RealGM Analysis
We are two games into the NBA Finals, which means that the league's other 28 teams are 100% focused on the 2009 NBA Draft.
Executive Editor Christopher Reina compiles one of the most respected mock drafts on the internet each spring, and has updated his 2009 mock several times already.
For the second time this spring I have compiled a consensus NBA mock draft using three of our favorite mocks (in addition to Reina's) -- DraftExpress.com, NBADraft.net and ESPN.com.
I did something very similar in the weeks leading up to the NFL Draft, and it was a good barometer of how things turned out in late April: Who Soared And Who Plummeted?
I calculate my consensus mocks differently than some, awarding players with "points" each time they appear in a mock. For example, Reina has Blake Griffin as the first pick in his latest mock, which means I'll give the former Oklahoma stud 30 points.
Ricky Rubio shows up second, so he'll receive 29 points. Connecticut center Hasheem Thabeet takes the third spot, meaning he'll earn 28 points ... and so on.
The Consensus 2009 NBA Draft Ranking List
1. Los Angeles Clippers: Blake Griffin, PF, Oklahoma
2. Memphis Grizzlies: Hasheem Thabeet, C, Connecticut
3. Oklahoma City Thunder: Ricky Rubio, PG, DKV Joventut
4. Sacramento Kings: James Harden, SG, Arizona State
5. Washington Wizards: Jordan Hill, PF, Arizona
6. Minnesota Timberwolves: Tyreke Evans, G, Memphis
7. Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry, G, Davidson
8. New York Knicks: Jonny Flynn, PG, Syracuse
9. Toronto Raptors: Demar DeRozan, G/F, USC
10. Milwaukee Bucks: Jrue Holiday, G, UCLA
11. New Jersey Nets: Brandon Jennings, PG, Roma
12. Charlotte Bobcats: DeJuan Blair, PF, Pittsburgh
13. Indiana Pacers: Gerald Henderson, SG, Duke
14. Phoenix Suns: James Johnson, PF, Wake Forest
15. Detroit Pistons: Earl Clark, F, Louisville
16. Chicago Bulls: Jeff Teague, PG, Wake Forest
17. Philadelphia 76ers: B.J. Mullens, C, Ohio State
18. Minnesota Timberwolves: Terrence Williams, SG, Louisville
19. Atlanta Hawks: Austin Daye, F, Gonzaga
20. Utah Jazz: Eric Maynor, PG, VCU
21. New Orleans Hornets: Ty Lawson, PG, North Carolina
22. Dallas Mavericks: Chase Budinger, SF, Arizona
23. Sacramento Kings: Tyler Hansbrough, PF, North Carolina
24. Portland Trail Blazers: Omri Casspi, SF, Maccavi Tel Aviv
25. Oklahoma City Thunder: Gani Lawal, F/C, Georgia Tech
26. Chicago Bulls: DaJaun Summers, SF, Georgetown
27. Memphis Grizzlies: Wayne Ellington, SG, North Carolina
28. Minnesota Timberwolves: Sam Young, SF, Pittsburgh
29. Los Angeles Lakers: Darren Collison, PG, UCLA
30. Cleveland Cavaliers: Patrick Mills, PG, St. Mary?s
Christopher Reina, RealGM (June 2)
1. Los Angeles Clippers: Blake Griffin, PF, Oklahoma
2. Memphis Grizzlies: Ricky Rubio, PG, DKV Joventut
3. Oklahoma City Thunder: Hasheem Thabeet, C, Connecticut
4. Sacramento Kings: Jrue Holiday, G, UCLA
5. Washington Wizards: Jordan Hill, PF, Arizona
6. Minnesota Timberwolves: James Harden, SG, Arizona State
