Draft Night disasters
This future MVP was drafted 13th overall in 1996 after 12 teams passed on him.
Who is Kobe Bryant?
This former MVP’s career was derailed by knee injuries after an explosive start in Chicago.
Who is Derrick Rose?
This Celtics legend was nicknamed “The Chief.”
Who is Robert Parish?
This team blew a 3–1 lead in the 2016 NBA Finals.
Who are the Golden State Warriors?
This Spurs star played 19 seasons in San Antonio and won five championships.
Who is Tim Duncan?
This player was drafted ahead of Kevin Durant in the 2007 NBA Draft.
Who is Greg Oden?
This big man’s career was limited by injuries after being drafted ahead of Kevin Durant.
Who is Greg Oden?
This player earned the nickname “The Human Highlight Film.”
Who is Dominique Wilkins?
This team lost Game 7 of the 2011 Finals to the Dallas Mavericks despite being favorites.
Who are the Miami Heat?
This Celtics forward spent his entire career in Boston and won two championships.
Who is Paul Pierce?
This team drafted Sam Bowie instead of Michael Jordan in 1984.
Who are the Portland Trail Blazers?
This player suffered a career-altering injury in the 2017 playoffs after signing with the Celtics.
Who is Isaiah Thomas?
This Sixers guard was known as “The Answer.”
Who is Allen Iverson?
This player lost four consecutive Finals in the 1980s before finally winning his first ring in 1984.
Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
This Pistons center played his whole career in Detroit and was nicknamed “The Bad Boys’ anchor.”
Who is Bill Laimbeer?
This team drafted Marvin Bagley III over Luka Dončić in 2018.
Who are the Sacramento Kings?
This NBA legend missed most of his prime due to injuries after being traded to the Magic in 2000.
Who is Grant Hill?
This Lakers center was called “Big Game James” for his clutch playoff performances.
Who is James Worthy?
This team lost three straight NBA Finals in the 1960s to the Boston Celtics.
Who are the Los Angeles Lakers?
This Jazz guard spent 18 seasons with Utah, becoming the face of the franchise without winning a championship.
Who is John Stockton?
This future MVP was drafted 41st overall in 2014.
Who is Nikola Jokić?
This former No. 1 pick and All-Star had his career cut short by chronic knee injuries in Orlando.
Who is Penny Hardaway?
This player was nicknamed “Chocolate Thunder” for his dunking ability.
Who is Darryl Dawkins?
This team lost seven Finals in 10 years without ever winning a championship during that stretch.
Who are the Utah Jazz?
This Lakers guard spent 20 seasons with Los Angeles, winning five NBA championships.
Who is Kobe Bryant?