Hakeem ''The Dream'' Olajuwon
He was the first overall pick in the 1984 draft
First pick overall in the 1984 Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
MIchael Jordan's first pro league game was in the year 1987
in the 1984 NBA draft in the first round and 3rd pick overall
The first pick in the 1984 NBA Draft was Akeem Olajuwon by the Houston Rockets and the second pick was Sam Bowie by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Michael Jordan was a 1st round draft choice of the Chicago Bulls in the 1984 NBA draft.
1984
In the 1984 NBA draft, he was taken with pick #3 by the Chicago Bulls.
Jordan was the 3rd overall pick in the 1984 NBA draft behind Hakeem Olajuwon (#1 - Houston) and Sam Bowie (#2 - Portland).
Lemieux was drafted 1st overall by the Penguins in the 1984 Entry Draft
Mario Lemieux (C)
Michael Jordan was the 3rd pick of the 1984 NBA draft, selected after Hakeem Olajuwon and Sam Bowie. Leon Wood was the 10th overall selection, taken by the Philadelphia 76ers.