Nine spots before the New York Knicks selected Tim Hardaway Jr. in the 2013 NBA Draft, a raw, mostly unknown prospect from Greece, Giannis Antetokounmpo, went to the Milwaukee Bucks, at No. 15. His only experience was overseas, but with a fascinating combination of height, length and athleticism, and in a class perceived weak at the time, it made for an interesting pick.
Of course, Antetokounmpo has developed into an All-Star within five years and is a potential frontrunner for the 2018-19 NBA MVP award. He also has Milwaukee atop the Eastern Conference.
It was difficult to expect the Greek Freak to become this special, but, via TNT’s upcoming Finding Giannis documentary, the Knicks were apparently the only team to not scout him before the draft.