NJTank Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Why did the Lakers have the number 1 pick in the 1982 NBA Draft, despite being NBA Champs, and whom did they chose? www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter13 Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 It was James Worthy, but not sure why they had the pick. Detroit Dragons - 2010 ULL Gait Cup ChampionsDetroit Cougars - 2010 and 2011 WAFA Wills Cup Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I'll just assume they made a trade to get the top spot. --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 A trade with Cleveland but I have no idea for who. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 The Cavs traded the pick 2 years earlier for Don Ford, who would play just 85 career games in 2 years with Cavs. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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