1990 Draft

1. Philadelphia: Derrick Coleman (Syracuse)
Derrick Coleman, who won rookie of the year honors over Payton, has faltered, whereas Payton has developed into a classy veteran. He started strong, but has been unable to continue the pace he set during his first 3 years in the league. By averaging over 20 points and 10 rebounds in a season he was once thought to be in the class of Malone and Barkley. He played in the 1994 All-Star Game and has been named to 2 All-NBA Third Teams (1993 and 1994). Injuries and a bad attitude have hurt him. Coleman's prominence was seen by his selection to Dream Team II, after which he soon fell out of the spotlight. He had a stellar NCAA career at Syracuse where he was the first player in college history to record 2,000 points, 1,500 rebounds and 300 blocks in a career. He was traded on 11/30/95 along with Rex Walters and Sean Higgins to Philly for Shawn Bradley, Tim Perry and Greg Graham. This deal could take experts years to figure out who got the worst of it. Injury ruined his first year with the Sixers, although he did put up Barkley-like stats when he was healthy, and he left after that, signing a deal to play in Charlotte which was rumored to be a five year deal worth 40 million dollars. On October 25, 2001 Charlotte traded away Derrick Coleman and cash and received George Lynch, Robert Traylor, Jerome Moiso, and Chris Porter. Philadelphia traded away George Lynch, Robert Traylor, Jerome Moiso, Cedric Henderson, and a conditional 1st round draft pick in 2005 and received Derrick Coleman, Vonteego Cummings, and Corie Blount. Golden State traded away Chris Porter, Vonteego Cummings, and Corie Blount and received Cedric Henderson, a conditional 1st round draft pick in 2005, and cash. On August 6, 2003 Philadelphia re-signed Derrick Coleman to a 3 year, $13.5 million contract, $11 million of which is believed to be guaranteed. On August 4, 2004, Detroit traded Corliss Williamson and cash to Philadelphia for Derrick Coleman and Amal McCaskill. Prior to the 2005-2006 season Detroit released Derrick using the amnesty clause where they have to pay his salary, but it doesn't count against the cap.

Coleman's Stats

PPGRPGAPGBlkPGStlPG
College15.010.72.32.21.3
Rookie18.410.22.21.31.0
1991-9219.89.53.21.50.8
1992-9320.711.23.61.71.2
1993-9420.211.33.41.80.9
1994-9520.510.63.31.70.6
1995-96 (11 gms)11.26.52.80.90.5
1996-9718.110.13.41.30.9
1997-9817.69.92.51.20.8
1998-9913.18.92.11.10.6
1999-0016.78.52.41.80.5
2000-018.15.41.10.60.3
2001-0215.18.81.70.80.7
2002-039.47.01.41.10.8
2003-048.05.61.40.80.7
Career (thru '04)16.69.32.61.40.8

2. Seattle: Gary Payton (Oregon State)

3. Denver: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (LSU)
Mahmoud was known as Chris Jackson before he changed his name upon his conversion to Islam in August of 1991. This Consensus First Team All-American in 1989 and 1990 was drafted as a Sophomore. He had a solid rookie campaign, being named to the All-Rookie Second team. He faltered in his second year, but came back strong in his third, being selected as the 1993 NBA Most Improved Player. After becoming unwelcome in Denver because of his refusal to stand for the national anthem, being against his religious beliefs (Abdul-Rauf is a devout Muslim), he was traded to the Sacramento Kings for Sarumas Marciolionis and a second round pick on June 13, 1996. He joined Mitch Richmond in a talented, but crowded, back court for a team that was looking to move up in the West. Sacramento tried to use him as a Point Guard, and the experiment failed.... His only action during NBA All-Star Weekend came in 1993 when he participated in the slam dunk competition. Injuries limited his second year in Sacramento (1997-98) to only 31 games. Mahmoud was cut loose by the Kings prior to the 1999 season and he's a-lookin' for a team.

