NBA First Round Mock Draft

Josh RothJun 23, 2009

1. Los Angeles Clippers: Blake Griffin, Oklahoma

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MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 29: Blake Griffin #23 of the Oklahoma Sooners claps in the first half while taking on the North Carolina Tar Heels during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional Final at the FedExForum on March 29, 2009 in Memphis, Tennes

2. Memphis Grizzlies: Hasheem Thabeet, U Conn

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DETROIT - APRIL 04: Hasheem Thabeet #34 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts after he scored a basket in the first half against the Michigan State Spartans during the National Semifinal game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship at Ford Field

3. Oklahoma City Thunder: James Harden, Arizona St.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 13: Guard James Harden #13 of the Arizona State Sun Devils goes up for a shot against the Washington Huskies in the Pacific Life Pac-10 Men's Basketball Tournament at the Staples Center on March 13, 2009 in Los Angeles, California

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4. Sacramento Kings: Ricky Rubio, Spain

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BEIJING - AUGUST 12: Ricky Rubio #6 of Spain calls a play while taking on China in the preliminary round basketball game held at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium during Day 4 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 12, 2008 in Beijing, China.

5. Minnesota Timberwolves (Via Washington Wizards): Jordan Hill, Arizona

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MIAMI - MARCH 20: Forward Jordan Hill #43 of the University of Arizona Wildcats dunks the ball against the University of Utah Runnin' Utes during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the American Airlines Arena on March

6. Minnesota Timberwolves: Tyreke Evans, Memphis

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KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 21: Tyreke Evans #12 of the Memphis Tigers dribbles the ball during their second round game against the Maryland Terrapins in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Sprint Center on March 21, 2009 in Kansas City, M

7. Golden St. Warriors: Brandon Jennings, Italy

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MILWAUKEE - MARCH 26: Brandon Jennings #3 of the West team looks on during the 2008 McDonald's All American High School Boys basketball game on March 26, 2008 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

8. New York Knicks: Stephen Curry, Davidson

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 06: Stephen Curry #30 of the Davidson Wildcats reacts to his team's 72-67 victory over the North Carolina State Wolfpack during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on December 6, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by St

9.Toronto Raptors: Demar DeRozan, USC

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 15: DeMar DeRozan #10 of USC looks to make a pass play in the second half against Arizona State at Galen Center on January 15, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Trojans defeated the Sun Devils 61-49. (Photo by Victor Decolo

10. Milwaukee Bucks: Jeff Teague, Wake Forest

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DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 22: Jeff Teague #0 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons reacts to making a basket against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 22, 2009 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty I

11. New Jersey Nets: James Johnson, Wake Forest

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CHARLOTTE - NOVEMBER 29: James Johnson #23 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons goes up for the shot during the college basketball game against the UNC Charlotte 49ers at the Bobcats Arena on November 29, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter

12.Charlotte Bobcats: Gerald Henderson, Duke

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GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 19: Gerald Henderson #15 of the Duke Blue Devils cheers on his team against the Binghamton Bearcats during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum on March 19, 2009 in Greensbor

13.Indiana Pacers: Jonny Flynn, Syracuse

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MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 27: Jonny Flynn #10 of the Syracuse Orange looks to pass the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regionals at the FedExForum on March 27, 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Murph

14.Phoenix Suns: Austin Daye, Gonzaga

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SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 29: Austin Daye #5 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs holds the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers at the Key Arena on December 29, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

15.Detroit Pistons: B.J. Mullens, Ohio St.

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INDIANAPOLIS - DECEMBER 06: B.J. Mullens #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the Hartford Hall of Fame Showcase on December 6, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ohio St. won 67-62. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Im

16.Chicago Bulls: DeJuan Blair, Pittsburgh

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DAYTON, OH - MARCH 22: DeJuan Blair #45 of the Pittsburgh Panthers reacts between plays against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the University of Dayton Arena on March 22, 2009 in D

17.Philadelphia 76ers: Ty Lawson, UNC

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DETROIT - APRIL 06: Ty Lawson #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels drives on Travis Walton #5 of the Michigan State Spartans in the second half during the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship game at Ford Field on April 6, 2009 in De

18.Minnesota Timberwolves: Jrue Holiday, UCLA

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WESTWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 7: Jrue Holiday #21 of the UCLA Bruins drives with the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on February 7, 2009 at Pauley Pavillion in Westwood, California. UCLA won 89-63. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

19.Atlanta Hawks: Earl Clark, Louisville

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NEW YORK - MARCH 14: Earl Clark #5 of the Louisville Cardinals drives to the hoop against the Syracuse Orange during the championship game of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 14, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Heiman/G

20.Utah Jazz: Tyler Hansbrough, UNC

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MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 27: Tyler Hansbrough #50 of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on in the first half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regionals at the FedExForum on March 27, 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee. (

21.New Orleans Hornets: Terrence Williams, Louisville

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DAYTON, OH - MARCH 22: Terrence Williams #1 of the Louisville Cardinals reacts after a play late in the game against the Siena Saints during the second round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the University of Dayton Arena on March 22

22.Dallas Mavericks: Eric Maynor, VCU

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BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 15: Eric Maynor #3 of the Virginia Commonwealth Rams looks to pass against the Duke Blue Devils during round one of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the HSBC Arena on March 15, 2007 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewar

23.Sacramento Kings: Chase Budinger, Arizona

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 12: Chase Budinger #34 of the Arizona Wildcats shoots over the defense of the Oregon State Beavers during the 2008 Pacific Life Pac-10 Men's Basketball Tournament Day One at Staples Center on March 12, 2008 in Los Angeles, Califor

24.Portland Trailblazers: Darren Collison, UCLA

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BERKELEY, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Darren Collison #2 of the UCLA Bruins shoots against the California Golden Bears during an NCAA Pac-10 basketball game on February 28, 2009 at Haas Pavillion in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

25.Oklahoma City Thunder: Omri Casspi, Israel

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OKLAHOMA CITY - OCTOBER 29: The Oklahoma City Thunder are introduced before playing the Milwaukee Bucks at the Ford Center October 29, 2008 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using

26.Chicago Bulls: Wayne Ellington, UNC

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DETROIT - APRIL 06: Wayne Ellington #22 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts in the first half against the Michigan State Spartans during the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship game at Ford Field on April 6, 2009 in Detroit, Mi

27.Memphis Grizzlies: Patrick Mills, St. Mary’s

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ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 13: Patrick Mills #13 of the Saint Mary's Gaels drives with the ball against the San Diego State Aztecs in the John R. Wooden Classic at Honda Center on December 13, 2008 in Anaheim, California. The Gaels defeated the Aztecs 67-64.

28.Minnesota Timberwolves: Taj Gibson, USC

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OMAHA, NE - MARCH 20: Taj Gibson #22 of the USC Trojans looks to pass the ball against the Kansas State Wildcats during the Midwest Region first round of the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

29.Los Angeles Lakers: Nick Calathes, Florida

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KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 24: Nick Calathes #33 of the Florida Gators dribbles the ball downcourt against the Syracuse Orange during the CBE Classic game on November 24, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Im

30.Cleveland Cavaliers: Marcus Thornton, LSU

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GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 21: Marcus Thornton #5 of the Louisiana State University Tigers reacts after a basket against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum on Mar