could be a real steal for the Lakers, he might be the next Rudy Gay, a guy who underachieved in college but plays very well in the NBA.
By: Jed 05/08/09 06:00am
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