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By Colby Giacubeno

Mar 25, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic 95-83. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic 95-83. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. Rod Strickland, 1988 NBA Draft, New York Knicks

Rod Strickland was a 17-year veteran in the NBA. During his prime, he was one of the most feared point guards to play against simply because of his toughness and intensity he played with every game. He wasn’t afraid to go down low and bang with the big guys for a tough basket or rebound.

Throughout his career, he played for 10 different teams, but his best season was with the Portland Trail Blazers when he averaged 18.9 points, 8.8 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game. In 1998, he was the NBA assist leader as he averaged 10.5 per game. He was not a good shooter from outside, but he would kill opponents by penetration for scores and kick-outs to his open shooters.

For his career, Strickland averaged 13.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 3.7 rebounds.

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