Sam Bowie
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Even if Sam Bowie would have been drafted after Michael Jordan, he would have been considered a major bust. That’s right, the Portland Trail Blazers took the 7-footer out of Kentucky with the number 2 pick, one spot ahead of the GOAT.
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In a day when big men ruled the NBA, Bowie didn’t stand out in the crowd. He averaged 10.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game over a 10-year career. It didn’t help that he had recurring leg injuries that prevented him from playing regularly and continuing his development as a player.
This next guy proves it takes more than being tall to make it in the NBA.
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