The 1997 NBA draft had some great players and plenty of first-round picks that didn't pan out. There were three all-stars, two first-team All-NBA performers and an MVP as well as a number of players who were out of the league within five years.
The draft consisted of 57 picks over two rounds, including 28 picks in the first round. Of the 57 selections, 47 played in the league.
The player drafted the latest who played in the league was Mark Blount. He was selected with the 26th pick in the second round (54th overall) by the Seattle SuperSonics, and he played for nine seasons.
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Here is how the 1997 draft would have gone if it were done today.