2001 NBA Draft
Kwame Brown, the first overall pick, was a bust. Only Pau Gasol and Joe Johnson had All-Star careers, while most other top picks were disappointments.
1989 NBA Draft
Glen Rice was the only All-Star, while other top picks like Sean Elliott and Rumeal Robinson were underwhelming.
1952 NBA Draft
No true stars emerged, and the class is remembered for its lack of impact.
1975 NBA Draft
David Thompson was the only All-Star, but the rest of the class was largely unremarkable.
1983 NBA Draft
Ralph Sampson was the only All-Star, but injuries derailed his career. Most other picks were busts.
1990 NBA Draft
Glen Rice was the only All-Star, while other top picks like Rony Seikaly and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf were underwhelming.
1973 NBA Draf
Only four All-Stars, including George McGinnis and Doug Collins. Most top picks were forgettable, and the class lacked depth.
2002 NBA Draft
Featured busts like Jay Williams, Drew Gooden, and Nikoloz Tskitishvili. Amare Stoudemire was the only true star, but injuries hampered his career.
2006 NBA Draft
Notable busts include Andrea Bargnani, Adam Morrison, Tyrus Thomas, and Shelden Williams. Only LaMarcus Aldridge, Rajon Rondo, and Kyle Lowry had standout careers.
2000 NBA Draft
Widely considered the worst, with only Kenyon Martin, Michael Redd, and Jamaal Magloire making All-Star appearances. Most top picks failed to live up to expectations, and the class produced no MVPs or multi-time All-Stars.