What Happened To Every #1 Pick From The 2010's

Some #1 NBA Draft picks go on to have hall of fame caliber careers, while others are either too injury prone or just plain stink and are forced to retire early. Today we go over what exactly happened to every single #1 pick from 2010-2019. This draft class included some of the best players that we see in today's NBA including Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis and many more.

[@CJRozay]

I understand that Ben Simmons hasn’t lived up to expectations, but I wouldn’t call him a bust. He made the All Star Game a couple times, All-Defensive teams, made a All-NBA team, has a Steals title, and was Rookie of the Year, so no, Ben isn’t a bust, he is a underachiever for sure, but he is still in his late 20s, so hopefully with time, something can happen

[@hubaldotorres4841]

Ben Simmons lacks confidence when teammates ask him to shoot the ball. Simmons is a true bust. Zion will be a bust too

[@CJRozay]

@@hubaldotorres4841 so because he lacks confidence in his shot, he’s a bust?

[@Certified-PDF]

@@hubaldotorres4841zion’s great when he plays

[@sieusaopolo10]

Ben Simmons biggest weakness is his motivation, he has the raw talent that everyone wanted but he simply don't use it and with that kind of gifted he should have his best year right now but he's too lazy and he doesn't try hard enough, his mentality is a problem that's hard to fix; if he can't change that, he is the bust

[@thecoldking8170]

​@@Certified-PDFis true, though the dude is never on the court because of injuries. If he were to get healthy and lose weight and get into shape , he'd be in the MVP race the dudes not 7 ' 1 .and also he plays in one of the most dysfunctional teams in the NBA the pelicans . Which is another factor

[@NmixxKyujin29]

This is why you dont have to hype a number 1 pick. It gets into their heads and eventually not living up to the expectations.

[@chubby_dude555]

They’re the number 1 pick for a reason, there’s going to be a lot of hype regardless

[@iamthenati]

Work ethic seems to a reoccurring problem with these number 1's

[@Soldier979]

@@chubby_dude555 Im pretty sure Anthony Bennet had almost no hype whatsoever

[@chubby_dude555]

@@Soldier979 ok but there is always eyes on the Guy thats number one wether there’s hype or not

[@aidanwatson910]

You sound so stupid when you say that because how else are you supposed to Market your players

[@johnwickonspeed7701]

John Wall broke his hand vs ATL in like the 2015 ECSF. The wizards had just man handled the raptors and were doing the same to the hawks.

[@justsayingtomyself]

I'm still hoping Ben gets to pick himself up again. Man's got SO MUCH to offer to the game of basketball that it's just so sad to see him this way.

[@M_Drabski]

He needs his confidence back

[@lukamagicgod]

Yeah

[@abracadabra579]

Exactly its insane to call him a bust

[@milkywayan2232]

Good video. Clear, concise and objective.

[@tupatshakurtis5195]

The early 2010’s was a great time to be a Kentucky fan.

[@realestfr]

CHAPTERS: John Wall 0:15 Kyrie Irving 3:00 Anthony Davis 5:24 Anthony Bennett 7:05 Andrew Wiggins 8:20 Karl-Anthony Towns 9:25 Ben Simmons 10:18 Markelle Fultz 11:37 Deandre Ayton 12:57 Zion Williamson 14:01 Thanks for the awesome video i cant wait to see more like this 👍

[@shawnhussain7713]

Comparing Ben Simmons to Anthony Bennet is insane. Good video aside from that

[@riley420]

yeah. simmons is much better than AB.

[@Bigedub101]

​@@riley420yea itz not even close

[@riley420]

@@Bigedub101 fr. in fact, ben simmons can actually play good basketball

[@TinkerTailorSoldier1]

I want to see Zion healthy. 60% from the field and over 25 points a game. He is no joke.

[@wazzup233]

He's already a joke after dating with 3 hookers. 🤣🤪🤑

[@dmedilicious8488]

That's cos his shots are mainly in the paint

[@TinkerTailorSoldier1]

@@dmedilicious8488 Your point is? He does that without being a back to basket player. That’s still very impressive and says a lot. Shaq averaged over 60% a few times but that’s with his back towards the basket. 60% from cutting and driving says a lot about how easily he can get where he wants and finishes.

