LeBron James

Drafted first overall in 2003 by the Cleveland Cavaliers, he became a four-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist.

Kobe Bryant

 Selected 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996, later traded to the Lakers, where he won five NBA championships.

Kevin Garnett

Drafted fifth overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1995, he was an MVP and a 15-time All-Star.

Dwight Howard

The first overall pick in 2004 by the Orlando Magic, he became an eight-time All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year.

Tracy McGrady

Drafted ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors in 1997, McGrady was a seven-time All-Star and two-time scoring champion.

Amar'e Stoudemire

Selected ninth overall by the Phoenix Suns in 2002, he won the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Jermaine O'Neal

Drafted 17th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in 1996, he was a six-time All-Star and Most Improved Player in 2002.

Rashard Lewis

Picked 32nd overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1998, Lewis became a two-time All-Star and NBA champion with the Miami Heat.

Al Jefferson

Drafted 15th overall by the Boston Celtics in 2004, Jefferson had a solid career as a consistent double-double threat.

Moses Malone

Drafted by the Utah Stars of the ABA straight from high school, Malone later transitioned to the NBA and became a three-time MVP and NBA champion.