Military personnel in uniform are required to salute when they meet and recognize persons entitled (by grade) to a salute except when it is inappropriate or impractical (in public conveyances such as planes and buses, in public places such as inside theaters, or when driving a vehicle).
One notable player, Shawn Kemp, enrolled in college but never played any games due to personal problems. In 1989, a year after his high school graduation, he was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics. He played 14 seasons in the NBA and was selected to 6 All-Star Games and 3 All-NBA Teams.
21st (overall) as of Oct 14, 2015, 10:59AM. May 3, 1967: Drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1st round (5th pick) of the 1967 NBA Draft. October 10, 1977: Sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers as compensation for the New York Knicks signing Jim Cleamons as a veteran free agent. October 19, 1979: Waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers.