NBA Tickets - Analyzing the Top 10 Picks
Los Angeles Clippers’ Blake Griffin, Power Forward, Oklahoma and much more in analyzing the top 10 NBA picks.
Los Angeles Clippers - Blake Griffin, Power Forward, Oklahoma: We knew the Clippers were going to select Griffin well before his name was announced on draft night. He should be able to come in and contribute right away, at least providing energy, rebounding and great finishes. He’s got the chance to be a star and should help get the franchise in the right direction. He’s going to sell NBA tickets for a long time and the Clippers are lucky to have him.
Memphis Grizzlies - Hasheem Thabeet, Center, UConn: Thabeet probably isn’t ready to start right away, but he’ll be a solid defensive option coming off the bench. He and Marc Gasol provide the team with different skills, so it should work in the short-term.
Oklahoma City Thunder - James Harden, Shooting Guard, Arizona State: Harden is a good fit for the Thunder. They needed a shooting guard and someone with a reliable jump shot. Harden will be a solid role player for this team that already has some emerging stars on the roster.
Sacramento Kings - Tyreke Evans, Guard, Memphis: I think passing on Ricky Rubio could come back to haunt the Kings if Evans can’t play point guard. He did at Memphis, but he was allowed to be extremely ball-dominant as a team’s main option. I’m not sure he can play the position in the pros, but he’s strong and will give opposing points fits if he can.
Minnesota Timberwolves - Ricky Rubio, Point Guard, Memphis: It looks like Rubio did not want to get drafted by Minnesota and will likely go back to Europe for a couple more years to avoid paying a buyout of any kind with DKV Joventut. The Wolves should have talked to him about this beforehand and this is a sticky situation for the franchise.
Minnesota Timberwolves - Jonny Flynn, Point Guard, Syracuse: With their second consecutive pick the Wolves took their second consecutive point guard. This one is a bit of a head scratcher, but it will end up being a solid move because Rubio looks headed back overseas.
Golden State Warriors - Stephen Curry, Guard, Davidson: The Warriors were surprised to find Curry on the board and pounced on him. He’ll be a good backcourt mate for Monta Ellis if Don Nelson gives him the playing time.
New York Knicks - Jordan Hill, Power Forward, Arizona: The Knicks wanted Curry or Rubio, but will settle for Hill. He’s an active big man with a lot of potential, but he’s still pretty raw offensively. Coach Mike D’Antoni compared him to a young Amare Stoudemire, but that may be a bit of a stretch.
Toronto Raptors - DeMar DeRozan, Shooting Guard, USC: DeRozan will need some time to develop, but he’s got star potential. He’s a good player to build around if Chris Bosh walks next summer.
Milwaukee Bucks - Brandon Jennings, Point Guard, Italy: Jennings has a ton of potential and it sounds like the Bucks fell in love with him in the days leading up to the draft. He can be a special player, but he might not be the best fit under coach Scott Skiles.
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(On Aug 6th, 2009 at 1:44 am)
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