Lottery stars, second-round steals and role players who outlasted the hype make this class far deeper than its draft-night reputation suggested.
1Paul George10th pick by Indiana who became a nine-time All-Star and one of the best two-way wings of his era.1000pts
2Eric Bledsoe18th pick who became a tough, explosive starting point guard and All-Defensive selection.873pts
3Ed Davis13th pick who carved out a long career as a rebounding, screen-setting backup big.826pts
4Evan TurnerSecond overall pick and versatile wing who later became a key bench playmaker in Portland.826pts
5Al-Farouq AminuEighth pick and long, switchable defender who started for playoff teams in Portland.565pts
6Greivis Vásquez28th pick and creative Venezuelan point guard who averaged 13.9 points and 9.0 assists for New Orleans in 2012-13.565pts
7Patrick Patterson14th pick and dependable stretch big who was a key reserve for the Raptors.565pts
8John WallNo. 1 overall pick by Washington, a lightning-quick five-time All-Star point guard.439pts
9DeMarcus CousinsFifth pick by Sacramento, a skilled four-time All-Star center with huge scoring and rebounding numbers.439pts
10Gordon HaywardNinth pick by Utah who grew into an All-Star scoring forward with the Jazz.439pts
11Hassan WhitesideSecond-round pick who resurfaced in Miami to lead the NBA in rebounds and blocks.439pts
12Derrick FavorsThird pick whose long career as a defensive big man was mostly spent with the Utah Jazz.439pts
13Larry Sanders15th pick whose shot-blocking peak with Milwaukee briefly made him one of the league's best rim protectors.439pts
14Avery Bradley19th pick and relentless Celtics perimeter defender with two All-Defensive selections.0pts
15Lance Stephenson40th pick whose energy and triple-double flair made him a fan favourite in Indiana.0pts
16Landry Fields39th pick who made the All-Rookie First Team as a starter for the Knicks.0pts
17Greg MonroeSeventh pick by Detroit, a crafty post scorer and passer who averaged a double-double in his prime.0pts
Photo credits
- Paul George — Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eric Bledsoe — All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ed Davis — Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Evan Turner — Frenchieinportland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Al-Farouq Aminu — Frenchieinportland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greivis Vásquez — Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Patrick Patterson — Keith Allison from Hanover, MD, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Wall — All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- DeMarcus Cousins — Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gordon Hayward — Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Hassan Whiteside — Frenchieinportland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Derrick Favors — Frenchieinportland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Larry Sanders — Shakeydeal33, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Avery Bradley — Keith Allison from Hanover, MD, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lance Stephenson — Keith Allison from Hanover, MD, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Landry Fields — scott mecum, CC BY 2.0
- Greg Monroe — Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0
