Marcelo Patricio Nicola Virginio is an Argentine-Italian former professional basketball player and a current coach. A very versatile power forward, he was a regular member of the Argentine national basketball team, and competed many years in the EuroLeague.
Marcelo Nicola with Lietuvos rytas Vilnius
The 1993 NBA draft took place on June 30, 1993, at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The draft had some talented players at the top, but injuries and personal problems hurt many of them. Chris Webber, Penny Hardaway, Allan Houston, and Jamal Mashburn were All-Stars whose careers were cut short by injuries. Isaiah Rider and Vin Baker showed great potential but were plagued by personal problems. Bobby Hurley's career was derailed by a car wreck in December of his rookie year. The mid-to-late first round was littered with players that failed to make any significant impact, with the exception of three-time NBA champion Sam Cassell. One of the NBA best all-time wing defensive players, three-time champion Bruce Bowen, went undrafted.
Chris Webber was selected 1st overall by the Orlando Magic (traded to the Golden State Warriors).
Vin Baker was selected 8th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Allan Houston was selected 11th overall by the Detroit Pistons.
Sam Cassell was selected 24th overall by the Houston Rockets.