For accuracy and length purposes, only the 1st round is redone in these redrafts.
1 San Antonio Spurs:
Select: C David Robinson Navy
Robinson was the Spurs actual selection
David Robinson is my all-time favorite athlete. It is incredible that an athlete of this caliber went to a service academy in the modern era. Robinson is one of the 50 greatest players of all-time and helped deliver multiple championships to San Antonio. Not to mention the fact, but he's one of the greatest people to ever play professional sports. The 1995 NBA MVP has numerous accolades and was the best player in a very successful draft class. He fulfilled his two year service commitment and never left San Antonio once he came. Robinson was a slam dunk as the top selection in the 1987 NBA Draft.
2 Phoenix Suns
Select: G Reggie Miller UCLA
Miller was actually selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 11th overall pick.
Suns Actual Selection: PF Armen Gillum UNLV
No disrespect to Armen Gillum who was a top 10 player in this draft class over his career and was not a terrible pick by any stretch of the imagination, but there were multiple hall of famers in this draft. Reggie Miller would have been the best player available, but he wasn't selected until pick 11. He averaged 18.2 points per game over the course of 18 years. Miller is one of the greatest players of all-time and many consider Reggie to be the greatest 3 point shooter of all-time. Simply put, Miller is too good to pass up here for the Suns.
3 New Jersey Nets
Select: F Scottie Pippen Central Arkansas
Pippen was actually selected by the Seattle Supersonics with the 5th overall pick.
Nets Actual Selection: F Dennis Hopson Ohio State
This selection would have changed the course of the NBA for the entire decade. What would have happened if Scottie never ended up in Chicago? How does not having Scottie change the legacy of one Michael Jordan? Chicago's loss would have been New Jersey's gain. The 3rd Hall of Famer of this draft class would be a no-brainer to the Nets knowing what we know now. Do the Nets possibly get a NBA championship with Pippen in the fold? It is quite possible that is exactly what happens. Pippen would have been amazing for New Jersey. Instead, New Jersey selected a player that barely held first round value. We are left wondering what if?
4 Los Angeles Clippers
Select: PG Kevin Johnson California
Johnson was actually selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 7th pick.
Clippers Actual Selection: F Reggie Williams Georgetown
Williams was okay as a pro and still would have been a 1st rounder in the re-draft. However, LA would have loved to have Johnson in the 90s. He was a multi-time All-Star and All-NBA player. Johnson was one of the top point guards of that decade. The struggling Clippers could have really used this excellent floor general to make an impact in the league.
5 Seattle Supersonics
Select: PF Horace Grant Clemson
Grant was actually selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 10th pick.
Supersonics Actual Selection: F Scottie Pippen Central Arkansas
The Supersonics made one of the best selections in league history when they picked Scottie Pippen in 1987. Unfortunately for the Sonics, they traded him to Chicago and the rest is history. During the redraft, Chicago is hit hard again as Horace Grant does not end up with the Bulls. The Sonics would love to get the all-star Horace Grant in the re-draft.
6 Sacramento Kings
Select: PG Mark Jackson St. John's
Jackson was actually selected with the 18th overall pick by the New York Knicks.
Kings Actual Selection: PG Kenny Smith North Carolina
Kenny Smith was a top 10 player in this draft, so picking him was certainly not a mistake for the Kings. The Kings didn't really get to benefit from Smith's career though, as he only stayed for 3 seasons. Additionally, Jackson had a better career than Smith. He played 17 years to Smith's 10 and made multiple all-star teams while Smith never did. Mark Jackson was a slightly better pick than Kenny Smith.
7 Cleveland Cavaliers
Select: SF Derrick McKey Alabama
McKey was actually selected by the Sonics with the 9th overall pick.
Cavaliers Actual Selection: PG Kevin Johnson California
This is a rare case where taking an inferior player works out better for the franchise. Of course in the re-draft Kevin Johnson was already gone, but McKey was a better fit for the Cavs than Johnson. The Cavaliers had Mark Price at point guard and Johnson only got backup minutes with the Cavs. By picking the defensive standout in McKey, the Cavs would have done themselves a lot of favors. They likely could have kept the rival McKey away from the Pacers in the mid 90s by selecting him too.
8 Chicago Bulls
Select: PG Muggsy Bogues Wake Forrest
Bogues was actually selected with the 12th overall pick by the Washington Bullets.
