NBA Draft 2011: Power Ranking Draft Track Record of Every Team in Last Decade

With the 2011 NBA draft quickly approaching, let's take a look back through the past decade and see how each and every team in the league has fared. 

Some teams have been relatively quiet during the festivities that kick off the summer for basketball, while others have wheeled and dealt their way to quite a few picks. 

With those picks, some teams have been far more successful than others. 

Busts are quite common in the NBA draft, but so too are gems that can be uncovered in either the latter portions of the first round or even the second round. 

Read on to see how your team ranks when it comes to drafting. 

30. Atlanta Hawks

Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 08: Marvin Williams #24 of the Atlanta Hawks against the Chicago Bulls in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at Phillips Arena on May 8, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknow

Good Picks

Josh Smith (No. 17 in 2004)

Al Horford (No. 3 in 2007)

Bad Picks

DerMarr Johnson (No. 6 in 2000)

Josh Childress (No. 6 in 2004)

Marvin Williams (No. 2 in 2005)

Shelden Williams (No. 5 in 2006)

Acie Law (No. 11 in 2007)

The Analysis

While the Hawks have made a few good picks, they are way too prone to drafting busts, especially ones with the last name Williams. Picking Marvin ahead of Chris Paul and Deron Williams is inexcusable.

29. Memphis Grizzlies

Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

MEMPHIS, TN - MAY 13: O.J. Mayo #32 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts after making a basket and drawing a foul from the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Six of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on May 13, 2011 in Memphis

Good Picks

Drew Gooden (No. 4 in 2002)

Rudy Gay (No. 8 in 2006 through the Houston Rockets)

O.J. Mayo (No. 3 in 2008 through the Minnesota Timberwolves)

Bad Picks

Stromile Swift (No. 2 in 2000)

Troy Bell (No. 16 in 2003 through the Boston Celtics)

Hasheem Thabeet (No. 2 in 2009)

The Analysis

Things don't look good for the Grizzlies in these rankings after drafting both Stromile Swift and Hasheem Thabeet with No. 2 picks. 

28. Detroit Pistons

Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

AUBURN HILLS, MI - OCTOBER 29: Rodney Stuckey #3 of the Detroit Pistons looks across the court during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 29, 2008 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Pistons won 100-94. NOTE TO USER

Good Picks

Tayshaun Prince (No. 23 in 2002)

Rodney Stuckey (No. 15 in 2007)

Greg Monroe (No. 7 in 2010)

Bad Picks

Rodney White (No. 9 in 2001)

Darko Milicic (No. 2 in 2003)

The Analysis

The Detroit Pistons drafted Darko Milicic instead of Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh or Dwyane Wade. Enough said. 

27. Orlando Magic

Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 22: Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic reacts after being called for a technical foul against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on April 22, 2011

Good Picks

Dwight Howard (No. 1 in 2004)

Jameer Nelson (No. 20 in 2004 through the Denver Nuggets)

Bad Picks

Reece Gaines (No. 15 in 2003)

Fran Vazquez (No. 11 in 2005)

J.J. Redick (No. 11 in 2006)

The Analysis

Jameer Nelson was a good find but the Magic would have been stupid to not take Dwight Howard at No. 1 in 2004. Those selections do not make up for the fact that Vazquez never played a minute in the NBA. 

26. Charlotte Bobcats

Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

DENVER, CO - MARCH 02: D.J. Augustin #14 of the Charlotte Bobcats takes a free throw against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on March 2, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Bobcats 120-80.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges an

Good Picks

Emeka Okafor (No. 2 in 2004 through the Los Angeles Clippers)

Raymond Felton (No. 5 in 2005)

D.J. Augustin (No. 9 in 2008)

Bad Picks

Sean May (No. 13 in 2005)

Adam Morrison (No. 3 in 2006)

The Analysis

Charlotte hasn't really even been in the league for too long, but they've already drafted one huge bust (Morrison) and don't have any standout picks yet. 

25. Los Angeles Clippers

Noel Vasquez/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers walks on the court in the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest apart of NBA All-Star Saturday Night at Staples Center on February 19, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User exp

Good Picks

Chris Kaman (No. 6 in 2003)

Eric Gordon (No. 7 in 2008)

Blake Griffin (No. 1 in 2009)

Bad Picks

Darius Miles (No. 3 in 2000)

Shaun Livingston (No. 4 in 2004)

Yaroslav Korolev (No. 12 in 2005)

The Analysis

The Clippers have developed a reputation for terrible drafting, but the players they've selected in the last decade haven't really been all that bad. Kaman, Gordon and Griffin were all very solid picks. 

