In fact, even in today's NBA draft in the era of small balls, the number one scholar still tends to be a big player with potential. After all, basketball is a giant sport, and the height threshold of the sport itself is very high. I have to admit that tall people are closer to the basket than short people, and the greater the probability of natural score contribution.
1984 is a big draft year, and the top pick was used by the rockets to choose Olajuwon! All the statistical indicators of "Big Dream" are the top in NBA. After all, he is a superstar with both body, skill and spirit. The top pick of the Rockets introduced the cornerstone of the team's future championship.
The Blazers brought in Poewe in the No.2 signing, who is also a big center. 1984 this year, the pioneers' eyes were more general. Later, people mentioned many times that there was no Poewe's name among the players of the' 84 Golden Generation!
It's a pity that the Blazers didn't choose Jordan, but also missed Buckley, stockton and other stars.