Ranking the best number 1 pick up in the NBA draft from Lebron James
Lebron James It is probably the biggest player of all time and, extension, the largest number 1 total selection in the history of the NBA draft.
Number 1 years ago before James Everyone deserved to be in conversation – Magic Johnson, Kareem Abul-Jabb, Tim Duncan, Shakuille O’Neal – but James separated from the others during his 22 years of NBA career.
But who was the best number 1 picks up since James compiled no. 1 Cleveland Cavalirs 2003 year? Nick Wright put his list together on “first things”.
Not on the list
Andrew Bogut (2005), Andrea Bargnani (2006), Greg Oden (2007), John Wall (2010), Anthony Bennett (2013), Andrew Wiggins (2014), Ben Simmons (2016), Markelle Fultz (2017), DEANDRE AITON (2018), Zion Williamson (2019), Cade Cunningham (2021), Paolo Banchero (2022), Zaharie Risacher (2024)
Nick Wright’s List
8. Blake Griffin (2009)
Compiled: Sliders
Prizes / Accolades: 6k All-Star, 5k All-NBA, 2010-11 Roi
7. Karl-Anthony Cities (2015)
Compiled: Minnesota Timbervolves
Prizes / Accolades: 5k All-Star, 2k All-NBA, 2015-16 ROI
6 Derrick Rose (2008)
Compiled: Chicago Bulls
Prizes / Accolades: 2010-11 MVP, 3K All-Star, 1k All-NBA, 2008-09 Roi
5. Kirie Irving (2011)
Compiled: Cleveland Cavaliers
Prizes / Accolades: 2016 NBA Champ, 9K All-Star. 3K ALL-NBA, 2011-12 ROI
4. Anthony Edwards (2020)
Compiled: Minnesota Timbervolves
Prizes / Accolades: 3k all-star, 1k all-nba
3. Dwight Howard (2004)
Compiled: Orlando Magic
Prizes / Accolades: 1k NBA Champ, 8k All-Star, 8k All-NBA, 3K DPOI, 5K All Defensive
2. Anthony Davis (2012)
Compiled: New Orleans Hornets
Prizes / Accolades: 1k NBA Champ, 10k All-Star, 5k All-NBA, 5K All Defensive
1. Victor Vembaniama (2023)
Compiled: San Antonio Spurs
Prizes / Accolades: 1k All-Star, 1k Roi, 1k All Defensive
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2025-03-28 22:47:00