Abdul-Rauf's Stats

PPGRPGAPG
College29.03.03.6
Rookie14.13.97.0
1991-9210.31.42.4
1992-9319.22.84.2
1993-9418.02.14.5
1994-9516.01.93.6
1995-9619.22.46.8
1996-9713.71.62.5
1997-987.31.21.9
2000-016.50.61.9
Career (thru '98)15.21.93.7

4. Orlando: Dennis Scott (Georgia Tech)
The 1990 College Player of the Year at Georgia Tech was drafted with high expectations. He previously had been named the High School player of the year. Dennis carried his success to the next level when he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. He is a good player, but has yet to reach his full potential, nor has he been named an all-star, although I think he was close a couple of times. He was injured often early in his career, but has had a healthy and productive last couple of years for the Magic. A great pure shooter, he set a record in his rookie season by sinking 125 three-pointers. He also holds the record for most three-pointers in a game making 11 of 17 on April 18, 1996. He holds the record for most three-pointers in a season making 267 of 628 during the 1995-1996 season and he had a streak of 78 straight games where he hit a "trey", a Magic franchise record. He was runner up in the 1996 NBA All-Star Weekend Three Point Shootout. Dennis is close friends with former superstar teammate Shaquille O'Neal. They communicate with each other across the country with new television phones. Dennis was traded to Dallas for Ed O'Bannon and Derek Harper on September 24, 1997. He moved again on February 18, 1998 when he was shipped to Phoenix for Cedric Ceballos. On January 24, 1999, he signed a one year deal worth one million dollars to join the New York Knicks, but was released on March 13, 1999. Vancouver signed Dennis for the 1999-2000 season. On August 22, 2000 Washington traded Isaac Austin to Vancouver for Dennis Scott, Cherokee Parks, Obinna Ekezie, and Felipe Lopez.

Scott's Stats

PPGRPGAPGStlPG
College21.45.32.91.5
Rookie15.72.91.60.8
1991-9219.93.71.91.0
1992-9315.93.42.51.0
1993-9412.82.72.61.0
1994-9512.92.42.10.7
1995-9617.53.83.01.1
1996-9712.53.12.11.1
1997-9811.03.01.90.7
1998-996.51.61.10.4
1999-005.61.61.00.4
Career (thru 2000)12.92.82.10.8

5. Charlotte: Kendall Gill (Illinios)
He led Illinois to the NCAA Final Four on his way to being selected as a Consensus Second Team All-American in 1990. Kendall was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team while starting 36 games for the Hornets and finishing fifth among rookies in scoring and fourth in assists. He was traded to Seattle for Eddie Johnson and Dana Barros and a swap of first round picks in September 1993. He was then sent back to Charlotte in the deal that sent Hersey Hawkins and David Wingate to the Sonics on 6/27/95. In 1996 he once again changed teams going to New Jersey, along with PG Khalid Reeves for Kenny Anderson and Gerald Glass on 1/19/96. He has developed into a young New Jersey Nets' team leader under new coach Calipari. On August 5, 2001 Miami signed Kendall Gill to a 1 year, minimum contract. On September 24, 2002 Minnesota signed Kendall Gill to a 1 year, minimum contract. On August 20, 2003, Chicago signed Gill to a one year minimum contract.

Gill's Stats

PPGRPGAPGStlPG
College12.02.83.01.9
Rookie11.03.03.71.3
1991-9220.55.14.22.0
1992-9316.94.93.91.4
1993-9414.13.43.51.9
1994-9513.74.02.61.6
1995-9614.04.95.51.4
1996-9721.86.14.01.9
1997-9813.44.82.51.9
1998-9911.84.92.52.7
1999-0013.13.72.81.8
2000-019.14.22.81.5
2001-025.72.81.50.7
2002-038.73.01.91.0
2003-049.63.41.61.2
Career (thru '04)13.54.23.11.6

