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The Top 10 NBA Draft Classes of All Time

Published by
Brad Sullivan

9. 1998

The Los Angeles Clippers whiffed big time with the top overall pick, center Michael Olowokandi, but other teams hit the jackpot with their selections. Players like Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Pierce, Vince Carter, Antawn Jamison, Rashard Lewis and Mike Bibby would (and in some cases continue to) put together Hall of Fame and standout careers. Other first rounders of note were future Cavaliers Larry Hughes and Ricky Davis, along with the Denver Nuggets’ top choice that year: Tyronn Lue from Nebraska, who went on to play 11 seasons.

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Brad Sullivan

Brad Sullivan is a lead writer for Cavaliers Nation. He has spent much of life in the Cleveland, Ohio area, and has remained a Cavalier fan from their 1970 beginnings through the return of LeBron James. While that fandom was sorely tested during the Reign of Error known simply by one word, Stepien, that overall historical perspective will be part of his writing for Cavaliers Nation in the months ahead.

Published by
Brad Sullivan

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