2009 draft 1st round re-do with explanations

Evans in OKC would NOT work.

Evans and Westbrook couldn’t work together, both need the ball. Curry would have been better because Westbrook can guard 2’s but James Harden was a good option though.

1. Blake Griffin, LAC
Despite the injury you have to take him

2. Tyreeke Evans. MEM
He would sell lots of jerseys as a popular local college player, Memphis gets to avoid the iverson situation, and find out if either Mayo or Evans really Are PG’s

3. James Harden OKC
This might seem strange since he didn’t have as much of a standout rookie year as some of the other people in his class, but he fit a role on a playoff team, and that is Sam Presti’s way. he already has his stars in Durant and Westbrook, now its about fit. If He had the freedom to jack up shots like some of the other players in the lottery he would have been in the ROY Race

4. Ricky Rubio SAC
With Evans Off the Board Rubio makes the most sense. the only reason he didn’t play in the NBA last year is because Kahn picked another PG with the next pick, and it was Minnesota. Rubio is also a better fit with kevin martin as he would be a better defender than curry

5.Stephen Curry MIN
Minnesota Doesn’t screw this up and takes Curry, who’s outside shooting should help space the floor For the T wolves

6. Terrence Williams MIN
Maybe this is because i kept hoping the nets would be good last year, but i saw a lot of nets games. Williams didn’t start out well, but he got it together for the final two weeks of the season. In this time he became the go to back court guy, and was better then Devin Harris. Think a young Paul Pierce. Plus its not like they are taking two PG’s again

7. Darren Collison GSW
Normal rules can’t apply to warriors players as Don Nelson will find a way to screw up their development. As a 4 year college player collison probably has the least development to do and brings a maturity to the roster. Is he as good without the Chris Paul tutioring. probably not but at worst he becomes a solid backup

8. Johnny Flynn NYK
I like really like Boubois here. he was great for the Mavs All year. Especially in the playoffs. However New York Gets the second of the two guys that they really wanted, even if he isn’t as good. D’Antoni doesn’t play “Bad Rookies” And the polish on his game is appreciated by all, even if he isn’t as good as the next Few PG’s Picked

9.Roddy Boubois TOR
Continue Their trend Of picking Foreign Players. Boubois was a gem of a find for the Mavs. Think a cross between Rondo and Tony Parker, with the best jumper of the three. He would immediately Start for the raptors over calderon, Providing a semblance of defense in the back court. This is Probably too low as he might even be better then Curry

10. Brandon Jennings MIL
The Third best PG in the draft slips to ten, because at the time their were concerns over attitude as well as skills. The Anonymity of Milwaukee and playing for a strict coach surely helped jennings develop into the player he became just as much as his natural talent and work ethic. if he goes to the warriors or Knicks, he is probably a massive bust or Iverson 2.0 talking about practice and defense

11.Ty Lawson NJN
with all this planning for 2010 free agency, a speedy change of pace PG, who shoots threes is always welcome. especially at this sallary. Also Devin harris may be better as an off the ball combo guard.

12. Jordan Hill CHA
Really started to develop when playing in a defined structure on the rockets. hopefully larry brown does the same. can fill in the Ty Thomas role, and charlotte can use their assets to get a better PG via Trade.

13.Jrue Holiday IND
the pacers finally address their PG Need. Has a much better rookie year playing with Danny Granger and other players who can hit threes.

14 Demar Derosen PHO
Probably Doesn’t play much, but was a good fast break finisher. would be being groomed as J Rich’s replacement needs to improve shooting and handle.

15. Hasheem Thabeet. DET
On a team that needs size this bad, they have nothing to loose. there are no really special players left on the board, and Memphis has quite a crowded frontcourt. If 7 feet 6 fouls is all detroit get out of this pick, they would still be happy with it

Amazing amount of PG’s.

To the first one, why would the Grizzles pass on Tyreke? And why would the Raptors select Casspi over DeRozan?

To the second one, when was the last time the Raptors selected a foreign player? And how the bloody heck would Jennings drop to ten again? Isn’t this a re-do?

