20 Best NBA Draft Picks in Michigan Wolverines History
By Zac Snyder
Feb 16, 2014; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; A general view of the Crisler Arena during the first half of the game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Michigan Wolverines. The Badgers won 75-62. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Round 1. Pick 15 (1979). Phil Hubbard. 14. player. 64.
Phil Hubbard‘s move from the University of Michigan wasn’t a far one after being drafted by the Detroit Pistons. Hubbard’s Pistons career came to an end midway through his third season in a trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers that brought Bill Laimbeer to Detroit.
In 11 NBA seasons between the Pistons and Cavs, Hubbard averaged 10.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists. His best statistical season came in 1984-85 when he averaged 15.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
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