1998 NBA draft
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The 1998 NBA draft took place on June 24, 1998, at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This draft helped turn around four struggling franchises: the Dallas Mavericks, the Sacr
Mike Bibby was selected second overall by the Vancouver Grizzlies.
Antawn Jamison was selected 4th overall by the Toronto Raptors (traded to the Golden State Warriors).
Vince Carter was selected 5th overall by the Golden State Warriors (traded to the Toronto Raptors).
Dirk Nowitzki was selected 9th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks (traded to the Dallas Mavericks).
Vince Carter
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Vincent Lamar Carter Jr. is an American former professional basketball player who played for 22 seasons in the National Basketball Association. He primarily played the shooting guard and small forward
1998 NBA draft
…than 30 games in its first three seasons. With the fourth pick they selected Antawn Jamison, whom they quickly dealt to the Golden State Warriors for Vince Carter. Carter went on to win Rookie of the Year. First overall pick Michael Olowokandi from mid-major University of the Pacific is regarded by Sports Illustrated…
Carter in 2013
Carter in 2003
Carter, pictured here in 2008, spent five seasons with the Nets