7. Golden State Warriors: Tyreke Evans, G, Memphis
8. New York Knicks: Stephen Curry, G, Davidson
9. Toronto Raptors: Brandon Jennings, PG, Roma
10. Milwaukee Bucks: Jonny Flynn, PG, Syracuse
11. New Jersey Nets: Earl Clark, F, Louisville
12. Charlotte Bobcats: Demar DeRozan, G/F, USC
13. Indiana Pacers: DeJuan Blair, PF, Pittsburgh
14. Phoenix Suns: Jeff Teague, PG, Wake Forest
15. Detroit Pistons: Austin Daye, F, Gonzaga
16. Chicago Bulls: Terrence Williams, SG, Louisville
17. Philadelphia 76ers: Ty Lawson, PG, North Carolina
18. Minnesota Timberwolves: B.J. Mullens, C, Ohio State
19. Atlanta Hawks: Eric Maynor, PG, VCU
20. Utah Jazz: Omri Casspi, SF, Maccavi Tel Aviv
21. New Orleans Hornets: James Johnson, PF, Wake Forest
22. Dallas Mavericks: Patrick Mills, PG, St. Mary?s
23. Sacramento Kings: Gerald Henderson, SG, Duke
24. Portland Trail Blazers: DaJaun Summers, SF, Georgetown
25. Oklahoma City Thunder: Nick Calathes, PG, Florida
26. Chicago Bulls: Chase Budinger, SF, Arizona
27. Memphis Grizzlies: Gani Lawal, F/C, Georgia Tech
28. Minnesota Timberwolves: Darren Collison, PG, UCLA
29. Los Angeles Lakers: Wayne Ellington, SG, North Carolina
30. Cleveland Cavaliers: Marcus Thornton, SG, LSU
DraftExpress.com (June 4)
1. Los Angeles Clippers: Blake Griffin, PF, Oklahoma
2. Memphis Grizzlies: James Harden, SG, Arizona State
3. Oklahoma City Thunder: Hasheem Thabeet, C, Connecticut
4. Sacramento Kings: Ricky Rubio, PG, DKV Joventut
5. Washington Wizards: Jordan Hill, PF, Arizona
6. Minnesota Timberwolves: Tyreke Evans, G, Memphis
7. Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry, G, Davidson
8. New York Knicks: Jrue Holiday, G, UCLA
9. Toronto Raptors: Demar DeRozan, G/F, USC
10. Milwaukee Bucks: Jonny Flynn, PG, Syracuse
11. New Jersey Nets: DeJuan Blair, PF, Pittsburgh
12. Charlotte Bobcats: Gerald Henderson, SG, Duke
13. Indiana Pacers: Brandon Jennings, PG, Roma
14. Phoenix Suns: James Johnson, PF, Wake Forest
15. Detroit Pistons: Austin Daye, F, Gonzaga
16. Chicago Bulls: Terrence Williams, SG, Louisville
17. Philadelphia 76ers: Ty Lawson, PG, North Carolina
18. Minnesota Timberwolves: B.J. Mullens, C, Ohio State
19. Atlanta Hawks: Earl Clark, F, Louisville
20. Utah Jazz: Tyler Hansbrough, PF, North Carolina
21. New Orleans Hornets: Eric Maynor, PG, VCU
22. Dallas Mavericks: Jeff Teague, PG, Wake Forest
23. Sacramento Kings: Sam Young, F, Pittsburgh
24. Portland Trail Blazers: Gani Lawal, F/C, Georgia Tech
25. Oklahoma City Thunder: Chase Budinger, SF, Arizona
26. Chicago Bulls: Omri Casspi, SF, Maccavi Tel Aviv
27. Memphis Grizzlies: Darren Collison, PG, UCLA
28. Minnesota Timberwolves: Nick Calathes, PG, Florida
29. Los Angeles Lakers: Marcus Thornton, SG, LSU
30. Cleveland Cavaliers: Rodrique Beaubois, PG, Cholet
NBADraft.net (June 3)
1. Los Angeles Clippers: Blake Griffin, PF, Oklahoma
2. Memphis Grizzlies: Hasheem Thabeet, C, Connecticut
3. Oklahoma City Thunder: James Harden, SG, Arizona State
4. Sacramento Kings: Ricky Rubio, PG, DKV Joventut
5. Washington Wizards: Jordan Hill, PF, Arizona
6. Minnesota Timberwolves: Stephen Curry, G, Davidson
7. Golden State Warriors: Brandon Jennings, PG, Roma
8. New York Knicks: Jonny Flynn, PG, Syracuse
9. Toronto Raptors: Demar DeRozan, G/F, USC
10. Milwaukee Bucks: Tyreke Evans, G, Memphis
11. New Jersey Nets: Chase Budinger, SF, Arizona
12. Charlotte Bobcats: DeJuan Blair, PF, Pittsburgh
13. Indiana Pacers: Gerald Henderson, SG, Duke
14. Phoenix Suns: James Johnson, PF, Wake Forest
15. Detroit Pistons: Jeff Teague, PG, Wake Forest
16. Chicago Bulls: B.J. Mullens, C, Ohio State
17. Philadelphia 76ers: Eric Maynor, PG, VCU
18. Minnesota Timberwolves: Terrence Williams, SG, Louisville
19. Atlanta Hawks: Tyler Hansbrough, PF, North Carolina
20. Utah Jazz: Wayne Ellington, SG, North Carolina
21. New Orleans Hornets: Earl Clark, F, Louisville
22. Dallas Mavericks: Ty Lawson, PG, North Carolina
23. Sacramento Kings: Omri Casspi, SF, Maccavi Tel Aviv
24. Portland Trail Blazers: Jrue Holiday, G, UCLA
25. Oklahoma City Thunder: Damion James, SF, Texas
26. Chicago Bulls: Tyler Smith, SF, Tennessee
27. Memphis Grizzlies: Derrick Brown, PF, Xavier
28. Minnesota Timberwolves: DaJaun Summers, SF, Georgetown
29. Los Angeles Lakers: Toney Douglas, G, Florida St.
30. Cleveland Cavaliers: Taj Gibson, PF, USC
Chad Ford, ESPN (June 3)
1. Los Angeles Clippers: Blake Griffin, PF, Oklahoma
2. Memphis Grizzlies: Hasheem Thabeet, C, Connecticut
3. Oklahoma City Thunder: Ricky Rubio, PG, DKV Joventut
4. Sacramento Kings: Jrue Holiday, G, UCLA
5. Washington Wizards: James Harden, SG, Arizona State
6. Minnesota Timberwolves: Tyreke Evans, G, Memphis
7. Golden State Warriors: Jonny Flynn, PG, Syracuse
8. New York Knicks: Stephen Curry, G, Davidson
9. Toronto Raptors: Demar DeRozan, G/F, USC
10. Milwaukee Bucks: Jordan Hill, PF, Arizona
11. New Jersey Nets: DeJuan Blair, PF, Pittsburgh
12. Charlotte Bobcats: Gerald Henderson, SG, Duke
13. Indiana Pacers: Austin Daye, F, Gonzaga
14. Phoenix Suns: Brandon Jennings, PG, Roma
15. Detroit Pistons: Earl Clark, F, Louisville
16. Chicago Bulls: James Johnson, PF, Wake Forest
17. Philadelphia 76ers: Eric Maynor, PG, VCU
18. Minnesota Timberwolves: B.J. Mullens, C, Ohio State
19. Atlanta Hawks: Jeff Teague, PG, Wake Forest
20. Utah Jazz: Tyler Hansbrough, PF, North Carolina
21. New Orleans Hornets: Chase Budinger, SF, Arizona
22. Dallas Mavericks: Terrence Williams, SG, Louisville
23. Sacramento Kings: Omri Casspi, SF, Maccavi Tel Aviv
24. Portland Trail Blazers: Ty Lawson, PG, North Carolina
25. Oklahoma City Thunder: Gani Lawal, F/C, Georgia Tech
26. Chicago Bulls: DaJaun Summers, SF, Georgetown
27. Memphis Grizzlies: Sam Young, SF, Pittsburgh
28. Minnesota Timberwolves: Darren Collison, PG, UCLA
29. Los Angeles Lakers: Toney Douglas, SG, Florida St.
30. Cleveland Cavaliers: DeMarre Carroll, PF, Missouri
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