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The Top 10 NBA Draft Classes of All Time

Published by
Brad Sullivan

2. 2003

Otherwise known as the LeBron draft, the top choice changed the trajectory of the Cavaliers’ franchise, as LeBron James eventually helped them reach the NBA Finals for the first (and so far only) time. After the Detroit Pistons bungled the next pick, Darko Milicic, the Denver Nuggets chose Carmelo Anthony, who later gravitated to New York. The next two choices, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, would later join James to help the Miami Heat to make four consecutive Finals appearances and two NBA titles. Other quality personnel from this draft were David West, Nick Collison, Mo Williams, Kirk Hinrich and Luke Ridnour.

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Brad Sullivan

Brad Sullivan is a lead writer for Cavaliers Nation. He has spent much of life in the Cleveland, Ohio area, and has remained a Cavalier fan from their 1970 beginnings through the return of LeBron James. While that fandom was sorely tested during the Reign of Error known simply by one word, Stepien, that overall historical perspective will be part of his writing for Cavaliers Nation in the months ahead.

Published by
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