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The 1974 NBA draft was the 28th annual draft of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The draft was held on May 28, 1974, before the 1974–75 season. In this draft, 18 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players.
May 28, 1974 · 1974. NBA. Draft. Date: Tuesday, May 28, 1974. Location: New York, New York. Number of Picks: 178 (62 played in NBA) First Overall Pick: Bill Walton (39.3 Win Shares) Most Win Shares: G. Gervin (88.1), B. Jones (73.7) and J. Wilkes (71.3)
Information about the 1974 NBA Draft, including the first and second round, all the trades and players data.
The draft was held on May 28, 1974, before the 1974–75 season. In this draft, 18 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players.
- Bill Walton
- Maurice Lucas
- George Gervin
- Tom Mcmillen
- Bobby Jones
- Jamaal Wilkes
(1st overall pick for Portland Trail Blazers, selected first overall) Bill Walton was an unrivaled superstar of the 1974 NBA Draft. Assumed to have won a coin flip between Portland Trail Blazers and UCLA to land the first overall pick, Walton became an instantaneous success during college, leading UCLA to back-to-back national championships between...
(Chicago Bulls; 14th overall pick) Maurice Lucas of Marquette University was selected with the 14th overall pick by the Chicago Bulls, making an immediate and dramatic impactful contribution for them, averaging 13.7 points and 11.3. rebounds per game during his rookie campaign. Lucas enjoyed an outstanding basketball career, earning five NBA All-St...
(Virginia Squires; 4th round pick) George Gervin was one of the premier players selected in the 1974 NBA Draft, yet he wasn’t picked until round four when Virginia Squires of the ABA selected him with the 40th overall selection. Gervin played two seasons with the American Basketball Association before it merged with the National Basketball Associat...
(Buffalo Braves; 9th overall pick) Tom McMillen was chosen ninth overall in the 1974 NBA Draft by the Buffalo Braves and became one of the highly touted prospects out of the University of Maryland, where he won two-time All-America honors. McMillen played with Buffalo for three seasons until being traded to New York Knicks.
(Houston Rockets; 5th round) Bobby Jones was selected in the fifth round by Houston Rockets during the 1974 NBA Draft. Jones excelled as an all-around player while at the University of North Carolina before going on to enjoy success as both an NBA and ABA player, known for his defensive prowess, being recognized with eight NBA All-Defensive First T...
(Golden State Warriors; 1st round) Jamaal Wilkes was selected in the 1st round by the Golden State Warriors during the 1974 NBA Draft and went on to help lead them to championship success that year before going on to win two more championships with Los Angeles Lakers as an All-Star player and being honored with induction into Naismith Memorial Bask...
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