In the 2014 NBA Draft, the Nuggets selected center Nikola Jokic from Serbia with the 41st pick. At the time, few could have predicted that this humble second-round pick would become an NBA superstar in the future. Now, Jokic is the No. 1 center on the roster, and his performance has surprised people with his original draft pick. So, who were the top five picks that year? What about their careers?
The No. 1 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft was Andrew Wiggins. Born on February 23, 1995, Wiggins was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the No. 1 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft and was later traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wiggins is a very talented player who has excellent physical attributes and athleticism. After entering the NBA, Wiggins quickly showed his strength, and he became one of the core players of the Timberwolves. However, Wiggins' career didn't live up to expectations. He lacks fighting spirit and a sense of competition in the game, and often does not work hard. In addition, Wiggins' skill set has some deficiencies, with his shooting percentage and three-point shooting percentage not high. Despite this, Wiggins is still a very good player, and he has achieved some things in the NBA. As of the 2023-2024 season, Wiggins has been named to the All-Star team 1 time and won 1 NBA championship.
The 2014 NBA Draft was the star of the show, Jabari Parker. Parker was born on March 15, 1995, and was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks as the top pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. Parker is a very talented player who has excellent physical attributes and basketball skills. After entering the NBA, Parker quickly showed his strength, and he became one of the core players of the Bucks. However, Parker's career has been plagued by injuries. He suffered a serious cruciate ligament tear in his left knee during his rookie season, which left him out for the entire rookie season. Since then, Parker has suffered a number of injuries, which have greatly affected his form and performance. Despite this, Parker is still a very good player who has achieved some things in the NBA. As of the 2023-2024 season, Parker has been named to the 1-time All-Star team.
The 2014 NBA Draft was Joel Embiid. Embiid was born on March 16, 1994, and he was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers as a scout in the 2014 NBA Draft. Embiid is a very talented player who has excellent physicality and basketball skills. After entering the NBA, Embiid missed two seasons due to injury. However, when he returned healthy, he quickly showed his quality, and he became one of the core players of the 76ers. Embiid is a very well-rounded player who can score both inside and shoot from the outside. In addition, he is very good defensively, he is a very good center. As of the 2023-2024 season, Embiid has been named to the All-Star Team 4 times, the All-Defensive Second Team 2 times, and the All-Defensive Second Team 2 times.
The fourth pick in the 2014 NBA Draft was Aaron Gordon. Gordon was born on September 16, 1995, and he was selected by the Orlando Magic with the fourth overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. Gordon is a very talented player who has excellent physical attributes and basketball skills. After entering the NBA, Gordon quickly showed his strength, and he became one of the core players of the Magic team. However, Gordon's career has been plagued by injuries. He suffered a serious cruciate ligament tear in his left knee during his rookie season, which left him out for the entire rookie season. Since then, Gordon has suffered a number of injuries that have had a big impact on his form and performance. Despite this, Gordon is still a very good player who has achieved some things in the NBA. As of the 2023-2024 season, Gordon has been selected 1-time All-Star Slam Dunk Contest champion.
The fifth pick in the 2014 NBA Draft was Dante Exum. Born on July 9, 1995, Exum was selected by the Utah Jazz with the fifth overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. Exum is a very talented player who has great physicality and basketball skills. After entering the NBA, Exum quickly showed his quality, and he became one of the core players of the Jazz. However, Exum's career has been plagued by injuries. He suffered a serious cruciate ligament tear in his left knee during his rookie season, which left him out for the entire rookie season. Since then, Exum has suffered a number of injuries that have had a big impact on his form and performances. Despite this, Exum is still a very good player who has achieved some things in the NBA. As of the 2023-2024 season, Exum has been named to the All-Rookie Team Second Team 1 time.
Overall, the top five picks in the 2014 NBA Draft are all very talented, but their careers are varied. Wiggins and Parker didn't live up to expectations due to injuries, Embiid and Gordon became NBA star players, and Exum left the NBA early due to injuries. In contrast, although Jokic is only a second-round pick, he has become the active No. 1 center through his own hard work and hard work. It also tells us that the draft pick does not determine a player's future, and that as long as you have enough hard work and talent, you will be able to succeed in the NBA.