* Austin Rivers ( born 1992 ) American NBA shooting guard / point guard for the New Orleans Hornets

The 1992 Olympic basketball Dream Team, the first to use current NBA stars, featured Michael Jordan as the anchor, along with Bird, Magic, David Robinson, Patrick Ewing, Scottie Pippen, Clyde Drexler, Karl Malone, John Stockton, Chris Mullin, Charles Barkley, and Christian Laettner.

The Magic history was changed on May 17, 1992, when the franchise won the first pick in the 1992 NBA Draft Lottery.

He also became the 1992 – 1993 NBA Rookie of the Year.

The Hornets selected Alonzo Mourning with the 2nd overall pick of the 1992 NBA Draft ; 1991 NBA Draft | a year earlier, they selected Larry Johnson ( basketball, born 1969 ) | Larry Johnson with the first overall pick

Johnson had an impact season, finishing among the league leaders in points and rebounds, and winning the 1992 NBA Rookie of the Year Award.

Portland advanced to the NBA Finals in 1992 after defeating Utah as well.

The other NBA Finals appearances were in 1990 and 1992.

He helped Chicago win three consecutive NBA championships ( 1990 – 91, 1991 – 92, and 1992 – 93 ), securing the third with a last-second block.

He was named NBA Coach of the Year three times ( 1989 – 90, 1992 – 93 and 1996 – 97, as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and Heat, respectively ).

He helped the Blazers reach the 1992 NBA Finals, only to succumb to the Chicago Bulls in six games.

The team also redesigned their logo and uniform when they signed free agent Ainge prior to the 1992 – 93 NBA season, figuring that his experience would help the team during the playoffs.

* Most field goals ( 3-games series, NBA Playoff ), by Michael Jordan, 1992

The men's basketball team has participated in the NCAA tournament on several occasions in past decades ; the 1992 – 1993 team ( led by future NBA MVP Steve Nash ) was one of 6 No. 15 seeds to defeat a No. 2 seed in the tourney.

It was also a breakout season for the Jazz ; during the 1992 NBA Playoffs, the team made the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history.

Following the 1992 Summer Olympics in which Malone helped the American national team, dubbed the " Dream Team ", win a gold medal, Malone expressed opposition to Magic Johnson, who had recently tested positive for HIV and retired from the NBA in 1991, making a comeback to the league.

* Both Malone and Stockton were selected to be a part of the Dream Team, the legendary 1992 U. S. Olympic basketball team that was the first to feature professional NBA players.

* 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998 NBA World Champions

Hardaway shares the record for second most steals in an NBA Playoffs game, with 8 in Game 2 of the 1991 Western Conference Semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers and in Game 4 of the 1992 Western Conference First Round against the Seattle SuperSonics.

In 1991 – 92, Hardaway became the 7th player in NBA history to average 20 points ( 23. 4 ppg ) and 10 assists ( 10. 0 apg ) in a season, a feat he accomplished again in 1992 – 93 ( 21. 5 ppg, 10. 6 apg ).

* Former Teams: Detroit Rockers ( NPSL ) 1996 – 01, Detroit Pistons ( NBA ) for one playoff game in 1984 because of venue unavailability, and 15 games in 1985 after the roof collapsed at the Pontiac Silverdome, Detroit Compuware Ambassadors ( OHL ) 1991 – 92, Detroit Junior Red Wings ( OHL ) 1992 – 95, Detroit Drive ( AFL ) 1988 – 93, Detroit Turbos ( MILL ) 1989 – 94, Detroit Shock, ( WNBA ) for playoff games in 2004 and the 2006 WNBA Finals Game 5 when The Palace of Auburn Hills was unavailable because of a concert.

In April 1992, Davis retired after 15 NBA seasons, and he was the final Maverick remaining from the team's first season in 1980-81.

The team drafted its initial lineup of players in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft.

In 1992 a Draft Code of Conduct for Transnational Corporations was proposed at the Rio Earth Summit by the UN Centre for Transnational Corporations ( UNCTC ), but the Business Council for Sustainable Development ( BCSD ) together with the International Chamber of Commerce ( ICC ) argued successfully for self-regulation instead.

It has previously hosted the 1976, 1980 and 1992 Democratic National Conventions, and hosted the NFL Draft for many years ( now held at Garden-leased Radio City Music Hall ).

* Todd Warriner-former NHL hockey player picked 4th overall in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the Quebec Nordiques

* Steve Emtman is the # 1 pick in the 1992 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts

Teemu Selänne was selected by the Winnipeg Jets 10th overall in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft ( the last player selected in the first round by Jets general manager John Ferguson, Sr., who was fired four months later ) and was contracted by the Jets for the 1992 – 93 NHL season.

Yashin received his initial fame for being the first draft pick in the history of the expansion Ottawa Senators ( 2nd overall in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft ).

The scale of the riot was surpassed only by the New York City Draft Riots, which took place during the U. S. Civil War, and the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

After being taken by the New York Islanders in the 6th round, 128th overall of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, Armstrong finally played his first full NHL campaign in the 2002 – 03 season, after having spent eight years in the minor leagues.

Aucoin was drafted 117th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft.

* June 20, 1992-Drafted 117th overall in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Canucks

After improving to 58 points over 60 games in 1992 – 93, he was selected 23rd overall by the New York Islanders in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft.

Varvio was drafted by Minnesota North Stars in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft.

Gonchar was the first round pick, 14th overall, of the Washington Capitals in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft.

Drafted first overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft from ZPS Zlín, Hamrlík plays as a defenceman who typically takes on an offensive role for his team, especially on the powerplay.

He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres 83rd overall in the fourth round in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft.

Salmon who had been selected in the third round of the Major League Baseball Draft in 1989 out of Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, made his major league debut in 1992, the same year that he won the Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year Award.

Carter was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, 10th round, 220th overall, after playing AAA level hockey in the Metro Toronto Hockey League.

On September 30, 1990, the Whalers traded Tippett to the Washington Capitals for the Capitals sixth round draft choice in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft.

* 1992 NHL Expansion Draft