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    Veteran Indazone's Avatar
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    2009 NBA Draft grades
    By SAM KHAN JR. Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle
    June 26, 2009, 1:27AM



    Atlanta C

    19. Jeff Teague 6-1 G Wake For.
    49. Sergiy Gladyr 6-5 G Ukraine
    • Comment: Teague can fill a void if unrestricted free agent Mike Bibby leaves.

    Boston C

    58. Lester Hudson 6-2 G Ten.-Mar.
    • Comment: Hudson is an explosive scorer who averaged 26.6 points per game while at Tennessee-Martin.

    Charlotte B

    12. Gerald Henderson 6-5 G Duke
    40. Derrick Brown 6-9 F Xavier
    • Comment: The Bobcats needed depth on the perimeter and they got it. Henderson can score from anywhere on the floor.

    Chicago B-

    16. James Johnson 6-9 F Wake For.
    26. Taj Gibson 6-9 F USC
    • Comment: Johnson is a tweener and Gibson is a shot-blocking big man; both should fit in well with the Bulls.

    Cleveland C-

    30. Christian Eneyga 6-5 G Congo
    • Comment: Eyenga is a raw talent who likely won’t make an impact immediately.

    Dallas C+

    25. Rodrigue Beaubois 6-3 G France
    56. Ahmad Nivins 6-9 F St. Joe’s
    • Comment: Beaubois doesn’t have a great feel for the game, but he should develop that overseas in the next few years.

    Denver B-

    18. Ty Lawson 5-11 G UNC
    • Comment: Lawson could be a viable successor to current point guard Chauncey Billups.

    Detroit B+

    15. Austin Daye 6-10 F Gonzaga
    35. DaJuan Summers 6-8 F G’town
    39. Jonas Jerebko 6-9 F Sweden
    • Comment: With several of their big men likely departing this summer, the Pistons went for plenty of size.

    Golden State B

    7. Stephen Curry 6-3 G Davidson
    • Comment: Curry is a great scorer and shooter who will see plenty of touches after the Warriors dealt Jamal Crawford.


    Houston B

    32. Jermaine Taylor 6-5 G Cent. Fla.
    34. Sergio Llull 6-3 G Spain
    44. Chase Budinger 6-7 F Arizona
    • Comment: Taylor can score (16.2 ppg in college) and can shoot from the outside. Llull will add depth to the backcourt down the road. Budinger is a versatile, athletic forward with shooting range.

    Indiana C+

    13. Tyler Hansbrough 6-9 F UNC
    52. A.J. Price 6-2 G UConn
    • Comment: Hansbrough adds some needed size.

    Los Angeles Clippers A

    1. Blake Griffin 6-10 F Oklahoma
    • Comment: Griffin comes closest to being a sure thing in this draft.

    Los Angeles Lakers C

    59. Chinemelu Elonu 6-10 F Tex. A&M
    • Comment: After trading their earlie picks, the Lakers snap up the Elsik product. Elonu can rebound and block shots.

    Memphis A

    2. Hasheem Thabeet 7-3 C UConn
    27. DeMarre Carroll 6-8 F Missouri
    36. Sam Young 6-6 F Pitt
    • Comment: Thabeet should contribute immediately on the defensive end with his size, rebounding and shot-blocking ability.

    Miami C-

    42. Patrick Beverley 6-1 G Ukraine
    60. Robert Dozier 6-9 F Memphis
    • Comment: The Heat added depth at the right spots but it’s unlikely either will contribute much immediately.

    Milwaukee B

    10. Brandon Jennings 6-1 G Italy
    41. Jodie Meeks 6-4 G Kentucky
    • Comment: The Bucks were in big-time need of a point guard. Jennings, who is a great athlete, could prove to be a good one.

    Minnesota A

    5. Ricky Rubio 6-4 G Spain
    6. Jonny Flynn 6-0 G Syracuse
    28. Wayne Ellington 6-4 G UNC
    45. Nick Calathes 6-5 G Florida
    47. Henk Norel 6-11 F Nether.
    • Comment: The T-Wolves made much-needed upgrades to their backcourt with Rubio, Flynn and Ellington.