[@aamen1534]

lmao ask his durability hahaha

[@LittleHomieLightningtech]

@@aamen1534 grade a hating

[@bg_2cool]

Your videos are great bro. I’d love to see you make videos on breaking news. I’d definitely make you my new #1 KZbinr over Mikerophone/Flightmike… keep grinding bro… notifications on ✊🏼

[@SweatbandSports]

Thank you so much❤️

[@TiagosFitness]

First video I saw from you really good video! And I agree maybe like a weekly video over capping news in the NBA

[@matthewallison3536]

Keep these videos coming bro! Love ‘em

[@tupatshakurtis5195]

Wish we could of seen John Wall on a contender team.

[@koalaslibary6359]

Great video

[@SweatbandSports]

Thank you!

[@Quaddddddd]

Simmons needs to get that spark back and develop a jumper

[@SweatbandSports]

Better do it soon!

[@pauljoseph3081]

If you stretch the list to all *1st RD Picks* you would see just how many picks Philly gained by *TANKING* and throwing games. They deserve all the failures and shortcomings.

[@janionii-sama3952]

Simmons not a bust he had individual awards but he is a player with wasted potential.

[@goonie6610]

I'm proud of fultz and wiggins for coming back and showing they have worth.

[@rigodiaz100]

Wiggins was also underutilized,takes a great coach to understand that.

[@ravipratapsingh1672]

Ben simmions : 3 time all star, 1 time all nba , 2 time defensive team, all rookie and ROY, we know he choked and is just sitting at home but dude so far in his career than most of the decent bb players with 10+ year experience

[@XabzintheNBAGuru]

John Wall one hurts though

[@DaLumpy1]

Anyone else find it hella odd or at the very least coincidental that Rogers & Maxiell both wore #54 whilst having a LOT of physical similarities?

[@Godisgreat3234]

If you make an All-Star team, you’re not considered a bust

[@tombn123]

your my favourite basketball youtuber. You will make it too the top. Lots of love from the uk

[@SweatbandSports]

Thank you so much❤️

[@AbominableC6]

This might be a stretch, but did you potentially predict Ayton going to Portland at 13:48?

[@willbongz1065]

7:02 , "arguably" ? Theres no argument bro 😂

[@Bigedub101]

Probably ever

[@darrinmckinney2705]

That AD statement kinda iffy with me😂😂

[@PlayTubeGZ]

4:20 Schröder in the background hahaha

[@user-fc6sl2yv4c]

Zion just need to be consistenly healthy ffs, lord give him his time to shine

[@eczotiic8026]

He has consistent lower body injuries. Many players with those issues don’t have much “time” left especially if they heavily rely on athleticism. Saying “he needs to be healthy” is easier than actually being healthy

[@jayphilly1703]

We all know why Zion can't stay healthy. He is distracted by the off court bullsh*t (b*tch*s)

[@user-fc6sl2yv4c]

@@eczotiic8026 I was asking god to bless him to have greater odds in not being injured, whats the point of trying to argue? I dont think I said anything to trigger you.

[@dmedilicious8488]

Even Bennett was surprised to be the first pick. What were the Cavs thinking?😂😂😂

[@Bigedub101]

Man I still almost think it was a fluke, Even the Commissioner was shocked to call him #1

[@sliveregedehog809]

I swear Kentucky during the 10s was crazy

[@Rolando510Mota]

How the hell cavs pull out 3 first overal picks in about 5 years?!?

[@sunshine_bypolar8769]

High quality content

[@SweatbandSports]

Thank you❤️

[@Eat_My_Shortz]

Aside from Kyrie Irving & Anthony Davis these #1 picks have been pretty disappointing.

[@mumenguvuze2093]

A moment of silence for DAVID STERN.

[@viorelholhos]

Just thinking how good Luke Kennard has become and how the Clippers (could use a great shooter next to all these guys) traded him for 3 2nds...

[@alex01-8]

Ben Simmons has won in life,get paid millions to sit on the bench

[@joelbreuer4906]

In ben simmons we believe let's go nets

[@BrasilPopular]

Were 2 of these 1st picks traded for Kevin Love?

[@Bigedub101]

Basically

[@user-by3dp5zi2d]

Wiggins hof chances toss up...

[@user-dong124]

Prime Ben Simmons was something else bro

[@Bigedub101]

He never had a Prime. This supposed to be his prime.. he like 26

[@JimtheCODpro]

Ngl Bennett is the Goat 🐐

[@SweatbandSports]

💀

[@Bigedub101]

Bennett>Michael Jordan

[@andrem.thomas332]

John Wall got the most blocks by a PG in NBA history and people don't realize that.

[@f13nd40]

did he say new orleans hornets?

[@cy_young_9104]

Ben Simmons succumbed to the Kardashian curse.

