US media rated the top ten drafts in history: Jeremy Lin ranked 10th, Van Jordan ranked 5th, and was selected for the Hall of Fame first
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There are some of the most unstoppable players in each draft. At that time, no team was optimistic about them, so they would lose. However, afterwards, they showed their abilities by entering the NBA and became excellent rotation and even All-Star players. The US media also selected the top 10 strongest undrafts in NBA history based on career length, honors, the impact of victory, etc. Let's take a look at these counterattack players.
10th: Jeremy Lin (unselected in 2010)
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Lin Fengmakuang's story in the NBA is one of the most incredible fairy tales in the sports industry. As a Harvard's undraft, it caused a sensation around the world in 2012 in just one month. Although the data of the entire career are not amazing, Lin's crazy culture goes beyond the data level and promotes the spread of the NBA in Asia. In those short weeks, Jeremy Lin was synonymous with the NBA.
Ninth place: Brad Miller (undrafted in 1998)
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Miller does not have the halo of other players, but his resume is still undisputed. He averaged 11.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game in his career, shot a 48% shooting percentage, and shot a close to 80% free throw percentage. The Kings are the key gear of the dynamic offensive system, helping the team through difficult times, and continuing their competitiveness. They are an organizational center, but also maintaining their hard-core style.
8th place: Avery Johnson (unselected in 1988)
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From being unselected to the championship, he then became a highly respected head coach. Johnson's counterattack path is at its peak. The young general wrote one of the most influential legendary stories in the league with 16 years of player and coaching career. Johnson is only 1.78 meters and has played in 1,054 regular season games in his career, averaging 8.4 points and 5.5 assists per game. He won the championship with the Spurs in 1999 and hit a key goal in the lockdown series in the finals, bringing the team the first championship in team history.
7th place: Alex Caruso (unselected in 2016)
From the unknown to one of the best outside defenders in the league, this report card is already eye-catching enough. First, he honed his skills in the Development League, and then joined the Lakers to help the Lakers win the championship in the 19-20 season. The style of blue-collar players has won the recognition of fans. If selected as the best defense in 2023. This season, the Thunder is the third-time MVP of Jokic in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, and is also a key member of the Thunder's championship this year.
6th place: Bruce Bowen (undrafted in 1993)
Bowen has a suffocating defense, and has been in the European League and the Mainland Basketball Association, but has gained a firm foothold in the NBA. During his time with the Spurs, he helped the team win the championship three times. He was selected into the best defensive team for eight consecutive years. The stars he has defended in his career will never forget him. He also interpreted his positioning to the extreme on the offensive end. With a three-pointer in the bottom corner, he gave his opponents a perfect punishment.
Fifth place: Fred Van Vreet (undrafted in 2016)
Starting from the Raptors' subordinate Development League, gradually growing into one of the most reliable dual-sports guards in the league. The 2019 Finals against the Warriors became the highlight of his career. He scored 22 points in the sixth game and hit a key three-pointer to finish the game, personally dismantled the Warriors' dynasty of the Five Little Little Little, and brought the Raptors' first championship. Van Jordan was selected as the All-Star in 2022, maintaining a record of 54 points in a single game in the draft.
4th place: JJ Barria (unselected in 2006)
Valria is only 1.78 meters tall, but he used his 14-year career to explain what the heart is larger than body shape. In the 2011 playoffs, facing the defending champion Lakers, Valladon used his endless breakthrough to tear the Lakers' defensive system, making Gran Can and Bynum in a mess. Later, he defeated the Heat's Big Three by helping the Mavericks to win the championship, and was a playoff killer born for the big scene.
Third place: Yudunis Haslem (undrafted in 2002)
Haslem interprets the true meaning of Heat culture, setting a record of 20 years of lapsed draft and playing for the same team, three championships and a finals experience spanning three years. The data is mediocre, but the value in defensive positioning and rebounding and locker leadership is irreplaceable. From the locker room to the paint area, it has set a benchmark with twenty years of iron-blooded style.
Second place: John Starks (unselected in 1988)
Starks is born into New York. Although it is not well known to most people, it perfectly matches the Knicks' team temperament. He was selected as the All-Star in 1994, won the sixth man in 1997, and was also selected as the best second defense in 1993. In his game, he volunteered to defend top scorers such as Jordan and Reggie Miller. The 1993 Eastern Conference Final G2's left-handed buckle Grant and Jordan are now all classic patterns on New York T-shirts.
No. 1: Ben Wallace (unselected in 1996)
Big Ben is not only the best in the draft, but also one of the greatest defenders in NBA history. The height of 2.06 meters has grown from a substitute to the backbone of the Pistons championship, redefined the value of the defensive core, 4 All-Stars, 5 Best Team, and 6 Best Team. These hard honors make him the only undraft in NBA history to be selected for the Hall of Fame.
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