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Was the 1985 NBA Draft rigged?
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I’m Waiting for You, Patrick…
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Georgetown University Patrick Ewing, 1984 NCAA National Championship
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1985 NBA Draft Lottery (2)
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1985 NBA Draft Lottery (3)
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1985 NBA Draft Lottery (4)
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Rough, Tough and Terrific: Georgetown’s Patrick Ewing
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