This is the second installment from Hall of Fame writer Sam Smith's new book "There Is No Next: NBA Legends on the Legacy of Michael Jordan."
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It became obvious during the last month of the 1983-84 season teams were trying to lose to get in position for the No. 1 pick to select Hakeem Olajuwon. So the league had to do something, which became the original draft lottery.
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