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TIL: At least one player drafted in Top 5 of the NBA draft was named Rookie of the Year, or has made an All-Star Team or All-NBA Team every year since 1976. The highest drafted player who made an All-Star Team that season was Adrian Dantley, who was drafted 6th by the Buffalo Braves.

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