It seems that physical stature isn’t the ultimate determinant of success.
Yao Ming occupied the premier position in this draft. Despite experiencing multiple prosperous seasons within the NBA, his future playing status is uncertain, attributed to recurrent foot injuries that have significantly diminished his capabilities.
While Caron Butler, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Carlos Boozer figured prominently within the initial ten selections, the latter two were superseded by Jay Williams, Mike Dunleavy Jr, Drew Gooden, Nikoloz Tskitishvili, and DeJuan Wagner.
Mirroring the preceding 2000 cohort, it proves challenging to identify participants from this particular group who have maintained an active presence within the league up to the present day.
Initial Roster Choices: Y. Ming (HOU), J. Williams (CHI), M. Dunleavy (GS), D. Gooden (MEM), N. Tskitishvili (DEN)
