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Among the 30 current general managers in the NBA, 14 have had previous NBA playing experience:
Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics
Rod Higgins, Charlotte Bobcats
John Paxson, Chicago Bulls
Danny Ferry, Cleveland Cavaliers
Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons
Chris Mullin, Golden State Warriors
Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Clippers
Mitch Kupchak, Los Angeles Lakers
Kiki Vandeweghe, New Jersey Nets
Otis Smith, Orlando Magic
Steve Kerr, Phoenix Suns
Kevin Pritchard, Portland Trail Blazers
Geoff Petrie, Sacramento Kings
Ernie Grunfeld, Washington Wizards
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