The_SportsGuy

The second round of the 2009 NBA Draft is over and I think I'm done covering it. There were a few big names in the second round I expected to see in the first round. Heres a list of some of them:

36) Grizzlies - Sam Young
37) Spurs - DeJuan Blair
41) Bucks - Jodie Meeks
44) Pistons - Chase Budinger
48) Suns - Taylor Griffin

I really expected Sam Young and DeJuan Blair to go in the first round. Blair might not have gotten the extra cash from being a first round pick but he landed a good deal and got on a great team. I think he'll be happy there and the Spurs will be happy to have him.

I also thought Chase Budinger had a chance at going in the first round. He was drafted by the Pistons with the 44th pick but was later traded to the Houston Rockets.

If I was Jodie Meeks I would have waited another year to try out the draft. I think if he had stayed another year at Kentucky, which now how John Calipari for their coach, he would have moved way up in the draft. Im talking definite first round, maybe top 10. He is a great player and the Bucks really landed a great one there. Not sure if it was the best for Meeks though.

And of course the number 1 picks, Blake Griffin, brother went to the Phoenix Suns at number 48. Blake said he was worried about his brother but was very excited when he heard his name called. Its always nice to see siblings in the same league. I think having his little brother becoming better than him will give Taylor a little extra push and make him a better player. It will be fun to watch.