From sophisticated suits to eye-catching accessories, the NBA draft offers new players a prime opportunity to make a strong initial impression on the Barclays Center stage.
However, the player chosen first overall invariably attracts the most attention. As the initial selection, they also get the first chance to display their personal style to a national television audience.
The fashion choices of top NBA draft picks have changed considerably over the years. We`ve seen everything from Paolo Banchero`s notable purple suit and `P5` chain to LeBron James` distinctive all-white attire. Here is a look at the notable styles showcased by every No. 1 pick since the year 2000:
- Zaccharie Risacher
- Victor Wembanyama
- Paolo Banchero
- Cade Cunningham
- Anthony Edwards
- Zion Williamson
- Deandre Ayton
- Markelle Fultz
- Ben Simmons
- Karl-Anthony Towns
- Andrew Wiggins
- Anthony Bennett
- Anthony Davis
- Kyrie Irving
- John Wall
- Blake Griffin
- Derrick Rose
- Greg Oden
- Andrea Bargnani
- Andrew Bogut
- Dwight Howard
- LeBron James
- Yao Ming
- Kwame Brown
- Kenyon Martin
Zaccharie Risacher
Year: 2024
Team: Atlanta Hawks
Victor Wembanyama
Year: 2023
Team: San Antonio Spurs
Paolo Banchero
Year: 2022
Team: Orlando Magic
Cade Cunningham
Year: 2021
Team: Detroit Pistons
Anthony Edwards
Year: 2020
Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
Zion Williamson
Year: 2019
Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Deandre Ayton
Year: 2018
Team: Phoenix Suns
Markelle Fultz
Year: 2017
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Ben Simmons
Year: 2016
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Karl-Anthony Towns
Year: 2015
Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
Andrew Wiggins
Year: 2014
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Anthony Bennett
Year: 2013
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Anthony Davis
Year: 2012
Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Kyrie Irving
Year: 2011
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
John Wall
Year: 2010
Team: Washington Wizards
Blake Griffin
Year: 2009
Team: LA Clippers
Derrick Rose
Year: 2008
Team: Chicago Bulls
Greg Oden
Year: 2007
Team: Portland Trail Blazers
Andrea Bargnani
Year: 2006
Team: Toronto Raptors
Andrew Bogut
Year: 2005
Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Dwight Howard
Year: 2004
Team: Orlando Magic
LeBron James
Year: 2003
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Yao Ming
Year: 2002
Team: Houston Rockets
Kwame Brown
Year: 2001
Team: Washington Wizards
Kenyon Martin
Year: 2000
Team: New Jersey Nets
