2009 NBA Rookie of the Year

1.

Greg Oden, C, Trail Blazers

By: beej     16 votes

Since last year's number one pick didn't play, he's still eligible to win this year.

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2.

Michael Beasley, PF, Heat

By: beej     12 votes

The second pick in this year's draft will start immediately at power forward for Miami.

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3.

Derrick Rose, PG, Bulls

By: beej     11 votes

The number one pick of 2008 will help Kirk Hinrich run the ship of the young Bulls...but he will be productive enough to be the ROY?

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4.

Jerryd Bayless, PG, Trail Blazers

By: beej     12 votes

Will probably start on the bench, but could look to be a serious contender near the second half of the season.

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5.

Rudy Fernandez, SG, Trail Blazers

By: beej     13 votes

Fernandez was selected last year, but will come over this year, after lighting up the best leagues in Europe.

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6.

Kevin Love, PF Timberwolves

By: beej     9 votes

While athleticism and stature may be question marks, heart isn't. Love will prosper in Minnesota, playing right next to Al Jefferson.

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7.

O.J. Mayo, SG, Grizzlies

By: beej     11 votes

Mayo's biggest concern will be minutes. Though Mayo, Rudy Gay and Mike Conley play different positions, they're all still young players. Whether or not they see the floor together is a big question.

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8.

Chris Douglas-Roberts, SG, Nets

By: beej     8 votes

CDR was the best player on Memphis' team until late in the season when Derrick Rose became the man. Dropping to round two might motivate him to light it up like he did in college.

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9.

Russell Westbrook, PG, SuperSonics

By: beej     7 votes

Westbrook will need to bring his A game to prove himself worthy of the number four selection in the draft. Playing next to Kevin Durant won't hurt.

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10.

Brook Lopez, C, Nets

By: beej     9 votes

Lopez is a big man who can score. That's a pretty valuable comodity.

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11.

Roy Hibbert, C, Pacers

By: beej     5 votes

The definition of "big ugly," Hibbert should see significant time in Indiana.

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12.

Joe Alexander, SF, Bucks

By: beej     7 votes

With Richard Jefferson in front of him, it will be a struggle for minutes, but Alexander shows energy and heart on the court, which will earn him plenty of time.

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13.

Eric Gordon, SG, Clippers

By: beej     6 votes

The big concern for Gordon will be minutes. He is a great shooter and exactly what L.A. needs.

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14.

Nicolas Batum, SF, Trail Blazers

By: beej     10 votes

Maybe a project, but he put up huge numbers in Europe. Can he do the same in the NBA?

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15.

Courtney Lee, SG, Magic

By: beej     5 votes

A great defender, but will he put up enough points to garner ROY honors?

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16.

Donte Greene, SF, Rockets

By: beej     5 votes

He dropped big time in the draft, but this young gun can shoot the ball, which means, he'll probably be in contention for top rookie.

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17.

Danilo Gallinari, SF, Knicks

By: beej     8 votes

New York fans booed him on draft day, but will they continue to dislike the European phenom?

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18.

Marc Gasol, C, Grizzlies

By: beej     7 votes

The younger brother of Pau, Marc Gasol looks to replace his big brother in Memphis.

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19.

Brandon Rush, SG, Pacers

By: beej     5 votes

Rush is in a great situation to be an outside shooter in Indiana, especially with the acquisitions of T.J. Ford at point and Roy Hibbert to help at center.

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20.

Jason Thompson, PF, Kings

By: beej     6 votes

A surprise pick, but Thompson has the skills to be effective in the NBA, playing both inside and outside well.

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