Can You Name These Random NBA Draft Busts?

The NBA conducts a lottery to determine who picks first in the draft, but making picks can seem just as much of a lottery. Some college stars blossom at the pro level, others turn into massive busts. Can you remember some of the worst flops?

Created by Michael Craig

On May 30, 2016

1 / 10

Years before they joined forces in Miami, LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade were all part of a 2003 draft class that also included Carmelo Anthony. Who went 2nd overall behind LeBron?

2 / 10

I was taken #1 overall in 1998 ahead of future All-Stars Antawn Jamison, Vince Carter, Dirk Nowitzki, and Paul Pierce. Who am I?

3 / 10

I was picked #1 overall in 1995 but ended up a journeyman player for 12 teams. Who am I?

4 / 10

I became the first-ever #1 overall pick to be demoted to the D-League. Who am I?

5 / 10

Name this player drafted #2 overall in 2009, ahead of James Harden, Steph Curry, and DeMar DeRozan.

6 / 10

I was Michael Jordan's first pick as Charlotte owner but became a huge draft bust. Who am I?

7 / 10

Name this PF/C drafted #5 overall in 2002, ahead of fellow frontcourt players and future All-NBA stars Amar'e Stoudemire and Carlos Boozer.

8 / 10

Name this journeyman player drafted #6 overall by the Mavericks in 1998 but then immediately raded for a pick that became Dirk Nowitzki

9 / 10

Name this college star turned bust considered the best athlete in the 2008 draft (at the time).

10 / 10

I am most famous for the player drafted immediately after me, rather than my solid if unspectacular NBA career. Who am I?

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