According to Hoopshype, Rubio is declaring. This is good news because it bumps everyone in the top down a spot. The only question is who will go #1, Griffen or Rubio? Right now my top 5 picks according to record as of now are:

1. Kings-Griffen (Take the best player in the draft, regardless of team need)
2. Wizards-Rubio (Arenas is still their PG, but you can't pass up on Rubio)
3. Clippers-Harden (One of the most versatile players in the draft)
4. Grizzlies-Thabeet (Should help their defense)
5. Thunder-Hill (Hill should fit in well with the Thunder at the PF spot)

The clippers should draft DeMar DeRozan.

he would be a perfect backup to EG in my opinion. he wont ever be quite as good as EG, so wont take his starting spot, but would be a very very serviceable backup to EG. i like the guys athleticism a lot and he should develop a jumpshot, but if we are picking top 6 or so i would pass on him.

i see derozan going anywhere from 8 or 9 to late lottery (15 maybe 16)

of course, as with a lot of guys, a strong pre-draft camp and strong NCAA tourney could change his draft stock pretty quick.

Rubio at the 2nd pick??? Too risky...You are falling in love with a guy that most of you haven't watched in any full game. He is averaging less than 10 points here in Spain. I doubt if playing in NBA he'll ever average more than 15 points.

I would try to be more informed before making the kind of statements I'm reading every day around here

Griffin 11-12 28 points 13 boards.

His 28 points are more than Rubio gets in what like 10 games or more?

trade #3 (lets say) for minny's #6 and #18. Then draft earl clark + maynor or jennings + terrence williams, or jennings + demar derozan.

Mmmm Harden and Gordon imagine all those points. I bet we can get lucky with Eric Maynor in the 2nd round like we did with DeAndre Jordan. But we'll probably put him in the d-league.

No mention of Tyreke Evans yet? Add me to the Derozan list. I doubt the Clippers will get a top 3 pick. I think we'll draft somewhere between 5-7.

I like Harden too, but I don't think I can tolerate a backcourt of Harden and Baron. They both look out of shape, aren't great defenders, and play without the kind of intensity I think the Clippers need. I don't have a clue what the team is going to do in the offseason or what the roster is going to look like next season, but the team definitely needs a smart player that can play d, and someone that can step in immediately and be a positive impact.

Mmmm Harden and Gordon imagine all those points. I bet we can get lucky with Eric Maynor in the 2nd round like we did with DeAndre Jordan. But we'll probably put him in the d-league.

Didn't we swap 2nd round picks with Denver (in the Camby deal)? So our 2nd round will be pretty late.

If we finish with the 3rd worst record, the worst we would draft would be 6th (which would be statistically VERY unlikely).

Actually, we have the 61st pick in the draft because of the mike taylor from portland deal.

arent there only 60 picks in the draft?

when are we getting minestoas first pick!!! i want it already lol

Just to fan the flames...

Blake Griffin 14-20 for 33 pts. 8 off rebs, 17 total.

most likely 2012. here are some 2012 nba draft prospects.

tony wroten - compared to james harden

michael gilchrist

LaQuinton Ross

Austin Rivers - son of doc rivers

Mike Shaw

Marquis teague - yes, jeff's brother.

Rubio stinks people seriously.

Griffin = G.O.A.T.

Rubio stinks people seriously.

I know, you tell us everyday. Guess it makes it more true the more times you say "Rubio sucks"

I got it man, we all do, you don't like Rubio. Well here's a fun fact, the chance of us getting the #1 pick will be anywhere between 7.6% and 15.6%. Not very good odds. Maybe start looking at players that are more likely to be selected at the 3-5 spots, (not Griffin) If we get the number 1 pick, it's a no brainer to pick Griffin. It's never been an easier number 1 pick.

most likely 2012.