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5 best 2nd-round picks in NBA Draft history

By Lior Lampert

Feb 13, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts from the court during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at Miami-Dade Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts from the court during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at Miami-Dade Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Unknown Date 1997; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bulls forward #91 DENNIS RODMAN is held back from the official by guard #23 MICHAEL JORDAN against the Miami Heat at the Miami Arena during the 1996-97 season. Mandatory Credit: Photo By USA TODAY Sports (c) Copyright USA TODAY Sports
Unknown Date 1997; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bulls forward #91 DENNIS RODMAN is held back from the official by guard #23 MICHAEL JORDAN against the Miami Heat at the Miami Arena during the 1996-97 season. Mandatory Credit: Photo By USA TODAY Sports (c) Copyright USA TODAY Sports /

4. Dennis Rodman

Similar to Manu Ginóbili, Dennis Rodman is a Hall of Famer who played a pivotal role for championship-caliber teams. He is one of the greatest rebounders the NBA has ever seen, he currently is 23rd all-time in rebounds. Although, Rodman was not always in the news for his basketball efforts.

Dennis Rodman had one of the most interesting careers in NBA history while also having the accolades to show why he is one of the best second-round picks in NBA history. A two-time All-NBA selection, five-time NBA Champion, two-time Defensive Player of the Year, and NBA 75th Anniversary Team member, Rodman was a special talent with a relentless motor.

He won back-to-back championships with the Detroit Pistons from 1988-1990 before joining forces with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in Chicago, where he won three more championships. While Rodman’s top priority didn’t always seem to be basketball, it is scary to think he could’ve been even better if it was.

At 45 years old, Dennis Rodman was still making headlines when he tried to make an NBA comeback. He set the BBL record for rebounds corralled in a single game (23), showing he still has a rare talent for locating the ball and getting to it.

While Rodman may be remembered for a lot of his off-court antics, we cannot forget the impact he made in the NBA as a second-round draft pick.

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