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On Sunday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks found out they’d received the 10th overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft, a pick that they absolutely cannot afford to mess up. Analysts have had their say on who they think should be taken, and you soon will too (more on that to come). Until then, franchise saviour, rotational piece, just how high should we get our hopes up? Here are 10 for 10—the six best league-wide picks at 10 and the four selections Milwaukee has made at this spot.
The six best at 10
The 10th overall pick has a mixed history (for a complete list click here). From superstars to busts and everything in between, it’s proven to be a volatile draft position, one that can offer franchises new hope—or keep them in the doldrums. These guys fit the former.
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1. Paul Pierce (1998)
NEW YORK – 1998: Paul Pierce shakes hands with NBA Commissioner David Stern after being selected by the Boston Celtics at the 1998 NBA Draft in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1998 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
A stud from day one, Paul Pierce is the gold standard for pick 10, becoming a 10-time All Star, four-time All-NBA member, NBA champion, and Finals MVP winner, leading to his selection as one of the NBA’s top 75 players of all time. His reputation has taken a bit of a hit in his post-playing days, but don’t let his questionable calls as analyst fool you, Pierce was the truth.
2. Paul George (2010)
NEW YORK – JUNE 24: Paul George shakes hands with NBA Commissioner David Stern after being selected number ten overall by the Indiana Pacers during the 2010 NBA Draft at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden on June 24, 2010 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright…
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