https://www.olympics.com/en/news/brazilian-olympic-basketball-legend-oscar-schmidt-dead-68

The 1984 NBA Draft saw Akeem, Sam Bowie and MJ go 1, 2, and 3.  131st (15th pick of round 6), the NJ Nets selected Oscar Schmidt, from Brazil.  He didn't sign a contract with the Nets and never played a game in the NBA.   He opted to dedicate his time and effort playing for the Brazilian National Team, and he became an International Basketball legend.

RIP to one of the finest basketball players the world ever saw.

Edited April 20Apr 20 by Tranquility Base

This guy was one of the best to ever do it, regardless of where he played. I watched him wear out everyone including the US. He'd give buckets to everyone he played and seemed unguardable.

For those that don't know...

Key Olympic Records and Statistics

Total Points: 1,093 (all-time Olympic record).

Games Played: 38 (across 5 Olympics: 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996).

Highest Average: 42.3 points per game (1988 Seoul Games).

Single Game High: 55 points (vs. Spain, 1988).

Overall Shooting: 45.4% Field Goal, 41.0% 3-Point, 90.1% Free Throw.

Tournament Highlights

1988 Seoul: Led the tournament with 42.3 PPG, including a 55-point game against Spain.

1992 Barcelona: Led the tournament with 24.8 PPG, including 24 points against the USA "Dream Team".

1996 Atlanta: Led the tournament with 27.4 PPG.