1966 NBA draft
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The 1966 NBA draft was the 20th annual draft of the National Basketball Association. The draft was held on May 11 and 12, 1966, before the 1966–67 season. In this draft, ten NBA teams took turns selec
Dave Bing was selected second overall by the Detroit Pistons.
Cazzie Russell
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Cazzie Lee Russell is an American former professional basketball player and coach. An NBA All-Star, he was selected by the New York Knicks with the first overall pick of the 1966 NBA draft. He won an
1966 NBA draft
…With the elimination of territorial picks and incorporation of a coin flip for the No. 1 overall pick, 1966 is considered the first modern NBA draft. Cazzie Russell from the University of Michigan was selected first overall by the New York Knicks. Dave Bing from Syracuse University, who went on to win the Rookie…
Russell, between John Egan and Ron Miller of the Loyola Ramblers, lunges for the ball