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From sleek suits to dazzling chains, the 2024 NBA draft is a chance for the league's newest players to make an early statement on the Barclays Center stage.
The spotlight always shines brightest, however, on the No. 1 overall pick -- the first player called also earns the distinction of being first player to show off their style in front of a national television audience.
From Paolo Banchero's purple suit and 'P5' chain to LeBron James' iconic all-white look, NBA top draft pick fashion has seen plenty of evolution over the years. Here are the looks of every No. 1 pick since 2000:
Victor WembanyamaYear: 2023
Team: San Antonio Spurs
Paolo BancheroYear: 2022
Team: Orlando Magic
Cade CunninghamYear: 2021
Team: Detroit Pistons
Anthony EdwardsYear: 2020
Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
Zion WilliamsonYear: 2019
Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Deandre AytonYear: 2018
Team: Phoenix Suns
Markelle FultzYear: 2017
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Ben SimmonsYear: 2016
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Karl-Anthony TownsYear: 2015
Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
Andrew WigginsYear: 2014
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Anthony BennettYear: 2013
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Anthony DavisYear: 2012
Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Kyrie IrvingYear: 2011
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
John WallYear: 2010
Team: Washington Wizards
Blake GriffinYear: 2009
Team: LA Clippers
Derrick RoseYear: 2008
Team: Chicago Bulls
Greg OdenYear: 2007
Team: Portland Trail Blazers
Andrea BargnaniYear: 2006
Team: Toronto Raptors
Andrew BogutYear: 2005
Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Dwight HowardYear: 2004
Team: Orlando Magic
LeBron JamesYear: 2003
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Yao MingYear: 2002
Team: Houston Rockets
Kwame BrownYear: 2001
Team: Washington Wizards
Kenyon MartinYear: 2000
Team: New Jersey Nets