Promising NBA Careers That Injuries Totally Derailed

Sam Bowie

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Best remembered as the guy drafted ahead of Michael Jordan, Bowie was selected second overall for a reason, having dominated on both ends of the floor during his time at the University of Kentucky. But persistent injuries to his lower body regularly kept him off the floor and limited his effectiveness. He played 511 NBA games over 11 seasons.

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