Ranking Every No. 1 Overall NBA Draft Pick of the Century

Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey has ranked every No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick of the 21st century, a list featuring several all-time greats selected since 2000. The article notes that the 2026 NBA Draft class could challenge those historic picks, with prospects AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, and Caleb Wilson all possessing superstar potential. The top pick from the 2026 draft, whichever prospect is selected first, is seen as having the ability to rank among the best No. 1 picks of the century.