The 1994 NBA draft redone

The 1994 draft was full of talented players from top to bottom. There were some misses in the later half of the first-round, but also plenty of contributors in the second. There were five all-stars and a couple who will surely hear their name called to the hall of fame. The draft consisted of two rounds with 27 picks per round. Of the 54 players taken, 45 played in the NBA.

The player drafted the latest who played in the league was Zeljko Rebraca. He was taken with the last pick in the draft by Seattle and played for five seasons.

Here is a look at how the 1994 draft would have gone if it were done today. 

H.M. Jamie Watson, South Carolina

Watson was taken by the Utah Jazz with the 20th pick in the second round (47th overall). He played four years for the Jazz, Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat. His Best year came with the Jazz in 1994-95 when he appeared in 60 games and averaged 3.3 points on 50 percent shooting from the field. He added 1.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 11.2 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 3.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting with 1.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 102 games.

H.M. Eric Mobley, Pittsburgh

Mobley was taken with the 18th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks. He played three years for the Bucks and the Vancouver Grizzlies. His most productive season came in 1995-96 when he appeared in 39 games and averaged 4.8 points on 53.6 percent shooting from the floor. He added 3.6 rebounds in 17.3 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 3.9 points on 54.1 percent shooting with 3.1 rebounds in 113 games.

H.M. Brooks Thompson, Oklahoma State

The Orlando Magic took Thompson with the 27th overall pick. He played four years for the Magic, Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns and the New York Knicks. His best season came in 1996-97 when he appeared in 67 games and averaged 6.6 points on 39.9 percent shooting from the field, including 39.8 percent from 3-point range. He added 2.7 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 15.7 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 4.5 points on 40.9 percent shooting with 1.7 assists in 168 games.

H.M. Derrick Alston, Duquesne

Alston was selected with the sixth pick of the second round (33rd overall) by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played three years for the 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks. His best season came in Philadelphia in 1995-96 when he appeared in 73 games and averaged 6.2 points on 51.2 percent shooting from the floor. He added 4.1 rebounds in 22.1 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 5.4 points on 48.9 percent shooting with 3.8 rebounds in 139 games.

H.M. Anthony Miller, Michigan State

The Golden State Warriors took Miller with the 12th pick in the second round (39th overall), but was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers just days later, according to Basketball-reference.com. He played eight years for the Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets and the Philadelphia 76ers. One of his best seasons came with the Rockets in 1999-2000 when he played in 35 games and averaged 3.7 points on 53.6 percent shooting with 4.7 rebounds in 13.6 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 2.8 points on 51 percent shooting with 2.7 rebounds in 181 games.

H.M. Clifford Rozier, Louisville

Rozier was taken with the 16th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors. He played four years for the Warriors, Toronto Raptors and the Minnesota Timberwolves. His best season came with Golden State in 1994-95 when he played in 66 games and averaged 6.8 points on 48.5 percent shooting from the floor. He added 7.4 rebounds, including 3.0 on the offensive end in 22.6 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 4.8 points on 49.6 percent shooting with 5.2 rebounds in 173 games.

H.M. Zeljko Rebraca

Rebraca was selected with the 27th pick in the second round (54th overall) by the Seattle SuperSonics, but his rights were traded three times before he ever played an NBA game, according to Basketball-reference.com. He played five years for the Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Clippers. His most productive season came with the Pistons in 2001-02 when he played 74 games and averaged 6.9 points on 50.5 percent shooting from the floor. He added 3.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 15.9 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 5.9 points on 52.7 percent shooting with 3.2 rebounds in 215 games.

27. Dickey Simpkins, Providence

Simpkins was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 21st overall pick. He played seven years for the Bulls, Golden State Warriors and the Atlanta Hawks. His best year came with Chicago in 1998-99 when he played all 50 games and averaged 9.1 points on 46.3 percent shooting from the floor. He added 6.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 29 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 4.2 points on 44 percent shooting with 3.6 rebounds in 327 games.

26. Anthony Goldwire, Houston

Goldwire was taken with the 25th pick in the second round (52nd overall). He played eight years for the Charlotte Hornets, Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, Washington Wizards, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers. His best season came with the Nuggets in 1997-98 when he played all 82 games and averaged 9.2 points on 42.3 percent shooting from the floor. He added 3.4 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 27 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 6.3 points on 40.7 percent shooting with 2.8 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 266 games.

25. Greg Minor, Louisville

The Los Angeles Clippers selected Minor with the 25th overall pick before he was traded to the Indiana Pacers the next day, according to Basketball-reference.com. He played his entire five-year career with the Boston Celtics. His best season came in 1995-96 when he played in 78 games and averaged 9.6 pointd on 50 percent shooting from the floor. He added 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 22.6 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 6.9 points on 47.8 percent shooting with 2.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 277 games.

24. Jim McIlvaine, Marquette

McIlvaine was taken with the fifth pick in the second round (32nd overall) by the Washington Bullets. He played seven years for the Bullets, Seattle SuperSonics and the New Jersey Nets. While never a threat on the offensive end, he was an excellent rim protector in limited minutes. His best season came with Seattle in 1996-97 when he played all 82 games and averaged 3.8 points on 47.1 percent shooting with 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 18 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 2.7 points on 44.6 percent shooting with 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 401 games.

