Primary Sources
1984 NBA Draft: Akeem Olajuwon. YouTube, 10 July 2008. Web. 6 Jan. 2016.
This is a good primary source because it is real video of Olajuwon getting drafted to the Rockets. Olajuwon, the first pick in the draft, was one of the greatest centers of all time.
John Stockton Drafted by Utah Jazz in 1984. YouTube, 21 Apr. 2012. Web. 6 Jan. 2016.
This is a good primary source because it is real video of Stockton getting drafted to the Jazz. Stockton is the all time assist leader in the NBA with 15,806.
Michael Jordan Gets Drafted. N.p., 9 July 2008. Web. 6 Jan. 2016.
This is a good primary source because it is real video of Jordan getting drafted to the Bulls. Jordan is the number one basketball player all time and not that many have been compared to his greatness.
NBA Draft 1984 - Charles Barkley (Pick NO.5). YouTube, 2 Apr. 2008. Web. 6 Jan. 2016.
This is a good primary source because it is real video of Barkley getting drafted to the 76ers. Barkley was one of the greatest rebounders in history and won MVP in 1993.
"The 1984 Draft Documentary Trailer." YouTube. N.p., 4 June 2014. Web. 18 Feb. 2016. <https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fE3ePRGI064>. This is a good primary source because it previews the draft as a whole. It introduces all the components including the players. When Olajuwon was drafted first, everyone thought he would be the greatest, not MJ, but Jordan proved to everyone he was the best of all time.
Secondary Sources
Bondy, Filip. How the 1984 NBA Draft Changed Basketball Forever. N.p.: n.p., 2007. Print.
This book gives me everything I need to know about the draft. It tells me about the players journey from college to professional and how they made their impact on the NBA.
"Charles Barkley." Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2015. <https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Charles_Barkley>.
This source gives me the basic information on power forward, Charles Barkley. Barkley was the fourth player in NBA history to achieve 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 4,000 assists.
Crawford, Bryan. "The 1984 NBA Draft: 30 Years Later, It's Still the Best Ever." Rolling Stone. N.p., 19 June 2014. Web. 10 Dec. 2015. <http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/ the-1984-nba-draft-30-years-later-its-still-the-best-ever-20140619>.
This source helps me by giving me information about the hall of Famers who were picked in the draft. It talks about how the 1984 NBA Draft is the best one in history.
"Hakeem Olajuwon." Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2015. <https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Hakeem_Olajuwon>.
This source gives me the basic information about Hakeem Olajuwon. He was born in Nigeria and was MVP in 1994.
John Stockton." Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2015. <https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ John_Stockton>.
This source gives me the basic information about John Stockton. Stockton is the all time steals leader and had his jersey number retired by Gonzaga and the Utah Jazz.
Joseph, Adi. "Sam Bowie Lied to Be Drafted Ahead of Michael Jordan in 1984." USA Today. N.p., 11 Dec. 2012. Web. 10 Dec. 2015. <http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/ 2012/12/11/1984-nba-draft-sam-bowie-michael-jordan-portland-trail-blazers/1762639/>.
This source is about Sam Bowie, who was picked second overall in the draft, lying to the Trail Blazers that he was in good health condition. Bowie actually had issues with his knee, constantly re injuring it throughout his basketball career. Bowie did that only so that he could be drafted ahead of Jordan.
"Michael Jordan." Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2015. <https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Michael_Jordan>.
This source gives me the basic information about Jordan. He attended UNC and his jersey number was retired by them.
"1984 NBA Draft, First Round." NBA. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Dec. 2015. <http://www.nba.com/ draft2002/history/history_84draft.html>.
This source is good because it gives me the order of the draft in the first round. Four hall of Famers were drafted in the first round.
"1984 NBA Draft." Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2015. <https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ 1984_NBA_draft>.
This is a good source because it gives me the basic information I need to know about the draft itself. The draft is held by NBA Commissioner David Stern who is still the commissioner today.
Jordan, Marcus. Face-time interview by the author. February 10, 2016.This source was helpful because Marcus is the son of Michael Jordan who has a good perspective as to the 1984 draft. He gave me information about the players and Jordan/Nike relationship. He is also a Jordan designer.
Howerton, Darryl. “It was all a Dream.” Nba.com. N.p. N.d. Web. 10, Feb. 2016. http://www.nba.com/allstar2006/program_olajuwon.html>.This source was good because it focused on Hakeem Olajuwon’s signature moves and the reason he was so successful as a player. This author described the moves that Olajuwon was known for that helped the change the game.
“Evolution of Jordan Brand.” Kicks Addict. N.d., N.p. Accessed February 7, 2016. http://kicksaddict.com/2014/07/25/evolution-of-the-jordan-brand/>.This source discussed the Jordan/Nike encounter and the legacy that resulted from Jordan being drafted in the 1984 draft. It also gave insight to the evolution of the shoe for the player’s benefit.
Images
Best Draft Class of all Time. http://cdn.playbuzz.com/cdn/c90fa020-ea7c-43c4-8bfb-cccaaaf3d08e/d606295c-23fc-4990-8be4-df4899df538d.jpg
Michael Jordon, Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon. http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/the-1984-nba-draft-30-years-later-its-still-the-best-ever-20140619
Throwback Thursday. http://thebeastbrief.com/throwback-thursday-the-1984-nba-draft/
MJ at his signing press conference. https://historyrat.wordpress.com/2013/01/19/the-1984-nba-draft-drafting-jordan-not-a-done-deal/
The 1986 NBA Draft class was remembered for much more than basketball. Photo courtesy of AP. http://dj6smith.com/2014/01/24/a-world-without-bias/
Charles Barkley signing day. https://thenypost.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/stern2.jpg
Hakeem Olajuwan on signing day. http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2014/03/hakeem-olajuwon-back-in-the-gym-with-rockets/
Madison Square Garden. http://www.dailydot.com/esports/lcs-madison-square-garden/
John Stockton was selected 19th overall. http://insidesportworld.sportsblog.com/posts/2718222/nba-draft-history-1984-nba-draft--olajuwon--barkley--stockton-and-jordan.html
Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon. http://insidesportworld.sportsblog.com/posts/2718222/nba-draft-history-1984-nba-draft--olajuwon--barkley--stockton-and-jordan.html
Oscar Schmidt. http://www.flamengo.com.br/site/noticia/detalhe/20441/oscar-schmidt-completa-57-anos
NBA Draft Lottery. http://www.nba.com/kings/blog/kings-2015-nba-draft-lottery-odds
Hakeem Olajuwon. http://basketball244882.blogspot.com/2015/06/hakeem-olajuwon-feature-it-was-all-dream.html
Emsley A. Laney High School - Emsley A. Laney High School Yearbook Editor (Ed.). (1980) Spinnaker 79-80. Wilmington, North Carolina: Emsley A. Laney High School. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/Michael_Jordan_-_Laney_High_School_1980_-_02.jpg
Lebanon High School/Daily News Photo - Walter, Mary. (Ed.). (1978) Lodestone '78 (Vol. IX). Lebanon, Pennsylvania: Lebanon High School.