2008-09 NBA season

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2008-09 NBA title, beating the Orlando Magic 4-1 in the 2009 NBA Finals. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal and LeBron James were MVP for the Los Angeles Lakers. Blake Griffin went first in the 2009 draft.

2009 NBA Finals

Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 4-1

Awards

NBA awards, 2008-09
AwardWinnerTeam
NBA All-Defensive First TeamChris PaulNew Orleans Hornets
NBA All-Defensive First TeamDwight HowardOrlando Magic
NBA All-Defensive First TeamKevin GarnettBoston Celtics
NBA All-Defensive First TeamKobe BryantLos Angeles Lakers
NBA All-Defensive First TeamLeBron JamesCleveland Cavaliers
NBA All-Defensive Second TeamDwyane WadeMiami Heat
NBA All-Defensive Second TeamRajon RondoBoston Celtics
NBA All-Defensive Second TeamRon ArtestHouston Rockets
NBA All-Defensive Second TeamShane BattierHouston Rockets
NBA All-Defensive Second TeamTim DuncanSan Antonio Spurs
All-NBA First TeamDirk NowitzkiDallas Mavericks
All-NBA First TeamDwight HowardOrlando Magic
All-NBA First TeamDwyane WadeMiami Heat
All-NBA First TeamKobe BryantLos Angeles Lakers
All-NBA First TeamLeBron JamesCleveland Cavaliers
All-NBA Second TeamBrandon RoyPortland Trail Blazers
All-NBA Second TeamChris PaulNew Orleans Hornets
All-NBA Second TeamPaul PierceBoston Celtics
All-NBA Second TeamTim DuncanSan Antonio Spurs
All-NBA Second TeamYao MingHouston Rockets
All-NBA Third TeamCarmelo AnthonyDenver Nuggets
All-NBA Third TeamChauncey BillupsDenver Nuggets
All-NBA Third TeamPau GasolLos Angeles Lakers
All-NBA Third TeamShaquille O'NealPhoenix Suns
All-NBA Third TeamTony ParkerSan Antonio Spurs
NBA All-Rookie First TeamBrook LopezNew Jersey Nets
NBA All-Rookie First TeamDerrick RoseChicago Bulls
NBA All-Rookie First TeamMichael BeasleyMiami Heat
NBA All-Rookie First TeamO. J. MayoMemphis Grizzlies
NBA All-Rookie First TeamRussell WestbrookOklahoma City Thunder
NBA All-Rookie Second TeamD. J. Augustin (tie)Charlotte Bobcats
NBA All-Rookie Second TeamEric GordonLos Angeles Clippers
NBA All-Rookie Second TeamKevin LoveMinnesota Timberwolves
NBA All-Rookie Second TeamMarc GasolMemphis Grizzlies
NBA All-Rookie Second TeamMario ChalmersMiami Heat
NBA All-Rookie Second TeamRudy Fernández (tie)Portland Trail Blazers
NBA All-Star MVPKobe BryantLos Angeles Lakers
NBA All-Star MVPShaquille O'NealPhoenix Suns
NBA Coach of the YearMike BrownCleveland Cavaliers
NBA Defensive Player of the YearDwight HowardOrlando Magic
Finals MVPKobe BryantLos Angeles Lakers
NBA Most Improved PlayerDanny GrangerIndiana Pacers
NBA MVPLeBron JamesCleveland Cavaliers
NBA Rookie of the YearDerrick RoseChicago Bulls
NBA Sixth Man of the YearJason TerryDallas Mavericks

2009 draft, first 10 picks

  1. 1Blake GriffinLA Clippers
  2. 2Hasheem ThabeetMemphis Grizzlies
  3. 3James HardenOklahoma City Thunder
  4. 4Tyreke EvansSacramento Kings
  5. 5Ricky RubioMinnesota Timberwolves
  6. 6Jonny FlynnMinnesota Timberwolves
  7. 7Stephen CurryGolden State Warriors
  8. 8Jordan HillNew York Knicks
  9. 9DeMar DeRozanToronto Raptors
  10. 10Brandon JenningsMilwaukee Bucks
Full 2009 draft