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As long as I’ve followed the league, truly immense rookie hype has mostly come true. (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by TheFrebbin@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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The rookies I remember having immense hype, the kind where the draft is considered a sweepstakes for who will get them:

Shaquille O’Neal (1992) Tim Duncan (1997) LeBron James (2003) Zion Williamson (2019) Victor Wembanyama (2023)

Three out of four have had top 10-15 all time careers. I hope Zion gets it together to have at least a Hall of Fame career.

Who am I forgetting / who was there before 1992?

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[–] TheFrebbin@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

How strong was the Ewing hype in 1984? He was the clear consensus #1 pick, but I’m looking for “not picking him at #1 would be your last act as a GM” level hype.

[–] Rappaslasharmedrobba@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Ewing was a no-doubter and one one the most hyped prospects ever. He even has his own conspiracy theory

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