1987 NBA Draft
The 1987 Draft of the National Basketball Association (NBA) was held on June 22, 1987 in New York City, New York.
This draft is notable for the selection of two future members of the NBA 50 Greatest Players list, David Robinson and Scottie Pippen. Other notable selections include Reggie Miller, Kevin Johnson, Kenny Smith, Horace Grant, Reggie Lewis, Muggsy Bogues, and Mark Jackson. Also in this draft, current Florida Gators head men's basketball coach Billy Donovan (drafted 68th by the Utah Jazz), who led that program to NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championships in 2006 and in 2007.
Note that David Robinson did not join the NBA until the 1989-90 season due his service commitment with the United States Navy.
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Notable post-first round picks
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