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Michael Olowokandi (born 3 April 1975) is a Nigerian former professional basketball player. Born in Lagos , Nigeria, and raised in London , he played collegiately for the Pacific Tigers in Stockton, California .
First overall pick Michael Olowokandi from mid-major University of the Pacific is regarded by Sports Illustrated as one of the biggest draft busts in NBA history. [1] As of February 2019, he is the last top selection to come out of a university that is considered mid-major.
Michael Olowokandi, who didn't play in an organized basketball game until he was 20, was more than a standout at the University of the Pacific, averaging 22.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks ...
Despite injuries to a revitalized Olowokandi (who missed half the season) and 6th man Wally Szczerbiak (who only played in 28 games), the revamped Timberwolves became the team to beat during the 2003–04 NBA season, finishing the season as the top seed in the Western Conference with a record of 58–24. Garnett had his best season to date, and ...
32 by Swen Nater vs the Denver Nuggets on December 14, 1979 [50][63] Most offensive rebounds in a game. 14 by Michael Cage vs the Boston Celtics on December 26, 1987 [64] Most total rebounds by a rookie in a game. 25 by Bob McAdoo vs the Houston Rockets on March 28, 1973.
Eleven other international players with U.S. college experience have been drafted first overall— Mychal Thompson (Bahamas) in 1978, Olajuwon (Nigeria) in 1984, Patrick Ewing (Jamaica) in 1985, Duncan (U.S. Virgin Islands) in 1997, Michael Olowokandi (Nigeria) in 1998, Andrew Bogut (Australia) in 2005, Kyrie Irving (Australia) in 2011, Anthony ...
The Clippers won the first overall pick in the 1998 Draft Lottery and selected center Michael Olowokandi from University of the Pacific. The team had a 0–17 start and finished with a 9–41 record in the lockout-shortened 1998–99 season.
The 2003–04 Minnesota Timberwolves season was the 15th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). [1] The season is one of the most memorable in Timberwolves history. During the offseason, the Timberwolves acquired 4-time All-Star guard Latrell Sprewell. The arrival was seen as controversial as Sprewell was known ...