2002 NBA draft
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The 2002 NBA draft was held on June 17 2002, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting 57 amateur college basketball players an
Yao Ming was selected 1st overall by the Houston Rockets.
Nenê was selected 7th overall by the New York Knicks (traded to the Denver Nuggets.)
Amar'e Stoudemire was selected 9th overall by the Phoenix Suns.
Caron Butler was selected 10th overall by the Miami Heat.
Amar'e Stoudemire
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Amar'e Carsares Stoudemire, also known as Yehoshophat ben Avraham, is an American-Israeli professional basketball coach and former player who most recently served as a player development assistant for
2002 NBA draft
…in China as it was for his on-court play. Three players selected in this draft - including Yao, second-round pick Carlos Boozer and Rookie of the Year Amar'e Stoudemire - would be named to the All-NBA Team during their careers. Caron Butler was the only other player to become an All-Star. First-round pick Tayshaun…
Stoudemire with the Phoenix Suns in 2009
Stoudemire in 2009
Stoudemire with the Knicks in 2011
Stoudemire in 2012