Ten Worst NBA Teams of 2009

Let's look at the teams that struggled, tripped over their own feet, and couldn't find the playoffs if they got a first round draft pick. Here is this year's worst NBA teams of 2009.

10. Charlotte Bobcats (25-35) - They look miserable this year and are unlikely to get better anytime soon. They have never made the playoffs and this is certainly not going to be their year. They always get high draft picks but don't seem to develop them. They could be the shortest lived franchise in history if they go broke this year or next year.

9. New York Knicks (24-35) - They drafted Danilo Gallinari but he hasn't become a super star yet. Everyone else on their team is not exactly All-Star material either. They finally have a good coach in Mike D'antoni who can turn things around, but it's probably too late this season. Hey, at least they have the slam dunk champion (Nate Robinson).

8. Toronto Raptors (23-38) - They have Chris Bosh, Jose Calderon, Jason Capono and Shawn Marion so I am stunned as to why they are not winning! They probably need a better coach and another big man inside to dominate the post. Maybe they'll find one in this year's draft.

7. Golden State Warriors (20-39) - Stephen Jackson and Jamal Crawford are their best players, sad. They were considered one of the most athletic teams two years ago and upset the first seed Mavericks which had never been done in a seven game series. Now look how far they've fallen. You can hear cries "Baron Davis, where are you!!??" if you listen close.

6. Minnesota Timberwolves (18-41) - They've been through a lot of coaching changes and have struggled since the lose of Kevin Garnett. It will take one heck of a draft pick and a lot of heart next year for these guys to have a fighting shot at greatness.

5. Oklahoma City Thunder (15-45) - I'm wasn't even a Seattle Sonics fan and it still bothers me that a team as established as the Sonics got bought and sent to Oklahoma and changed their name! What gives? Either way this team's new outlook hasn't helped them win games. Sure they got Kevin Durant, but he needs other stars around him to prosper. A good point guard in the draft would help, maybe his old teammate from Texas A.J. Abrams would bring some team chemistry.

4. Memphis Grizzlies (15-43) - They have a very young team so their is some hope. It cracks me up that they went and got Marc Gasol (top) after they lost his older, better, brother Pau Gasol. Also, they are set to face the Lakers and his brother in their next game. Good luck with that!

3. Washington Wizards (14-46) - Gilbert Arenas is finally starting to practice and says his knee is getting better. But even if they win 20 straight games they would still miss the playoffs. I think the Wizards missed their Finals window during the last three years.

2. Sacramento Kings (13-48) - Bobby Jackson is the best player on this team, and he's way past his prime. This team will likely get a top 5 draft pick and they better get someone who can change the game. It will in all likely hood take three to four years before this team can make a turn around.

1. L.A. Clippers (15-46) - They have Baron Davis and Marcus Camby but I just don't think they gel as a team. They need to hold on to their best players and stop trading away their draft picks. They could use an excellent shooting guard like Ricky Rubio or James Harden to take their team to the next level.

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