Jun
27
2008

Derrick Rose Grabs The Top Spot in the 2008 NBA Draft

NEW YORK - JUNE 26:  Derrick Rose selected number one  overall by the Chicago Bulls poses for a portrait back stage during the 2008 NBA Draft on June 26, 2008 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser /NBAE via Getty Images)

 The 2008 NBA Draft brought a variety of fresh young talent coming from colleges all over the country. This year, the NBA drafted a record 12 freshmen. The Chicago Bulls were the team to choose first and they selected Chicago native Derrick Rose from Memphis. Rose averaged 14.9 points and 4.5 rebounds during his freshman season at Memphis. Chicago feels that they definetly have a franchise point guard that can take the Bulls to the next level.

NEW YORK - JUNE 26: O.J. Mayo, selected third overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves  poses for a portrait backstage during the 2008 NBA Draft on June 26, 2008 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)

 O.J. Mayo of the University of Southern California (better know as USC) was selected third overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Mayo averaged 20.7 points  and 4.5 rebounds per game during his only year at USC.  At the end of Draft night,  Mayo was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for three players from Minnesota.

For more information on this year’s draft click here

 Sorry Hawks fans! They did not pick anyone this year. But we as Hawks fans can look forward to great things as we push to make another playoff run!

Next Up: Jermaine O’neal gets traded!

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2 Comments + Add Comment

  • the bracelet and watch on Rose is insane!!

  • Da Bulls!!!!

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