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Who are some notable 14th overall picks in NBA history?

By Chad Porto

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15 Jan 2001: Lamond Murray #30 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks to make a free throw during the game against the Golden State Warriors at the Arena in Oakland in Oakland, California. The Cavaliers defeated the Warriors 107-101. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck /Allsport /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – APRIL 18: Chris Webber #4, Predrag Stojakovic #16, Doug Christie #13 and Mike Bibby #10 of the Sacramento Kings walk onto the floor against the Dallas Mavericks during game 1 of the Western Conference First Round of the 2004 NBA Playoffs at Arco Arena on April 18, 2004 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – APRIL 18: Chris Webber #4, Predrag Stojakovic #16, Doug Christie #13 and Mike Bibby #10 of the Sacramento Kings walk onto the floor against the Dallas Mavericks during game 1 of the Western Conference First Round of the 2004 NBA Playoffs at Arco Arena on April 18, 2004 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) /

All-Stars

For clarity’s sake, there were a few other players who were All-Stars at the 14th pick, Clyde Drexler and Dan Majerle but as they were drafted before the 1989 cut-off, we’re not factoring them into the conversation.

So that leaves us with just three men who were drafted 14th overall who went to an All-Star Game and frankly if the Cavs were to get the next of either of these men, they’d be made in the shade.

Firstly, Tim Haraday Sr, took 14th overall in 1989. Sure, he’s had some issues but he was also one of the best players of his day that the NBA had and he was arguably the biggest reason the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat were as good as they were.

In 1996,  Peja Stojakovic joined the NBA as the 14th overall pick and he was easily a Hall of Fame shooter for the Hornets and Kings. His three-point prowess was impeccable and he was arguably a top 10 player for a spell while in Sacramento. His ability to stretch the court paved the way for the Kings to be as effective as they were, and also helped establish a young Chris Paul as an elite point guard.

Lastly, we have 2017’s selection, Bam Adebayo. Abedayo is one of the better defensive bigs going currently and while the Cavs have a few good bigs already if they were to land a defensive powerhouse like the current Miami Heat player, then they’d be able to have a permanent rotation of elite big-men.

It’ll be interesting to how this new addition turns out.

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