Byron Irvin

1 month ago | kerryeggers.com | Kerry Eggers |Byron Irvin

The genesis of those Blazer teams began with the expertise of Buckwalter and Stu Inman — who preceded Bucky as the Blazers’ GM — in the draft. In 1983, they selected Drexler with the 14th pick. The next season, they swung and missed when they took Sam Bowie at No. 2 — ahead of Michael Jordan — but they plucked Kersey in the second round with the 46th selection. In 1985 came Porter, another great pick at No. 24 in the first round.

Apr 2, 2024 | hoopswire.com | Michael Jordan |Sam Amico |Byron Irvin

Some members of the Chicago Bulls were hoping the team would pursue former Boston Celtics guard Danny Ainge to pair with Michael Jordan when Ainge became available after the 1989-90 season, according to NBA insider Sam Smith‘s book The Jordan Rules. “He’ll tell Michael to (expletive) off when he starts calling for the ball,” former Bulls assistant coach Johnny Bach said of Ainge at the time.

Jan 12, 2024 | hoopswire.com | Michael Jordan |Sam Amico |Byron Irvin

Some members of the Chicago Bulls were hoping the team would pursue former Boston Celtics guard Danny Ainge to pair with Michael Jordan when Ainge became available after the 1989-90 season, according to Sam Smith‘s legendary book The Jordan Rules. “He’ll tell Michael to (expletive) off when he starts calling for the ball,” former Bulls assistant coach Johnny Bach said of Ainge at the time.