Mark Eaton
Videos
Mark Edward Eaton was an American professional basketball player who spent his entire career with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association. Named an NBA All-Star in 1989, he was twice vote
Eaton with the Utah Jazz c. 1988
1982 NBA draft
Videos
The 1982 NBA draft took place on June 29, 1982, at the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Mark Eaton
…play basketball. Eaton transferred to play college basketball for the UCLA Bruins, but he was used sparingly. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 1982 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz as a long-term project. Eaton helped transform the Jazz from a last-place team into a perennial playoff team. When he retired from…
Hall of Famer James Worthy was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Lakers.
Dubbed "The Human Highlight Film", Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins was selected third overall by the Atlanta Hawks.
Two-time All-Star Fat Lever was selected eleventh overall by the Portland Trail Blazers.