The Jazz would not select James Johnson. Yes, Sloan is a tough coach but he wont whip players into shape. If he did Koufos would not be such a softie, and Snyder would have worked out. Both have not. If that 1st situation is how 2009 draft played out I still think the Jazz would have selected Maynor. He was the perfect backup to Dwill. I really wish he was still part of the jazz and we traded Price instead. I loved watching Maynor play. I like Price, but I like Maynor more.

Alot of people Rip the Knicks but in thier defense:

They believed they were getting whatever top PG was coming in either Flynn or Curry with Minnesota having 2 picks in the top 6 and Golden State with the 7th pick

NOONE THOUGHT MINNESOTA WAS TAKING 2 PG’s and when they did NY panicked.

James Johnson, Earl Clark and Thabeets potential out weight their rookie season production, they wouldnt fall that far

1) LAC-Blake Griffin (last year he was drafted 1st)
Why: Best player in the draft.

2) MEM-Tyreke Evans(4)
Why: Hometown hero fills need at PG and could slide to SG.

3) OKC-Stephen Curry(7)
Why: Complements the game of Westbrook well with his 3-point shooting.

4) SAC-Jonny Flynn(6)
Why: Kings feel this could be their franchise PG.

5) MIN-Brandon Jennings(10)
Why: Bucks take high risk high reward with this PG since they already have steady vet Ridnour.

6) MIN-James Harden(3)
Why: Wolves need help at the wing and feel Harden is the best.

7) GS-Jrue Holiday(17)
Why: Warrior need a PG because Ellis is better of the ball and they don’t want to wait for help.

8) NYK-Ricky Rubio(5)
Why: Knicks know that waiting for the next Maravich will be accepted by the fans.

9) TOR-Terrence Williams(11)
Why: Needing help at the wing Raps decide defense needs improving thus not picking DeRozan.

10) MIL-Darren Collison(21)
Why: Bucks are out of their mind getting their PG of the future.

11) NJ-DeMar DeRozan(9)
Why: Nets pick replacement to Air Canada.

12) CHA-Tyler Hansbrough(13)
Why: Cats need help upfront and Brown likes the Tar Heel.

13) IND-Ty Lawson(18)
Why; Pacers really need a PG and take the best available.

14) PHO-Omri Casspi(23)
Why: Hill isn’t going to be there for long.

15) DET-Taj Gibson(26)
Why: Solid all-round forward.

16) CHI- Jordan Hill(8)
Why: Could he be the PF they need?

17) PHI-Rodrigue Beabois(25)
Why: Could play at PG and SG.

18) MIN-Haseem Thabeet(2)
Why: Wolves badly need a center and feel that the risk taking Thabeet here is low enough.

19) ATL-Eric Maynor(20)
Why: Much needed back-up/replacement for Bibby.

20) UTA-Chase Budinger(44)
Why: Harpring isn’t coming back so they need another shooter.

21) NO-Toney Douglas(29)
Why:Hornets want back-up for oft-injured Paul

22) POR-Jonas Jerebko(39)
Why:Could be solid SF that the have lacked.

23) SAC-James Johnson(16)
Why: Provides toughness at both F positions.

24) DAL-DeJuan Blair(37)
Why; Despite injury woes Mavs like his toughness inside.

25) OKC-Byron Mullens(24)
Why; Project might be star someday.

26) CHI-Wayne Ellington(28)
Why: Bulls need shooter to fill Gordon’s void.

27) MEM-Austin Daye(15)
Why; They really like this Prince -clone.

28) MIN-Gerald Henderson(12)
Why: To shore up their wing.

29) LAL-Marcus Thornton(43)
Why: Just to give Kobe a breather.

30) CLE-Sam Young(36)
Why: why not?

Biggest Rise:Chase Budinger( from 44 to 20)
Biggest Fall:Haseem Thabeet( from 2 to 18) Gerald Henderson( from 12 to 28)

Marcus Thornton? Anywhere?

He’d be atleast top 10 for me..