What nba player made it possible for other nba players to get drafted straight out of high school?
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Moses Malone, well before those two
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Wang Zhizhi from China did it.  He accomplished this before joining the Dallas Mavericks when he was on the Chinese National Team.  It is well documented.  The first and only triple-triple in the history of basketball.\n\nAlthough he is no longer in the NBA, he is truly the greatest player of all time (yes, surpassing Michael Jordan, Wilt and others).
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The only player I can think of is Brian Cook, who actually asked for his college number, #34, after Shaq left, but was turned down, so he settled for #43.\n\ndouble_g, Karl Malone's number when he was with the Lakers was 11 (which, I believe, was also his number when he played for the USA Men's Olympic Basketball team), not 43.
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To answer this question correctly, the key phrase is "good chemistry."  To achieve this, you need 4 "go-to-guys" surrounded by other "role players" and athletic big men.  Here are my 12:\n\n1. Lebron James -- Hands down the best all-around player in the league.  He's a no-brainer.\n2. Kobe Bryant -- Another excellent scorer off the dribble with the ability to defend the perimeter.\n3. Dwayne Wade -- Once again, he can just flat out score the basketball and defend.\n4. Allen Iverson -- He might be everyone else's favorite pick, but he's turned into quite the team player these past few years.\n5. Chauncey Billups -- Great floor leader with the ability to keep stars under control\n6. Shawn Marion -- Excellent rebounder and defender with the ability to guard four positions on the court\n7. Amare Stoudemire -- Perhaps the most dominate player in the paint when healthy\n8. Dwight Howard -- Freak of nature who can rebound and defend perimeter post players\n9. Chris Bosh -- Similar to Howard with a great mid-range game\n10. Michael Redd -- Shooters were needed the last time the USA entered international competition\n11. J.J. Redick -- One more shooter.  It's tough to include him on this list, but he's the best I've ever seen.\n12. Greg Oden -- Still in high school, but he gives the US one more athletic big man.  I know I'll take criticism for the fact that he's not proven yet, but if the NBA didn't change their rule, he'd be an NBA player next year.\n\nSo there it is... the last two picks are questionable, as they could be filled with NBA veterans.  However, I feel that this young squad gives the United States the best chance at victory.
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he is 30 born 7/20/75 Went to U-Conn 93-96 skipped his senior year to go to the NBA Mil till 02 then seatlle
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I agree, being from Detroit I remember when "Tractor" Traylor was traded from the Mavs to the Bucks on draft day for Dirk Nowitzki,  one sided trade if I ever saw one.  \n\nTraylor a very talented bigman originally from the Detroit Public Schools, never overcame his weight issues.   I can see the same future for "Big Baby".
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most potential? there are a lot of players with "potential" in this year's draft.\nyou have tyrus thomas and lamarcus aldridge down low.\nthere are also a BUNCH of swingmen. the ones that jump out are rudy gay and rodney carney. both can jump out of the gym, and are your typical t-mac, kobe-type players that can score and please crowds with their athleticism.
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Great prodigy athlete, drafted straight from High School. He has big 90 million dollar contract with Nike, very much like new Kobe.
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I dont feel it is easier. Look at how many rookies fail miserably in the NBA. Every year in the NBA most rookies are not very good. There are exceptions, LeBron, Carmello, D Wade, were all very good 3 years ago as rookies. But look at the Michael Olowokandi's, the Darko Milicic's, the Kwame Brown's. In the NBA, the top 10 picks in the draft are always expected to be great, when in reality very few are. Kobe, Garnett, Jermaine O 'Neal, Tracy McGrady, Illguaskas, Gilbert Arenas, they were all drafted late and didnt blossom until a few years down the road. In the NFL and MLB it is hard to become very good very fast normally due to a lack of PT, or playing time (for the sports impaired). MLB rookies normally go right to the minors and spend some seasons their which improves their game much faster. In the NFL, very few rookies break out onto the scene in a hurry. It all depends on the right player, in the right situation, at the right time in a ny sport.
