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The 1969 NBA draft was the 23rd annual draft of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The draft was held on April 7 and May 7, 1969, before the 1969–70 season. In this draft, fourteen NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players. A player who had finished his four-year college eligibility was eligible for selection.
After a 27–55 record in their inaugural NBA season, the Bucks won a coin toss over the Phoenix Suns to give them the right to select first overall in the 1969 NBA draft. [1] Their designated selection had long been a foregone conclusion: UCLA Bruins center Lew Alcindor.
The 1969–70 NBA season was the 76ers 21st Franchise season in the NBA and 7th season in Philadelphia.The season prior, Wilt Chamberlain was dealt to the Lakers. However, a more devastating trade was made before the 1969–70 season.
1969: 1: 14 Mike Davis: Virginia Union University: 1969: 2: 29 Willie Scott: Alabama State University: 1969: 3: 43 Fred Carter: Mount St. Mary's University: 1969: 4: 57 Gene Ford: Western Michigan University: 1969: 5: 71 Willie Jackson: Morehead State University: 1969: 6: 85 Paul Loveday: University of California: 1969: 7: 99 Jeff Claypool ...
After barely losing the NBA title the previous season, the veteran Lakers had high hopes coming into the 1969–70 season. However, 9 games into the season, Wilt Chamberlain suffered a severe knee injury and it was thought he would miss the next 10–12 months. Elgin Baylor also missed 28 games due to injury, and Jerry West missed 8.
The NBA draft has been televised since 1980, the same year the NFL and NHL televised (or publicized) theirs. USA Network broadcast the draft as part of its contract with the NBA until 1984; starting in 1985, TBS did so as part of its NBA on TBS package. From 1990 to 2002, TNT took over the draft as more NBA properties moved to the network (the ...
The 1969 NBA World Championship Series to determine the champion of the 1968–69 NBA season was played between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. The Lakers were heavily favored due to the presence of three formidable stars: Elgin Baylor , Wilt Chamberlain , and Jerry West .
Results; Record: 39–43 (.476) Place: ... The 1969–70 NBA season was the Bulls' fourth season in the NBA. [1] ... Unsigned draft pick (FA) Free agent (S) Suspended ...