List of NBA draft results over the years: Who became a superstar? Since the NBA draft system was implemented in 1947, every year's draft conference has become a great event that fans are eager to see. Year after year, the fate of the rookies is decided on this stage, and they will become the future of the professional basketball league
List of NBA draft results over the years: Who became a superstar?
Since the NBA draft system was implemented in 1947, every year's draft conference has become a great event that fans are eager to see. Year after year, the fate of the rookies has been decided on this stage. Will they become the future stars of the professional basketball league or the unknown substitutes? The following is a list of NBA draft results over the years. Let's review the players who have become superstars.
1979 draft: Joe Buckley
At the 1979 draft convention, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Joe Buckley as the first choice. The 6-foot-6 power forward has become one of the greatest players in NBA history with his outstanding sports talent and excellent basketball IQ. He has won two MVP awards and a championship in his career, and is known as "Mr. Warrior".
1984 draft: Michael Jordan
At the 1984 draft convention, the Chicago Bulls selected Michael Jordan with the third place. The 6-foot-6 guard is known as one of the greatest basketball players in history. He has won six championships, five MVP awards and ten scoring kings in his career, becoming a legend in the basketball industry.
1996 draft: Kobe Bryant
At the 1996 draft conference, the Charlotte Hornets selected Kobe Bryant as the 13th candidate. The 6-foot-6 guard has become the core player of the Los Angeles Lakers. He has won five championships, one MVP award and four All Star MVP awards in his career. However, his life died in a helicopter accident in 2020, and the basketball world lost a great star.
2003 draft: LeBron James
At the draft conference in 2003, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected LeBron James as the first choice. The 6-foot 8-inch forward is known as the symbol of modern basketball. In his career, he has won four championships, four MVP awards and 16 all-star appearance records, becoming a superstar in the basketball industry.
2019 draft: Zion Williamson
At the 2019 draft conference, the New Orleans Pelicans selected Zion Williamson as the first choice. The 6-foot-6 striker has become the focus of the fans with his excellent physical quality and explosive power. Although his career has just begun, he has shown the potential of a superstar.
Every year's talent selection conference will bring us a new chapter, and new superstars will be born. Whether it's Joe Buckley, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, their stories have inspired the dreams of countless young players. Let's look forward to the future draft conference to see which young players will become the next superstar.
