Reggie Miller was selected in the 11th pick in 1987. Who are the top 10 picks in that class? 4 All-Stars

When it comes to the team that is most surprising this year's playoffs, the Pacers are undoubtedly on the list. Under the leadership of Halliburton and others, they not only reached the division finals for the second consecutive year, but this also seems to be their most promising season in recent years. The last time the Pacers stood on the finals stage dates back to the 1999-2000 season, when their leader was still Reggie Miller, but unfortunately they failed to win the championship in the finals against the Lakers.

In Miller's 18-year career, he only played for the Pacers, and in that era he was undoubtedly one of the best scorers in the league. However, when Miller participated in the 1987 NBA Draft, he was not selected until the 11th pick in the first round, so this makes people wonder which players were among the top 10 picks that year. Next, we will take a look at how they developed in the NBA!

10.Halles Grant averaged 11.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1 block in his career. In 1987, Grant was selected by the Bulls. He later became an important puzzle in the rise of this team. During the Bulls' first three consecutive championships, he played a very critical role. In the 1993-1994 season, Grant was successfully selected as the All-Star with his average of 15.1 points, 11 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. Later, he was able to sign a big contract with the Magic. In the end, when Grant retired, he not only had 4 championship rings, but also was selected for the All-Defensive Team 4 times and 1 All-Star. Therefore, his entire career development is obviously worthy of his original draft pick.

9. Derek McGee averaged 11 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals in his career. McGee is also a role player in the NBA. Since being selected by the Supersonics, he quickly gained a foothold in the league. Although McGee's upper limit is not enough, he has never been selected into the All-Star even at his peak, but with his outstanding defense, he has been selected into the All-Defensive Team twice, which is a pretty good personal achievement for role players. In the year when McGee performed best, he averaged 15.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

8. Alden Polynis averaged 7.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 0.7 assists in his career, in 1987, Polynis was first selected by the Chicago Bulls, but then he was given to the Supersonics as a bargaining chip and helped the team get Pippen. In this way, it is his contribution to the Bulls' ability to build a dynasty. However, Polinis' personal development after entering the NBA was obviously lower than expected. With only 7.3 points per game in his career, he cannot enter the ranks of core players in the NBA most of the time, so he doesn't think about getting any personal honors.

7. Kevin Johnson averaged 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 1.5 steals in his career. As the best point guard in the 1987th class, Kevin Johnson was traded to the Suns in the rookie season after being selected by the Cavaliers, and here he played his best performance. Since the 1988-1989 season, he averaged at least 20 points and 10 assists per game for three consecutive years. As a result, he has also been selected for the All-Star and the Best Team. With the help of Johnson in 1993, the Suns also reached the finals, and he averaged 17.2 points and 6.5 assists per game against the Bulls. In the end, Johnson continued to retire from the Suns. Although he failed to win the championship until the end, looking back at his personal career, his position in the NBA is still above most players.

6. Kenny Smith averaged 12.8 points, 2 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1 steal in his career. He is also a green leafy player in the NBA. He has played for many teams in his career and has been playing on the court for most of his time. When he played for the Rockets, Smith successfully helped Olajuwon lead the Rockets to two consecutive championships in 1994 and 1995, and he personally performed at least in double-digit scores in the playoffs in those two years.

5. Scotty Pippen

Average of 16.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2 steals in his career

When it comes to Pippen, everyone must be familiar with it. As one of the important founders of the Bulls dynasty in the 1990s, he was the well-deserved second leader in that team. When playing with Jordan, Pippen could greatly share his pressure. Pippen could not only score by himself, but also defend and connect the team's offense. It was only after he led Magic Johnson that the Bulls successfully defeated their opponents and won the championship.

Later, after Jordan retired for the first time, Pippen played better personal performance. In the 1993-1994 season, he averaged 22 points, 8.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 2.9 steals. He was also successfully selected for the Double First Team, and under his leadership that year, the Bulls still achieved a record of 55 wins. In addition, looking back at Pippen's career, he has been selected into the All-Stars 7 times, the Best Defensive Team 10 times, and the Best Team 7 times. Overall, he is undoubtedly one of the best players in the 1987 class.

4.Reggie Williams

Average 12.5 points, 4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals in his career

In Williams' career, his competitive state has been very unstable, and in this case he has been traded by the team many times. Later, he joined the Nuggets and Williams played in his best form. In the 1991-1992 season, he averaged 18.2 points, 5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.8 steals per game. Unfortunately, this state did not last long, and soon he declined. In the end, he was only 32 years old when he left the NBA.

3. Dennis Hopson averaged 10.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1 steal in his career. As the 1987th Tanhua Show, Hopson is a perfect match. He only played in the NBA for 5 seasons, and his personal performance during this period was quite unstable. He averaged 15.8 points per game in the 1989-1990 season, but in the 1990-1991 season, he averaged only 4.3 points per game. The reason why Hopson declined so quickly was also related to his data at the Nets at that time.

2. Almond Gilliam averaged 13.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists in his career. As the second-tier pick, Gilliam did not meet expectations. After playing in the NBA for 13 seasons, although he averaged double-digit points per game in most seasons, he has basically been a team with no high competitiveness, so he has basically not received much attention. Finally, until Gilliam retired, he had never achieved any decent personal achievements in his personal career. Perhaps the only one who can make a move was that he was selected as a rookie team.

1. David Robinson has averaged 21.1 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 3 blocks in his career. If there is a player stronger than Pippen in the 1987 class, then this person is undoubtedly the No. 1 pick David Robinson. He has basically won all the honors he deserves in 14 seasons of his career. In addition to the two championships, David Robinson has also been selected for 10 All-Stars, 10 Best Team, and 8 Best Defensive Team. At his peak, he has also won the series of personal achievements such as MVP, DPOY, scoring king, rebounding king, and blocking king. Therefore, even if he looks back now, he is still an undisputed No. 1 pick.