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What started Charlie Ward's professional career?
Having been chosen in the 1st round of the 1994 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, Charlie Ward began his career in the NBA as a point guard.
What did Charlie Ward go into first in his professional career?
Having been chosen in the 1st round of the 1994 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, Charlie Ward began his career in the NBA as a point guard.

Question: Did he gain any recognition during that time?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Charlie Ward gain any recognition during the time he played for the Knicks?