1981 NBA draft
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The 1981 NBA draft was the 35th annual draft of the National Basketball Association. The draft was held on June 9, 1981, before the 1981–82 season. The draft was broadcast in the United States on the
Mark Aguirre was selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks.
Isiah Thomas was selected second overall by the Detroit Pistons.
Albert King was selected 10th overall by the New Jersey Nets.
Danny Ainge was selected 31st overall by the Boston Celtics.
Mark Aguirre
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Mark Anthony Aguirre is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. Aguirre was chosen as the first overall pick of the 1981 NBA draft by the Dallas Maver
1981 NBA draft
…of 10 rounds comprising the selection of 223 players. The Dallas Mavericks used their first pick to draft 1980 Naismith College Player of the Year Mark Aguirre from DePaul University. Aguirre, who had just finished his junior season in college, became the second underclassman to be drafted first overall, after…
Aguirre in 2007