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Lives will be changed by basketball on June 25, 2009. Sixty players will hear their names called in the 2009 NBA Draft and several will become instant millionaires. However, only a few of those players are likely to have a lasting impact in the league. In the days prior to the NBA Draft, ro sports will highlight the players who are likely to make NBA history and others who will just ride the bench. –amir shaw
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Baller: Johnny Flynn – Syracuse University
A proven floor general at Syracuse University, Johnny Flynn has what it takes to lead an NBA lottery team to the playoffs this year. Flynn will pose a tough match-up for most NBA point guards and has the toughness that is reminiscent of Isaiah Thomas. Flynn will likely be a top 10 selection.
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Bench Riders: B.J. Mullens – Ohio State University
If the NBA was overrun with quality centers, B.J. Mullens would likely be an afterthought in the 2009 Draft. The 7-foot center from Ohio State University averaged 8.8 points per game and only 4.7 rebounds. He could help a team by coming off the bench, but he will never be more than a role player in the league.
