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
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.
in the 1984 NBA draft in the first round and 3rd pick overall
Michael Jordan was a 1st round draft choice of the Chicago Bulls in the 1984 NBA draft.
In the 1984 NBA draft, he was taken with pick #3 by the Chicago Bulls.
1984
Mario Lemieux (C)
Jordan was the 3rd overall pick in the 1984 NBA draft behind Hakeem Olajuwon (#1 - Houston) and Sam Bowie (#2 - Portland).
Mark Bryant played basketball at Seton Hall University from 1984 to 1988. He then went on to be a first round draft pick in the NBA, selected by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Michael Jordan was drafted as the third overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft. He was selected by the Chicago Bulls, following Hakeem Olajuwon and Sam Bowie. Jordan's selection marked the beginning of a legendary career in professional basketball.