This list was not opinionated, rather it used “Win Shares” to find the best player drafted at each number. Win Shares is a player statistic which attempts to divvy up credit for team success to the individuals on the team, and the pick who had the most win shares won the spot on the list.
Best #4 Pick in the NBA Draft: Chris Paul Selected by the New Orleans Hornets in 2005 154.6 Win Shares
Being an unselfish, “true” point guard, Paul is naturally largely responsible for any of his team’s success.