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Number One Pick Failure
Long before the Trailblazers were bought by Hate Radio owner Paul Allen and I actually rooted for them, they had a Number One pick in the draft, and they picked LaRue Martin.
If you look at it long-term, the Sam Bowie pick wasn't quite as horrible as it looks--they did trade him (plus a first round pick) to the Nets for Buck Williams. You have to wonder about the Nets thinking on that one.
Speaking of Number One Pick Flops, King, I'm surprised you didn't mention Joe Barry Carroll, picked by Golden State in 1980.