The Biggest NBA Busts

Anthony Bennett: 1st Overall, 2013 (Cleveland Cavaliers) - 4.4 PTS, 3.1 REB; considered the biggest No. 1 bust in NBA history.

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Kwame Brown: 1st Overall, 2001 (Washington Wizards) - 6.6 PTS, 5.5 REB; struggled to meet expectations after being drafted straight out of high school.

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Darko Miličić: 2nd Overall, 2003 (Detroit Pistons) - 6.0 PTS, 4.2 REB; selected before stars like Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade.

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Greg Oden: 1st Overall, 2007 (Portland Trail Blazers) - 8.0 PTS, 6.2 REB; injuries limited his career to just 105 games.

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Adam Morrison: 3rd Overall, 2006 (Charlotte Bobcats) - 7.5 PTS, 2.1 REB; struggled to adapt after a successful college career.

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Sam Bowie: 2nd Overall, 1984 (Portland Trail Blazers) - 10.9 PTS, 7.5 REB; infamously drafted before Michael Jordan.

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Hasheem Thabeet: 2nd Overall, 2009 (Memphis Grizzlies) - 2.2 PTS, 4.4 REB; failed to make a significant impact in the league.

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Pervis Ellison: 1st Overall, 1989 (Sacramento Kings) - 9.5 PTS, 6.7 REB; constant injuries limited his effectiveness.

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LaRue Martin: 1st Overall, 1972 (Portland Trail Blazers) - 5.3 PTS, 4.6 REB; criticized for being drafted ahead of stars like Bob McAdoo.

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Best underrated NBA players 2024

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