Reigning NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson was the 33rd pick in 2018, while former Kia Defensive Player of the Year Draymond Green the No. 35 pick by the Golden State Warriors in 2012. More recently, the Memphis Grizzlies found a strong rotational player in Jaylen Wells at No. 39 in 2024.

Despite a fairly ho-hum first round, there are still plenty of highlights and head-scratchers from the NBA Draft.

Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson lead the way for rookie rankings in a loaded class.

Some NBA Draft analysts believe Alabama's Labaron Philon is a top-15 pick. Another calls him 'one of the best point guards in the 2026 NBA Draft.'

Leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers were reportedly interested in trading into the early stage of the second round or the late stage of the first round. With the first round having come and gone,