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.
Buck Williams
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Charles Linwood "Buck" Williams is an American former professional basketball player and former assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers. He was well known for his rebounding ability and tradema
1981 NBA draft
…with Indiana and was named as the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. The New Jersey Nets used the third pick to draft another underclassman, Buck Williams, from the University of Maryland. Williams went on to win the Rookie of the Year Award and was also selected to the All-Star Game in his rookie season…
Williams in 2006