LA’s draft history: Ranking every #8 overall pick

LANDOVER, MD - CIRCA 1982: Tom Chambers #22 of the San Diego Clippers shoots a free throw against the Washington Bullets during an NBA basketball game circa 1982 at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. Chambers played for the Clippers from 1981-83. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - CIRCA 1982: Tom Chambers #22 of the San Diego Clippers shoots a free throw against the Washington Bullets during an NBA basketball game circa 1982 at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. Chambers played for the Clippers from 1981-83. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /
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As we continue on our look back at every first-round draft pick made in LA Clippers history, we find ourselves face-to-face with the number eight pick.

On five separate occasions, LA was slotted in this position. The results, ultimately, were a mixed bag. In some instances, LA found a diamond in the rough, in others, LA made head-scratching selections that infuriated even their most staunch supporters.

Let’s find out who was the best and worst number eight pick in franchise history.