04 June 2009

2009 NBA Draft - First Overall Selection

NBA Draft Projections (June 1, 2009)

PF - Blake Griffin (6'10" 250, Oklahoma So.)

1. Los Angeles Clippers


Highlight Video of Blake Griffin

Strengths:

It's jaw dropping how athletic Griffin is for his size. His physique and athleticism alone make him a lottery pick, but combined with production of nearly 23 points and 14.5 rebounds a game, it's easy to see why he's the consensus number one pick. He's got good range on his jump shot and a soft shooting stroke, but it's his ability to get to the basket and finish with purpose that has NBA scouts a buzz.

Weaknesses:

There aren't many areas of weakness in Griffin's game, and we're simply not buying the concerns surrounding his defensive intensity. Instead, our concern is that he has a tendancy to play methodically on offense when he's unable to get to the basket.

Hoops IQ says:

The Clippers have no choice, Blake Griffin is their guy. Although, the Clippers' frontcourt is crowded and highly over-paid, it would be a public relations disaster if the organization went a different direction on draft night.


SEASONCOLLEGEGMINFG%3PT%FT%REBASTTOSTLBLKPTS
2008-09Oklahoma3533.365.437.559.014.42.33.31.11.222.7

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