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Snake-Drafting Every No. 1 NBA Draft Pick Since LeBron James: Pt. 4, The Top 5
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Here’s a look at the available No. 1 overall picks since 2004, along with the franchises that drafted them, listed in chronological order:
2004: Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
2005: Andrew Bogut, Milwaukee Bucks
2006: Andrea Bargnani, Toronto Raptors
2007: Greg Oden, Portland Trail Blazers
2008: Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
2009: Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
2010: John Wall, Washington Wizards
2011: Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
2012: Anthony Davis, New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans
2013: Anthony Bennett, Cleveland Cavaliers
2014: Andrew Wiggins, Cleveland Cavaliers
2015: Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
2016: Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers
2017: Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia 76ers
2018: Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns
2019: Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans
2020: Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
2021: Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
2022: Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic
2023: Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs