2009 NBA Draft Picks
Here are the complete list of 2009 NBA Draft picks.
FIRST ROUND
| PICK NO. | TEAM | THE PICK | REACTIONS |
| 1 |  |
A dominant physical presence with outstanding size and strength. |
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| 2 |  |
Imposing physical specimen who protects the basket. |
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| 3 |  |
One of the most complete players in the draft. |
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| 4 |  |
Excels at getting into the lane. Terrific ball-handler. |
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| 5 |  |
Processes the game a step ahead of everybody else. |
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| 6 | |
Mature confident and quick point guard knows how to run a team |
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| 7 |  |
Terrific off-balance shooter. Tremendous range. |
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| 8 |  |
Productive scorer and rebounder who hasn’t maxed out his potential |
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| 9 |  |
Swingman with top-flight athleticism and a high motor. |
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| 10 |  |
Rare quickness and leaping ability. Good in traffic. |
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| 11 |  |
Can play point-forward with outstanding court vision. |
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| 12 |  |
Athletic scoring guard with a versatile offensive game. |
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| 13 |  |
Effort and intensity separate him from the pack. |
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| 14 |  |
Long and athletic forward with a good overall skill-set. |
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| 15 |  |
Shows great touch from all spots on the floor. |
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| 16 |  |
Handles the ball well can shoot from distance. |
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| 17 |  |
Rebounds and blocks shots. Excellent team player. |
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| 18 | |
(traded to Denver) Speedy and gifted ball-handler who excels in the open floor. |
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| 19 |  |
Adept at creating his own shot. Excels in transition. |
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| 20 |  |
Gets into the lane easily. Makes excellent decisions. |
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| 21 |  |
Great change-of-direction speed. Premier defender. |
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| 22 |  |
Athletic and runs the floor well. Possesses a good basketball IQ. |
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| 23 | |
Skilled forward who exhibits toughness on the boards. |
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| 24 |  |
B.J. Mullens Has tremendous presence. Is an excellent rebounder and shot-blocker. |
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| 25 | |
Rodrigue Beaubois Long athletic and very quick. Terrific wingspan. |
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| 26 | |
Long and athletic with a developing inside-out game. |
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| 27 | |
Tenacious interior player with terrific physical ability. |
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| 28 | |
Polished offensive player with picture-perfect form. |
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| 29 |  |
Toney Douglas Natural scorer with very good athleticism. |
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| 30 |  |
Athletic guard shows a quick first step. |
SECOND ROUND
| PICK NO. | TEAM | THE PICK | REACTIONS |
| 31 | |
Jeff Pendergraph Active and efficient around the basket. |
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| 32 |  |
(traded to Houston) Absorbs contact and is able to finish. |
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| 33 | |
Solid athlete who showed major improvement |
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| 34 |  |
Sergio Llull Averaged 8.6 points with Real Madrid last season. |
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| 35 | |
Shoots with range will rebound and bang from the wing. |
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| 36 | |
An aggressive defender and rebounder. |
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| 37 |  |
Freakish wingspan high motor productive on interior. |
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| 38 | |
Jon Brockman Plays the game with reckless abandon |
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| 39 | |
Solid athlete with great height at the forward spot. |
40 | |
Long and explosive combo-forward with energetic style. |
| 41 | |
Shoots well standing still and coming off screens. |
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| 42 | |
(traded to Miami) Scoring guard who can light it up. |
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| 43 |  |
Marcus Thornton Able to catch and shoot with a very quick release. |
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| 44 | |
Chase Budinger Uses vertical leap of over 40 inches to finish strong. |
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| 45 | |
Versatile playmaker with an excellent feel for the game. |
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| 46 | |
Versatile wing performer with a nice feel for the game. |
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| 47 | |
Terrific outside shooter for his size. |
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| 48 | |
Has a chance to break out of his brother Blake’s shadow |
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| 49 | |
Young shooter with incredible potential. Picture-perfect mechanics. |
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| 50 | |
Strong positional rebounder |
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| 51 | |
Prolific deep shooter with unlimited range. |
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| 52 | |
Cerebral point who does a good job balancing the need to score and distribute. |
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| 53 | |
Posted 13.1 points in France last season. |
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| 54 | |
(traded to Oklahoma City) Volume shooter |
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| 55 | |
Dangerous penetrator with terrific first step. |
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| 56 | |
Strong frame with good length and bounce |
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| 57 | |
Loves to face the basket. Finds his teammates. |
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| 58 |  |
Can switch to point guard slot and run an offense. |
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| 59 | |
Active big man who crashes the boards. |
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| 60 | |
Extremely long and athletic |
Source: NBA.com
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