How every player in the NBA Finals was rated as a recruit

Posted May 31, 2019
The two NBA Finals rosters are littered with players once considered highly-touted recruits coming out of high school, including four former five-star prospects, three of whom were ranked among the top three prospects in their respective classes. Danny Green, SF, Toronto Raptors, North Carolina (2005-09), 4-star, No. 27 Overall, No. 10 SG in 2005. (247 Sports)

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