2009 NBA Draft

The Los Angeles Clippers took Blake Griffin first overall in the 2009 NBA draft, the first of 60 picks over 2 rounds. The most decorated name in the class is Stephen Curry, with 17 awards on the NBA honours list.

What the 2009 class won

  • Stephen Curry — 2x NBA MVP, 2x NBA All-Star MVP, Finals MVP, 5x All-NBA Second Team, 4x All-NBA First Team, 2x All-NBA Third Team, NBA All-Rookie First Team
  • James Harden — NBA MVP, NBA Sixth Man of the Year, 6x All-NBA First Team, 2x All-NBA Third Team, NBA All-Rookie Second Team
  • Blake Griffin — NBA Rookie of the Year, 3x All-NBA Second Team, 2x All-NBA Third Team, NBA All-Rookie First Team
  • Jrue Holiday — 3x NBA All-Defensive First Team, 3x NBA All-Defensive Second Team
  • DeMar DeRozan — 2x All-NBA Second Team, All-NBA Third Team
  • Patrick Beverley — 2x NBA All-Defensive Second Team, NBA All-Defensive First Team

Counted from the NBA award history, every season a pick has won something.

Round 1

2009 NBA draft, round 1
PickPlayerTeam
1Blake GriffinLos Angeles Clippers
2Hasheem ThabeetMemphis Grizzlies
3James HardenOklahoma City Thunder
4Tyreke EvansSacramento Kings
5Ricky RubioMinnesota Timberwolves
6Jonny FlynnMinnesota Timberwolves
7Stephen CurryGolden State Warriors
8Jordan HillNew York Knicks
9DeMar DeRozanToronto Raptors
10Brandon JenningsMilwaukee Bucks
11Terrence WilliamsNew Jersey Nets
12Gerald HendersonCharlotte Bobcats
13Tyler HansbroughIndiana Pacers
14Earl ClarkPhoenix Suns
15Austin DayeDetroit Pistons
16James JohnsonChicago Bulls
17Jrue HolidayPhiladelphia 76ers
18Ty LawsonMinnesota Timberwolves
19Jeff TeagueAtlanta Hawks
20Eric MaynorUtah Jazz
21Darren CollisonNew Orleans Hornets
22Victor ClaverPortland Trail Blazers
23Omri CasspiSacramento Kings
24Byron MullensDallas Mavericks
25Rodrigue BeauboisOklahoma City Thunder
26Taj GibsonChicago Bulls
27DeMarre CarrollMemphis Grizzlies
28Wayne EllingtonMinnesota Timberwolves
29Toney DouglasLos Angeles Lakers
30Christian EyengaCleveland Cavaliers
All 2 rounds

Round 2

2009 NBA draft, round 2
PickPlayerTeam
31Jeff AyresSacramento Kings
32Jermaine TaylorWashington Wizards
33Dante CunninghamPortland Trail Blazers
34Sergio LlullDenver Nuggets
35DaJuan SummersDetroit Pistons
36Sam YoungMemphis Grizzlies
37DeJuan BlairSan Antonio Spurs
38Jon BrockmanPortland Trail Blazers
39Jonas JerebkoDetroit Pistons
40Derrick BrownCharlotte Bobcats
41Jodie MeeksMilwaukee Bucks
42Patrick BeverleyLos Angeles Lakers
43Marcus ThorntonMiami Heat
44Chase BudingerDetroit Pistons
45Nick CalathesMinnesota Timberwolves
46Danny GreenCleveland Cavaliers
47Henk NorelMinnesota Timberwolves
48Taylor GriffinPhoenix Suns
49Sergiy GladyrAtlanta Hawks
50Goran SutonUtah Jazz
51Jack McClintonSan Antonio Spurs
52AJ PriceIndiana Pacers
53Nando De ColoSan Antonio Spurs
54Robert VadenCharlotte Bobcats
55Patty MillsPortland Trail Blazers
56Ahmad NivinsDallas Mavericks
57Emir PreldzicPhoenix Suns
58Lester HudsonBoston Celtics
59Chinemelu ElonuLos Angeles Lakers
60Robert DozierMiami Heat

Picks from the NBA's own draft history. A team links to the franchise that carries it today; a player links when the player is on file.