New York Times Mock Draft

by VirginiaBlue on Jun 24, 2009 11:19 AM PDT Comment 1 comment

http://sports.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/24/discuss-the-nba-draft-top-picks/

1.	Los Angeles Clippers	Blake Griffin, power forward, Oklahoma	A decision that the Clippers can’t bungle. Griffin is the only sure thing in the draft and will be a solid building block.
2.	Memphis Grizzlies	Ricky Rubio, point guard, Spain	The Grizzlies should ignore the risks and take Rubio for his dazzling upside. If he refuses to report, they can easily trade him.
3.	Oklahoma City Thunder	Stephen Curry, guard, Davidson	Curry can spread the floor for Kevin Durant with his 3-point stroke and share backcourt duties with Russell Westbrook.
4.	Sacramento Kings	Tyreke Evans, guard, Memphis	Evans is a bit raw, but the Kings could use his athleticism and versatility next to Kevin Martin.
5.	Minnesota Timberwolves	James Harden, shooting guard, Arizona State	After trading Mike Miller and Randy Foye to get this pick, Wolves are frightfully thin at guard. Harden is one of the few N.B.A.-ready players in the draft.

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I am starting to better about the pick this year

I was really worried that it would be Rubio or bust (I am still in his camp) but I feel better alright with Evans or Flynn. It may not be a dream come true but the reality is the team will get a solid upgrade at the pg position which is a huge improvement

Finding positives in a 65 loss season since 2009

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