Alright, here it is the Mock Draft. The project that has kept me so occupied over the last 48 hours. (yes, I put in a good 12 hours total on this). Keep in mind that this is as of 6/9 so things could change. It is possible that I will make another one by June 25th. Now with out further ado, The RG’s Sportsview 2009 Mock NBA Draft.
The RG’s Sportsview 2009 Mock NBA Draft.
1st Round
PF 6’10” 248lbs
Oklahoma
So.
Griffin is a logical pick for the Clippers if for no other reason than he is far and away the best prospect in the draft. Power forward is not the biggest position of need but with Blake Griffin on board the trading of a player like Chris Kaman is more realistic.
C 7’2” 267lbs
UConn
Jr.
I think the best pick for Memphis at two is Ricky Rubio but, it sounds like Rubio has no interest in going to Memphis. As a result Thabeet will be selected to fill the need for a Center. Thabeet is a great defender but he will have to prove a lot as an offensive player in the NBA.

SG 6’5” 222lbs
Arizona St.
So.
The Thunder select Harden mainly because they have committed to Russell Westbrook at the point and Ricky Rubio has not shown any intent in playing in Oklahoma. Harden is a solid offensive guard and the best player available.
PG 6’3” 180lbs
Spain
1990
Rubio will not slip past the Kings at #4. Sacramento is in need of a true point man after Beno Udrih underachieved this past season. There has been a lot of hype around Rubio after the Olympics. He is a great all around guard who just needs to work on his jumper.

PF 6’10” 232lbs
Arizona
Jr.
The Wizards pick Hill here because he could take the place of Antawn Jamison, who is likely to be traded this offseason. Hill has range out to the free throw line and great defense but also has the tendency to turn the ball over.

PG/SG 6’5” 221lbs
Memphis
Fr.
Minnesota’s biggest weakness is in guard play. Evans is considered to be a combo guard with a fair amount of point experience. He’s good at getting to the basket but can be selfish at times which can lead to bad attempts and turnovers.

PG/SG 6’3” 181lbs
Davidson
Jr.
Curry is a fantastic jump shooter and should fit Don Nelson’s system well. Drafting Curry would likely signal the end of Jamal Crawford’s time in Golden State. It is still to be seen if Curry can play the point in the NBA because of his size and lack of defense.

PG/SG 6’4” 199lbs
UCLA
Fr.
The Knicks would like to take a big here but that would be a stretch at 8 and with Curry already gone they should be thinking point guard. Holiday could go anywhere from 5 to 20 in this draft. His shot is his biggest knock but does provide a strong move to the rim with solid defensive effort.

SG/SF 6’7” 211lbs
USC
Fr.
The Raptors are in desperate need of a swingman and DeRozan is a great fit. DeMar is an athletic freak with a solid midrange game. He only shot 17% from three in one year at USC. Though DeRozan is raw he has the potential to be similar to a former Raptor, Vince Carter.

PG 6’0” 196lbs
Syracuse
So.
The Bucks could easily lose Ramon Sessions this summer and will need a point guard to take his place. Jonny Flynn is a super quick and athletic point man who can take over a game. But is he going to be able to overcome his size and sometimes iffy jump shot?

PF 6’6” 277lbs
Pittsburgh
So.
DeJuan Blair plays much bigger than his size. He has the potential to be a great interior presence on the glass and in the post. His weight and conditioning could be issues if he can’t get into better shape. Considering the needs of the Nets he is the best fit at 11.

SG 6’5” 215lbs
Duke
Jr.
Henderson is hometown favorite and a swingman, which the Bobcats need for depth. Henderson is sort of a tweener. He is a bit undersized for both the SG and SF spots but lack PG skills. He’s a guy that does a lot good but little that is great.

PG 6’1” 170lbs
USA
1989
Jennings is a player that could really star in the NBA or be a total bust. He played overseas instead of in college. He’s a very quick and athletic PG but at times he gets sloppy with the ball. His jumper is somewhat inconsistent. Pacers pick him because he is the best player available.

SF/PF 6’8” 257lbs
Wake Forest
So.
The Suns needs a SF and Johnson is a great fit for Phoenix. John has strong offensive game and gets to the basket. He has range out the NBA three point line but his shot is not consistent. Not the quickest defender but his massive wingspan makes up for his speed.

C 7’0” 258lbs
Ohio State
Fr.
BJ Mullens is possibly the only center left that is worthy of even being drafted. Detroit has needed a solid man in the middle for a while and Mullens has great potential. He is very raw but has all the tools to be a solid NBA center. He fits with the Pistons very well.

