2009 NBA Mock Draft 1.0

Shady Botros by Correspondent Written on June 07, 2009
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Donnie Walsh has publicly expressed that he would take Curry no matter what. At worst he becomes a three point shooter off the bench, Curry can shoot his behind off and proved he can play the point last season at Davidson. Plus New York is a perfect place for a guy like Curry.

 

9. Toronto Raptors- Tyreke Evans

The get a two guard who is a great ball handler, Evans has a great wingspan and has progressed on his jumpshot.

 

10. Milwaukee Bucks- Jordan Hill

At 6'10" Hill has perfect size to play power forward. Hill has a great left shoulder hook shot that is dangerous in the post; Charlie Villanueva looks like he is leaving Milwaukee, the Bucks end up taking the best player on the board.

 

11. New Jersey Nets- DeJuan Blair

Blair may be a little undersized, but he makes up for his size with his fearless rebounding abilities, and his toughness.

 

12. Charlotte Bobcats- Gerald Henderson

Henderson is a very streaky shooter, the true definition of hot and cold. However when he is hot it was almost impossible to stop. The Bobcats get a nice two guard to play alongside DJ Augustine.

 

13. Indiana Pacers- Brandon Jennings

The Pacers need a point guard and they take the dark horse of this draft Brandon Jennings. Jennings in my mind is the best point guard not named Rick Rubio and the Pacers end up getting great value.

 

14. Phoenix Suns- Earl Clark

The Suns need a power forward and all signs point to Amare being moved and the Suns going into a rebuilding project.

 

15. Detroit Pistons- BJ Mullens

Detroit pills a surprise and they take the seven footer from Ohio State, many people would have them taking Austin Daye but they take a center as Rasheed Wallace looks like he is not coming back. They take a young center as they are determined to sign Carlos Boozer in free agency.

 

16. Chicago Bulls- Austin Daye

The Bulls are extremely happy that Daye fell to 16, Daye is 6'10" and has improved his jumper, he can be a matchup nightmare, however they give James Johnson a look.

 

17. Philadelphia 76ers- Ty Lawson

The 76ers need a point guard and Andre Miller may be departing through free agency, they have to make the tough decision between Maynor and Teague, and Lawson (assuming Teague stays in the draft) the Sixers get Lawson, Lawson is undersized but he can shoot the ball, Lawson is an undersized guy who is lighting quick and can get o the lien, kind of like another point guard who played in Philly.

 

18. Minnesota Timberwolves-Chase Budinger

Budinger has been thought of as a lottery pick but his work ethic is questionable, at this point teams take the best player on the board.

 

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