1989 NBA draft
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The 1989 NBA draft took place on June 27, 1989, in New York City. Despite eight of the top ten picks being considered busts, including the first two picks Pervis Ellison and Danny Ferry, the draft produced many talented players such as Shawn Kemp, Glen Rice, Sean Elliott, Nick Anderson, Dana Barros, Tim Hardaway, Vlade Divac, Clifford Robinson, B. J. Armstrong and Mookie Blaylock.[1][2]
| 1989 NBA draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Date(s) | June 27, 1989 |
| Location | Felt Forum (New York City) |
| Network(s) | TBS |
| Overview | |
| 54 total selections in 2 rounds | |
| League | NBA |
| First selection | Pervis Ellison (Sacramento Kings) |
The draft was reduced from three rounds in the previous year to the two-round format that is still in use to the present day.[3][2] As a result, NBA drafts from this season until 1995 produced the lowest number of total draft picks selected at 54 overall selections.
This was the first draft for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic, prior to their inaugural season. This was also the first draft televised prime time on U.S. national television.[4]