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NBA Draft: Each team’s greatest draft pick of all-time

By Daniel Lubofsky

MIAMI - NOVEMBER 12: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat and LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers take a breather on November 12, 2009 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI - NOVEMBER 12: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat and LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers take a breather on November 12, 2009 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Greatest draft pick in Chicago Bulls history: Michael Jordan

Was there really any suspense on this one? Yes, Michael Jordan, the man who many consider the greatest player in NBA history is subsequently the greatest draft pick the Chicago Bulls have ever had.

Offensively, he was simply unstoppable. Aside from his breathtaking athleticism early in his career, MJ would develop an elite mid-range game as his vertical decreased later on. There wasn’t a spot inside the arc he couldn’t pull up from. All the tricks in his bag helped him lead the league in scoring 10 times, including a ridiculous 37.1 points per game in just his third season in the NBA, the most in any given season by players not named Wilt Chamberlain.

He was a relentless ball-hawking nat on the defensive end, a three-time steals champion with great physical traits and the desire to embarrass any and all challengers. Jordan won Defensive Player of the Year in 1987-88, solidifying his ability to play at an elite level on both sides of the court

We know how dangerous he was with the ball in his hands. Jordan didn’t fear the big moment. He relished it, confident in his skills enough to develop a reputation as the most cold-blooded closer in league history.

MJ led the Bulls to two separate three-peats, winning the Finals MVP trophy each and every time. He is why Chicago’s basketball history is as rich as it is and he helped expand the game on a global scale.

Jordan was a superstar unlike any other before and likely after him. His desire for greatness both individually and on a team level created some of the most memorable moments in NBA history, solidifying his place atop the NBA’s individual mountain top.

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