1970–71 Cleveland Cavaliers season
Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club Team
1 7 John Johnson Forward United States Iowa
2 26 Dave Sorenson Forward United States Ohio State
3 41 Surry Oliver Guard United States Stephen F. Austin
4 60 Glen Vidnovic Forward United States Iowa
5 75 Wayne Sokolowski Forward United States Ashland
6 94 Joe Cooke Guard United States Indiana
7 109 Narvis Anderson Forward United States Stephen F. Austin
8 128 Walt Robertson Forward United States Loyola University Chicago
9 143 Tom Lagodich Guard United States Kent State
10 162 Ken Johnson Forward United States Indiana
Draft picks
Main article : 1970 NBA Draft
The 1970-71 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the inaugural season of NBA basketball in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers finished the season with a 15-67 record in their first season, finishing last in the Central Division and Eastern Conference. John Johnson was named an All-Star, the first in franchise history. Key Dates: