1997 NBA draft
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The 1997 NBA draft took place on June 25, 1997, at Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Vancouver Grizzlies had the highest probability to win the NBA draft lottery, but since they wer
Tim Duncan was selected 1st overall by the San Antonio Spurs.
Chauncey Billups was selected 3rd overall by the Boston Celtics.
Tracy McGrady was selected 9th overall by the Toronto Raptors.
Anthony Parker was selected 21st overall by the New Jersey Nets.
Tim Duncan
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Timothy Theodore Duncan is an American former professional basketball player and coach who spent his entire 19-year career with the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association. Nicknamed
1997 NBA draft
…injury early in the season, finished with the third-worst record, and subsequently won the lottery. Leading up to the draft, there was no doubt that Tim Duncan would be selected at No. 1 by the Spurs as he was considered to be far and away the best prospect. After Duncan, the rest of the draft was regarded…
Duncan with the San Antonio Spurs in 2009
Duncan at the free throw line in 2005
Duncan (middle) and the Spurs at the White House after winning the 2003 NBA Finals
Duncan backing down Ben Wallace in a 2005 game