Philadelphia 76ers
No. 5 pick overall
1984
Before he became the world's most quotable athlete (nonMike Tyson division), Sir Charles was just your run-of-the-mill, slightly rotund power forward who dressed like a Connecticut prep schooler.
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Philadelphia 76ers
No. 5 pick overall
1984
Before he became the world's most quotable athlete (nonMike Tyson division), Sir Charles was just your run-of-the-mill, slightly rotund power forward who dressed like a Connecticut prep schooler.