1975 NBA draft
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The 1975 NBA draft was the 29th annual draft of the National Basketball Association. The draft was held on May 29, 1975, before the 1975–76 season. In this draft, 18 NBA teams took turns selecting ama
Darryl Dawkins was selected fifth overall by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Lionel Hollins was selected 6th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Joe Bryant was selected 14th overall by the Golden State Warriors.
Gus Williams was selected 20th overall by the Golden State Warriors.
David Thompson (basketball)
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David O'Neil Thompson, commonly known by the nickname "Skywalker", is an American former professional basketball player. He played with the Denver Nuggets of both the American Basketball Association a
1975 NBA draft
…college eligibility was eligible for selection. If a player left college early, he would not be eligible for selection until his college class graduated. David Thompson from North Carolina State University was selected first overall by the Atlanta Hawks. He was also drafted first overall in the 1975 ABA Draft by the…
Thompson with NC State in 1974
Thompson (left) and Julius Erving, 1976 ABA All-Star Game, January 27, 1976