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2008 NBA draft
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The 2008 NBA draft was held on June 26, 2008, at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns sele
Derrick Rose was selected 1st overall by the Chicago Bulls.
Derrick Rose was selected 1st overall by the Chicago Bulls.
Russell Westbrook was selected 4th overall by the Seattle SuperSonics (became the Oklahoma City Thunder during the offseason).
Russell Westbrook was selected 4th overall by the Seattle SuperSonics (became the Oklahoma City Thunder during the offseason).
Kevin Love was selected 5th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies (traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves).
Kevin Love was selected 5th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies (traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves).
Eric Gordon was selected 7th by the Los Angeles Clippers.
Eric Gordon was selected 7th by the Los Angeles Clippers.
2009 NBA draft
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The 2009 NBA draft was held on June 25, 2009, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this draft, the National Basketball Association teams took turns sel
2008 NBA draft
…the franchise relocated to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and was renamed the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder made their first NBA Draft appearance in 2009. This draft also marked the first time that an NBA D-League player was drafted. As of 2026, there are five active players from this draft who are still…
Blake Griffin was selected first by the Los Angeles Clippers. He is a six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA team selection.
Blake Griffin was selected first by the Los Angeles Clippers. He is a six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA team selection.
James Harden was selected third by the Oklahoma City Thunder. He won the MVP award in 2018 and led the league in scoring three years in a row.
James Harden was selected third by the Oklahoma City Thunder. He won the MVP award in 2018 and led the league in scoring three years in a row.
Tyreke Evans was selected fourth by the Sacramento Kings. He won Rookie of the Year in 2010.
Tyreke Evans was selected fourth by the Sacramento Kings. He won Rookie of the Year in 2010.
Ricky Rubio was selected fifth by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Ricky Rubio was selected fifth by the Minnesota Timberwolves.