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FOXSports.com hoops writer Jeff Goodman breaks down picks 5-1 of the 2009 NBA Draft. Hear his opinion of the Grizzlies pick of Hasheem Thabeet.
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" However a lot of credit Sparage I'm pleased we're joined by foxsports.com. Senior hoops writer Jeff Goodman to break down the NBA draft were taking it to the top five picks and we'll start with number five the Timberwolves. Had back to back picks now the fifth pick but the sixth pick as well Ricky rubio. Fell another lap and they grabbed him at number five before taking Jonny Flynn six. Why do you think Minnesota where would two point guards."
" I have no idea -- makes no -- what -- whoever I think they're balls. Very good point starts but -- do not -- both doubles and that's the question your I think were you will be number bobbled a solid picks. If you didn't take blame has number six. Here's a guy who makes people better answers ghetto or Jonny Flynn. Still alive again I think rubio which -- all the -- are. Managed kid really really -- 1 AM are great court vision and and and shabby and I think you'll have a very productive NBA career."
" Maybe T wolves and expect early double fault a number five and they figure well he's really better grab on let's not start about the kings they had a chance to grab rubio with the fourth pick. But Sacramento Memphis guard Tarik Evans instead we surprised by that move and -- Evans make an immediate impact in sac town."
" The -- a little surprised because -- the -- really needed a true point guard what happens is not he's really. I call -- probably more secure yards. But here's a guy who can really toward. Not a great shooter that's scored great transitions. Sure all. Will be able to physically play in the NBA right away and I think he'll have a you know pretty your career -- in -- your job."
" Probably the biggest surprise in the first round came in Oklahoma City -- James Harden with the third pick. Eagle earlier than you expected."
" No -- you're there I mean he's he's a big time scorer I got good size he's he actually matches. -- leaders their current point guard Russell Westbrook extremely well. Jaw I've got a heart would beat -- him in the right pick for Oklahoma City and their GSM prepped."
" Well no real surprise number two other Grizzlies go big can take this team to beat out of you cot isn't that just what the -- had a big defensive presence on the metal."
" I mean I think they have market soul but Brit certainly -- roll the -- machine to beat. And really this this decision came down the ownership. Michael hi -- the law and all the while hall and there. -- coach -- wanted to take to -- they were enamored with him and deciding to go with Michael Conley and stick with him resort. Point guard -- and taking young kid like Ricky rubio and and brought him in the mix."
" Finally we know is all coming. But it sure -- Clippers long to make it official Blake Griffin goes number one what we expect from Griffin during his rookie season."
" Are you just love that kid I'm reasonable package you know out oil addict -- seeing these coaches polls. The one big about Blake -- that hasn't been talked about a lot does he needs to work on -- best Indian outlaw them as much as anybody out for years but. He needs to workers beavers -- these big guy that I think will be a better version is more athletic person -- Gallic Al Jefferson. "
" I Jeff thanks so much for being well as we appreciate the insight. Got a friend and never foxsports.com. Has all your NBA news and videos for jump up -- I'm Randy Sparage -- look at it."
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