Bulls actual selection: C Olden Polynice UVA
Polynice would eventually be traded for Scottie Pippen. This would not be happening in the re-draft. He had a decent career, but Muggsy was better as a pro. Let's be honest too, after seeing Space Jam, who wouldn't want to go back in time and see Jordan and Muggsy on the same team. Playing with Jordan likely would have made Bogues far more effective. He was one of the most popular players in the league at the time and playing with Jordan would have only amplified that.
9 Seattle Supersonics
Select: PG Kenny Smith North Carolina
Smith was actually selected with the 6th overall pick by the Sacramento Kings
Smith was actually selected with the 6th overall pick by the Sacramento Kings
Supersonics Actual Selection: SF Derrick McKey Alabama
The Supersonics are one of the biggest winners of this redraft. Horace Grant and Kenny Smith were some winners and they had really solid NBA careers. They could have helped change the fortune of what was to happen with basketball in Seattle. Kenny Smith is best known today for being a host for the NBA on TNT, but he was a really strong basketball player. Smith helped the Rockets capture an NBA championship and may have been able to help Seattle over the hump had he been their selection.
10 Chicago Bulls
Select: PF Armen Gillum UNLV
Bulls Actual Selection: PF Horace Grant Clemson
The Bulls definitely do not come out as good in the redraft as the actual draft. Muggsy and Gillum were solid pros, but they weren't Scottie and Horace. That being said, who is to say that these guys wouldn't have had better careers playing with MJ. You have to believe that Gillum would have been even better playing with MJ. He had 13.7 points per game over the course of his career and he would have been a solid pick.
The Supersonics are one of the biggest winners of this redraft. Horace Grant and Kenny Smith were some winners and they had really solid NBA careers. They could have helped change the fortune of what was to happen with basketball in Seattle. Kenny Smith is best known today for being a host for the NBA on TNT, but he was a really strong basketball player. Smith helped the Rockets capture an NBA championship and may have been able to help Seattle over the hump had he been their selection.
10 Chicago Bulls
Select: PF Armen Gillum UNLV
Gillum was actually selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 2nd overall pick.
The Bulls definitely do not come out as good in the redraft as the actual draft. Muggsy and Gillum were solid pros, but they weren't Scottie and Horace. That being said, who is to say that these guys wouldn't have had better careers playing with MJ. You have to believe that Gillum would have been even better playing with MJ. He had 13.7 points per game over the course of his career and he would have been a solid pick.
11 Indiana Pacers
Select: G Reggie Lewis Northeastern
Lewis was actually selected with the 22nd overall pick by the Boston Celtics.
Pacers Actual Selection: G Reggie Miller UCLA
The Pacers had the best pick of the actual draft, getting Hall of Famer Reggie Miller at pick 11. Miller is long gone in the redraft. Indiana selects another guard by the name of Reggie in the redraft. Reggie Lewis is the hardest player to peg in this or any redraft. On the surface he averaged 17.6 points per game which is good for 4th in the draft class and higher than Scottie Pippen. However, the 1992 all star, also died suddenly in 1993 of a heart attack. Was it really ever safe for Lewis to play? Was the heart attack due to cocaine use as many doctors suspect to this day? As far as basketball play when he was in the league, Lewis is a top 5 pick though and the Pacers would have been lucky to snag him at this point in the draft.
12 Washington Bullets
SG Sarunas Marciulionis Soviet Union
Marciulionis was actually selected in the 6th round with the 127th overall pick by the Warriors.
Bullets Actual Selection: PG Muggsy Bogues Wake Forest
The first of the post round 1 players goes here in the redraft and Washington would have loved to have him.Marciulionis averaged 12.8 points per game over the course of his career. He was a really good NBA player over the course of his 7 seasons and even averaged 18.9 points per during a fantastic 1991-1992 season. Largely due to his international career, Marciulionis is in the basketball hall of fame. However, it is important to recognize that he was good in the league too.
13 Los Angeles Clippers
Select: SF Kevin Gamble Iowa
Gamble was actually selected in the 3rd round with the 63rd overall pick by the Trail Blazers.
Clippers Actual Selection: C Joe Wolf North Carolina
There was absolutely no reason for Joe Wolf to be a top 15 pick, then now or ever. Wolf did play in the NBA for 11 seasons and average 4 points per game, but he never made a big impact on the game of basketball. Meanwhile, we have our second post 1st round selection in the re-draft with Kevin Gamble. The forward averaged 9.5 points per game over his NBA career and was a solid starter for the majority of his career.
15 Utah Jazz
Select: SF Ken Norman Illinois
Norman was actually selected with the 19th overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers.
Jazz Actual Selection: PF Jose Ortiz Oregon State
Ortiz was not a successful pro. He lasted just two seasons in the NBA and only started 15 career games. Meanwhile, the Jazz could have had Ken Norman who averaged 13.5 points per game for his career. Norman would have been a much better compliment to the Jazz as well, who already had Karl Malone at the PF spot. There is no telling if Norman could have helped push Utah to the top of the Western Conference, but he would not have hurt.
16 Philadelphia 76ers
Select: SF Reggie Williams Georgetown
Williams was actually selected with the 4th overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers.
76ers Actual Selection: C Christian Welp Washington
The 76ers have consistently throughout their history tried to get a big man at the expense of a more talented guy at another position. Now, you cannot blame them for not getting Williams in 1987 as he was long gone by this point. However, you can blame them for wasting a pick on Welp. The guy should have never been a 1st round pick. Welp only started 3 career games and lasted just 3 seasons. As stated earlier, Williams was a solid player and averaged 12.5 points per game over his 10 year career. A player like Williams could have had a big impact for Philadelphia.
17 Portland Trailblazers
Select: C Olden Polynice Virginia
Polynice was actually selected with the 8th overall pick by the Chicago Bulls.
Trailblazers Actual Selection: SG Ronnie Murphy Jacksonville
Polynice was a good big man and had a solid career, but was never anything special. The center averaged 7.8 points and 6.7 rebounds over his career. He provided a solid steady presence in the middle of the paint and would be a good pick here at 17. Polynice is too good of a value to pass up here at 17. With how often the Blazers tried to hit on a big man in the 80s, it would have been good to see them get this guy.
18 New York Knicks
Select: SG Vincent Askew Memphis State
Askew was actually selected in the 2nd round with the 39th overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Knicks Actual Selection: PG Mark Jackson St. John'sIf the Pacers didn't get the most raw deal in the re-draft, it was the Knicks. Mark Jackson was a really good selection by the Knicks here, but he is long gone in this re-draft. They pick the dependable Askew here who was a solid role player in the NBA.
19 Los Angeles Clippers
Select: C Chris Dudley Yale
Dudley was actually selected in the 3rd round with the 75th overall pick by the Cavaliers.
Norman is gone in the re-draft having gone just a few picks earlier. The Clippers are not complaining though as they already locked up a PG, and a SF in this re-draft. They go big here selecting Chris Dudley who averaged 6.8 boards per game over his career. Dudley leaves something to be desired, but this is an impressive haul in this draft for the Clippers.
20 Dallas Mavericks
Select: PG Scott Brooks UC Irvine
Brooks was actually undrafted.
Mavericks Actual Selection: SG Jim Farmer Alabama
Jim Farmer's career was a 1 start and disappointing mess. He simply should have been picked nowhere near the first round. You know who should have gotten a look? Scott Brooks wasn't even selected at all, but he had a 10 year NBA career. The current Wizards coach was a pretty decent point guard once upon a time.
21 Atlanta Hawks
Select: PF Greg Anderson Houston
Anderson was actually selected with the 23rd overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs.
Hawks Actual Selection: C Dallas Comegys DePaul
When selecting somebody in the 1st round, you expect them to really make an impact with the team. This was not the case for Comegys who lasted just two seasons in the NBA. Meanwhile the guy selected 2 picks after this was actually a really quality pro. Greg Anderson last 10 NBA seasons averaging over 7 points per game. His best season was 1988-1989 when he averaged 13.7 points per game. Anderson would have been a much better selection for the ATL.
22 Boston Celtics
Select: PG Winston Garland SW Missouri St.
Garland was actually selected in the 2nd round with the 40th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Celtics Actual Selection: G Reggie Lewis Northeastern
The Celtics picked an outstanding basketball player in this draft. The sky was the limit for Reggie Lewis who unfortunately tragically passed away in 1993. They can't get someone of that caliber in the redraft, but they selected a very solid PG in Garland. The point guard averaged 9 and 1/2 points per game over 7 great NBA seasons. He could have done some damage in Boston.
23 San Antonio Spurs
Select: F Dennis Hopson Ohio State
Hopson was actually selected 3rd overall by the New Jersey Nets.
Spurs Actual Selection: PF Greg Anderson Houston
Anderson is gone in the re-draft, but they select Dennis Hopson here, who was long gone in the actual draft. Coming into San Antonio instead of New Jersey would have been a blessing for Hopson who was actually a pretty dang good pro. Over his 5 seasons, Hopson averaged more than 10 points per game. He would have been in a position to be good for a long time with the Spurs.
How different NBA History would have been if the 1987 draft went down this way.
-Noland
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