1982 NBA draft
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The 1982 NBA draft took place on June 29, 1982, at the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Hall of Famer James Worthy was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Lakers.
Dubbed "The Human Highlight Film", Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins was selected third overall by the Atlanta Hawks.
Two-time All-Star Fat Lever was selected eleventh overall by the Portland Trail Blazers.
7'4" Mark Eaton was selected 72nd overall by the Utah Jazz, and holds both the all-time season and career NBA blocks-per-game records