1999 NBA draft
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The 1999 NBA draft was held on June 30, 1999, at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. It was the first draft in which four players from the same college were picked in the first round, with Elton Brand,
Elton Brand was selected 1st overall by the Chicago Bulls.
Steve Francis was selected 2nd overall by the Vancouver Grizzlies.
Baron Davis was selected 3rd overall by the Charlotte Hornets.
Lamar Odom was selected 4th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers.
Metta Sandiford-Artest
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Metta Sandiford-Artest, formerly known as Ron Artest and Metta World Peace, is an American former professional basketball player who played 17 seasons in the National Basketball Association. He is con
1999 NBA draft
…four international players that stayed in this year's draft). The following college basketball players successfully applied for early draft entrance. Ron Artest – F, St. John's (sophomore) William Avery – G, Duke (sophomore…
Sandiford-Artest with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2015
Artest during his tenure with the Sacramento Kings
Artest playing for the Houston Rockets in the 2008–09 NBA season
Artest guarding Corey Maggette of Golden State in 2009