There are obvious ones, such as LeBron, Tim Duncan, Hakeem, and Shaq (although I’ve even heard some people claim that Shaq underachieved for a #1 pick).
But I’m curious exactly how many actually have lived up to their #1 pick status. There are some legends like Iverson and Kyrie that you could even question. Curious to hear people’s opinions on this, especially with Victor now in the league.
If going with “if we make a redraft who would go 1 still”
1987 - David Robinson (over Reggie Miller and Pippen).
1992 - Shaq
1993 - Webber (Over Penny)
1997 - Duncan
2003 - Lebron
2004 - Dwight Howard
Close calls
1986 - Brad Daugherty vs Hornacek, Rodman, Price or Harper.
1999 - Elton Brand vs Marion or Ginobili.
2002 - Yao vs Amare
2012 - Anthony Davis vs Lillard
2013 - Anthony Bennett vs Giannis
2015 - Towns vs Booker
2020 - Ant vs Haliburton
Too early to tell
2022 - Paolo
2023 - Wemby