24. Boston Celtics

Elsa/Getty Images

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 04: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics calls out to his teammates in the first half against the Golden State Warriors on March 4, 2011 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees t

Good Picks

Rajon Rondo (No. 21 in 2006 through the Phoenix Suns)

Bad Picks

Jerome Moiso (No. 11 in 2000)

Kedrick Brown (No. 11 in 2001 through the Denver Nuggets)

Joseph Forte (No. 21 in 2001)

The Analysis

Boston doesn't usually draft in the early portion of the first round, so the busts they've had aren't too big. But then again, neither are the successes. 

23. Denver Nuggets

Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 21: Carmelo Anthony #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks on as he warms up for the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Pepsi Center on January 21, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Lakers defeated the Nuggets 107-97. NOTE TO USE

Good Picks

Nene Hilario (No. 7 in 2002 through the New York Knicks)

Carmelo Anthony (No. 3 in 2003)

Bad Picks

Nikolv Tskitishvili (No. 5 in 2002)

Julius Hodge (No. 20 in 2005)

The Analysis

Denver didn't have a single pick in 2007, 2008 or 2010, making the choices here rather sparse. Tskitishvili is one of the biggest busts of all time though. 

22. Houston Rockets

Jeff Gross/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets looks on during their opening night game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agre

Good Picks

Yao Ming (No. 1 in 2002)

Carl Landry (No. 31 in 2007 through the Seattle SuperSonics)

Bad Picks

Eddie Griffin (No. 7 in 2001 through the New Jersey Nets)

The Analysis

The Houston Rockets draft selections of the past decade have been fairly standard. There aren't many busts and there aren't many great picks. 

21. Los Angeles Lakers

Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 04: Andrew Bynum #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts in the first half while taking on the Dallas Mavericks in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles,

Good Picks

None

Bad Picks

None

The Analysis

The Los Angeles Lakers are possibly the most boring draft team of the last decade. Of the 20 picks they've made in this decade, only eight have been in the first round and only two have been in the top 20. Andrew Bynum at No. 10 may be the best pick they've made. 

20. Cleveland Cavaliers

Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

CLEVELAND - MAY 11: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on while playing the Boston Celtics in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 11, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. Boston won

Good Picks

Carlos Boozer (No. 35 in 2002)

LeBron James (No. 1 in 2003)

Anderson Varejao (No. 31 in 2004 through the Orlando Magic)

Bad Picks

Chris Mihm (No. 7 in 2000 through the Chicago Bulls)

DaJuan Wagner (No. 6 in 2002)

The Analysis

It was hard to miss on hometown hero LeBron James, but finding Boozer was a pretty decent gem on draft day. Mihm and Wagner were not very good picks, however. 

19. Golden State Warriors

Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 25: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the Toronto Raptors at Oracle Arena on March 25, 2011 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using

Good Picks

Gilbert Arenas (No. 30 in 2001)

Monta Ellis (No. 40 in 2005)

Stephen Curry (No. 7 in 2009)

Bad Picks

Patrick O'Bryant (No. 9 in 2006)

Brandan Wright (No. 8 in 2007 through the Charlotte Bobcats)

The Analysis

Golden State has found some gems late in the draft, primarily Arenas and Ellis, but they have been just as prone to making the dreaded selection that quickly turns into a bust. 

18. Toronto Raptors

Claus Andersen/Getty Images

TORONTO,ON - APRIL 24: Chris Bosh #4 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates another basket against the Orlando Magic in game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on April 24, 2008 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Get

Good Picks

Chris Bosh (No. 4 in 2003)

Bad Picks

Rafael Araujo (No. 8 in 2004)

Andrea Bargnani (No. 1 in 2006)

The Analysis

The Raptors made a good pick in 2003 when they selected Chris Bosh, but even then they passed up on Dwyane Wade. Drafting Bargnani in 2006 was what most people would have done, but he hasn't panned out on a first overall pick level. 

17. Washington Wizards

Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards and the Rookie Team reacts in the second half during the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge and Youth Jam at Staples Center on February 18, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Dj

Good Picks

Nick Young (No. 16 in 2007)

JaVale McGee (No. 18 in 2008)

John Wall (No. 1 in 2010)

Bad Picks

Kwame Brown (No. 1 in 2001)

Jared Jeffries (No. 11 in 2002)

Oleksiy Pecherov (No. 18 in 2006)

The Analysis

Kwame Brown was a terrible pick, but John Wall was a great one so they kind of cancel each other out. The rest of the good and bad selections work the same way, leaving Washington as a very mediocre drafting team. 

16. Indiana Pacers

Jeff Gross/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Danny Granger #33 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates at the conclusion of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Pacers defeated the Lakers 95-92. NOTE T

Good Picks

Danny Granger (No. 17 in 2005)

Bad Picks

Shawne Williams (No. 17 in 2006)

The Analysis

It seems as though every single one of Indiana's picks is low enough down in the draft that they aren't expected to be great. In fact, the Pacers haven't had a top-10 pick since 1989. 

