With the first pick in the NBA draft the Los Angeles Clippers have selected Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin.

“The fact is we’re getting an incredible player, incredible person, an impeccable work ethic and a guy that we plan on having in L.A. for many years to come,” Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said. “He’s going to be a great, exciting fit for our ballclub.”

With the 2nd pick the Memphis Grizzlies selected Connecticut center Hasheem Thabeet. The Oklahoma City Thunder took James Harden with the 2rd pick and then the Sacramento Kings grabbed Memphis freshman Tyreke Evans with their 4th pick.

The Minnesota Timberwolves rounded out the top 5 by selecting Ricky Rubio.

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Player of the year Blake Griffin has decided to give up his final two years of eligibility with the Oklahoma Sooners and enter the NBA draft.

“I felt in my mind from the time that I actually thought about it that this would be the right decision,” Griffin said. “I remember talking to Coach Capel last year after I made my decision of coming back and he said I had the chance to be in this position and I should take it. This has been a dream for me. It has been a dream for a lot of guys. I was really comfortable with the decision this time around.”

Griffin realizes he will likely be the number 1 pick in the draft and it’s time for him to leave college in order to get the most money possible.

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