José Ortiz (basketball)
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José Rafael "Piculín" Ortiz Rijos was a Puerto Rican professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association, various European teams, and in Puerto Rico's Baloncesto Superior
Ortiz (left) in 2007
1987 NBA draft
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The 1987 NBA draft was held on June 22, 1987, in New York City.
José Ortiz (basketball)
…day, he is considered by many experts to be the best Puerto Rican basketball player. After graduating from Oregon State University, Ortiz entered the 1987 NBA draft. He was selected in the first round, with the number 15 overall draft pick, by the Utah Jazz. However, before his first NBA season, he received an offer…
David Robinson, the 1st pick
Scottie Pippen, the 5th pick
Kenny Smith, the 6th pick
Kevin Johnson, the 7th pick