Michael Olowokandi
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Micahel Olowokandi walked on to the Pacific University basketball team having never played the game before. He was 7-foot tall so they game him a spot on the team. Eventually, he earned a scholarship and led the team to the NIT. This caught the eye of NBA scouts who saw this raw talent in an NBA body.
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The Clippers reached and took him with the 1st overall pick in 1998. He was a project player and needed a lot of work to get himself caught up. As a result of the extra practices and training sessions, Olowokandi was frequently injured. This limited his already limited development.
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