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University of Memphis, He attended high school at Wynne High School in Wynne, Ar. I watched him play high school ball and college and he was outstanding
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Former #1 overall draft pick of the Golden State Warriors in the early 80s. One of the bigger busts in NBA History.
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He was from Indiana or Minnesota. Put up big numbers in college. Didn't live up to his potential and was soon out of the league.
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All U.S. players are automatically eligible upon the end of their college eligibility. Through 2005, U.S. players were also allowed to declare eligibility for the draft at any time between high school graduation and the completion of college eligibility. International players could declare eligibility in the calendar year of their 18th birthday, or later.\n\nStarting with the 2006 NBA Draft, the eligibility rules have changed:\n\nAll players, regardless of nationality, must be at least 19 years old during the calendar year of the draft. \nA U.S. player must also be at least one year removed from the graduation of his high school class. \nThis age limit for draftees is part of the new collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players union.\n\nThe NBA has established two draft declaration dates. All players who wish to be drafted, and are not automatically eligible, must declare their eligibility on or before the first declaration date. Following this, the NBA runs several pre-draft camps for prospective draftees to allow them to show their skills to the league's teams, which may also audition players individually. A player may withdraw his name from consideration from the draft at any time before the final declaration date, one week before the draft. Players do not lose their college eligibility by declaring for the draft on the initial date, unless they have, in any previous year, declared and withdrawn from the draft; however, if they stay in the draft at the final declaration date, they lose further college eligibility, whether or not they are drafted. Also, signing with an agent automatically ends a player's college eligibility. Underclassmen may withdraw from the draft only once\n\nWhen a player is selected in the first round of the draft, the team that selected him is required to sign him to at least a one-year contract. Players selected in the second round are "owned" by the team for three years, but the teams are not required to sign them.
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Kobe Bryant \nLeBron James \nDwyane Wade \nCarmelo Anthony \nPaul Pierce \nShane Battier \nBruce Bowen \nMicheal Redd \nJoe Johnson \nGilbert Arenas \nChris Paul \nChauncey Billups \nLuke Ridnour \nAmare Stoudemire \nShawn Marion \nChris Bosh \nBrad Miller \nElton Brand \nAntawn Jamison \nDwight Howard \nLamar Odom \nJ.J. Redick (NCAA) \nAdam Morrison (NCAA) \n\nThey've all been allowed to try out\n\nwww.nbarebound.com (bottom of home page)
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He was drafted.  He went to Utah in the 2nd round. See source.
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he entered the nba draft in 2004 but was not drafted, he now play overseas in the ULEB for Alba Berlin
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Lamarcus Aldridge \n\nBased on the same logic path you're following.\n\nHere's his scouting report:\n\nNBA Comparison: Channing Frye \n\nStrengths: Considered the top bigman prospect in the country ... Extremely smooth post player ... Has excellent touch within 12 feet of the basket ... Soft hands ... Excels on the offensive end with great fundamentals and footwork ... Put on 25 pounds of muscle between his freshman and sophomore seasons and it's made him a much more aggressive and confident post player ... Runs the floor especially well for a (near) 7 footer ... Good transition player ... Good shot blocker, with his long arms he should get a fair number of blocks on the next level ... Long arms and a quick leaper ... Very versatile big man ... Has many effective moves in the low post including a go-to jump hook. Has even developed a sky hook in his sophomore year ... Great at positioning himself in the post ... Has nice form on his jumper, range is developing ... Positions himself well for rebounds and excels on the offensive glass ...\n\nWeaknesses: In high school he developed a reputation for being soft and not showing enough heart. Scouts still have some question marks about his toughness inside. He is vastly improved in that area, but still struggles against big and strong players on the NCAA level ... Not a physically imposing player inside, plays more a finesse game. Needs to get nastier ... Should still add an additional 10-15 pounds ... Not an out of this world leaper, but solid ... Not an extremely emotional player, which is both a positive and a negative ... Passing and ball handling are decent but can improve ... Also has been injury prone (missed half of his freshman year after a hip injury that required surgery) ... Must develop a killer instinct, more intensity ... Free throw shooting is just average ...