These poor selections are often compounded by trades that saw teams parting with their building blocks. A prime example includes the trades surrounding Russell, whose NCAA career was marked by ...
Jerry West trading for Kobe Bryant in the 1996 NBA Draft is considered one of the most incredible deals in league history.
Vlade Divac credits Jerry West as a visionary who helped globalize the NBA, paving the way for European stars.
Overlooked by scouts, these athletes defied the odds and proved everyone wrong despite picked outside top 10 in NBA Draft.
Few could have predicted the impact Kobe Bryant would have on the NBA when the LA Lakers signed the 17-year-old in 1996.
Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon examine what Kings GM Vlade Divac is attempting to accomplish by firing assistant coach ...