5 Worst #1 Draft Picks in NBA History

5 Worst #1 Draft Picks in NBA History. More than any other league in the United States, the NBA is the one where the best players are typically taken in order and you expect a lot out of the first overall pick in his rookie season. However, not all #1 picks shake out, and some are so disappointing that they can’t even crack the starting lineup or even the roster itself after a few seasons.