NBA Draft: Top Selections of the Last 40 Years By Pick

1. Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (1979)

2. Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (1981)

3. Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (1984)

4. Dave Cowens, Boston Celtics (1970)

5. Charles Barkley, Philadelpia 76ers (1984)

6. Larry Bird, Boston Celtics (1978)

7. Alvin Robertson, San Antonio Spurs (1984)

8. Robert Parish, Golden State Warriors (1976)

9. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks (1998)

10. Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics (1998)

11. Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers (1987)

12. Julius Erving, Milwaukee Bucks (1972)

13. Kobe Bryant, Charlotte Hornets (1996)

14. Clyde Drexler, Portlant Trail Blazers (1983)

15. Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns (1996)

16. John Stockton, Utah Jazz (1984)

17. Shawn Kemp, Seattle Super Sonics (1989)

18. Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons (1985)

19. Nate "Tiny" Archibald, Cincinnati Royals (1970)

20. Larry Nance, Phoenix Suns (1981)

21. Rajon Rondo, Phoenix Suns (2006)

22. George McGinnis, Philadelpia 76ers (1973)

23. Alex English, Milwaukee Bucks (1976)

24. Sam Cassell, Houston Rockets (1993)

25. Mark Price, Dallas Mavericks (1986)

26. Vlade Divac, Los Angeles Lakers (1989)

27. Dennis Rodman, Detroit Pistons (1986)

28. Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs (2001)

29. Dennis Johnson, Seattle Super Sonics (1976)

30. Spencer Haywood, Buffalo Braves (1971)

Recap: Top NBA Draft Choices of the Last 40 Years By Pick