The 17 Best Players from the 2008 NBA Draft

MVPs, champions and second-round steals who turned one draft night into a generation of stars. Who is the pick of the class?

1

Derrick Rose

The number-one overall pick who became the youngest MVP in NBA history in 2011.

1000pts

2

Courtney Lee

Selected 22nd, a dependable 3-and-D guard who reached the Finals as a rookie.

762pts

3

DeAndre Jordan

A second-round steal at 35th who became one of the league's best rim-protecting and rebounding centers.

746pts

4

Russell Westbrook

Selected fourth overall, a nine-time All-Star and the 2017 NBA MVP who became the league's triple-double king.

746pts

5

George Hill

Picked 26th, a steady two-way guard and reliable starter over a long career.

703pts

6

Kevin Love

Drafted fifth, a five-time All-Star, elite rebounder and 2016 NBA champion.

653pts

7

JaVale McGee

Drafted 18th, an athletic shot-blocking center and three-time NBA champion.

653pts

8

Brook Lopez

Selected tenth, a durable scoring and shot-blocking center and 2021 NBA champion.

653pts

9

Roy Hibbert

A two-time All-Star center and anchor of the Indiana Pacers' elite defenses.

653pts

10

Nikola Pekovic

A second-round pick who became a powerful, productive starting center for Minnesota.

594pts

11

Serge Ibaka

Picked 24th, a two-time blocks champion and 2019 NBA champion.

594pts

12

Danilo Gallinari

The sixth overall pick, a sharpshooting forward with a long, productive scoring career.

522pts

13

Nicolas Batum

Drafted 25th, a versatile two-way wing who became a key playoff contributor.

522pts

14

Robin Lopez

Selected 15th, a sturdy defensive center who carved out a lengthy NBA career.

522pts

15

Goran Dragic

A second-round pick at 45th who became an All-Star and the 2014 Most Improved Player.

522pts

16

Eric Gordon

Taken seventh, a prolific three-point shooter and 2017 Sixth Man of the Year.

435pts

17

Ryan Anderson

Taken 21st, a stretch big and 2012 Most Improved Player known for his three-point shooting.

435pts