15. Chicago Bulls

Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 26: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls reacts against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 26, 2011 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ac

Good Picks

Ben Gordon (No. 3 in 2004)

Luol Deng (No. 7 in 2004 through the Phoenix Suns)

Joakim Noah (No. 9 in 2007)

Derrick Rose (No. 1 in 2008)

Taj Gibson (No. 26 in 2009)

Bad Picks

Marcus Fizer (No. 4 in 2000)

Eddy Curry (No. 4 in 2001)

Tyrus Thomas (No. 4 in 2006)

The Analysis

The Chicago Bulls have always been very active on draft day and have made a number of great selections in the first round. There are a few busts here though. 

14. Dallas Mavericks

Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

DALLAS - JANUARY 25: Josh Howard #5 of the Dallas Mavericks catches his breath during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center on January 25, 2008 in Dallas, Texas. The Mavs won 112-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowled

Good Picks

Josh Howard (No. 29 in 2003)

Devin Harris (No. 5 in 2004 through the Washington Wizards)

Bad Picks

Etan Thomas (No. 12 in 2000)

The Analysis

Dallas almost never drafted in the lottery during the last decade. The two times they did produced a great player in Harris and a relative bust in Thomas. Thomas is really only listed as a bad pick because I felt like I had to find one for Dallas. 

13. Milwaukee Bucks

Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

MILWAUKEE - APRIL 14: Michael Redd #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks to pass during the game against the Chicago Bulls on April 14, 2008 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bulls won 151-135. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and

Good Picks

Michael Redd (No. 43 in 2000)

Bad Picks

Yi Jianlian (No. 6 in 2007)

Joe Alexander (No. 8 in 2008)

The Analysis

Michael Redd was one of the biggest draft-day steals of the last decade and the Bucks get major brownie points for unearthing that gem. 

12. Phoenix Suns

Christian Petersen/Getty Images

PHOENIX - MAY 23: Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the Phoenix Suns during Game Three of the Western Conference finals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at US Airways Center on May 23, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 1

Good Picks

Amar'e Stoudemire (No. 9 in 2002)

Bad Picks

Zarko Cabarkapa (No. 17 in 2003)

Earl Clark (No. 14 in 2009)

The Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have had two draft picks in the top 10 during the last decade. Luol Deng was one selection but he was immediately traded to the Chicago Bulls. Stoudemire was the other and he turned out to be a great player in the desert. 

11. New York Knicks

Al Bello/Getty Images

NEW YORK - DECEMBER 22: Landry Fields #6 of the New York Knicks in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden on December 22, 2010 in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading a

Good Picks

David Lee (No. 30 in 2005)

Wilson Chandler (No. 23 in 2007)

Landry Fields (No. 37 in 2010)

Bad Picks

Mike Sweetney (No. 9 in 2003)

Channing Frye (No. 8 in 2005)

Renaldo Balkman (No. 20 in 2006)

Jordan Hill (No. 9 in 2009)

The Analysis

The New York Knicks haven't made any "terrible" drafting decisions in the last decade, although Balkman, Hill and Sweetney were all pretty bad choices. The selections of the three players listed in the "Good Picks" selection more than make up for it though. 

10. Minnesota Timberwolves

Rob Carr/Getty Images

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 05: Kevin Love #42 of the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center on March 5, 2011 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this P

Good Picks

Kevin Love (No. 5 in 2008 through the Memphis Grizzlies)

Bad Picks

Ricky Rubio* (No. 5 in 2009)

Jonny Flynn (No. 6 in 2009)

*This could change very soon.

The Analysis

When the Timberwolves draft in the first round, it seems as though they usually just trade away the player they select immediately after they pick them. Love was a solid draft selection, but the two guards that the Timberwolves took back-to-back in 2009 haven't worked out. Yet. 

9. New Orleans Hornets

Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

NEW ORLEANS - APRIL 24: Chris Paul #3 of the New Orleans Hornets reacts to a call during a game with the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at New Orleans Arena on April 24, 2011 in New Orlean

Good Picks

Jammal Magloire (No. 19 in 2000)

David West (No. 18 in 2000)

Chris Paul (No. 4 in 2005)

Bad Picks

Kirk Haston (No. 16 in 2001)

Hilton Armstrong (No. 12 in 2006)

Cedric Simmons (No. 15 in 2006)

Julian Wright (No. 13 in 2007)

The Analysis

The Hornets have drafted a lot of mediocre players in the last decade, including the players listed under the "Bad Picks" section. None of those four were really huge busts because of their position in the draft. On the other hand, Paul, West and Magloire were all very good selections. 

