The Brooklyn Nets' draft picks have all contributed to the franchise's current state. Although they haven't won an NBA championship, the Nets have had legendary players like Jason Kidd and Julius Erving, two of the greatest basketball players ever, as well as Vince Carter and D'Angelo Russell, who are among the league's best now. These players mostly joined via trades or free agent signings. The Nets' first-round picks, however, have been a mixed bag - from great players who achieved a lot for the franchise to those who never played a single game. So, which of these draft picks made the greatest impact on the Nets? When voting, consider only the players' time with the Nets, as reflected in the stats: Did they thrive with the team?
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Overall selection:10 (2008)
Stats
562 games played, 18.6 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 1.7 bpgAchievements
NBA All-Star (2013)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2009)5 - 2
Overall selection: 1 (1990)
Stats
348 games played, 19.9 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 3.1 apgAchievements
NBA All-Star (1994)
2× All-NBA Third Team (1993, 1994)
NBA Rookie of the Year (1991)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (1991)5 - 3
Overall selection:3 (1981)
Stats
635 games played, 16.4 ppg, 11.9 rpg, 1.5 apgAchievements
3× NBA All-Star (1982, 1983, 1986)
All-NBA Second Team (1983)
NBA Rookie of the Year (1982)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (1982)3 - 4
Overall selection:1 (2001)
Stats
283 games played, 15.1 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 2.4 apgAchievements
NBA All-Star (2004)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2001)2 - 5
Overall selection: 2 (1991)
Stats
304 games played, 15.3 ppg, 7.8 apg, 3.4 rpgAchievements
NBA All-Star (1994)2 - 6
Overall selection: 22 (2017)
Stats
152 games played, 9.6 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.4 bpg2 - 8
Overall selection: 12 (1989)
Stats
194 games played, 13.0 ppg, 5.9 apg2 - 9
Overall selection: 7 (1977)
Stats
193 games played, 20.2 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 2.6 apgAchievements
NBA All-Rookie Team (1978)1 - 10
Overall selection: 8 (1996)
Stats
496 games played, 14.3 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 2.6 apgAchievements
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1997)1 - 11
Overall selection:21 (2008)
Stats
66 games played, 7.4 ppg, 4.7 rpg1 - 12
Overall selection:4 (1988)
Stats
510 games played, 13.3 ppg, 5.7 rpgAchievements
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1989)1 - 13
Overall selection:8 (1979)
Stats
53 games played, 19.7 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 2.1 apg1 - 14
Overall selection:3 (2010)
Stats
56 games played, 6.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg1 - 15
Overall selection: 10 (1981)
Stats
410 games played, 13.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 2.4 apg1 - 16
Overall selection:11 (2009)
Stats
88 games played, 8.2 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 2.9 apg1 - 17
Overall selection: 24 (2002)
Stats
226 games played, 11.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.1 bpgAchievements
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2005)0 - 18
Overall selection: 13 (1986)
Stats
140 games played, 8.9 ppg0 - 21
Overall selection: 18 (1981)
Stats
12 games played, 3.7 ppg0 - 22
Overall selection: 15 (2005)
Stats
143 games played, 4.6 ppg0 - 23
Overall selection: 21 (1997)
Stats
Never played for Nets0 - 24
Overall selection: 22 (2003)
Stats
148 games played, 3.8 ppg0 - 25
Overall selection:14 (1994)
Stats
110 games played, 2.1 ppg0 - 26
Overall selection: 13 (1978)
Stats
133 games played, 9.0 ppg0 - 27
Overall selection:21 (1982)
Stats
48 games played, 3.2 ppgAlso ranks #25 on Greatest Alabama Basketball Players
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Overall selection: 29 (2018)
Stats
9 games played, 2.1 ppg0 - 29
Overall selection: 23 (2006)
Stats
256 games played, 5.2 ppg, 5 rbg0 - 30
Overall selection: 17 (1984)
Stats
201 games played, 5.1 ppg0 - 31
Overall selection: 7 (1997)
Stats
Never played for Nets0 - 32
Overall selection:22 (1990)
Stats
174 games played, 4.2 ppg0 - 33
Overall selection: 13 (1982)
Stats
91 games played, 4.6 ppg0 - 34
Overall selection:17 (2007)
Stats
126 games played, 4.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg0 - 35
Overall selection: 9 (1995)
Stats
109 games played, 5.4 ppg, 2.6 rpg-1 - 36
Overall selection: 16 (1993)
Stats
139 games played, 5.2 ppg-1 - 37
Overall selection:3 (1987)
Stats
Played 202 games. He averaged 13.0 points and 3.1 rebounds.-1 - 38
Overall selection:7 (1980)
Stats
Played 550 games. He averaged 11.7 points and 6.7 rebounds.-1 - 39
Overall selection:22 (2006)
Stats
Played 132 games. He averaged 6.4 points and 3.3 assists.Achievements
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2007)-1 - 40
Overall selection: 27 (2017)
Stats
He never played for the Nets.-1 - 41
Overall selection: 22 (2013)
Stats
Played 152 games. He averaged 8.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks.Achievements
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2014)-1 - 42
Overall selection:7 (2001)
Stats
He never played for the Nets.-1 - 43
Overall selection: 27 (2011)
Stats
He never played for the Nets.-1 - 44
Overall selection: 22 (2004)
Stats
He never played for the Nets.-1 - 45
Overall selection:27 (2010)
Stats
He never played for the Nets.-1
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