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Theo Ratliff completed his
college career with 1,142 points and 655 rebounds, hoping he would be included
in the first round of the NBA draft. He hired Joel Bell as his agent, and let
Bell do the research and groundwork. "The day of the draft, no one really knew where Theo would be going," Bell said. "But I had a commitment from Detroit that would be the No. 18 pick. When I know something like that, normally I tell my client. "Theo and his family were having a party at a hotel in Demopolis, and for the only time ever in my career I decided not to say anything. He wasn't expecting it, so it would be a good experience. I gave the hotel phone number to the Pistons and waited. "One of their assistant coaches called him as soon as the pick was made, and then I called. I'll never forget - I couldn't get through. The phone lines in Demopolis were jammed. I think I talked to him at 1 in the morning. That was the first time I could get a line." |
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First Round |
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