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. 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

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2. 2
   Lou Williams

   Drafted 45th overall, a three-time Sixth Man of the Year and one of the best bench scorers in NBA history.
   600pts
3. 3
   Monta Ellis

   A high-scoring guard taken 40th overall who developed into one of the league's most dynamic scorers.
   551pts
4. 4
   Gerald Green

   The 18th overall pick, a Slam Dunk Contest champion famed for his highlight-reel athleticism.
   551pts
5. 5
   Deron Williams

   Taken 3rd overall, the three-time All-Star point guard was Chris Paul's chief rival early in their careers.
   350pts
6. 6
   Andrew Bogut

   The No. 1 overall pick, an elite defensive center who anchored the 2015 champion Golden State Warriors.
   350pts
7. 7
   Andrew Bynum

   The 10th overall pick, an All-Star center who won two titles with the Los Angeles Lakers.
   350pts
8. 8
   Channing Frye

   Drafted 8th overall, a stretch big man who won a title with the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers.
   350pts
9. 9
   Jarrett Jack

   A steady combo guard drafted 22nd overall who spent over a decade as a valuable rotation player.
   350pts
10. 10
    Raymond Felton

    A durable starting point guard drafted 5th overall who played over a decade in the league.
    350pts
11. 11
    Rudy Fernandez

    Drafted 24th overall, a Spanish sharpshooting guard and Olympic medalist who later starred in Europe.
    350pts
12. 12
    David Lee

    A two-time All-Star power forward drafted 30th overall who thrived as a double-double machine.
    257pts
13. 13
    Ersan Ilyasova

    Drafted 36th overall, a Turkish stretch forward who enjoyed a long, productive NBA career.
    257pts
14. 14
    Amir Johnson

    The 56th overall pick who became a durable, energetic frontcourt player over a 14-year career.
    257pts
15. 15
    Danny Granger

    Drafted 17th overall, an All-Star forward who became the scoring focal point of the Indiana Pacers.
    0pts
16. 16
    Nate Robinson

    The 21st overall pick and a three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion known for explosive athleticism.
    0pts

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