A few weeks ago, we gave you a brief breakdown of our best pro prospects early in the season.
If you haven’t checked out that draft, you can here. Our second update of the NBA Mock Draft now offers a complete breakdown of the lottery teams of the 2009 NBA Draft, which of course won’t occur until June 25, 2009.
1. OKC Thunder - Blake Griffin F - Oklahoma
The odds on favorite to stay in the state and help Kevin Durant and company compete next season.
2. Minnesota Timberwolves - Ricky Rubio PG Spain
GM Kevin McHale is a horrible coach, and a pretty bad GM, but the chance to draft Rubio to electrify his franchise in perhaps his last move. The draft day trade of O.J. Mayo for Kevin Love still has Wolves’ fans upset.
3. Washington Wizards - Hasheem Thabeet C UConn
You can’t teach height, and with the Wizards in need of both a true point guard and a dominant force in the middle, they would be hard pressed to pass on Thabeet here. If the Wiz wind up in the three spot, they could very well trade down, and pick up some additional picks as well. They will be one of the most intriguing lottery teams in a while.
4. Sacramento Kings - Greg Monroe F Georgetown
The Brad Miller era will be over before the NBA Draft comes around, whether by a trade before the All-Star break, or perhaps a deal on draft day. The rebuilding begins around a powerful force in the paint that will have the opportunity to produce immediately.
5. Los Angeles Clippers - Jrue Holiday PG UCLA
Holiday could be either the steal of the lottery, or a serious bust. His pro potential seems to have him all over many experts’ draft boards, but the Clippers will keep him home.
6. Golden State Warriors - Demar DeRozan SG USC
The Warriors would love to take Holiday, and will not gamble on Brandon Jennings or Stephen Curry, as they already have a crowded backcourt of undersized guards. DeRozan gi
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Steven Resnick 6 months ago
What about James Harden if he comes out early? He would be better for the Warriors than DeRozan.
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D.Michael Lee 6 months ago
Harden would be a possible fit for Washington, though the future of Agent Zero will weigh heavy on Washington's draft possibilities.
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Tracy Heck 5 months ago
Curry in New York would be interesting.
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D.Michael Lee 5 months ago
Yeah it would. One Curry on the way out(Eddy) and one on the way in.
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Ryan Callahan 5 months ago
I think Thabeet is overrated and will not be able to hold up in the NBA
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