The 10 most phenomenal NBA careers in Syracuse basketball history
By Sam Fariss
The Orange has had some talented players walk through its halls and compete on its court. After their careers in the Loud House came to a close, a handful of those players (58 to be exact) went on to impressive NBA careers.
Out of the nearly five dozen players to take their talents to the pros, which ones have had the most standout careers?
Here is our list of the 10 greatest NBA careers who started as Syracuse Orangemen:
player. Bily Owens. Bily Owens. . Round 1, Pick 33, Sacramento Kings. . 10. 445. . Billy Owens
In the 1991 NBA Draft, Billy Owens was selected third overall by the Sacramento Kings.
While Owens never actually stepped on the court in a Kings’ uniform in his rookie year, his draft pick was the start of an impressive decade-long career.
From 1991-2001, Owens played for the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings, Seattle Supersonics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Detroit Pistons.
Owens collected 7,026 points, 4,016 rebounds, and 1,704 assists. He also earned 569 steals for his various teams and had 82 double-doubles.