On this day in history, 2002, the Houston Rockets selected Yao Ming from China with the #1 pick in the 2002 NBA Draft.
TOP 10 2002 NBA DRAFT PICKS
- Yao Ming, Hou
- Jay Williams, Chi
- Mike Dunleavy, GS
- Drew Gooden, Mem
- Nikoloz Tskitishvili, Den
- Dajuan Wagner, Cle
- Nene Hilario, NY
- Chris Wilcox, LAC
- Amare Stoudemire, Pho
- Caron Butler, Mia
Other Notables: Tayshaun Prince (23), Carlos Boozer (34), Luis Scola (55)
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