Who is the best player in 2009 NBA Draft?
Below, we re-draft the 2009 class the way it should have gone.
- No. 1 pick: Stephen Curry. Actual position: No.
- No. 2 pick: James Harden. Actual position: No.
- No. 3 pick: DeMar DeRozan.
- No. 4 pick: Blake Griffin.
- No. 5 pick: Jrue Holiday.
- No. 6 pick: Jeff Teague.
- No. 7 pick: Danny Green.
- No. 8 pick: Ricky Rubio.
Who was the number one pick in the 2009 draft?
Blake Griffin
2009 NBA DRAFT ORDER
| No. | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clippers | Blake Griffin |
| 2. | Grizzlies | Hasheem Thabeet |
| 3. | Thunder | James Harden |
| 4. | Kings | Tyreke Evans |
Who won the 2009 NBA Draft?
Tyreke Evans was selected fourth by the Sacramento Kings. He won Rookie of the Year for the 2009-10 season. Stephen Curry was selected seventh by the Golden State Warriors….Draft.
| * | Denotes player who has been selected for at least one All-Star Game and All-NBA Team |
|---|---|
| ~ | Denotes player who has been selected as Rookie of the Year |
Was Steph Curry Rookie of the Year?
As an NBA rookie, Curry was a bright spot for a 26-win Golden State team. Curry averaged 17.5 points, 5.4 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game, while shooting 43.7 percent from three. He finished second in the rookie of the year voting behind the Kings’ Tyreke Evans.
Did the Knicks want to draft Curry?
Ahead of the 2009 NBA Draft, Curry had a strong desire for that to be his reality. (Knicks fans, look away.)…2009 NBA Draft order.
| Pick | 8 |
|---|---|
| Team | Knicks |
| Player | Jordan Hill |
| College/From | Arizona |
Is Tyreke Evans still banned?
After a two-year ban for violating the NBA/National Basketball Players Association anti-drug program, guard Tyreke Evans has been reinstated to play in the league.
When was the NBA draft in 2009?
2009 NBA draft. The 2009 NBA draft was held on June 25, 2009, at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this draft, the National Basketball Association (NBA) teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players.
How many sons of NBA players have been drafted in 2009?
The 2009 draft marked the first time three sons of former NBA players were selected in the top 15 picks of the draft. Stephen Curry, son of Dell Curry, was drafted 7th by the Golden State Warriors. Gerald Henderson Jr., son of Gerald Henderson, was drafted 12th by the Charlotte Bobcats. Austin Daye, son of Darren Daye,
Is it worth taking a risk in the 2009 NBA draft?
A risk, but in this draft, a good one. Chad Ford caught up with some of the top prospects in the 2009 NBA draft to see what they were doing to prepare for life in the big leagues. Insider: Will Rubio stay in Spain?
How many players were drafted in the NBA draft?
Of the 60 players drafted, four were freshmen, nine were sophomores, 12 were juniors, 22 were seniors, and 13 were international players without U.S. college basketball experience.