The 2009 NBA Draft was once regarded as a draft year by the outside world, but to this day, the achievements of this class of players are impressive. Not only did they produce two MVP-level stars, but also a number of All-Stars and power players, which can be called the best story of the NBA generation.
The first to bear the brunt was of course Stephen Curry, who was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 7th overall pick in the 2009 draft, but no one expected at the time that he would become one of the greatest three-point shooters in NBA history, and even change the way the league plays. Curry's prowess and ball handling led the Warriors to a dynasty that won three championships and two regular-season MVP honors. Curry's story is a story of hard work, perseverance and breakthroughs, as well as a story of dreams, beliefs and miracles.
The star who also won the MVP along with Curry was James Harden, who was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the third pick in the 2009 draft, but with the Thunder, he only played as the sixth man, and although he also performed well, he did not show his full potential. It wasn't until 2012 that he was traded to the Houston Rockets to start his solo show. Harden has grown into one of the league's best scorers with the Rockets, winning multiple scoring titles and winning the MVP trophy in 2018. Harden's story is a story of opportunity, choice, and growth, as well as a story of self-confidence, leadership, and innovation.
In addition to Curry and Harden, there were many other good players in the 2009 draft who influenced the NBA landscape to a greater or lesser extent. For example, DeMar DeRozan, who was drafted by the Toronto Raptors with the 9th pick in the 2009 draft, became the leader and banner of the team with the Raptors, led the team to the playoffs multiple times, and became one of the greatest players in franchise history. And Jrue Holiday , who was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 17th pick in the 2009 draft, has a stellar history with both the 76ers and Pelicans, especially on the defensive end, and is widely regarded as one of the best guard defenders in the league. Of course, there are plenty of other players worth mentioning, such as Evans, Rubio, Lawson, Jennings, Beverley, Gibson, and many more, who have all played their part in their respective positions and contributed to the team.
In conclusion, the 2009 Draft was an underrated draft, but it was also a proven draft. This class of players with their own strength and achievements, to show the world their value and charm, they may not be as dazzling as the 03 generation of **, but they are not inferior to any of the players, they are a landscape of the NBA, but also a wealth of the NBA.
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