Overpaid Players in NBA History

Kwame Brown: Drafted first overall in 2001, Brown's career was plagued by inconsistency and underperformance.

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Greg Oden: The first overall pick in 2007, Oden's career was cut short due to numerous injuries.

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Darko Milicic: The second overall pick in 2003, Milicic's career was underwhelming, failing to live up to the hype.

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Andrew Bogut: While a talented big man, his injury history and inconsistent play often overshadowed his contributions.

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Eddy Curry: A promising young center, Curry's career was derailed by weight issues and health problems.

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Michael Beasley: A talented scorer, Beasley's career was marred by off-court issues and inconsistency.

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Hasheem Thabeet: The second overall pick in 2009, Thabeet's career was a disappointment, as he struggled to adapt to the NBA.

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