23. Tony Dumas, Missouri-Kansas City

Dumas was selected with the 19th overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks. He played four years for the Mavericks, Phoenix Suns and the Cleveland Cavaliers. His best season came in Dallas in 1995-96 when he played 67 games and averaged 11.6 points on 41.8 percent shooting from the floor. He added 1.7 rebounds an 1.5 assists in 19.2 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 7.3 points on 40.4 percent shooting with 1.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 156 games.

22. Sharone Wright, Clemson

The Philadelphia 76ers took Wright with the sixth overall pick. He played four seasons for the 76ers and the Toronto Raptors. One of his best seasons came as a rookie in 1994-95 when he appeared in 79 games and averaged 11.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting from the floor. He added 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 25.9 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 9.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting with 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 203 games.

21. Khalid Reeves, Arizona

Reeves was taken by the Miami Heat with the 12th overall pick. He played six years for the Charlotte Hornets, New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons and the Chicago Bulls. His best season came with the Heat in 1994-95 when he played 67 games and averaged 9.2 points on 44.3 percent shooting from the floor, including 39.3 percent from 3-point range. He added 4.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 21.8 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 7.8 points on 41.6 percent shooting with 3.2 assists and 2.1 rebounds in 277 games.

20. Eric Montross, North Carolina

The Boston Celtics took Montross with the ninth overall pick. He played eight years for the Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons and the Toronto Raptors. His most productive season came with the Celtics as a rookie when he played 78 games and averaged 10.0 points on 53.4 percent shooting from the floor. He added 7.3 rebounds, including 2.5 on the offensive end in 29.7 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 4.5 points on 49 percent shooting with 4.6 rebounds in 465 games.

19. Carlos Rogers, Tennessee State

The Seattle SuperSonics took Rogers with the 11th overall pick and traded to the Golden State Warriors before he ever played a game, according to Basketball-reference.com. He played eight years for the Warriors, Toronto Raptors, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers. One of his best seasons came with Toronto in 1996-97 when he appeared in 56 games and averaged 9.8 points on 52.5 percent shooting from the floor. He added 5.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 24.9 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 7.4 points on 53.6 percent shooting with 4.3 rebounds in 298 games.

18. Monty Williams, Notre Dame

Williams was selected with the 24th overall pick by the New York Knicks. He played nine years for the Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers. His best season came with San Antonio in 1996-97 when he appeared in 65 games and averaged 9.0 points on 50.9 percent shooting from the floor. He added 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 20.7 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 6.3 points on 48.1 percent shooting with 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 456 games.

17. Lawrence Funderburke, Ohio State

Funderburke was selected with the 24th pick of the second round (51st overall) by the Sacramento Kings. He played seven years for the Kings and the Chicago Bulls. His most productive season came as a rookie in 1997-98 when he appeared in 52 games and averaged 9.5 points on 49 percent shooting from the floor. He added 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 21 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 6.4 points on 50.6 percent shooting with 3.6 rebounds in 318 games.

16. Michael Smith, Providence

The Sacramento Kings selected Smith with the eighth pick of the second round (35th overall). He played seven years for the Kings, Vancouver Grizzlies and the Washington Wizards. His best season came in Sacramento in 1996-97 when he played 81 games and averaged 6.6 points on 53.9 percent shooting from the field. He added 9.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 31.2 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 5.6 points on 53.8 percent shooting with 7.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 449 games.

15. Howard Eisley, Boston College

Eisley was taken by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the third pick of the second round (30th overall). He played 12 years for the Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets. ONe of his best seasons came with the Knicks in 2002-03 when he played all 82 games and averaged 9.1 points on 41.7 percent shooting from the floor, including 38.9 percent from 3-point land. He added 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 27.4 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 6.5 points on 40.7 percent shooting with 3.5 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 786 games.

14. Eric Piatkowski, Nebraska

Piatkowski was the 15th overall pick by the Indiana Pacers and traded to the Los Angeles Clippers the next day, according to Basketball-reference.com. He played 14 years for the Clippers, Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls and the Phoenix Suns. One of his best seasons came in Los Angeles in 1997-98 when he appeared in 67 games and averaged 11.3 points on 45.2 percent shooting, including 40.9 percent from 3-point land. He added 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 7.5 points on 43.4 percent shooting from the floor, including 39.9 percent from beyond the arc. He added 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 789 games.

13. Charlie Ward, Florida State

Ward was taken by the New York Knicks with the 26th overall pick. He played 11 years for the Knicks, San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets. His best season came with New York in 1997-98 when he started all 82 games and averaged 7.8 points on 45.5 percent shooting from the field. He added 5.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 28.3 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 6.3 points on 40.8 percent shooting with 4.0 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 630 games.

12. Voshon Lenard, Minnesota

Lenard was taken by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 19th pick of the second round (46th overall). He played 11 years for the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors and the Portland Trail Blazers. One of his best seasons came with the Raptors in 2002-03 when he appeared in 63 games and averaged 14.3 points on 40.2 percent shooting from the floor. He added 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 30.6 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 11.9 points on 41.5 percent shooting with 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 565 games.

