1984 NBA draft
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The 1984 NBA draft was the 37th annual draft of the National Basketball Association. It was held at the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, on June 19, 1984, before the 198
Akeem Olajuwon was selected first overall by the Houston Rockets.
Michael Jordan was selected 3rd overall by the Chicago Bulls.
Charles Barkley was selected 5th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Alvin Robertson was selected 7th overall by the San Antonio Spurs.
Sam Bowie
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Samuel Paul Bowie is an American former professional basketball player. A national sensation in high school and outstanding collegian and Olympic team member, Bowie's professional promise was undermin
1984 NBA draft
…player to be drafted first overall, after Mychal Thompson from the Bahamas in 1978. The Portland Trail Blazers used the second overall pick to draft Sam Bowie from the University of Kentucky. The Chicago Bulls used the third pick to draft Naismith and Wooden College Player of the Year Michael Jordan from the…
Bowie playing during the 1985 NBA Playoffs
Sam Bowie, All-American at Kentucky and 10-season NBA veteran.
Bowie's #31 jersey was retired by the University of Kentucky. This banner in Rupp Arena honors him.