From sleek suits to dazzling chains, the 2026 NBA draft is a chance for the league's newest players to make an early statement on the Barclays Center stage.
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The spotlight always shines brightest, however, on the No. 1 pick -- the first player called also earns the distinction of being first player to show off their style in front of a national television audience.
From
Paolo Banchero
's purple suit and "P5" chain to
LeBron James
' iconic all-white look, NBA No. 1 pick fashion has seen plenty of evolution over the years. Here are the looks of every No. 1 pick since 2000:
Cooper Flagg
Year: 2025
Team:
Dallas Mavericks
Cooper Flagg shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted first overall by the Dallas Mavericks.
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images
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.
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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.
Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images
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.
(Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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.
(Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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.
(Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)
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.
(Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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.
(Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
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.
(Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
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.
(Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)
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.
(Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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.
(Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)
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.
(Photo by: Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)
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.
(Photo by Chen Xiaowei/ NBAE/ Getty Images)
Kwame Brown
Year: 2001
Team: Washington Wizards
Kwame Brown after being the first pick of the NBA draft by the Washington Wizards in 2001.
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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.
(Photo by John Roca/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)