6. Minnesota: Felton Spencer (Louisville)
7. Sacramento: Lionel Simmons (LaSalle)
Lionel retired due to health concerns prior to the 1997 season after having a mediocre career with occasional flashes of brilliance.
8. LA Clippers: Bo Kimble (Loyola)
Bo was a washout in the NBA.
9. Miami: Willie Burton (Minnesota)
He disappeared quickly from the NBA scene.
10. Atlanta: Rumeal Robinson (Michigan)
Rumeal is a true NBA journeyman, playing for Atlanta, New Jersey, Charlotte, Portland, LA Lakers, Phoenix and Detroit...and he's still moving.
11. Golden State: Tyrone Hill (Xavier)
Tyrone Hill is a great rebounder who is developing a wide array of inside moves, which elevated him to all-star status in 1995. Although he's only 6-9, he was the first Warrior in 6 years to average double figures in rebounds (1992-93). He never really turned into the front court player that they needed, so he was traded to Cleveland for a future Number One pick on 7/15/93. Under Mike Fratello he grew as a player, becoming a force to be reckoned with. He finished fifth in the league in rebounding in 1994-95. On September 25th, Seattle traded Shawn Kemp; Milwaukee traded Vin Baker and Sherman Douglas; and Cleveland traded Terrell Brandon, Tyrone Hill, and a 1998 1st round draft pick (top 10 protected). Seattle received Baker; Milwaukee received Brandon, Hill, and the draft pick; and Cleveland received Kemp and Douglas. So now, Tyrone hopes to help the Bucks make it to the playoffs by providing solid rebounding and an inside presence to replace Vin Baker. On August 3, 2001 Philadelphia traded Tyrone Hill and Jumaine Jones to Cleveland for Matt Harpring, Cedric Henderson, and Robert Traylor. He played five games for Miami in 2003-04.

Hill's Stats

PPGRPGAPG
College15.911.01.0
Rookie5.35.20.3
1991-928.27.20.6
1992-938.610.20.9
1993-9410.68.80.8
1994-9513.810.90.8
1995-967.85.50.8
1996-9712.99.91.2
1997-9810.010.71.5
1998-998.67.60.9
1999-0012.09.20.8
2000-019.69.00.6
2001-028.010.50.9
2002-035.67.00.7
2003-041.81.60.0
Career (thru '04)9.48.60.8

12. Houston: Alex Kessler (Georgia)
13. LA Clippers: Loy Vaught (Michgan)
Loy Vaught had a career year in 1995-1996, improving in all aspects of his game, looking like the heart and soul of an inconsistent Clippers team. In 1996-97, he led this struggling franchise to a winning season and a playoff berth. Loy has shot over 50% from the field for 4 years running. He also finished 9th in the league in rebounding in 1996. It appears his stock is rising. The letters in Loy's first name each stand for a relative: L for Uncle Louie, O for Uncle Oliver and Y for Aunt Yvonne. On January 21, 1999, Loy's long exile with the Clips was over when he signed a five year deal worth 23 million dollars to play for the Pistons.

Vaught's Stats

PPGRPGAPG
College10.87.40.7
Rookie5.54.80.5
1991-927.66.50.9
1992-939.46.20.7
1993-9411.78.71.0
1994-9517.59.71.7
1995-9616.210.11.4
1996-9714.910.01.3
1997-987.56.50.7
1998-993.43.90.3
1999-001.72.10.3
Career (thru 2000)10.77.41.0

14. Sacramento: Travis Mays (Texas)
15. Miami: Dave Jamerson (Ohio)
16. Milwaukee: Terry Mills (Michigan)
Terry Mills was drafted originally by the Bucks, but was traded to the Nuggets soon thereafter for Danny Schayes. The Nuggets sent Mills to NJ and Walter Davis to Portland and the Nets sent Greg Anderson to Denver (along with some draft picks) while Drazen Petrovic ended up in NJ in a confusing 3 way deal on 1/23/91. Terry established himself as a role player coming off the bench for the Nets. He came to Detroit in 1992 as a free agent where he has steadily grown as a player, coming off the bench and getting major minutes for a revamped Piston's team. His 3 point accuracy has improved over the years, leading to his invitation to the 3 point shootout in 1997. He also tied an NBA record for consecutive threes in a game with 9. Terry is a solid player with a good career ahead of him. On August 20, 1997, Miami signed Terry Mills to a 2 year, $2.15 million contract.

