1986-87 Boston Celtics Season
Thanks to the 1984 trade of Gerald Henderson and the subsequent fall of the Seattle SuperSonics, at the end of the 1985-86 the Celtics owned not only the best team in the NBA but also the second pick in the 1986 NBA Draft. The Celtics drafted Len Bias with the pick and had high hopes for the young University of Maryland star. Fans believed Bias had superstar potential, and that he would be the perfect complement to the aging, but still strong, Celtics. The hope was that his presence would ensure that the franchise would remain a powerhouse after Bird, McHale and Parish retired. Unfortunately, Bias died 48 hours after he was drafted, after using cocaine at a party and overdosing. It would be the first in a long string of bad luck for the Celtics.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | School/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Len Bias | Forward | United States | Maryland |
| 4 | 93 | Tony Bedford | N/A | United States | Texas Tech |
| 5 | 116 | Dave Colbert | N/A | United States | Dayton |
| 6 | 139 | Greg Wendt | N/A | United States | Detroit |
| 7 | 162 | Tom Ivey | N/A | United States | Boston |
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