First of all, contrary to popular belief, the Clippers ARE taking Blake Griffin, barring a trade-down scenario of some sort that involves Baron Davis' contract.
That's when it gets weird.
It's looking like a forgone conclusion that Memphis is going to take Thabeet at Number 2. That leaves us with a shot at Rubio, but, taking Rubio, a point guard, would force Westbrook to the 2, not to mention bench our best perimeter defender in Sefolosha. (Also, there's the option of Rubio coming off of the bench... something he's not coming to the U.S. to do... And, there's the, "he won't want to play for OKC" thing... Same as Blake. Yeah, I said it.)
BUT...
- Thunder trade #3 overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft to the Washington Wizards for the #5 overall pick, and JaVale McGee. We could then Harden at #5. So, we'd pick up two athletic front court players, something we're drastically lacking, and not do anything to slow the progress of our All-Rookie performer from a year before. (Say what you want, but drafting someone a year after you who plays the same position as you is NOT a vote of confidence.)
Sound okay?
Apparently it's been discussed.
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My thoughts...
- While I like the above trade scenario, I'd like to see us take Jordan Hill even more. If we can get a 2010 pick instead of McGee, I'd like that, because there's a chance that we could still get Hill at #5 this year, and pick up what will likely be a decent pick in a much deeper draft next year.
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Your thoughts?
the_ouskull