Mills' Stats

PPGRPGAPG
College13.86.72.2
Rookie5.74.20.6
1991-929.05.51.0
1992-9314.85.81.4
1993-9417.38.42.2
1994-9515.57.82.2
1995-969.44.31.2
1996-9710.84.81.3
1997-984.23.00.8
1998-999.04.00.0
1999-006.74.81.0
2000-011.81.50.4
Career (thru 2000)10.85.51.3

17. New York: Jerrod Mustaf (Maryland)
18. Sacramento: Duane Causwell (Temple)
19. Boston: Dee Brown (Jacksonville State)
Dee's rookie season was capped by winning the slam dunk contest. He was also named to the All-Rookie First Team. His career has been on the decline ever since. He was the starting off guard, but his duties were relegated to coming off the bench in a crowded Celtic backcourt. On February 18, 1998 he was traded with rookie standout Chauncey Billups, John Thomas and Roy Rogers to Toronto for Kenny Anderson, Popeye Jones and Zan Tabak. Orlando signed him for the 2000-2001 season. Dee retired prior to the 2001-2002 season.

Brown's Stats

PPGRPGAPG
College13.95.3 3.1
Rookie8.72.24.2
1993-9415.53.94.5
Career (thru 2000)11.32.63.7

20. Minnesota: Gerald Glass (Mississippi)
21. Phoenix: Jayson Williams (St. John's)
Jayson was traded to Philly for a 1993 First Round Draft Pick prior to his rookie season. With the Suns, Jayson was plagued with injuries, so on 10/8/92 he again switched teams, going to New Jersey for more draft picks. At 6-10, 245 pounds, most of his minutes are spent in the post, where he looks better at power forward than at center. Jayson is a terrific rebounder, consistently ranking with the best of them, including in 1996-97 when he finished second to Rodman in rebounds per game, although it wasn't official because he only played in 41 games. Jayson was a first time all-star in 1998, representing a surprisingly good New Jersey Nets team at the game. He has twice been named to the All-Interview Team in 1998 and 1999. On January 21, 1999 Jayson re-signed with the Nets on a mega six year deal worth 85.8 milion dollars. Unfortunately, due to injury, Jayson had to retire and never played after the 1998-99 season.

Jayson's Stats

PPGRPG
College14.96.8
Rookie3.52.1
1991-924.12.9
1992-934.13.4
1993-944.63.8
1994-954.85.7
1995-969.010.0
1996-9713.413.5
1997-9812.913.6
1998-998.112.0
Career (thru '99)7.37.5

22. New Jersey: Tate George (Connecticut)
23. Sacramento: Anthony Bonner (St. Louis)
24. San Antonio: Dwayne Schintzius (Florida)
25. Portland: Alaa Abdelnaby (Duke)
26. Detroit: Lance Blanks (Texas)
27. LA Lakers: Elden Campbell (Clemson)
After being the last pick of the first round, Elden has steadily improved every year with the team. In fact, he was the 20th NBA player to improve his scoring average over his first 6 seasons. He has been the Lakers' starting power forward, and can also fill in for at center. Previously, he teamed with Divac at center, now he has learned to play with Shaq in the middle. He still has more talent and potential than he has shown in his NBA career. The Lakers discovered that Elden plays better when Shaq isn't on the court, so now they use him as their sixth man. In 1996 he became one of the league's premier shot-blockers. After signing two consecutive three year contracts, he signed a seven year contract for around 45 million dollars in 1996. On 2/23/97 Elden poured in 40 points against the Knicks in the absence of Shaq, who was injured. He has proved he can play center in the NBA. On February 20, 2002 New Orleans traded Campbell to Seattle for Kenny Anderson. Campbell had lost his starting job to Jamaal Magloire, and this trade figures to open up some more playing time for him. He was a bust for Seattle, but on July 27, 2003, Detroit signed him to a 2 year, $8.4 million contract. On January 21, 2004 Utah traded Carlos Arroyo to Detroit for Elden Campbell and a 2006 (lottery protected) 1st round draft pick.

