The 16 Best Players from the 2005 NBA Draft

One of the deepest guard classes in modern memory, stacked with Hall of Fame floor generals, late-round steals and explosive fan favorites. Who tops the class?

1

Chris Paul

Selected 4th overall, the 12-time All-Star point guard became the clear best player of the class and a future Hall of Famer.

1000pts

2

Gerald Green

The 18th overall pick, a Slam Dunk Contest champion famed for his highlight-reel athleticism.

642pts

3

Monta Ellis

A high-scoring guard taken 40th overall who developed into one of the league's most dynamic scorers.

551pts

4

Lou Williams

Drafted 45th overall, a three-time Sixth Man of the Year and one of the best bench scorers in NBA history.

494pts

5

Raymond Felton

A durable starting point guard drafted 5th overall who played over a decade in the league.

428pts

6

Andrew Bogut

The No. 1 overall pick, an elite defensive center who anchored the 2015 champion Golden State Warriors.

350pts

7

Danny Granger

Drafted 17th overall, an All-Star forward who became the scoring focal point of the Indiana Pacers.

350pts

8

Andrew Bynum

The 10th overall pick, an All-Star center who won two titles with the Los Angeles Lakers.

350pts

9

Jarrett Jack

A steady combo guard drafted 22nd overall who spent over a decade as a valuable rotation player.

350pts

10

Amir Johnson

The 56th overall pick who became a durable, energetic frontcourt player over a 14-year career.

350pts

11

Rudy Fernandez

Drafted 24th overall, a Spanish sharpshooting guard and Olympic medalist who later starred in Europe.

350pts

12

Deron Williams

Taken 3rd overall, the three-time All-Star point guard was Chris Paul's chief rival early in their careers.

257pts

13

David Lee

A two-time All-Star power forward drafted 30th overall who thrived as a double-double machine.

257pts

14

Nate Robinson

The 21st overall pick and a three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion known for explosive athleticism.

143pts

15

Channing Frye

Drafted 8th overall, a stretch big man who won a title with the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers.

143pts

16

Ersan Ilyasova

Drafted 36th overall, a Turkish stretch forward who enjoyed a long, productive NBA career.

143pts