The stars of the 1998 draft had staying power - Dirk, Pierce, and Vinsanity not only led long and distinguished careers, but were the standouts of their rookie class.
Though the 1998-99 season was shortened by a lockout, it was the debut of a NBA Draft class with at least two future Hall of Famers, several All-Stars, and a bunch of other notable NBA players.
Paul Pierce was among the most highly sought-after prospects during the 1998 Draft. He was a natural scorer with the size to compete against the best wing players in the league. His skill set and ...
The 2022 NBA Draft will take place on Thursday night and for the first time since 1998, a former Iowa Hawkeye basketball player will hear his name called in the first round of the draft.