Houston Rockets
No. 1 pick overall
1984
"The Dream" went all out prepping for his moment in the spotlight. But since he wasn't heading to prom, he might've been better off losing the tux.
The NBA draft has long been known for its excessive hype, its unfulfilled promise and the eye-crossing formalwear donned by basketball's future stars. TIME looks back at some of Draft Day's worst sartorial choices
Houston Rockets
No. 1 pick overall
1984
"The Dream" went all out prepping for his moment in the spotlight. But since he wasn't heading to prom, he might've been better off losing the tux.