Duke star Cooper Flagg aims to avoid joining the dubious list of the NBA Draft’s all-time biggest busts when he likely goes No. 1 overall to the Dallas Mavericks. Widely regarded as a can’t-miss prospect akin to Victor Wembanyama’s pre-draft evaluations two years ago, Flagg hopes to make an impact in his rookie season.

However, history shows some lottery picks fall short of expectations. Below is a ranking of the top 10 biggest busts in NBA Draft history:

1. Anthony Bennett (No. 1 overall, 2013, Cleveland Cavaliers)

Bennett was expected to be a force in the low post, but he ended up being a colossal disappointment, playing only four NBA seasons, averaging 4.4 points per game.

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2. Greg Oden (No. 1 overall, 2007, Portland Trail Blazers)

Oden’s career was marred by chronic knee issues, limiting him to just 105 games across five seasons.

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3. Kwame Brown (No. 1 overall, 2001, Washington Wizards)

Drafted at the behest of Michael Jordan, Brown’s career never flourished, culminating in a mere average of 6.6 points per game.

4. Michael Olowokandi (No. 1 overall, 1998, Los Angeles Clippers)

Often overshadowed by other legends from the same draft, Olowokandi’s career peaked at 12.3 points per game.

5. Sam Bowie (No. 2 overall, 1984, Portland Trail Blazers)

Bowie’s pick over Michael Jordan still haunts the Trail Blazers as he struggled with injuries.

6. Darko Milicic (No. 2 overall, 2003, Detroit Pistons)

Selected after LeBron James, Milicic’s career was plagued with inconsistency despite the Pistons winning a title that year.

7. Pervis Ellison (No. 1 overall, 1989, Sacramento Kings)

Despite a promising start, injuries sidelined Ellison throughout his career.

8. Adam Morrison (No. 3 overall, 2006, Charlotte Bobcats)

Morrison’s college talent didn’t translate to the NBA, where he averaged only 7.5 points per game.

9. Hasheem Thabeet (No. 2 overall, 2009, Memphis Grizzlies)

Thabeet, a promising shot-blocker, lost his place in the league quickly after a disappointing start.

10. Markelle Fultz (No. 1 overall, 2017, Philadelphia 76ers)

Once seen as a star, Fultz’s career was marred by shooting woes following an injury.