The Ewing Conspiracy and the 1985 NBA Draft Lottery
Posted Jun 1, 2015
To understand just how coveted Patrick Ewing was 30 years ago, you have to forget what you know about the NBA in its current incarnation and return to a time when big men ruled the league. Sure, there existed the odd stretch-four or point-forward—players like Larry Bird and Magic Johnson—but for the most part, positions were determined by height, and size valued above all else.
(Sports Illustrated)
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