2010 NBA Mock Draft: Houston Rockets Buy Local and Select Tristan Thompson

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With Yao Ming gone and a big shot blocker needed to fill the void in the paint, the Houston Rockets will stay local and draft Tristan Thompson out of the University of Texas.  Thompson is a freshman who had a decent first season, posting average numbers of 13.1 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.  The rebounding numbers are pretty impressive considering how he's only 6'8" and 225 pounds.

Yet, Thompson's athleticism cannot be denied.  He has a strong vertical leap and long arms.  He averaged 2.4 blocks per game as a freshman!

He may be Canadian, but Thompson will continue his legacy in Texas and if all goes well, become a state legend.  He will lead the Rockets to the glory that Yao should have, and the team will be flying high again.

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