First-Person Accounts

No. 1 NBA draft picks who were rookies of the year (1966-1999):

1. 1999: Elton Brand, Bulls (co-winner)

2. 1997: Tim Duncan, Spurs

3. 1996: Allen Iverson, 76ers

4. 1993: Chris Webber, Warriors (drafted by Magic)

5. 1992: Shaquille O’Neal, Magic

6. 1991: Larry Johnson, Hornets

7. 1990: Derrick Coleman, Nets

8. 1987: David Robinson, Spurs

9. 1985: Patrick Ewing, Knicks

10. 1983: Ralph Sampson, Rockets

11. 1969: Lew Alcindor, Bucks

Source: World Features Syndicate