2009 NBA re-draft: The way it should have been

Blake Griffin has been a franchise-changing player for the Los Angeles Clippers, but not as much as Stephen Curry for the Golden State Warriors.

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during their game against the Houston Rockets at Oracle Arena on October 28, 2009 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts after his dunk during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on October 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY - APRIL 22: James Harden #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to a foul called on him against the Los Angeles Lakers during Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2010 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 02: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on December 2, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 28: Jeff Teague #0 of the Atlanta Hawks against the Indiana Pacers at Philips Arena on October 28, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY - APRIL 25: Wesley Matthews #23 of the Utah Jazz celebrates against the Denver Nuggets during Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs at EnergySolutions Arena on April 25, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah.The Jazz won 117-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - MARCH 19: Jrue Holiday #11 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 19, 2010 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS - JULY 13: Danny Green #14 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a free throw during an NBA Summer League game against the D-League Select Team on July 13, 2010 at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 28: Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball upcourt against the Utah Jazz during NBA action at Pepsi Center on October 28, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Jazz 114-105. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 23: Tyreke Evans #13 of the Sacramento in action against the Cleveland Cavaliers during an NBA game at ARCO Arena on December 23, 2009 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 15: Ricky Rubio #9 of the Minnesota Timberwolves moves the ball in the second half in the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge 2013 part of the 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Toyota Center on February 15, 2013 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 03: Brandon Jennings #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks to pass against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on November 3, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Bucks 83-81. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

PHOENIX - NOVEMBER 25: DeMarre Carroll #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on November 25, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Grizzlies 126-111. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - DECEMBER 02: Taj Gibson #22 of the Chicago Bulls moves into the lane against the Detroit Pistons at the United Center on December 2, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Pistons 92-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS - FEBRUARY 01: Darren Collison #2 of the New Orleans Hornets during the game against the Phoenix Suns at the New Orleans Arena on February 1, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 10: Jodie Meeks #23 of the Milwaukee Bucks is fouled by Shannon Brown #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game at Staples Center on January 10, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 25: Gerald Henderson #15 of the Charlotte Bobcats reacts to a play during their game against the Sacramento Kings at Time Warner Cable Arena on February 25, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 16: Jordan Hill #43 of the New York Knicks moves against Chris Richard #35 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on February 16, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Knicks 118-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 16: Carlos Boozer #5 of the Chicago Bulls and Tyler Hansbrough #50 of the Indiana Pacers battle for position on a free-throw in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on April 16, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Pacers 104-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 20: Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Patrick Beverly #12 of the Houston Rockets fight for a loose ball at Toyota Center on February 20, 2013 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 15: Chase Budinger #10 of the Houston Rockets advances the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 15, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Rockets won 101-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Omri Casspi #18 of the Sacramento Kings drives against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on November 2, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 20: Patrick Mills #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks to pass in front of Steve Blake #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on March 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - OCTOBER 29: DeJuan Blair #45 of the San Antonio Spurs moves the ball against Taj Gibson #22 of the Chicago Bulls during the game at United Center on October 29, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Marcus Thornton #5 of the New Orleans Hornets controls the ball in the game with the Los Angeles Lakers on November 8, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 104-88. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

AUBURN HILLS, MI - DECEMBER 28: Jonas Jerebko #33 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after making three point shot while playing the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 28, 2011 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Cleveland won the game 105-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 16: James Johnson #16 of the Chicago Bulls waits to shoot a free-throw against the New York Knicks at the United Center on February 16, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Knicks 118-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 29: Alonzo Gee #15 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on November 29, 2010 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Aron Baynes #16 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on February 21, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Real Madrid's Sergio Llull celebrates after scoring against Maccabi during their Euroleague Basketball match in Madrid, on February 12, 2009. Real Madrid won 98-79. AFP PHOTO/ PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU (Photo credit should read PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP/Getty Images)

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