1976 NBA draft

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Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox sports draft The 1976 NBA draft was the 30th annual draft of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The draft was held on June 8, 1976, before the 1976–77 season. In this draft, 18 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players. The first two picks in the draft belonged to the teams that finished last in each conference, with the order determined by a coin flip.[1] The Atlanta Hawks won the coin flip and were awarded the first overall pick, while the Chicago Bulls were awarded the second pick.[2] The Hawks then traded the first pick to the Houston Rockets before the draft. The remaining first-round picks and the subsequent rounds were assigned to teams in reverse order of their win–loss record in the previous season. The New York Knicks forfeited their first-round draft pick due to their illegal signing of George McGinnis whose rights were held by the Philadelphia 76ers.[3] The 76ers, the Golden State Warriors and the Buffalo Braves also forfeited their second, third and fourth-round picks respectively due to their participation in the 1975 supplementary draft of American Basketball Association (ABA) players who had never been drafted in the NBA.[4] A player who had finished his four-year college eligibility was eligible for selection. If a player left college early, he would not be eligible for selection until his college class graduated. Before the draft, 26 college underclassmen were declared eligible for selection under the "hardship" rule.[5] 13 of them withdrew before the draft, leaving only 13 early entry candidates eligible for selection.[6] These players had applied and gave evidence of financial hardship to the league, which granted them the right to start earning their living by starting their professional careers earlier.[7] The draft consisted of 10 rounds comprising the selection of 173 players. On August 8, 1976, the league also hosted a Dispersal draft for ABA players from the Kentucky Colonels and Spirits of St. Louis, who were not included in the ABA–NBA merger.

Draft selections and draftee career notes

John Lucas from the University of Maryland was selected first overall by the Houston Rockets. Adrian Dantley from the University of Notre Dame, who went on to win the Rookie of the Year Award in his first season, was selected 6th by the Buffalo Braves.[8] Four players from this draft, Dantley, 8th pick Robert Parish, 23rd pick Alex English and 29th pick Dennis Johnson, have been inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame.[9] Parish was also named to the list of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History announced at the league's 50th anniversary in 1996.[10] Dantley was selected to two All-NBA Teams and six All-Star Games.[11] Parish won three NBA championships with the Boston Celtics in the 1980s. Later in his career, he added another championship in 1997 with the Chicago Bulls. His other achievements include two All-NBA Team selections and nine All-Star Game selections.[12] English's achievements include three All-NBA Team selections and eight All-Star Game selections.[13] Johnson won the NBA championships, along with the Finals Most Valuable Player Award, with the Seattle SuperSonics in 1979. He then won two other championships with the Celtics in the 1980s. He was selected to two All-NBA Teams, five All-Star Games and nine All-Defensive Teams.[14]

Lonnie Shelton, the 25th pick, is the only other player from this draft who was selected to an All-Star Game.[15] Lucas, 22nd pick Johnny Davis and 99th pick Mike Dunleavy all became head coaches after ending their playing career. Lucas has coached three teams in six seasons while Davis has coached three teams in four seasons.[16][17] Dunleavy won the Coach of the Year Award in 1999 with the Portland Trail Blazers.[18] He coached four teams in 17 seasons.[19] Two other players drafted also went on to have coaching careers in the NBA: Dennis Johnson and seventh pick Quinn Buckner.[20][21]

Key

Pos. G F C
Position Guard Forward Center

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Draft

File:John Lucas II.jpg
John Lucas of Maryland was the first overall pick by the Houston Rockets.
File:Wally Walker (1).png
Wally Walker was selected fifth overall by the Portland Trail Blazers.
A man, wearing a green jersey with a word "CELTICS" and the number "00" written in the front, is looking up.
Robert Parish was selected eighth overall by the Golden State Warriors.
File:Alex English, Visitante Ilustre (14935074624) (cropped).jpg
Alex English was selected 23rd overall by the Milwaukee Bucks.
A man, wearing a green jersey with a word "CELTICS" and the number "3" written in the front, is jumping while holding a basketball, trying to do a layup.
Dennis Johnson was selected 29th overall by the Seattle SuperSonics.
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9 144 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu Detroit Pistons Hartwick (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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9 146 Template:Sortname# G Template:Flagu Milwaukee Bucks UCF (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 147 Template:Sortname# G Template:Flagu New York Knicks Salem (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 148 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu New Orleans Jazz Mississippi Valley State (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 149 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu Los Angeles Lakers Louisiana–Monroe (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 150 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu Phoenix Suns Hofstra (Jr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 151 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu Seattle SuperSonics North Carolina A&T (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 152 Template:Sortname# G Template:Flagu Philadelphia 76ers Allentown Jets (EBA)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 153 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu Buffalo Braves St. Bonaventure (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 154 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu Washington Bullets Newberry (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 155 Template:Sortname# G Template:Flagu Cleveland Cavaliers Purdue (Jr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 156 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu Boston Celtics Boston College (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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10 158 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu Chicago Bulls Concord (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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10 160 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu Kansas City Kings North Texas (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 161 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu Detroit Pistons Wisconsin (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 162 Template:Sortname# C Template:Flagu Portland Trail Blazers Pepperdine (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 163 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu New York Knicks Florida (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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10 165 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu Milwaukee Bucks East Texas State (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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10 167 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu Seattle SuperSonics Alcorn State (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 168 Template:Sortname# G Template:Flagu Philadelphia 76ers Penn (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 169 Template:Sortname# G Template:Flagu Buffalo Braves Canisius (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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10 171 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu Philadelphia 76ers Minnesota State (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 172 Template:Sortname# F Template:Flagu Boston Celtics Illinois (Sr.)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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Trades

