From sharp suits to eye-catching chains, the NBA draft provides a platform for the league`s newest talents to make an initial style statement on the Barclays Center stage.
However, the most intense focus is always on the No. 1 overall selection. The first player to hear their name called also gets the distinct opportunity to display their personal fashion sense before a national television audience.
The style choices of top NBA draft picks have certainly transformed over the years, exemplified by looks like Paolo Banchero`s purple suit and `P5` necklace or LeBron James` memorable all-white ensemble. Below are the notable appearances of every No. 1 draft pick from 2000 onwards:
Zaccharie Risacher
Year: 2024
Team: Atlanta Hawks
Zaccharie Risacher poses after being selected No. 1 overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2024 NBA draft.
Victor Wembanyama
Year: 2023
Team: San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama poses after being selected No. 1 overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA draft.
Paolo Banchero
Year: 2022
Team: Orlando Magic
Paolo Banchero poses after being selected No. 1 overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2022 NBA draft.
Cade Cunningham
Year: 2021
Team: Detroit Pistons
Cade Cunningham poses after being selected No. 1 overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2021 NBA draft.
Anthony Edwards
Year: 2020
Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards poses after being selected No. 1 overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2020 NBA draft.
Zion Williamson
Year: 2019
Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Zion Williamson poses after being selected No. 1 overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 NBA draft.
Deandre Ayton
Year: 2018
Team: Phoenix Suns
Deandre Ayton poses after being selected No. 1 overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2018 NBA draft.
Markelle Fultz
Year: 2017
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Markelle Fultz poses after being selected No. 1 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2017 NBA draft.
Ben Simmons
Year: 2016
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Ben Simmons poses after being selected No. 1 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 NBA draft.
Karl-Anthony Towns
Year: 2015
Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
Karl-Anthony Towns poses after being selected No. 1 overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2015 NBA draft.
Andrew Wiggins
Year: 2014
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Andrew Wiggins poses after being selected No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2014 NBA draft.
Anthony Bennett
Year: 2013
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Anthony Bennett poses after being selected No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2013 NBA draft.
Anthony Davis
Year: 2012
Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Anthony Davis shakes hands with then NBA commissioner David Stern after being selected No. 1 overall by the New Orleans Hornets during the 2012 NBA draft.
Kyrie Irving
Year: 2011
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Kyrie Irving shakes hands with then NBA commissioner David Stern after being selected No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2011 NBA draft.
John Wall
Year: 2010
Team: Washington Wizards
John Wall, selected No. 1 by the Washington Wizards, poses for a portrait during the 2010 NBA draft.
Blake Griffin
Year: 2009
Team: LA Clippers
Blake Griffin shakes hands with then NBA commissioner David Stern after being selected first by the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2009 NBA draft.
Derrick Rose
Year: 2008
Team: Chicago Bulls
Derrick Rose shakes hands with then-NBA commissioner David Stern after being selected No. 1 overall by the Chicago Bulls in 2008.
Greg Oden
Year: 2007
Team: Portland Trail Blazers
Greg Oden, selected first overall by the Portland Trail Blazers, is seen during the 2007 NBA draft.
Andrea Bargnani
Year: 2006
Team: Toronto Raptors
Andrea Bargnani poses after being selected No. 1 overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2006 NBA draft.
Andrew Bogut
Year: 2005
Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Andrew Bogut walks across the stage as he is drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2005 NBA draft.
Dwight Howard
Year: 2004
Team: Orlando Magic
Dwight Howard poses after being selected No. 1 overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2004 NBA draft.
LeBron James
Year: 2003
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
LeBron James poses with his jersey after being selected No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2004.
Yao Ming
Year: 2002
Team: Houston Rockets
Yao Ming after being chosen first overall in the 2002 NBA draft on June 25, 2002, by the Houston Rockets.
Kwame Brown
Year: 2001
Team: Washington Wizards
Kwame Brown after being the first pick of the NBA draft by the Washington Wizards in 2001.
Kenyon Martin
Year: 2000
Team: New Jersey Nets
Kenyon Martin`s outfit when selected No. 1 overall by the New Jersey Nets in the 2000 NBA draft.
