Fashion evolution of No. 1 NBA draft picks since 2000
From sleek suits to dazzling chains, the 2025 NBA draft is a chance for the league’s newest players to make an early statement on the Barclays Center stage.
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:
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
Source: espn.com