4. 1985
The first NBA Lottery draft had its major controversy when the Knicks won the right to choose Georgetown center Patrick Ewing, with some Pacer fans claiming conspiracy due to a bent corner in the envelope containing the Knick logo. Indiana ended up with Wayman Tisdale, who played 12 years, while others did even better. Players like Karl Malone, Charles Oakley, Joe Dumars, Terry Porter and A.C. Green were also selected, while the Cavaliers picked John (Hot Rod Williams). However, they had to wait a year to sign him, due to point-shaving allegations attached to him.