[@wazzup233]

Imagine if the Pels picked Tyler Herro or Jordan Poole over Zion. 😉

[@ryandavies6243]

That would have been a terrible idea

[@devinftf]

It’s not Anthony Bennett’s fault Cleveland picked him first.

[@Bigedub101]

He didn't expect to be picked first

[@pitnotthepalce2613]

Only real ones would remember “Do the John Wall”

[@ainscee]

Injuries man… injuries

[@laufsteakmodel]

Well. Being the 2nd best player on a championship team is not a role player per se, right?

[@SweatbandSports]

Depends who the player is. I feel like the player in question would have to be capable of leading a team on their own if put in the situation

[@u-bum]

Come on Wembumyamba, show Ben simmons how it's done

[@jimmywang2833]

Who is the best 1st overall pick in 2010s

[@user-by3dp5zi2d]

KAT may get in...

[@keni0622]

not 76ers fan but imagine they could had embiid, brown and tatum.

[@SweatbandSports]

Would’ve been gross

[@3005lives4you]

He tore his Achilles by slipping in his home.☠️

[@byronwilliams6532]

Number on picks should be at least an All Star.

[@shadowjhongtv]

Davis is from pelican ryt?

[@SweatbandSports]

Yeah, the Hornets changed their names to the Pelicans in 2013. 1 year after AD was drafted

[@BadJaoOfficial]

Seems all 1 pick get to injured after a few season

[@jerico3151]

Bust station for markelle fultz and ben simmons

[@malik1993619]

zion is finished his legs wont be able to hold his weight and it will get worse as he age, if he cuts weight he will have to change his play style and thats tuff

[@Sly-Regicide]

That is so disrespectful comparing Anthony Bennet to Ben Simmons... At Least he tried.

[@Simple2Cripple]

There are a lot worse number one picks than Ben Simmons he still made 3 all star teams I just think it’s his work ethic he could’ve developed a jump shot and space the floor

[@la_wudah]

At 9:00, those people clapping were honoring Kobe for passing Michael Jordan

[@southbeachtalent]

As a Sixers fan I don't like Ben Simmons, but to have him on the thumbnail is a little curious to me. There have been far worse #1 picks. Anthony Bennett obv, but he'll if Zion doesn't shape up and continues this route Ben would've had a much better career

[@SweatbandSports]

KZbin thumbnails need to appeal to the mass (face needs to be easily recognizable). Which is why I chose Ben over Bennett, cause more people know him

[@lasttwhisper]

why the fk did the CAVS have 4 1st overall pick :??

[@Soldier979]

The sports world seems to have amnesia. They say Wembamyama is the biggest hype since Lebron but they gassed tf outta Andrew Wiggins. Same with Zion. Neither of them living to the hype at all

[@yahiaali4059]

I mean lebron sent wiggins to the worst franchise ever 😂 I guarantee u if he played with bron he would win championship like he did with steph

[@clv735]

​​@@yahiaali4059row went to the Pelicans. He did fine. Wiggins wasn't as good as advertised

[@elitegaming7922]

Well I think you got some stuff wrong, he wanted to leave the Cavs you really think they would go out there way to trade him, then he requested out of the Nets 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@SweatbandSports]

How was the info wrong? He was traded from both teams regardless of if he requested it or not.

[@virgiliobarreto3960]

3:33 after saying he avg 4 ast in college wtf

[@user-by3dp5zi2d]

Kyrie Irving hof worthy ❤...

[@tylergates7455]

Who was picked after Bennett? Cavs prolly wish they had them!

[@Dulibar]

2013 draft was weak as f.

[@itszzmi]

2013 draft had gannis

[@Dulibar]

@itszzmi besides Giannis - CJ, Victor, KCP, and Rudy. No other all star or all nba

[@rezhaadriantanuharja3389]

@@itszzmi Giannis was a project player. Without the benefit of hindsight, I highly doubt anyone saw what was coming

[@Coolboy-ls2or]

Victor oladipo was the 2nd pickin that draft

[@Ruderickle2424]

Ben Simmons is the funniest bust of all time. All he needed to do was slightly improve his jumpshot 🤣

[@aliciasplaytime6905]

More than that. His mental toughness

[@juliansearcie1758]

What jump shot he couldn't even make free throws.

[@oneandonlygrizz]

My guy there is no argument Bennett is the all time biggest bust

[@Anarchyontheweb]

Anyone calling Simmons a bust is just a casual

[@dmedilicious8488]

Aside the drama, I'll choose Kyrie over AD anyday

[@Rap_dGreat]

Ben Simmons is bust? Damn!! When did you start watching nba? Last year?

