Ronnie Lester, 1983, age 24, Bulls: Fracture

Fractured right kneecap in March, out for the remainder of the season (played 65 games).

Next season: Appeared in 43 games. Declining numbers, ended his career in 1985-86 on the Lakers after being placed on the injured list with "tendinitis in knee". He continued to work there as a scout and eventually as an assistant GM.