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

1. Yao Ming, Hou
2. Jay Williams, Chi
3. Mike Dunleavy, GS
4. Drew Gooden, Mem
5. Nikoloz Tskitishvili, Den
6. Dajuan Wagner, Cle
7. Nene Hilario, NY
8. Chris Wilcox, LAC
9. Amare Stoudemire, Pho
10. Caron Butler, Mia

Other Notables:  Tayshaun Prince (23), Carlos Boozer (34), Luis Scola (55)

 

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