Campbell's Stats

PPGRPGAPGBlkPGStlPG
College15.36.80.92.71.1
Rookie2.81.90.20.70.2
1991-927.15.20.72.00.7
1992-937.74.20.61.30.7
1993-9412.36.81.11.90.8
1994-9512.56.11.31.81.0
1995-9613.97.62.22.61.1
1996-9714.98.01.61.50.6
1997-9810.15.61.01.30.4
1998-9912.68.11.40.90.8
1999-0012.77.61.71.50.7
2000-0113.17.81.31.80.8
2001-0213.96.91.31.80.8
2002-036.13.20.90.70.6
2003-045.63.20.70.80.3
Career (thru '04)10.66.01.21.60.7

28. Golden State: Les Jepsen (Iowa)
29. Chicago: Toni Kukoc
Toni Kukoc was drafted by the Bulls in the second round as the most talented player outside of the NBA. He waited until 1993 to join the team. That year he was named to the All-Rookie Second Team. Jordan retired before Kukoc could play a single game with him. He excelled in Jordan's absence, pairing with Pippen to be one of two emerging superstars on the team. When Jordan came back, the Bulls became even more dangerous. Toni is a native of Croatia in Yugoslavia, he played for their national team, winning Olympic Silver Medals in 1988 and 1992. He played in Italy for two seasons averaging 19.9 points per game. Kukoc is a Three-Time European Player of the Year. He became a valuable sixth man for the Bulls championship teams who contributed when called upon. In fact, he won the 1996 NBA Sixth Man Awared. At 6-11 Kukoc is a versatile player who can play either of the forward positions and can also run plays as a point forward. With Jordan's retirement, and the exodus of Chicago's top caliber players, Kukoc had become THE man, but on February 16, 2000, with an eye to the future, Philadelphia traded Larry Hughes, Billy Owens, and Bruce Bowen and received Toni Kukoc; Golden State traded John Starks and a 1st round draft pick and received Larry Hughes and Billy Owens; and Chicago traded Toni Kukoc and received John Starks, Bruce Bowen, and a 1st round draft pick. On August 16, 2000 Philadelphia re-signed Toni Kukoc to a 4 year, $28 million contract. On August 1, 2002 Milwaukee traded Glenn Robinson to Atlanta for Toni Kukoc, Leon Smith, and a 2003 conditional 1st round draft pick. On August 23, 2004, Milwaukee re-signed Toni Kukoc to a one year, $3 million contract. On August 5, 2005, Milwaukee re-signed Toni to a one year deal worth 2 million dollars.

Kukoc's Stats

PPGRPGAPGStlPG
Rookie10.94.03.41.1
1994-9515.75.44.61.3
1995-9613.14.03.50.8
1996-9713.24.64.51.0
1997-9813.34.44.21.0
1998-9918.87.05.31.1
1999-0014.84.94.71.4
2000-0111.14.03.10.7
2001-029.93.73.60.8
2002-0311.64.23.71.3
2003-048.43.72.70.8
Career (thru '04)12.64.53.91.0