  • <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>a 1 <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>2 On June 7, 1976, the Houston Rockets acquired Dwight Jones and the first pick from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Gus Bailey, Joe Meriweather and the ninth pick.[24] The Rockets used the pick to draft John Lucas. The Hawks used the pick to draft Armond Hill.
  • <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>b On May 29, 1975, the Buffalo Braves acquired a first-round pick from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a 1975 first-round pick.[25] Previously, the Suns acquired Dennis Awtrey, Nate Hawthorne, Curtis Perry and the pick on September 16, 1974, from the New Orleans Jazz in exchange for Neal Walk and a 1975 second-round pick.[26] The Braves used the pick to draft Adrian Dantley.
  • <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>c On September 6, 1974, the Golden State Warriors acquired a first-round pick from the Los Angeles Lakers as compensation for the signing of Cazzie Russell as a free agent.[27] The Warriors used the pick to draft Robert Parish.
  • <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>d On July 30, 1975, the Washington Bullets acquired a first-round pick from the Buffalo Braves in exchange for Dick Gibbs.[28] The Bullets used the pick to draft Mitch Kupchak.
  • <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>e 1 <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>2 On October 22, 1975, the Seattle SuperSonics acquired a second-round pick from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Jim Fox.[29] Previously, the Bucks acquired two 1976 second-round picks on June 5, 1975, from the Atlanta Hawks as a compensation when the Hawks illegally signed Julius Erving.[3][30] Previously the Hawks acquired Bob Kauffman, Dean Meminger, 1974 and 1975 first-round picks, 1975 and 1976 second-round picks, and a 1980 third-round pick on May 20, 1974, from the New Orleans Jazz in exchange for Pete Maravich.[31] The Sonics used the pick to draft Bayard Forrest. The Bucks used the pick to draft Alex English.
  • <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>f On September 16, 1974, the Portland Trail Blazers acquired Barry Clemens and future consideration (the Blazers acquired a second-round pick on May 25, 1976) from the New Orleans Jazz in exchange for Rick Roberson.[32][33] Previously, the Jazz acquired Ron Behagen and the pick on May 28, 1975, from the Kansas City Kings in exchange for a 1975 first-round pick.[34] The Blazers used the pick to draft Major Jones.
  • <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>g On November 3, 1975, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired John Roche and a second-round pick from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Pat Riley.[35] Previously, the Suns acquired the pick on September 30, 1975, from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Earl Williams.[36] The Lakers used the pick to draft Earl Tatum.
  • <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>h On June 3, 1976, the New Orleans Jazz acquired a 1976 second-round pick from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for a 1977 second-round pick.[37] Previously, the Blazers acquired the pick on June 9, 1975, from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Phil Lumpkin.[38] Previously, the Suns acquired the pick and a 1977 third-round pick on November 27, 1974, from the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Corky Calhoun.[39] The Jazz used the pick to draft Jacky Dorsey.
  • <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>i On October 8, 1973, the Atlanta Hawks acquired a 1976 second-round pick and a 1977 third-round pick from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Bob Christian.[40] The Hawks used the pick to draft Bob Carrington.
  • <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>j On February 1, 1976, the Phoenix Suns acquired Gar Heard and a second-round pick from the Buffalo Braves in exchange for John Shumate.[41] The Suns used the pick to draft Al Fleming.
  • <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>k On May 23, 1975, the Phoenix Suns acquired Paul Westphal, 1975 and 1976 second-round picks from the Boston Celtics in exchange for Charlie Scott.[42] The Suns used the pick to draft Butch Feher.
  • <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>l On December 8, 1975, the Chicago Bulls acquired a 1977 second-round pick and a 1976 third-round pick from the Kansas City Kings in exchange for Matt Guokas.[43] The Bulls used the pick to draft Lars Hansen.

