Picked Before Dirk in the 1998 NBA Draft

1 Michael Olowokandi (C)
2 Mike Bibby (PG)
3 Raef LaFrentz (C/F)
4 Antawn Jamison+ (F)
5 Vince Carter* (G/F)
6 Robert "Tractor" Traylor (F/C)
7 Jason Williams (PG) .
8 Larry Hughes (SG)
9 Dirk Nowitzki* (PF) Germany Milwaukee Bucks (traded to Dallas)