30. Houston: Carl Herrera (Houston)
31. Phoenix: Negele Knight (Dayton)
32. Philadelphia: Brian Oliver (Georgia Tech)
33. Utah: Walter Palmer (Dartmouth)
34. Golden State: Kevin Pritchard (Kansas)
35. Washington: Greg Foster (Texas El-Paso)
36. Atlanta: Trevor Wilson (UCLA)
37. Washington: A. J. English (Virginia Union)
38. New Jersey: Jud Buechler (Arizona)
39. Charlotte: Steve Scheffler (Purdue)
40. Miami: Bimbo Coles (Virginia Tech)
41. Atlanta: Steve Bardo (Illinois)
42. Denver: Marcus Liberty (Illinois)
43. San Antonio: Tony Massenburg (Maryland)
44. Milwaukee: Steve Henson (Kansas State)
45. Indiana: Antonio Davis (Texas-El Paso)
After being drafted late in the second round, Antonio spent his first 3 seasons as a pro in Europe. He joined the Pacers in 1993, being used as a reserve backing up Dale Davis and Rik Smits. He played in the rookie game in 1994...one of the oldest players there. He also led all rookies in rebounding with 6.2 per game. At the end of 1996-97, Antonio held the current team streak for consecutive games played, at 182. He re-signed with the Pacers after becoming a free agent in 1996, where he solidified Indiana's bench. He moved on to play for the Raptors in the 1999-2000 season. He was named to the All-Interview Second Team in 2000. On July 20, 2001 Toronto re-signed Antonio Davis to a 5 year, $60 million contract. On February 3, 2006 Toronto traded Jalen Rose, a 2006 first round draft pick, and cash to New York for Antonio Davis.

Antonio's Stats

PPGRPGBlkPG
College9.26.11.0
Rookie ('93-'94)7.76.21.0
1994-957.66.40.7
1995-968.86.10.8
1996-9710.57.31.0
1997-989.66.80.9
1998-999.47.00.9
1999-0011.58.81.3
2000-0113.710.11.4
2001-0214.59.61.1
2002-0313.98.21.2
2003-048.98.40.8
Career (thru '04)10.67.81.1

46. Indiana: Kenny Williams (Elizabeth City State)
47. Philadelphia: Derek Strong (Xavier)
48. Phoenix: Cedric Ceballos (Cal State-Fullerton)
Cedric Ceballos came to the Lakers after being drafted by the Suns. He developed as a prolific scorer while in Phoenix, and achieved all-star status with the Lakers in 1995, but did not play due to injury. He had some success during All-Star Weekend, winning the slam Dunk Competition with a perfect score of 50 in 1992 on a blindfolded dunk. Cedric has also improved his all-around game by grabbing more rebounds. He had yet to develop into a leader on a young team. He was glad that Magic returned to assume that role. Perhaps his lack of development into a smart veteran led to his trade to the Suns. Cedric ran into troubles during the 1995-1996 season going AWOL mid-season. He showed up in Lake Havasu Arizona riding a Jet-Ski. He was penalized by a minor suspension, and temporarily lost his starting job. Now the team said it was forgotten, but they were rather active in trying to trade him during the 1996 off-season. He has proved that he can play the game, being named player of the month for December 1994. The Lakers finally traded him in early 1997, along with Rumeal Robinson to Phoenix for Robert Horry and Joe Kleine. The Suns traded him to Dallas on February 18, 1998 for Dennis Scott. The Mavs re-signed Cedric to a one year deal worth 725,000 on January 27, 1999, then again on August 27, 1999, Dallas re-signed Cedric Ceballos to a 2 year, $7.4 million contract. On August 29, 2000 Detroit traded Terry Mills and Christian Laettner to Dallas for Cedric Ceballos, John Wallace, Eric Murdock, and $3 million. Denver signed him for the 2001-2002 season.

Ceballos' Stats

PPGRPGAPG
College22.110.71.6
Rookie8.22.40.6
1991-927.22.40.8
1992-9312.85.51.0
1993-9419.16.51.7
1994-9521.78.01.8
1995-9621.26.91.5
1996-9714.66.61.3
1997-9811.44.71.3
1998-9912.56.50.9
1999-0016.66.71.3
2000-016.52.70.5
Career (thru 2001)14.35.31.2

49. Dallas: Phil Henderson (Duke)
50. Cleveland: Milos Babic (Tennessee Tech)
51. LA Lakers: Tony Smith (Marquette)
52. Phoenix: Stefano Rusconi (Italy)
53. Seattle: Abdul Shamsid-Deen (Providence)
54. San Antonio: Sean Higgins (Michigan)