11. Aaron McKie, Temple

The Portland Trail Blazers selected McKie with the 17th overall pick. He played 13 years for the Trail Blazers, Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers. One of his best seasons came with the 76ers in 2000-01 when he played in 76 games and averaged 11.6 points on 47.3 percent shooting from the floor. He added 5.0 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 31.5 minutes to win the sixth man of the year award.

For his career, he averaged 7.4 points on 43.8 percent shooting with 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 793 games.

10. Lamond Murray, California

Murray was the seventh overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers. He played 11 years for the Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors and the New Jersey Nets. One of his best seasons came with the Clippers in 1997-98 when he played 79 games and averaged 15.4 points on 48.1 percent shooting from the floor. He added 6.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 steals in 32.6 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 11.3 points on 43 percent shooting with 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 736 games.

9. Wesley Person, Auburn

The Phoenix Suns landed Person with the 23rd overall pick. He played 11 years for the Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. One of his best seasons came with Cleveland in 1997-98 when he averaged 14.7 points on 46 percent shooting from the floor, including 43 percent from beyond the arc. He added 4.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals in 39 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 11.2 points on 45.7 percent shooting from the floor, including 41.8 percent from 3-point land. He added 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 733 games.

8. Brian Grant, Xavier

Grant was the eighth overall pick by the Sacramento Kings. He played 12 years for the Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns. One of his best seasons came with the Heat in 2000-01 when he played all 82 games and averaged 15.2 points on 47.9 percent shooting from the floor. He added 8.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 33.8 minutes

For his career, he averaged 10.5 points on 49 percent shooting with 7.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 756 games.

7. Donyell Marshall, UConn

The Minnesota Timberwolves took Marshall with the fourth overall pick. He played 15 years for the Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Seattle SuperSonics and the Philadelphia 76ers. ONe of his best seasons came in 2003-04 when he played in 82 games for the Bulls and Raptors and averaged 14.7 points on 46.1 percent shooting from the floor, including 40.3 percent from beyond the arc. He added 9.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.1 steals in 36.4 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 11.2 points on 43.5 percent shooting with 6.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 957 games.

6. Juwan Howard, Michigan

Howard was the fifth overall pick by the Washington Bullets. He played 19 years for the Bullets/Wizards, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers and the Miami Heat. His best season came with Washington in 1995-96 when he started 81 games and averaged 22.1 points on 48.9 percent shooting from the floor. He added 8.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 40.7 minutes to make his only all-star game.

For his career, he averaged 13.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting with 6.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 1,208 games.

5. Jalen Rose, Michigan

The Denver Nuggets took Rose with the 13th overall pick. He played 13 years for the Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns. One of his best seasons came with the Pacers in 2000-01 when he played 72 games and averaged 20.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting from the floor. He added 6.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds in 40.9 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 14.3 points on 44.3 percent shooting with 3.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 923 games.

4. Glenn Robinson, Purdue

The Milwaukee Bucks took Robinson with the first overall pick. He played 11 seasons with the Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs. He was a big-time scorer during his time with the Bucks and made two all-star games. One of his best seasons came with Milwaukee in 2000-01 when he played 76 games and averaged 22 points on 46.8 percent shooting from the floor. He added 6.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 37 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 20.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting with 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 688 games. He won a championship with the Spurs in 2005.

3. Eddie Jones, Temple

Jones was selected with the 10th overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers. He played 14 years for the Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat,Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks. He was a tremendous defender who made second-team all-defense three times and was a three-time all-star. One of his best seasons came with Charlotte in 1999-2000 when he appeared in 72 games and averaged 20.1 points on 42.7 percent shooting from the floor, including 37.5 percent from 3-point land. He added 4.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.7 steals in 39 minutes to earn all-NBA third-team.

For his career, he averaged 14.8 points on 43.7 percent shooting with 4.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.7 steals in 954 games.

2. Grant Hill, Duke

Hill was the third overall pick by the Detroit Pistons. He played 18 years for the Pistons, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers. He was a seven-time all-star who finished on the all-NBA first or second-team five times. One of his best seasons came in 1996-97 when he played 80 games and averaged 21.4 points on 49.6 percent shooting from the floor. He added 9.0 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.8 steals to earn all-NBA first-team.

For his career, he averaged 16.7 points on 48.3 percent shooting with 6.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.2 steals in 1,026 games.

1. Jason Kidd, California

Kidd was taken by the Dallas Mavericks with the second overall pick. He played 19 years for the Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, New Jersey Nets, and New York Knicks. He was a 10-time all-star, made all-defensive first or second-team nine times and all-NBA first-team on five occasions. One of his best seasons came with the Suns in 1998-99 when he started all 50 games and averaged 16.9 points on 44.4 percent shooting from the floor. He added 10.8 assists, 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 41.2 minutes.

For his career, he averaged 12.6 points on 40 percent shooting with 8.7 assists and 6.3 rebounds in 1,391 games. He won a championship with the Mavericks in 2011.

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