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PLAYERS:
Dikembe Mutombo,
Dale Davis,
Darrell Armstrong,
Stacey Augmon,
David Wesley
TEAMS: Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings, Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks
TEAMS: Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings, Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks
by Jeff Fox
Maybe it’s our fault for having unreasonable expectations. Maybe it’s the players’ fault for not working hard enough and capitalizing on their talents. Maybe it’s The Fates fault, causing the players untimely injuries or death. Whatever the reason, the 1991 NBA Draft class was a disappointment (besides that finger-wagging Congolese center).
Back injuries cut Larry Johnson’s career (and effectiveness) short. Kenny Anderson became just another overhyped NYC point guard. Billy Owens did not become the next Larry Bird. Steve Smith did not become the next Magic Johnson. Bison Dele and Bobby Phills lives were tragically cut short. And that is not even mentioning lottery busts such as Doug Smith, Luc Longley and Mark Macon. Blame it on whatever you choose, but it all adds up to a disappointing draft class.
1991 NBA Draft
Grade: B
All-Stars: 6 (Larry Johnson, Kenny Anderson, Dikembe Mutombo, Steve Smith, Terrell Brandon, Dale Davis)
Biggest Bust: M...
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