In light of the 2012 NBA draft that took place last night I have decided to list the Top 5 number 1 draft picks since the 1980s. I picked these 5 players based off of stats, championships and other accolades acquired throughout their time in the league. Here goes…
1. Tim Duncan (F). Drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 1997. Career Averages: 21.1 PPG/11.9 RPG/2.7 APG
– 4x NBA champion, 2x NBA MVP, Rookie of the Year (1998)
2. Shaquille O’Neal (C). Drafted by the Orlando Magic in 1992. Career Averages: 23.4 PPG/13.9 RPG/1.9 APG
-4x NBA champion, 3x NBA finals MVP, 1 NBA MVP, 2x scoring champion, Rookie of the year (1993)
3. David Robinson (C). Drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 1987. Career Averages: 24.3 PPG/12.0 RPG/2.0 APG
-2x NBA champion, 1 NBA MVP, Rookie of the year (1990)
4. Hakeem Olajuwon (C). Drafted by the Houston Rockets in 1984. Career Averages: 20.6 PPG/11.9 RPG/1.4 APG
-2x NBA champion, 2x NBA finals MVP, 1 NBA MVP.
5. Lebron James (F). Drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003. Career Averages: 20.9 PPG/5.5 RPG/5.9 APG
-1 NBA championship, 1 NBA Finals MVP, 3x NBA MVP, Scoring Champion, Rookie of the Year (2004)
— Kwame Morton (@MVPKidKwam)
