For the third year in a row and the seventh time in eight years, no college underclassman would withdraw their entry into the NBA draft.

Information about the 1985 NBA Draft, including the first and second round, all the trades and players data.

Jun 25, 2025 · While the clearest through-line from the 1985 draft to 2025 draft is the lottery, the event 40 years ago has a lot more intrigue to offer. For starters, the 1985 draft may well be the best of all time.

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Benoit Benjamin Creighton LA Clippers. 4. Xavier McDaniel Wichita State Seattle. 5. John Koncak SMU Atlanta. 6. Joe Kleine Arkansas Sacramento. 7. Chris Mullin St. John's Golden State. 8. Detlef …

The 1985 NBA Draft took place on June 18, 1985. It was also the first NBA Draft of the "Lottery" era. A total of 162 players were selected over 7 rounds by the league's 23 teams. The New York Knicks …

1985 NBA Draft Recap The 1985 NBA Draft took place in New York on June 18, 1985 Year:

The New York Knicks were awarded the first overall pick by winning the first-ever NBA draft lottery, which was held in May of that year. The Knicks used it on Georgetown 's Patrick Ewing.