| 1950 NBA draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Date(s) | April 25, 1950 |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Overview | |
| 121 total selections in 12 rounds | |
| League | NBA |
| First selection | Chuck Share, Boston Celtics |
The 1950 NBA draft was the first draft following the 1949 merger of the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League that created the National Basketball Association (NBA). The draft was held on April 25, 1950, before the 1950–51 season. In this draft, 12 remaining NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players. In each round, the teams select in reverse order of their win–loss record in the previous season. The Chicago Stags participated in the draft but folded prior to the start of the season.[1] The draft consisted of 12 rounds comprising 121 players selected.