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The best draft picks in NBA history, Nos. 1 through 60

By Mike Lynch
ESPN Research

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Ever wonder who's the best player ever selected fifth overall in the NBA draft? Or at No. 13? Look no further. Below is a comprehensive statistical look at the best selections at each spot since the dawn of the lottery in 1985 (individual stats depict year player was drafted and career average): No. 1 overall picks In the lottery era, two players picked have separated themselves from the pack: Shaquille O'Neal and Tim Duncan. It should be noted that neither turned around his franchise without ...

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