Ranking the Best Undrafted NBA Players of All Time
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The best undrafted NBA players of all time share one thing in common. They were all rejects that became stars. Let's take a look at the most successful undrafted NBA players in history.
8. Avery Johnson
Avery Johnson is one of the best undrafted NBA players scoring 8,817 points and 5,846 assists in his NBA career. After going undrafted in 1988, Johnson became an NBA champion with the Spurs in 1999.
Johnson played a significant role in the NBA Finals and scored the go ahead championship winning shot with 47 seconds to go against the Knicks. His #6 was retired by the Spurs in 2007.
HBD Avery Johnson
Undrafted in 1988 Played 16 seasons in the NBA Won A Championship in 1999 Won Coach of the Year in 2006 Spurs retired his number in 2007 pic.twitter.com/R5yxr8sM2Z — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) March 26, 2022
7. Brad Miller
Overlooked in the 1998 draft Brad Miller earned consecutive All-Star appearances in 2003 and 2004 becoming one of the best undrafted NBA players ever.
Miller wasn't a typical center. He was a slick passer and shot at 33% from the three-point line. He finished his career with 9,724 points and 6,199 rebounds.
6. Udonis Haslem
Due to his lack of size - just 6-foot-6, Udonis Haslem went undrafted in the 2002 draft. He then played a season in France before signing for his himetown franchise Miami Heat. By 2004 he'd be their regular starter.
Haslem spent his entire 19-year NBA career woth Miami winning three championships. He finished his career averaging 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Haslem's longevity, leadership and toughness makes him one of the best undrafted NBA players of all time.
Happy 41st to No. 40 Udonis Haslem (@ThisIsUD)
Undrafted 18 seasons with the Heat Franchise leader in REBS 3 x NBA Championpic.twitter.com/4umPSTpyzg — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 9, 2021
5. Bruce Bowen
Bruce Bowen went from undrafted in 1993 to one of the best undrafted NBA players of all time. He scored 5,290 points, 2,428 rebounds and 1,089 assists in his career and he evolved into one of the greatest perimeter lockdown defenders ever.
Bowen won three NBA championships during his 8 seasons in San Antonio and he earned eight All-Defensive teams selections during his career. His #12 was retired by the Spurs in 2012.
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Wow, I never thought that all of them were undrafted.