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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

With the first pick, the Memphis Grizzlies select...

For those who forgot that Memphis has a NBA team, the professional league held its draft lottery tonight. Because of their not so great record, the Grizzlies has had a 27.9% chance to get the first or second overall pick. Was lady luck on their on side in the quest to acquire Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley? Not tonight. The Grizzlies will have the 5th overall pick in the 2008 draft.

And the quest for Derrick Rose goes to:

Here's how we see the Top 5 picks of the 2008 NBA draft going down:

1 - Chicago Bulls - Derrick Rose
2 - Miami Heat - Michael Beasley
3 - Minnesota Timberwolves - Brook Lopez
4 - Seattle Sonics - OJ Mayo
5 - Memphis Grizzlies - Jerryd Bayless

The Grizzlies also have an additional selection late in the first round.