8. Utah Jazz

Stephen Dunn/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 29: Deron Williams #8 of the Utah Jazz controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on December 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Jazz won 103-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and

Good Picks

Deron Williams (No. 3 in 2005)

Paul Millsap (No. 47 in 2006)

Bad Picks

None

The Analysis

The Utah Jazz are another boring draft team because even though they've made a lot of picks (26 in the last decade), they normally aren't in the lottery. In fact, just four of those picks were in the top 14. Deron Williams was a great selection, Kris Humphries and Ronnie Brewer are both solid players and it's too early to pass judgment on Gordon Hayward. 

7. Miami Heat

Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 12: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat looks on in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Six of the 2011 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 12, 2011 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges

Good Picks

Caron Butler (No. 10 in 2002)

Dwyane Wade (No. 5 in 2003)

Bad Picks

Michael Beasley (No. 2 in 2008)

The Analysis

With only five first-round picks in the last decade, the Miami Heat haven't really had too much of an impact on the NBA draft. Butler and Wade were good picks, but they weren't great because every team would have done the same thing. As for Beasley, he never made it in Miami but it's not like he's a bad player. 

6. Portland Trail Blazers

Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

PORTLAND, OR - JANYARY 18: Zach Randolph #50 of the Portland Trail Blazers stands on the court during the game with the Toronto Raptors on January 18, 2006 at The Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. The Blazers won 96-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknow

Good Picks

Zach Randolph (No. 19 in 2001)

LaMarcus Aldridge (No. 2 in 2006 through the Chicago Bulls)

Brandon Roy (No. 6 in 2006 through the Minnesota Timberwolves)

Bad Picks

Greg Oden (No. 1 in 2007)

The Analysis

Oden may still turn it around, but even with him on this slide, Portland's resume still looks pretty good as Randolph, Aldridge and Roy are all very good players. 

5. Philadelphia 76ers

Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 27: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers walks off the floor during game five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on April 27, 2011 in Miami, Florida.

Good Picks

Samuel Dalembert (No. 26 in 2001)

Andre Iguodala (No. 9 in 2004)

Bad Picks

None

The Analysis

Is it possible that the 76ers haven't really made a single bad pick in the last decade? Yes, but then again they haven't made many good ones either. 

4. New Jersey Nets

Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 18: Kenyon Martin #6 of the New Jersey Nets dunks the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Continental Airlines Arena on February 18, 2004 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Nets won 98-92. NOTE TO USER: Use

Good Picks

Kenyon Martin (No. 1 in 2000)

Richard Jefferson (No. 13 in 2001)

Brook Lopez (No. 10 in 2008)

Bad Picks

Antoine Wright (No. 15 in 2005)

The Analysis

The New Jersey Nets have proven to be quite adept at making good decisions on draft day throughout the last decade. Martin was a solid first overall pick and Jefferson and Lopez both proved to be bargains. 

3. Sacramento Kings

Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 25: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Sacramento Kings reacts to a call against the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on February 25, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowle

Good Picks

Hedo Turkoglu (No. 16 in 2000)

Gerald Wallace (No. 25 in 2001)

Kevin Martin (No. 26 in 2004)

Tyreke Evans (No. 4 in 2009)

DeMarcus Cousins (No. 5 in 2010)

Bad Picks

Quincy Douby (No. 19 in 2006)

The Analysis

I looked up and down the list of Sacramento's draft selections and Quincy Douby was the only real bust that I could find. You can't really think of Spencer Hawes and Jason Thompson as busts since they have both been fairly productive and were drafted at No. 10 and 12 respectively. 

2. Oklahoma City Thunder

Christian Petersen/Getty Images

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 23: Kevin Durant #35 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder react in the first half while taking on the Dallas Mavericks in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs at Oklahoma City Ar

Good Picks

Desmond Mason (No. 17 in 2000)

Nick Collison (No. 12 in 2003)

Kevin Durant (No. 2 in 2007)

Russell Westbrook (No. 4 in 2008)

Serge Ibaka (No. 24 in 2008)

James Harden (No. 3 in 2009)

Bad Picks

Robert Swift (No. 12 in 2004)

Mouhamed Sene (No. 10 in 2006)

The Analysis

Once more showing the right way to build a team, Seattle/Oklahoma City has a pretty stellar draft-day resume. 

1. San Antonio Spurs

Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 05: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on April 5, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user

Good Picks

Tony Parker (No. 28 in 2001)

DaJuan Blair (No. 37 in 2009)

Bad Picks

None

The Analysis

With only eight first-round picks in the last decade, the highest of which was No. 20, the Spurs haven't had many opportunities to grab great players in the draft. Even still, this model franchise still managed to find Parker and Blair among others.