The 1991 draft, redrafted
Hoops Redraft rates 41 players from the 1991 draft. Two of them reached 70 or better in at least one season. By the game's numbers the best career in the class belongs to Dikembe Mutombo, taken 4th by Denver. The latest pick in the redraft's top five is Terrell Brandon, who went 11th.
The board below is the real order: where each man was taken and by whom, his rating in 1991-92, his best season and the number of seasons he is rated. Ratings are scaled inside each season, so 50 is that year's average player and 70 is a star. Twelve of them have no 1991-92 rating, shown as a dash.
Play from 1991-92 Take over any club in 1991-92. The 1991 class is the first draft of your run.
The redraft
The class again, in the order the game's numbers would take it: by career value, which adds up how far each of his seasons sits above an average player. A long good career beats one great season.
- Dikembe Mutombo, centre, taken 4th by Denver. Peak 67 in 1993-94, 18 rated seasons.
- Terrell Brandon, guard, taken 11th by Cleveland. Peak 73 in 1995-96, 11 rated seasons.
- Kenny Anderson, guard, taken 2nd by New Jersey. Peak 68 in 1993-94, 14 rated seasons.
- Steve Smith, guard, taken 5th by Miami. Peak 65 in 1997-98, 14 rated seasons.
- Larry Johnson, forward, taken 1st by Charlotte. Peak 67 in 1991-92, 10 rated seasons.
- Chris Gatling, forward, taken 16th by Golden State. Peak 68 in 1996-97, 11 rated seasons.
- Rick Fox, forward, taken 24th by Boston. Peak 66 in 1996-97, 13 rated seasons.
- Dale Davis, forward, taken 13th by Indiana. Peak 60 in 1999-00, 16 rated seasons.
- Eric Murdock, guard, taken 21st by Utah. Peak 71 in 1993-94, 9 rated seasons.
- Billy Owens, forward, taken 3rd by Sacramento. Peak 63 in 1993-94, 10 rated seasons.
Steals and misses
Taken well after his career said he should have gone:
- Rick Fox: 24th in the real draft, 7th in the redraft. Peak 66.
- Eric Murdock: 21st in the real draft, 9th in the redraft. Peak 71.
- Chris Gatling: 16th in the real draft, 6th in the redraft. Peak 68.
Top-ten picks the redraft moves furthest down:
- Doug Smith: 6th in the real draft, 36th in the redraft. Peak 31.
- Mark Macon: 8th in the real draft, 24th in the redraft. Peak 49.
- Luc Longley: 7th in the real draft, 19th in the redraft. Peak 54.
The real board
| Pick | Player | Pos | Club | Rookie | Peak | Seasons | Redraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry JohnsonUNLV | F | Charlotte | 67 | 67 1991 | 10 | 5 |
| 2 | Kenny AndersonGeorgia Tech | G | New Jersey | 52 | 68 1993 | 14 | 3 |
| 3 | Billy OwensSyracuse | F | Sacramento | 62 | 63 1993 | 10 | 10 |
| 4 | Dikembe MutomboGeorgetown | C | Denver | 64 | 67 1993 | 18 | 1 |
| 5 | Steve SmithMichigan State | G | Miami | 57 | 65 1997 | 14 | 4 |
| 6 | Doug SmithMissouri | F | Dallas | β | 31 1995 | 1 | 36 |
| 7 | Luc LongleyNew Mexico | C | Minnesota | β | 54 1995 | 6 | 19 |
| 8 | Mark MaconTemple | G | Denver | 49 | 49 1991 | 6 | 24 |
| 9 | Stacey AugmonUNLV | G/F | Atlanta | 58 | 63 1993 | 15 | 13 |
| 10 | Bison DeleArizona | F/C | Orlando | 54 | 66 1997 | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Terrell BrandonOregon | G | Cleveland | 55 | 73 1995 | 11 | 2 |
| 12 | Greg AnthonyUNLV | G | New York | 49 | 66 1995 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | Dale DavisClemson | F | Indiana | 52 | 60 1999 | 16 | 8 |
| 14 | Rich KingNebraska | C | Seattle | 35 | 35 1991 | 4 | 35 |
| 15 | Anthony AventSeton Hall | F | Atlanta | β | 52 1992 | 6 | 23 |
| 16 | Chris GatlingOld Dominion | F | Golden State | 51 | 68 1996 | 11 | 6 |
| 17 | Victor AlexanderIowa State | C | Golden State | 56 | 60 1992 | 5 | 16 |
| 18 | Kevin BrooksSouthwestern Louisiana | F | Milwaukee | 36 | 38 1992 | 3 | 31 |
| 19 | LaBradford SmithLouisville | G | Washington | 43 | 54 1992 | 3 | 21 |
| 20 | John TurnerPhillips | F | Houston | 36 | 36 1991 | 1 | 33 |
| 21 | Eric MurdockProvidence | G | Utah | 44 | 71 1993 | 9 | 9 |
| 22 | LeRon EllisSyracuse | F | LAC | 31 | 31 1991 | 1 | 37 |
| 23 | Stanley RobertsReal Madrid | C | Orlando | β | 42 1996 | 2 | 25 |
| 24 | Rick FoxNorth Carolina | F | Boston | 56 | 66 1996 | 13 | 7 |
| 26 | Mark RandallKansas | F | Chicago | 40 | 40 1991 | 4 | 28 |
| 27 | Pete ChilcuttNorth Carolina | F | Sacramento | 46 | 53 1997 | 9 | 20 |
| 31 | Randy BrownNew Mexico State | G | Sacramento | 42 | 55 1992 | 12 | 18 |
| 32 | Chad GallagherCreighton | C | Phoenix | β | 30 1993 | 1 | 39 |
| 33 | Donald HodgeTemple | C | Dallas | β | 26 1995 | 1 | 41 |
| 34 | Myron BrownSlippery Rock | G | Minnesota | 31 | 31 1991 | 1 | 38 |
| 36 | Chris CorchianiNC State | G | Orlando | β | 40 1993 | 2 | 29 |
| 37 | Elliot PerryMemphis State | G | LAC | 40 | 65 1994 | 10 | 15 |
| 39 | Jimmy OliverPurdue | G/F | Cleveland | 36 | 41 1993 | 4 | 27 |
| 40 | Doug OvertonLa Salle | G | Detroit | β | 53 1994 | 11 | 22 |
| 41 | Sean GreenIona | F/G | Indiana | β | 39 1993 | 1 | 30 |
| 43 | Lamont StrothersChristopher Newport | G | Golden State | 29 | 29 1991 | 1 | 40 |
| 45 | Bobby PhillsSouthern | G | Milwaukee | 32 | 62 1998 | 9 | 14 |
| 46 | Richard DumasHapoel Holon | F | Phoenix | β | 61 1992 | 3 | 17 |
| 48 | Isaac AustinArizona State | C | Utah | 34 | 38 1992 | 3 | 32 |
| 49 | Greg SuttonOral Roberts | G | San Antonio | β | 42 1995 | 1 | 26 |
| 51 | Ε½an TabakKK Split | C | Houston | β | 36 1997 | 1 | 34 |
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