Early entrants

College underclassmen

After five years of allowing players into the NBA draft by what was considered to be a "Hardship Draft" at the time, the NBA decided to remove the hardship factor starting with this year's draft and allow for a greater influx of younger talents to enter the draft naturally. This year saw ten college underclassmen that previously entered the 1976 NBA draft in Texas Southern's Alonzo Bradley, Oral Roberts' Arnold Dugger, Marquette's Bo Ellis, UCLA's Marques Johnson, Tennessee's Bernard King, Oral Roberts' Anthony Roberts, Clemson's Wayne Rollins, Illinois Valley Community College's Hollis Vickery, Old Dominion's Wilson Washington, and Minnesota's Ray Williams all later decline their official entry into this year's draft, with fourteen players officially entering this year's draft. The following college basketball players successfully applied for early draft entrance.[44]

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ABA dispersal draft

A man, wearing a black shirt and blue-red jacket with the logo NBA on it, is sitting on a chair while posing for a photo.
Moses Malone was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers from the Spirits of St. Louis.

On August 5, 1976, the NBA hosted a dispersal draft to select players from the Kentucky Colonels and Spirits of St. Louis, the American Basketball Association (ABA) franchises that were not included in the ABA–NBA merger. (A third ABA team that had survived that league's final season, the Virginia Squires, folded operations a month before those merger talks officially began due to a failed payment to the ABA, meaning their players weren't considered eligible to be included in the dispersal draft.) The eighteen NBA teams and the four ABA teams that joined the NBA, the Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, New York Nets and San Antonio Spurs, were allowed to participate in the draft. The teams selected in reverse order of their win–loss percentage in the previous NBA and ABA seasons.[45] The team that made a selection must pay a certain price for the signing rights to the player, which are set by the league's committee. The money from the draft was used to help the four ABA teams that merged with the NBA to pay off some of their obligations to the two folded ABA franchises, the Colonels and the Spirits. The team that made a selection must assume the player's ABA contract. Players who were not selected would become free agents.[46]

Twenty players from the Colonels and the Spirits were available for the draft. Eleven were selected in the first round and the twelfth player was selected in the second round. Eight players were not selected and thus became a free agent. The Chicago Bulls used the first pick to select five-time ABA All-Star Artis Gilmore with a signing price of $1,100,000. The Portland Trail Blazers, who acquired the Atlanta Hawks' second pick, selected Maurice Lucas and Moses Malone with signing price of $300,000 and $350,000 respectively. Marvin Barnes, who was selected fourth by the Detroit Pistons was the second most expensive player in the draft with a signing price of $500,000. Several teams elected to pass their first-round picks and only the Kansas City Kings used the second-round pick. The draft continued until the third round, but no other players were selected.[47]

Round Pick Player Pos. Nationality Team ABA team Signing price Ref.
1 1 Template:Sortname^ C Template:Flagu Chicago Bulls Kentucky Colonels $1,100,000 [48]
1 2 Template:Sortname* F/C Template:Flagu Portland Trail Blazers (from Atlanta)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[m] Kentucky Colonels $300,000 [49]
1 3 Template:Sortname G/F Template:Flagu Kansas City Kings Spirits of St. Louis $250,000 [50]
1 4 Template:Sortname F/C Template:Flagu Detroit Pistons Spirits of St. Louis $500,000 [51]
1 5 Template:Sortname^ F/C Template:Flagu Portland Trail Blazers Spirits of St. Louis $350,000 [52]
1 6 Template:Sortname C Template:Flagu New York Knicks Spirits of St. Louis $50,000 [53]
1 7 Template:Sortname G Template:Flagu Buffalo Braves (from Milwaukee)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[n] Kentucky Colonels $125,000 [54]
1 8 Template:Sortname F Template:Flagu Indiana Pacers Kentucky Colonels $50,000 [55]
1 9 Template:Sortname# G/F Template:Flagu Houston Rockets Kentucky Colonels $15,000 [56]
1 10 Template:Sortname^ G Template:Flagu San Antonio Spurs Kentucky Colonels $20,000 [57]
1 11 Template:Sortname G/F Template:Flagu New York Nets Kentucky Colonels $60,000 [58]
2 12 Template:Sortname G Template:Flagu Kansas City Kings Spirits of St. Louis $15,000 [59]

Trades

Notes

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See also


References

General

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