While getting a top-5 draft pick is the goal of any rebuilding franchise. It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting an all-star talent with that selection. Here’s a breakdown of each draft position one through five and the chances of selecting an all-star.
With the First Pick, Philadelphia 76ers Select:
History shows that number one overall picks (unsurprisingly) have the highest all-star percentage, and it is not even close. A whopping 77% of players selected first overall from 1980-2015 went on to become all-stars. This group includes the likes of Shaq, LeBron James, Tim Duncan, and plenty of other all time greats.