Brad Daugherty
(UNC)Brad Daugherty has a 7-0, 270 pound frame that was built to be an NBA center. He always threatened to step up to the next level, but an injury plagued career has kept him from consistently competing in the class of Ewing, Robinson and Olajuwon. At UNC he was named a second team All-American in 1986. He started his college career at only 16, graduating from college at 20. He started his NBA career successfully as well, being named to the All-Rookie team. Brad is a 5 time NBA All-Star, all of his appearances coming before Shaq and 'Zo appeared on the scene. Due to missing two consecutive seasons with recurring back injuries, Brad retired after the 1996 season. On March 1, 1997, the Cavaliers retired his number 43 jersey.
Brad's Stats: PPG RPG APG College 14.2 7.4 1.6 Rookie 15.7 8.1 3.8 1987-88 18.7 8.4 4.2 1988-89 18.9 9.2 3.7 1989-90 16.8 9.1 3.2 1990-91 21.6 10.9 3.3 1991-92 21.5 10.4 3.6 1992-93 20.2 10.2 4.4 1993-94 17.0 10.2 3.0 Career 19.0 9.5 3.7 Playoffs (41 gms) 19.1 10.2 3.3
Chuck
Person (Auburn)Rookie of the Year Chuck Person has had a steady career, but failed to become an impact player. He is now performing well in San Antonio in a reserve role, coming from being a star on losing teams in Indiana and Minnesota. He is a versatile player playing both from the perimeter and inside. He may be best remembered for his fierce competitive battles with Larry Bird in the late 80's...Bird usually won. In addition to being a decent inside player, he is one of the best career three-point shooters coming from the forward position, recently hitting 1,000 lifetime treys, joining Reggie Miller, Dale Ellis and Danny Ainge to rack up that many. His 1996-97 ended when he underwent back surgery in the preseason, keeping him out an estimated 3-6 months. On January 22, 1999, Chuck was traded to the Chicago Bulls along with a first round pick for Steve Kerr. Chicago soon released him, and he was then signed to a one year deal by Charlotte.
Person's Stats
| PPG | RPG | APG | |
| College | 18.3 | 7.5 | 1.4 |
| Rookie | 18.8 | 8.3 | 3.6 |
| 1987-88 | 17.0 | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| 1988-89 | 21.6 | 6.5 | 3.6 |
| 1989-90 | 19.7 | 5.8 | 3.0 |
| 1990-91 | 18.4 | 5.2 | 3.0 |
| 1991-92 | 18.5 | 5.3 | 4.7 |
| 1992-93 | 16.8 | 5.6 | 4.4 |
| 1993-94 | 11.6 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| 1994-95 | 10.8 | 3.2 | 1.3 |
| 1995-96 | 10.9 | 5.2 | 1.3 |
| 1997-98 | 6.7 | 3.3 | 1.4 |
| 1998-99 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| 1999-00 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Career (thru 2000) | 14.7 | 5.1 | 2.8 |
Ron Harper (Miami of Ohio)Ron has played for several teams including Cleveland and the Clippers, putting up impressive scoring figures, before coming to the Bulls as the man to replace Michael Jordan. He is still starting in the backcourt next to his Airness, but he has disappointed fans in Chicago, not living up to his career numbers. What he does not do in scoring, he makes up for in defense being a valuable defensive member of the dominating Chicago Bulls that won the NBA Championship in 1996. He was drafted by the Cavs where he had a lot of success. He was later traded to the Clippers in a package deal for Danny Ferry. He signed a 6 year free agent deal with Chicago prior to the 1994-95 season. He averaged 18.8 ppg in nine playoff games for the Cavs, but his teams had little success. He has skills that include a good set shot and a quick step to the basket. Ron was named to the NBA All-Rookie team after leading his team in scoring. Ron's had problems staying healthy over his career, rarely playing a full 82 games. At Miami of Ohio he was named a unanimous second team All-American in 1986. On October 13, 1999 the LA Lakers signed Ron Harper to a 2 year, $4.2 million contract.
Harper's Stats: PPG RPG APG StlPG College 19.8 9.3 2.8 1.5 Rookie 22.9 4.8 4.8 2.6 1987-88 15.4 3.9 4.9 2.1 1988-89 18.6 5.0 5.3 2.3 1989-90 22.8 5.9 5.2 2.3 1990-91 19.6 4.8 5.4 1.7 1991-92 18.2 5.5 5.1 1.9 1992-93 18.0 5.3 4.5 2.2 1993-94 20.1 6.1 4.6 1.9 1994-95 6.9 2.3 2.0 1.3 1995-96 7.4 2.7 2.6 1.3 1996-97 6.3 2.5 2.5 1.1 1997-98 9.3 3.5 2.9 1.3 1998-99 11.2 5.1 3.3 1.7 1999-00 7.0 4.2 3.4 1.1 2000-01 6.5 3.5 2.4 0.8 Career (thru 2001) 13.8 4.3 3.9 1.7
Dell
Curry (Virginia Tech)Dell might be the best three-pointer shooter in the league. He could also be the most reliable player to come off of the bench. In 1994 he was named the Sixth Man of the Year...and he was runner up in 1995. He is one of two original Hornets, coming from Cleveland in the 1988 expansion draft. Dell was originally drafted by Utah at number 14 after being named a consensus second team All-American in 1986. He finished college career as the second all-time scorer in Metro Conference history and was named the Metro Conference player of the year as a senior. Virginia Tech also retired his baseball jersey. He was also drafted by the Baltimore Orioles of Baseball in the 15th. round. In 1995-96 he got a chance to start, averaging 17.6 points per game over 27 games. He started the 1996-97 season with a bang, scoring a career high 38 points, which was also a team high on opening night. At 6-4 , 205, he has the lithe build of a solid number two. On January 22, 1999 he signed a one year deal with the Bucks for one million dollars, leaving the Charlotte Hornets as the last player who was on their original expansion team. On August 5, 1999, Toronto signed Dell Curry to a 3 year, $6 million contract.
