Redrafting the NBA Class of 1987 (Based on Accolades)
There were some incorrect picks made in the 1987 NBA Draft. But since hindsight is 20-20, here’s how I would re-pick the draft.
Okay, so you know the players of the 1987 draft.
A lot of them are legends who did a lot to evolve the game.
For instance, Scottie Pippen was one of the first playmaking two-way wings. And Reggie Miller was one of the first players to make perimeter shooting his main arsenal.
And how can we forget David Robinson, who was one of the original athletic, all-around centers who can shoot.
There were many great players in this draft class. But some teams with high picks didn’t draft them on June 22 at the Felt Forum in New York City because they didn’t see the potential.
So, in this article, I’m going to redo the first 10 picks of the ‘87 draft. And I’m going to base my selections on the accolades these players accumulated.
Let’s get to it:
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