John Levell Starks is an American former professional basketball player who was a shooting guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was undrafted in the 1988 NBA draft after attending four colleges in his native Oklahoma, including Oklahoma State University. Starks was named an NBA All-Star while playing for the New York Knicks in the 1990s.
Starks at Madison Square Garden in 2013
Starks in 1996 with the New York Knicks
The 1988 NBA draft took place on June 28, 1988, in New York City, New York. The length was reduced from seven rounds in the previous year to three rounds. This was also the first draft for the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat, prior to their inaugural season.
Rik Smits, the 2nd pick
Rod Strickland, the 19th pick
Brian Shaw, the 24th pick
Keith Smart, the 41st pick