NBA Finals
VS

Pick
L.A. in 7
Key Player
Rashard Lewis
MVP
Kobe Bryant

#1. Thunder :
Blake Griffin PF/Oklahoma
Listed at 6'10" but is maybe 6'8'.. I think he ends up
pretty good but not #1 overall material.
NBA
comparison: Paul Millsap
#2. Wizards :
Hasheem Thabeet C/Uconn
A defender first that lacks post moves but has good enough
footwork to learn some.,
NBA comparison: Dikembe Mutombo
#3. Clippers :
James Harden SG/Arizona State
My #1 overall player in this draft. He does everything so
effortlessly.
NBA comparison: Joe Johnson
#4. Kings :
Ricky Rubio PG/Spain
Showed through the Olympic trails that he has what it takes
to be a top tier PG in the NBA.
NBA comparison: Deron Williams
#5. Grizzlies :
Jordan Hill PF/Arizona
Lazy post player w/ long arms and the potential to be pretty
good if his work ethic improves.
NBA comparison: Elton Brand
#6. Warriors :
Tyreke Evans PG/Memphis
Explosive guard that can play the 1 or
2.
NBA comparison: Gilbert Arenas
#7. Timberwolves :
Jrue Holiday PG/UCLA
Heady player that is about as safe a pick as you can find.
NBA comparison: Chris Duhon w/ athleticism
#8. Pacers :
Dejuan Blair PF/Pitt
Post player w/ the strength that is NBA ready right now.
Long arms w/ the passion to move people around in the paint.
NBA comparison: Al Jefferson
#9. Knicks :
Stephon Curry SG/Davidson
Scorer trapped in a PG body. He can adapt though.
NBA comparison: Kevin Martin
#10. Bobcats :
Al-Farouq Aminu SF/Wake Forest
Smooth SF that needs to get stronger
but has massive upside.
NBA comparison: Hedo Turkoglu
#11. Raptors :
Demar Derozan SG/USC
Top tier athlete that could end up being the best player in
this draft if his basketball IQ improves.
NBA comparison: Ray Allen
#12. Bulls :
Earl Clark SF/Louisville
A do it all SF/PF hybrid that will be versatile at the next
level.
NBA comparison: Josh Howard
#13. Bucks :
Brandon Jennings PG/Euro League
Ultra talented, fast, athletic. Head is a question along w/
strength..
NBA comparison: Chris Paul
#14. Mavericks :
Greg Monroe PF/Georgetown
A mostly finesse PF that has the
skills to be a top 5 selection but he
has major questions. Is a project.
NBA comparison: Chris Bosh
Posted by
ThaRinger
on February 22nd,
2009 •