From Tank Commanders to Coin Flips: The Backstory of the Best #1 Picks in NBA History

As an NBA fan, few experiences rival receiving the number one pick. And to get the number one pick, your team either has to be very bad or very lucky. 

So, for today’s episode, we’re going to dissect the seasons that resulted in teams landing the grand prize. From tank commanders to coin flips, the history of the best number one picks ever runs deep. 

Timecodes:

00:00 Start

01:37 Who are the 5 best #1 picks ever? 

07:37 Hakeem to the Rockets (1984) 

23:44 Spurs Masterful 1-Year Tank Job for Timmy (1997) 

32:15 LeBron to the Cavs (2003)  

39:37 Shaq to the Magic (1992) 

59:53 End 

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