Curry's Stats: PPG RPG APG College 19.0 4.8 3.2 Rookie 4.9 1987-88 10.0 1988-89 11.9 1989-90 16.0 1990-91 10.6 1991-92 15.7 1992-93 15.3 1993-94 16.3 1994-95 13.6 1995-96 14.5 1996-97 14.8 1997-98 9.4 1998-99 10.1 1999-00 7.6 2000-01 6.0 2001-02 6.4 Career (thru 2002) 11.7 2.4 1.8
He had a poor rookie season, and was traded to the Pacers in 1987 for a second-round pick. After two seasons in Indiana he was selected by the Orlando Magic in the expansion draft where he went on to forge a career for himself. He was an iron-man with the Magic, playing all 48 minutes on many occasions for a struggling team. Became expendable with the acquisition of Penny Hardaway. Went to the Bullets via free agency in 1994. He retired earlier in the 1995-1996 season. On December 30, 1990 he set a record for most assists in a game with 30. Finished his college career at Michigan State as the all-time leader in points, assist, steals and free throw percentage. Skiles was a Consensus Second Team All-American in 1986.
Skiles' Stats: PPG RPG APG StlPG College 18.2 3.0 5.5 1.5 Rookie 3.8 2.0 3.5 0.4 1990-1991 17.2 3.4 8.4 1.1 1992-1993 15.4 3.7 9.4 1.1 Career 11.2 2.6 6.5 0.8
Mark Price (Georgia Tech)Mark is the gem of this draft, as a legitimate NBA star. He was drafted at 25 out of Georgia Tech by the Dallas Mavericks, then traded to Cleveland for a second round pick and cash. In the early 1990s, he was the best point guard in the league next to Stockton, after Magic and Isiah retired that is. He has been plagued by injuries, only playing in 55 games from 1994-1996. He was traded to the Bullets on September 27, 1995 for a 1996 first round draft pick. They only got to see him play in 7 games. He's been a consistent three-point shooter and an all-around epitome of a solid point guard. Mark's a 4 time All-NBA First Team selection, and frequent participant (4 times) in the All-Star game, including the year he set a record with 6 three-pointers. Mark's won two All Star Weekend Long Distance Shootouts. He was a member of Dream Team II that won the World Championship in 1994. Hopefully he will stay well and return to form. Price had a career best year in 1989-90. At .904 he holds the NBA's all-time best free throw percentage. He also ranks sixth on the all-time 3 point list among active players, with 812 through the end of the 1995-96 season. He signed a 3 year deal worth 12 million dollars with the Golden State Warriors after leaving the Bullets in 1996. Price was traded to Orlando for Brian Shaw and David Vaughn on October 27, 1997. The Magic waived him in June, following the 1997-98 season. Mark announced his retirement from the NBA on February 12, 1999 from the court of his college basketball team, Georgia Tech.
Price's Stats: PPG RPG APG College 17.4 2.6 4.0 Rookie 6.9 1.7 3.0 1987-88 16.0 2.3 6.0 1988-89 18.9 3.0 5.4 1989-90 19.6 3.4 9.1 1990-91 16.9 2.8 10.4 1991-92 17.3 2.4 7.4 1992-93 18.2 2.7 8.0 1993-94 17.3 3.0 7.8 1994-95 15.8 2.3 7.0 1995-96 8.0 1.0 2.6 1996-97 11.3 2.6 4.9 Career (thru '97) 15.8 2.6 6.9
Dennis
Rodman (SE Oklahoma State)
Jeff Hornacek (Iowas State)
At 6-4, 190 Jeff Hornacek can be seen as a work horse and a consistent player in his stints in Phoenix, Philadelphia and now Utah. He was a walk on at Iowa State, and a late draft pick at 46 for the Suns. His career was sidetracked after his trade to Philly, but now hopes to get back on track alongside John Stockton for the Jazz. He was shipped to the 76ers in the package deal for Barkley in 1992. Is he the missing piece to the Jazz's NBA Title Puzzle? We'll see. He was a major catalyst in the Jazz's drive to the Western Conference Finals in 1996. The Jazz swapped Jeff Malone even up with Philly for Hornacek. In Philadelphia, he was unsuccesfully thrown into the job of point guard. Hornacek put up career numbers the last season he played with the Suns in 1991-1992, which led to a trip to the All Star Game in 1992. On September 28, 1999, Utah re-signed Jeff Hornacek to a 1 year, $5.2 million contract.
Hornacek's Stats: PPG RPG APG College 10.7 3.3 5.4 Rookie 5.3 2.3 4.5 1987-88 9.5 3.2 6.6 1988-89 13.5 3.0 6.0 1989-90 17.6 4.7 5.0 1990-91 16.9 4.0 5.1 1991-92 20.1 5.0 5.1 1992-93 19.1 4.3 6.9 1993-94 15.9 3.5 5.2 1994-95 16.5 2.6 4.3 1995-96 15.2 2.5 4.1 1996-97 14.5 2.9 4.4 1997-98 14.2 3.4 4.4 1998-99 12.2 3.3 4.0 1999-00 12.4 2.4 2.6 Career (thru 2000) 14.5 3.4 4.9