1968 NBA expansion draft

The draft was held on May 6, 1968, so that the newly founded Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns could acquire players for the upcoming 1968–69 season.

Prior to the expansion draft, Costello retired from playing due to injury and was named as the franchise's first head coach.

[8] The Phoenix Suns were formed and owned by a group of investors headed by Richard Bloch.

[10] The Suns' selections included former territorial picks Gail Goodrich and George Wilson.

[12] Goodrich played two seasons with the Suns and was later inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player.

A man, wearing a jersey with a word "TEMPLE" and the number "5" written in the front, is holding a basketball while posing for a photo.
Guy Rodgers was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks from the Cincinnati Royals .