<P> The 2009 draft marked the first time three sons of former NBA players were selected in the top 15 picks of the draft . Stephen Curry , son of Dell Curry , was drafted 7th by the Golden State Warriors . Gerald Henderson Jr. , son of Gerald Henderson , was drafted 12th by the Charlotte Bobcats . Austin Daye , son of Darren Daye , was drafted 15th by the Detroit Pistons . The draft also marked the first time a former high school player who skipped college to play professional basketball in Europe was selected in an NBA draft . Brandon Jennings , who skipped college to play professional basketball with Italian team Lottomatica Roma , was drafted 10th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the draft . Stephen Curry was named NBA MVP for 2 consecutive years ( 2015 -- 2016 ) , and won his first NBA championship in 2015 . </P>
<P> The 2009 draft marked the first time three sons of former NBA players were selected in the top 15 picks of the draft . Stephen Curry , son of Dell Curry , was drafted 7th by the Golden State Warriors . Gerald Henderson Jr. , son of Gerald Henderson , was drafted 12th by the Charlotte Bobcats . Austin Daye , son of Darren Daye , was drafted 15th by the Detroit Pistons . The draft also marked the first time a former high school player who skipped college to play professional basketball in Europe was selected in an NBA draft . Brandon Jennings , who skipped college to play professional basketball with Italian team Lottomatica Roma , was drafted 10th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the draft . Stephen Curry was named NBA MVP for 2 consecutive years ( 2015 -- 2016 ) , and won his first NBA championship in 2015 . </P>
where did steph curry go in the draft
where did steph curry go in the draft
Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors