The Greatest No. 14 NBA Draft Picks of All Time: From Drexler to Hardaway
The 14th pick in the NBA draft has produced several exceptional players throughout league history, with three Hall of Famers standing out above the rest.
- Tim Hardaway (1989)
- Selected by Golden State Warriors out of UTEP
- Part of famous "Run TMC" trio with Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullins
- Career highlights:
- 5x NBA All-Star
- 5x All-NBA Team selections
- Averaged 20.6 points, 9.8 assists in prime years
- Jersey #10 retired by Miami Heat
- 2022 Hall of Fame inductee
- Hal Greer (1958)
- Drafted by Syracuse Nationals (now Philadelphia 76ers)
- Spent entire 15-year career with franchise
- Career achievements:
- 10x consecutive All-Star appearances
- 7x All-NBA Team selections
- Averaged 19.2 points per game career
- Key contributor to 1967 NBA Championship
- Jersey #15 retired by 76ers
- Set NBA record for games played at retirement
- Clyde Drexler (1983)
- Selected by Portland Trail Blazers
- Among greatest shooting guards in NBA history
- Career accomplishments:
- 10x NBA All-Star
- 5x All-NBA Team selections
- Career averages: 20.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists
- 1995 NBA Champion with Houston
- Jersey retired by both Portland (#22) and Houston (#22)
- Member of 1992 Dream Team
- Named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team
These three Hall of Famers demonstrate that franchise-changing talent can be found at the 14th pick, providing hope for teams selecting in this position.
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