SF/PF 6’10” 226lbs
Louisville
Jr.
The Bulls need depth and Earl Clark can potentially play both forward positions. He plays big and can get to the rim with his athleticism. His jump shot is rather ugly though, providing a very inconsistent shooting percentage. He has good potential to be a Marvin Williams type player.

PG/SG 6’2” 175lbs
Wake Forest
So.
Teague is another player that could go in the top 10 or drop to the second half of the first round. Philadelphia is going to need someone to replace Andre Miller or backup Louis Williams. Teague is a great scorer but is undersized at SG so PG is where he’ll have to play. His playmaking skills are sometimes questionable but had get passing skills.

SF 6’6” 223lbs
Pittsburgh
Sr.
The Timberwolves need a SF and Sam Young if probably the best one left. He is a defensive presence which Minnesota has lacked and has also improved offensively. Young should fit in nicely on the bench behind Mike Miller.

SG 6’6” 248lbs
Louisville
Sr.
Atlanta could use a defensive presence off the bench and Terrence Williams should be able to provide that. Williams is a very smart player and great decision maker. He does tend to lack a little in the shooting department and will need to improve to make it in the NBA.

PF 6’9” 234lbs
North Carolina
Sr.
With Utah likely to lose either Carlos Boozer or Paul Millsap this summer they are going to need a PF off the bench. Hansbrough has a solid 15ft jumper and is a good rebounder. He’ll likely struggle on defense due to his size and lack of athleticism.

PG 6’3” 164lbs
VCU
Sr.
Maynor is a true PG to back up Chris Paul. He is a pure shooter with decent range and posses a very high basketball IQ. He at times can be turnover prone and isn’t the fastest of the guards but should fit the Hornet’s system well.

PG 6’0” 197lbs
North Carolina
Jr.
Ty Lawson is the pick at 22 for Dallas where he could start or come off the bench depending on what happens with Jason Kidd. Lawson is extremely quick and possesses excellent court vision. His size makes it difficult to be effective defensively and he will need to improve his jump shooting to score in the NBA.

SG/SF 6’7” 206lbs
Arizona
Jr.
Budinger is an athletic freak with a high basketball IQ. He should give the Kings a legitimate backup for Kevin Martin. He is considered to be a liability on the defensive end and will need to improve his ball handling so he can create his own shot.

SF 6’9” 211lbs
Israel
1988
Omri Casspi is a very good inside/outside scorer. He knows how to get to the basket as well has hit the three. He could potentially start for Portland at SF in a couple years. Casspi’s strength is a big weakness especially when it comes to his defense. He’ll need to put on some muscle.

SF 6’8” 243lbs
Georgetown
Jr.
Summers will likely be a backup for Kevin Durant this upcoming season. He can get to the lane but prefers to settle for the three. DaJuan has potential to be a very solid defender but tends to not give all his effort on defense. Thunder could be getting a steal or a bust here.

SG 6’5” 202lbs
North Carolina
Jr.
The Bulls will likely lose Ben Gordon to free agency this summer so Ellington will likely need to fill Gordon’s roll as a shooter. Ellington is deadly from long range but many wonder if that is all he can do. He is not all that strong and will likely struggle on defense as he tends to shy away from contact.

PF 6’8” 225lbs
Xavier
Jr.
Derrick Brown has improved greatly over the course of his college career. His shot has good consistency and he has range out to the three. He is a long player but is not quick or strong so can struggle on defense. He’s not a great distribut0r.

PG 6’1” 166lbs
UCLA
Sr.
Collison is a super quick and smart PG which, if he pans out, could start someday. He’s not going to be a go to guy because of his inconsistent scoring ability. He is an excellent distributer and on ball defender. He may struggle if he doesn’t get stronger. He hurt his draft stock by staying at UCLA for senior season.

SG 6’4” 194lbs
LSU
Sr.
Marcus Thornton is a great offensive player coming off screens. Has a pretty good shot if not always the smartest shot. He plays hard on defense and going to the glass. Thornton is a bit undersized and not super athletic. He could be a decent role player for the Lakers.
SF 6’9” 220lbs
Sweden
1987
Jonas Jerebko is known to play very hard and for his solid jump shot. At this point in the draft Cleveland is looking for a player who can contribute in the relative near future if not as a star. He’ll need to learn the NBA game and work on his defense. And it couldn’t hurt him to put on a bit more muscle.
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