RAPTORS 2002 DRAFT INDEX
The Raptors have only been around for seven seasons but they have already acquired two rookies of the year in Damon Stoudamire and Vince Carter. Will Toronto be as successful this year? Only time will tell. Follow along with raptors.com for all the best draft coverage.
Chris Jefferies Draft Diary
The evening of the NBA Draft was a little tense for Chris Jefferies. The first round was almost over and he hadn't heard his name. Then he was picked by the Lakers but ended up in Toronto. What did all mean to the young man?
Read his draft night diary to find out.
New Raptors Come To Town
The newest Raptors landed in Toronto in the day following the draft.
Rookie Chris Jefferies was introduced Friday morning after flying in from California while
veteran guard Lindsey Hunter made his introduction Thursday afternoon just hours after a trade brought both to Toronto.
 Both Vince Cater and Tracy McGrady are former first-round picks. raptors.com |
Wheeling And Dealing
The Raptors had needs heading into the NBA draft and they
addressed them all in one fell swoop by acquiring
Lindsey Hunter and the draft rights to
Chris Jefferies from the Lakers for
Tracy Murray and the draft rights to
Kareem Rush. The teams also agreed to exchange second-round picks in a future draft.
Official Press Release
Quotes from Draft Day
Inside The War Room
Chuck Checks The Draft Results
Raptors.commentator gives his lowdown on what happened on draft night in a two-part special. In the first part, he examines the maneuvers made by Toronto while his second installment takes a loook around the league.
Swirksy on the NBA pre-draft camp.
Swirsky dishes in the draft -- June 6, 2002
Swirsky on the Raptors draft preparations -- May 27, 2002
Swirsky on the Lottery outcome -- May 21, 2002
Swirsky looks at the NBA Draft Lottery -- May 16, 2002
Who Should The Raptors Pick?
The countdown is into its final hours for the NBA Draft on June 26. Who should the Raptors select with the 20th pick in the first round? We take a look at some of the possibilities.
Grunwald Has Feel For Draft
Raptors GM Glen Grunwald chatted with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss how he feels going into the 2002 NBA Draft. The Raptors have a need at point guard but there are numerous scenarios that could unfold on Wednesday night.
Draft Decision For Raptors
The final countdown is on for the 2002 NBA Draft and the Toronto Raptors are making their final preparations. Will Toronto keep their first-round pick or make a deal? GM Glen Grunwald sheds some light on the subject.
Prospects Make Their Point
Five point guard prospects worked out for the Raptors on June 21, including All-American Frank Williams from Illinois who believes he has what it takes to make it in the NBA.
Inside A Raptors Workout
The Raptors basketball staff is fully involved in preparation for the upcoming NBA Draft at this point. We give you an inside look at what happens when prospects come to Toronto with the hope of being selected to by the Raptors.
NBA.com FIlls You In
Follow along with all the latest in draft news from around the league with NBA.com's extensive coverage of the annual event.
Profiles of all the top prospects
Everything you ever needed to know about the Draft history
Who's picking where?
Interactive Game: You do the picking
Past No. 1 Picks
NBA Draft 2002 Notes
Where 2002 All-Stars were drafted
2001 Draft Flashback
Relive all the great drama and moments of last year's draft . Toronto used its pick, 17th overall, to select Michael Bradley. Look at how Bradley did in his first season in the NBA.