Which NBA players did not make their High School team?

[Rake2204]

actually jordan played on JV as a sophomore as well.

There ya go. I don't have facts, but that was the story I've heard (no varsity as a sophomore, only JV - then varsity thereafter).

[Zak]

I heard that Jordan's school only had one team and sophmores weren't usually allowed on varsity and they only made the exception for that one tall guy, i forgot his name..

But chris paul didnt play varsity till junior year.

[highwhey]

He even mentioned it in his hall of fame speech. Saying he wanted to show that he deserved that spot on varsity.

well he showed them, didnt he?

[VanillaThunder]

I am probably one of the biggest Jordan fans alive, but I think this story has kind of taken on an identity of its own lol. Its just blown way out of proportion. Most people's recollection of it involves Jordan not playing basketball at all for 1-3 years of high school lol.

[KingJay718]

Sprewell only played two seasons of HS basketball. That's not bad.

[Phenith]

Sprewell only played two seasons of HS basketball. That's not bad.

He wanted too much money to play the other years.