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Blake Griffin
A dominant physical presence with outstanding size and strength.
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Get your all-access pass to Blake Griffin's 2009 NBA Draft experience.
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Get an inside look at the L.A. Clippers front office as they selected Blake Griffin with the No. 1 pick.
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No. 1 pick Blake Griffin reacts to his selection by the Clippers backstage at the 2009 NBA Draft.
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Craig Sager sits down with Blake Griffin minutes after being drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Hasheem Thabeet
Imposing physical specimen who protects the basket.
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Craig Sager sits down with Hasheem Thabeet minutes after being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies.
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NBATV's panel of experts gives their thoughts on the Grizzlies' pick of Hasheem Thabeet.
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Tracy from Seattle, Washington wanted to know whom Thabeet wanted to hug after being drafted.
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With the second pick in the draft, the Memphis Grizzlies take Hasheem Thabeet.
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James Harden
One of the most complete players in the draft.
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Come check out NBA draftee James Harden's college highlights.
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Craig Sager sits down with James Harden minutes after being drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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NBATV's panel of experts gives their thoughts on the Thunder's pick of James Harden.
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With the third pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder select James Harden.
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Tyreke Evans
Excels at getting into the lane. Terrific ball-handler.
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Craig Sager sits down with Tyreke Evans minutes after being drafted by the Sacramento Kings.
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NBATV's experts weigh in on the Kings' selection of Tyreke Evans with the fourth pick.
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Greg from Alabama asks Evans what was his favorite part of the '09 Draft.
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With the fourth pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings select Tyreke Evans.
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Ricky Rubio
Processes the game a step ahead of everybody else.
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Craig Sager sits down with Ricky Rubio minutes after being drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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NBATV's panel of experts gives their thoughts on the Timberwolves' pick of Ricky Rubio.
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John in Boston, Mass. asks European star Rubio about his transition to the NBA.
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With the first of two consecutive picks, the Minnesota Timberwolves take Ricky Rubio.
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Jonny Flynn
Mature confident and quick point guard knows how to run a team
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Come check out NBA draft prospect Jonny Flynn's college highlights.
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Craig Sager sits down with Jonny Flynn minutes after being drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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NBATV's panel of experts gives their thoughts on the Timberwolves' pick of Jonny Flynn.
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With the sixth pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves take Jonny Flynn.
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Stephen Curry
Terrific off-balance shooter. Tremendous range.
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Check out the Golden State Warriors gratification after selecting Stephen Curry as the seventh pick in the draft.
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Craig Sager sits down with Stephen Curry minutes after being drafted by the Golden State Warriors.
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NBATV's panel of experts gives their thoughts on the Warriors' pick of Stephen Curry.
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With the No. 7 pick, the Golden State Warriors select Stephen Curry.
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Jordan Hill
Productive scorer and rebounder who hasn't maxed out his potential
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With the eighth pick, the New York Knicks take Jordan Hill.
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NBATV's panel of experts gives their thoughts on the Knicks' pick of Jordan Hill.
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Jose from Arizona asks Hill about his workouts before the '09 Draft.
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DeMar DeRozan
Swingman with top-flight athleticism and a high motor.
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NBATV's panel of experts gives their thoughts on the Raptors' pick of DeMar DeRozan.
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With the ninth pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors select DeMar DeRozan.
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New Raptor DeMar DeRozan tells NBA.com what he's going to do next.
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Brandon Jennings
Rare quickness and leaping ability. Good in traffic.
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With the No. 10 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks take Brandon Jennings.
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NBATV's panel of experts gives their thoughts on the Bucks' pick of Brandon Jennings.
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Terrence Williams
Can play point-forward with outstanding court vision.
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NBATV's panel of experts gives their thoughts on the Nets' pick of Terrence Williams.
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Craig Sager sits down with Terrence Williams minutes after being drafted by the New Jersey Nets.
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With the No. 11 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the New Jersey Nets take Terrence Williams.
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Listen to what new Net Terrence Williams plans to do now that he's been drafted.
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Gerald Henderson
Athletic scoring guard with a versatile offensive game.
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NBATV's panel of experts gives their thoughts on the Bobcats' pick of Gerald Henderson.
