1983 NBA draft
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The 1983 NBA draft took place on June 28, 1983, in New York City. A total of 226 players were selected over 10 rounds by the league's 23 teams.
Ralph Sampson was selected first overall by the Houston Rockets.
Doc Rivers was selected thirty-first overall by the Atlanta Hawks
NBA Rookie of the Year
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The National Basketball Association's Rookie of the Year is an annual National Basketball Association award given to the top rookie of the regular season. Initiated following the 1952–53 NBA season, i
Wilt Chamberlain won the award in the 1959–60 NBA season.
Larry Bird won the award in the 1979–80 NBA season.
Michael Jordan won the award in the 1984–85 NBA season.