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2009 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1
2009 NBA Mock Draft: Walt’s
2009 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings: C | PF | SF | SG | PG
2010 NBA Mock Draft
Updated: June 25, 2009, 5:25 pm
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Darren Collison, PG, UCLA, 6-0, Sr. 
Even if they draft Curry, the Kings could still add a true point guard and Collison is a great option.
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Washington Wizards: Taj Gibson, PF, USC, 6-9, Jr. 
Since trading three post players for Randy Foye and Mike Miller, the Wizards could use depth up front.
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Portland Blazers: DaJuan Summers, SF, Georgetown, 6-8, Jr. 
The Blazers add an athletic, physically gifted combo forward.
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Denver Nuggets: Jeff Pendergraph, PF, Arizona State, 6-10, Sr. 
A potential replacement for the Birdman, who is a free agent.
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Detroit Pistons: Victor Claver, F, Spain, 6-11, 1988 
The Pistons are likely to take the foreign route with one of their three second-rounders.
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Memphis Grizzlies: Chase Budinger, G/F, Arizona, 6-7, Jr. 
Hard to imagine Chase Budinger would drop this low, but it looks like he is ending up a second-round selection.
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San Antonio Spurs: Jon Brockman, PF, Washington, 6-7, Sr. 
The Spurs need depth up front since trading Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto.
David Kay breaks down the Bucks-Spurs Richard Jefferson Trade
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Portland Blazers: Wayne Ellington, SG, UNC, 6-5, Jr.
An immediate backup for LaMarcus Aldridge in case Omri Casspi doesn’t come aboard right away.
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Detroit Pistons: Danny Green, SF, UNC, 6-6, Sr.
A versatile player who does a little bit of everything adds depth on the wing for Detroit.
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Charlotte Bobcats: Jodie Meeks, SG, Kentucky, 6-5, Jr. 
A pure scorer which the Bobcats badly need.
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Milwaukee Bucks: Jermaine Taylor, SG, Central Florida, 6-4, Sr. 
The Bucks grab a great scorer to add depth on the wing.
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Los Angeles Lakers: Rodrigue Beaubois, PG, France, 6-2, 1988 
Derek Fisher isn’t getting any younger and Jordan Farmar fell out of favor this season.
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Miami Heat: Nando de Colo, G, 6-5, France, 1987
A long-term plan at the point.
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Detroit Pistons: Josh Heytvelt, F/C, Gonzaga, 6-11, Sr.
The Pistons could use some depth up front.
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Minnesota Timberwolves: Curtis Jerrells, PG, Baylor, 6-1, Sr. 
A true point guard that the T-Wolves could use.
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Phoenix Suns: Christian Eyenga, G/F, Spain, 6-6, 1989
The Suns now have three second-round picks and need long-term help on the wing.
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Minnesota Timberwolves: Sergio Llull, PG, Spain, 6-5, 1988
It’s unlikely the T-Wolves keep all five of their picks, but a foreign prospect makes sense if they do.
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Phoenix Suns: Dante Cunningham, F, Villanova, 6-8, Sr.
The Suns need some depth at forward.
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Atlanta Hawks: Ahmad Nivins, PF, St. Joseph�s, 6-9, Sr. 
The Hawks could use some depth up front and Nivins’ stock has been on the rise.
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Utah Jazz: Lee Cummard, G/F, BYU, 6-7, Sr. 
A scoring wing player in case Kyle Korver opts out of his deal.
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San Antonio Spurs: Slava Kravtov, C, Ukraine, 7-0, 1987.
What’s the NBA Draft without the Spurs drafting a foreign player?
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Indiana Pacers: Jack McClinton, PG, Miami, 6-1, Sr. 
The Pacers could use a point guard in case Jarrett Jack leaves via free agency.
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San Antonio Spurs: Jerel McNeal, SG, Marquette, 6-3, Sr.
A versatile, though undersized combo guard who plays hard on the defensive end which fits the Spurs M.O.
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Charlotte Bobcats: Paul Delaney, PG, UAB, 6-2, Sr.
Immediate insurance in case Raymond Felton is lost in the offseason.
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Portland Blazers: Marcus Thornton, SG, LSU, 6-4, Sr.
This could be a big-time steal as Thornton is a great shooter.
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Dallas Mavericks: Jeff Adrien, PF, UConn, 6-6, Sr. 
Insurance in case Brandon Bass leaves.
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Phoenix Suns: Goran Suton, PF, Michigan State, 6-10, Sr.
A big who can shoot and help fill the void left by Shaq.
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Boston Celtics: Leo Lyons, F, Missouri, 6-9, Sr. 
The Celtics hope to find another second-round steal with Glen Davis and Leon Powe both restricted free agents.
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Los Angeles Lakers: Dionte Christmas, SG, Temple, 6-5, Sr.
A potential backup for Kobe who can shoot it from deep.
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Miami Heat: Wesley Matthews, SG, Marquette, 6-5, Sr.
Matthews made a huge jump in his senior season and could bring some toughness to the wing position for the Heat.
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Written by Paul Banks of NBC Chicago and the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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