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Craig Sager sits down with Gerald Henderson minutes after being drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats.
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With the No. 12 pick, the Charlotte Bobcats select Gerald Henderson.
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Jeff in Cincinnati asks Henderson about his father and the pressure of being a Boston Celtics player.
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Tyler Hansbrough
Effort and intensity separate him from the pack.
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NBATV's panel of experts gives their thoughts on the Pacers' pick of Tyler Hansbrough.
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With the No. 13 pick, the Indiana Pacers take Tyler Hansbrough.
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Sarah in Chapel Hill, North Carolina asks Hansbrough about his transition from college to the NBA.
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Craig Sager sits down with Tyler Hansbrough minutes after being drafted by the Indiana Pacers.
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Earl Clark
Long and athletic forward with a good overall skill-set.
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NBATV's panel of experts gives their thoughts on the Suns' pick of Earl Clark.
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Austin Daye
Shows great touch from all spots on the floor.
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Craig Sager sits down with Austin Daye minutes after being drafted by the Detroit Pistons.
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With the No. 15 pick of the 2009 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons select Austin Daye.
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New Piston Austin Day tells the NBA what he plans to do next.
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NBATV's Rick Kamla and Bruce Pearl share their thoughts on the Pistons' pick of Austin Daye.
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James Johnson
Handles the ball well can shoot from distance.
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Check out NBA draft prospect James Johnson's college highlights.
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Jrue Holiday
Rebounds and blocks shots. Excellent team player.
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Craig Sager sits down with Jrue Holiday minutes after being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers.
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With the No. 17 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia select 76ers Jrue Holiday.
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Jim in Michigan asks Holiday how he compares to the other freshman guards in the '09 Draft.
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NBATV's panel of experts gives their thoughts on the Sixers' pick of Jrue Holiday.
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Ty Lawson
(traded to Denver)
Speedy and gifted ball-handler who excels in the open floor.
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NBATV's panel of experts discusses Ty Lawson trade to the Denver Nuggets.
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Jeff Teague
Adept at creating his own shot. Excels in transition.
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NBATV's panel of experts gives their thoughts on the Hawks' pick of Jeff Teague.
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Eric Maynor
Gets into the lane easily. Makes excellent decisions.
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NBATV's Rick Kamla and Steve Smith discuss the Jazz 20th overall pick of Eric Maynor.
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Darren Collison
Great change-of-direction speed. Premier defender.
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Craig Sager sits down with Darren Collison minutes after being drafted by the New Orleans Hornets.
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What does new Hornet Darren Colison want to do now that he's been drafted?
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Victor Claver
Athletic and runs the floor well. Possesses a good basketball IQ.
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NBATV's panel of experts examine what needs the Mavericks want to fill in the 2009 NBA Draft.
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Omri Casspi
Skilled forward who exhibits toughness on the boards.
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Check out European star Omri Casspi's impressive highlights.
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European star Omri Casspi, tells us why he would like to play in the NBA.
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Byron Mullens
(traded to Oklahoma City)
Has tremendous presence. Is an excellent rebounder and shot-blocker.
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BJ Mullens talks about the upcoming draft and says he hopes to play like Dirk Nowitzki once he's in the NBA.
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Rodrigue Beaubois
(traded to Dallas)
Long athletic and very quick. Terrific wingspan.
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With the No. 25 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder take Roderigue Beaubois.
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Taj Gibson
Long and athletic with a developing inside-out game.
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Check out NBA draft prospect Taj Gibson's college highlights.
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DeMarre Carroll
Tenacious interior player with terrific physical ability.
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Check out former Missouri star DeMarre Carroll's impressive college highlights.
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Wayne Ellington
Polished offensive player with picture-perfect form.
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Check out NBA draft prospect Wayne Ellington's college highlights.
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Wayne Ellington talks about his dreams becoming a reality.
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Toney Douglas
(traded to New York)
Natural scorer with very good athleticism.
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Toney Douglas says his game is a mixture of styles from today's NBA stars.
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Check out NBA draft prospect Toney Douglas' college highlights.
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Christian Eyenga
Athletic guard shows a quick first step.
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NBATV's panel of experts examine what needs the Cavaliers want to fill in the 2009 NBA Draft.
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