    New Jersey B-

    11. Terrence Williams 6-6 F Louisville
    • Comment: Williams won’t score like recently traded Vince Carter, but he’s a solid defender and good rebounder who can handle the ball.

    New Orleans D+

    21. Darren Collison 6-0 G UCLA
    43. Marcus Thornton 6-4 G LSU
    • Comment: The could have used an athletic wing or big man instead of Collison, but he’ll provide depth behind Chris Paul.

    New York B

    8. Jordan Hill 6-10 F Arizona
    29. Toney Douglas 6-1 G Florida St.
    • Comment: Hill may have been booed, but his size, wingspan and versatility should eventually turn Knicks fans in his favor.

    Oklahoma City B

    3. James Harden 6-5 G Ariz. St.
    24. B.J. Mullens 7-0 C Ohio St.
    54. Robert Vaden 6-5 G UAB
    • Comment: Harden being selected as the draft’s first guard ahead of Ricky Rubio was a surprise.
    Orlando Inc.
    No selections
    • Comment: After picking up Vince Carter in a trade earlier in the day, the Magic had a quiet evening.

    Philadelphia B

    17. Jrue Holiday 6-3 G UCLA
    • Comment: With Andre Miller’s impending free agency, Holiday will fill a need at the point.

    Phoenix C+

    14. Earl Clark 6-9 F Louisville
    46. Danny Green 6-7 F UNC
    48. Taylor Griffin 6-6 F Oklahoma
    57. Emir Preldzic 6-9 F Slovenia
    • Comment: Clark’s a long, athletic forward who has range on his jumper.

    Portland B-

    22. Victor Claver 6-10 F Spain
    31. Jeff Pendergraph 6-9 F Ariz. St.
    33. Dante Cunningham 6-7 F Villanova
    55. Patrick Mills 5-11 G St. Mary’s
    • Comment: Claver can run the floor well for his size. Pendergraph and Cunningham should add some needed toughness to the Blazers’ frontcourt.

    Sacramento B+

    4. Tyreke Evans 6-5 G Memphis
    23. Omri Casspi 6-8 F Israel
    38. Jon Brockman 6-7 F Wash.
    • Comment: Evans has the look of a future star at point guard, a big area of need for the Kings.

    San Antonio B+

    37. DeJuan Blair 6-6 F Pitt
    51. Jack McClinton 6-1 G Miami
    53. Nando De Colon 6-5 G France
    • Comment: Blair could prove to be a steal at 37 and adds needed youth and rebounding to the Spurs front line..

    Toronto B-

    9. DeMar DeRozan 6-6 G USC
    • Comment: DeRozan is an athletic swingman who can run the floor well, finish in the lane and should contribute quickly.

    Utah C+

    20. Eric Maynor 6-3 G VCU
    50. Goran Suton 6-10 C Mich. St.
    • Comment: Maynor will add depth and insurance behind Deron Williams.

    Washington Inc.
    No selections
    • Comment: The Wizards traded their only selection to the Rockets.
    Last edited by Indazone; 06-26-2009 at 03:28 AM.

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    Veteran Kai's Avatar
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    Damn, could you maybe clean it all up a little?

    Edit:
    Last edited by Kai; 06-26-2009 at 03:25 AM.

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    Silence surpasses speech. duncan228's Avatar
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    Indazone, I'll format it if you'd like.

    Edit: Never mind. Looks great.
    Last edited by duncan228; 06-26-2009 at 03:31 AM.

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    if spurs get patrick mills except this guy from miami and kept the 25th pick and get sam young they get a A+

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    Kidd-Gilchrist Damn Chieflion's Avatar
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    if spurs get patrick mills except this guy from miami and kept the 25th pick and get sam young they get a A+
    If we had kept the 25th pick, that means no Richard Jefferson. Jack McClinton is awesome too.

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    Pretty sure Cavs keep Danny Green. The pick didn't get traded.

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    Cogito Ergo Sum LnGrrrR's Avatar
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    Didn't we give our #1 for KG? So...uhm... I guess he's not counting what teams got back in trades.

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