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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: James Harden – Arizona State
James Harden has the ability to score from any area on the court. An excellent 3-point threat, Harden reminds many scouts of Paul Pierce and could be a top five choice in the NBA Draft.
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Bench Rider: Jrue Holiday – UCLA
Jrue Holiday could be the highest risk in the NBA Draft. After averaging 8.5 points per game as a freshman, Holiday decided to go pro. His lack of experience will cause the team that drafts him to help him develop more. Holiday may be a first-round draft pick, but it will take some time for him to become a legit player in the NBA.
