Drafted straight out of high school in 2003, LeBron became one of the most iconic players in NBA history, with multiple championships and MVPs
Skipped college and joined the NBA in 1996. He won five championships with the Lakers and became one of the game’s all-time greats
Entered the NBA in 1995 directly from high school, setting a trend for future players. Garnett had a Hall of Fame career with 15 All-Star appearances
One of the earliest stars to skip college, he dominated in both the ABA and NBA, earning three MVP awards
Drafted in 1997, McGrady became a seven-time All-Star and two-time scoring champion, earning a place in the Hall of Fame
The 2004 first overall pick, Howard became an eight-time All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year
Selected in 2002, Stoudemire had a successful career with multiple All-Star selections and continued to play internationally after his NBA career
Entering the NBA in 1996, O'Neal became a six-time All-Star and won the Most Improved Player award in 2002
Drafted in 2001, Chandler was known for his defensive prowess, winning the Defensive Player of the Year award and an NBA championship
A key player for multiple teams, Lewis was a two-time All-Star and played a crucial role in the Miami Heat's 2013 championship run