Olajuwon was selected as the No.1 pick by the Rockets on 1984, and other famous players participated in the draft on 1984. For example, Michael Jordan was selected as the flower explorer by the Bulls, and stockton was selected as the No.6 pick by the Jazz. 1984 draft is called the golden generation draft year by fans.
1983-84 After the season ended, Olajuwon participated in the NBA draft. At that time, the lottery draft had not been launched, and the first place was decided by flipping a coin. Houston Rockets beat Portland Trailblazers to win the first prize.