[@SweatbandSports]

Nah just started this summer league 👍

[@jordanwendell6279]

AD never took over the league lol

[@brianlev-ari1222]

none of these players are even close to my top 25 players

[@Scratchmasteradam]

Russel Westbrook going to the Wizards WTF

[@haimov7999]

Wiggins was the second-third best player in a team that won a championship, bro never call Wiggins a role player again

[@SweatbandSports]

You just explained exactly what a role player is…

[@haimov7999]

@@SweatbandSports when shaq played with Kobe, Kobe was a role player right 🤭

[@SweatbandSports]

@@haimov7999 Wiggins and Kobe/Shaq aren’t even comparable cmon now… those guys are both top 10 all time.

[@kohsmoger1567]

@@SweatbandSportsRole players don’t make all star games.

[@jamalater]

For the algorithm!

[@SweatbandSports]

🙂

[@jakethelifter3824]

Ben Simmons may be a bit disappointing, but he isn't a bust my guy. Bennett is a bust.

[@skopasmatas]

stop hating on ben simmons

[@SweatbandSports]

😮

[@Soldier979]

Ben is trash

[@noahgodzillabreath2931]

ben simmons made 3 all star teams how the hell is he a bust

[@Herzeder]

Ben Simmons will win a championship as a starter (or 6th man) before Embiid, you'll see.

[@donaldmclaughlin1832]

Greatest is a title reserved for one or two if comparable. Next time use one of the "best" players that year, not greatest.

[@tajmula671]

roty 3 all star appearances an all nba appearance 3 all defensive a stl champ and dpoy runner up by 26 really screams bust

[@superstevetruegamer1]

Ben Simmons has had a rough 2 years that man is not a bust he was all NBA and in All-Star y'all are f****** dramatic

[@user-it7dj4tb7e]

My glorious king Kyrie Andrew Irving ❤

[@mohamedfarah9508]

Simmons has done more than fultz

[@footballomega]

Ok but fultz has and had a degenerative arm problems that sat him out a lot and put in the effort to try to mark a comeback on multiple occasions. He had a better season this past season than Ben Simmons

[@ButterMyPanda]

Kyrie > AD. Might be personal bias. Ben Simmons needs to step up or he will be classified as a bust.

[@alexnguyen1284]

the 2 worse are anthony bennett and markelle fultz.

[@aviatinggamer9051]

10:21 Kentucky so far with 3 #1 picks but only one title… John Calipari=fraud

[@brentgoettsche]

Lol dude compared anthony Bennett with Ben Simmons. Stopped watching right there

[@jaylonwhitfield8666]

Ben Simmons is not a bust

[@chongzhao1727]

LOL, a lot of "the next LeBron"

[@cobainxxx2142]

Ben Simmons isn’t under any circumstance a bust 😂😂

[@KM-bu5yw]

He lived up to your expectations? You didn't think much of him then.

[@cobainxxx2142]

@@KM-bu5yw if u think he’s a bust you must of just recently started watching ball

[@KM-bu5yw]

@@cobainxxx2142 ? No. "must of" is not a thing. I expected him to be great and he never was. Never even reached 18ppg. With a lot of work he may become a role player.

[@cobainxxx2142]

@@KM-bu5yw he averaged a triple double it’s obvious you’re one of those nba fans who only care about scoring 😂😂😂

[@KM-bu5yw]

@@cobainxxx2142 What? He never came even close to that... Are you thinking of Westbrook? Do you not know who Ben Simmons is? That is a bit awkward.

[@yannikessex1384]

Simmons was definitely not a bust lol

[@kingsuest4713]

yeah, you’re right. ben simmons is busty 🤤

[@marlowlawsonjr.3888]

Calling Ben Simmons a bust is INSANE

[@motivationbag1996]

No it's not. He didn't live it to the hype of going number one. Your supposed to be a franchise cornerstone for many years. He's still in his twenties and already is a shell of himself. As the number one pick he's a bust.

[@PinoyHeroclixMix]

simmons from a no brainer to a no brain

[@rodsonvale5933]

Ben is not a bust, he is washed

[@TheConmanOfConway]

zion has the potential to be a lebron james caliber player but its not his fault that his body is made of glass.

[@jaakko14]

If he could get rid of his extra weight that would do wonders for his health

[@juliansearcie1758]

Then who's fault is it

[@TheConmanOfConway]

@@juliansearcie1758 his injury prone body