Step #1 — Develop a Set of Historical Data
In no particular order, the following 10 players are arguably the 10 biggest busts in NBA Draft history.
Sam Bowie — 1984 No. 2 overall pick / Height: 7'1"
Kwame Brown — 2001 No. 1 overall pick / Height: 6'11"
Michael Olowokandi — 1998 No. 1 overall pick / Height: 7'0"
Chris Washburn — 1986 No. 3 overall pick / Height: 6'11"
LaRue Martin — 1972 No. 1 overall pick / Height: 6'11"
Darko Milicic — 2003 No. 2 overall pick / Height: 7'0"
Adam Morrison — 2006 No. 3 overall pick / Height: 6'8"
Ed O'Bannon — 1995 No. 9 overall pick / Height: 6'8"
Stromile Swift — 2000 No. 2 overall pick / Height: 6'9"
Greg Oden — 2007 No. 1 overall pick / Height: 7'0"
Step #2 — Note Any Similarities in the Data
Similarity: 100-percent of the players are 6-foot-8 or taller.
Step #3 — Look for Less Obvious Similarities
Similarity: Upon further reflection, it can be noted that a huge majority — 80-percent — of the players are black.
Step #4 — Visually Analyze the Data
Step #5 — Announce Your Findings
"The key to a successful NBA Draft is to NOT draft any tall, black players. We can also conclude that the best basketball teams will be those that load up on short, white guys."
