2026 NBA draft: No. 1 pick fashion since 2000

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFrom sleek suits to dazzling chains, the 2026 NBA draft is a chance for the league's newest players to make an early statement on the Barclays Center stage.The spotlight always shines brightest, however, on the No. 1 pick -- the first player called also earns the distinction of being first player to show off their style in front of a national television audience.From Paolo Banchero's purple suit and "P5" chain to LeBron James' iconic all-white look, NBA No. 1 pick fashion has seen plenty of evolution over the years. Here are the looks of every No. 1 pick since 2000:Cooper FlaggYear: 2025Team: Dallas MavericksZaccharie RisacherYear: 2024Team: Atlanta HawksVictor WembanyamaYear: 2023 Team: San Antonio Spurs Paolo BancheroYear: 2022 Team: Orlando Magic Cade CunninghamYear: 2021 Team: Detroit Pistons Anthony EdwardsYear: 2020 Team: Minnesota Timberwolves Zion WilliamsonYear: 2019 Team: New Orleans Pelicans Deandre AytonYear: 2018 Team: Phoenix Suns Markelle FultzYear: 2017 Team: Philadelphia 76ers Ben SimmonsYear: 2016 Team: Philadelphia 76ers Karl-Anthony Towns Year: 2015 Team: Minnesota Timberwolves Andrew Wiggins Year: 2014 Team: Cleveland Cavaliers Anthony Bennett Year: 2013 Team: Cleveland Cavaliers Anthony Davis Year: 2012 Team: New Orleans Pelicans Kyrie Irving Year: 2011 Team: Cleveland Cavaliers John Wall Year: 2010 Team: Washington Wizards Blake Griffin Year: 2009 Team: LA Clippers Derrick Rose Year: 2008 Team: Chicago Bulls Greg Oden Year: 2007 Team: Portland Trail Blazers Andrea Bargnani Year: 2006 Team: Toronto Raptors Andrew Bogut Year: 2005 Team: Milwaukee Bucks Dwight Howard Year: 2004 Team: Orlando Magic LeBron James Year: 2003 Team: Cleveland CavaliersYao Ming Year: 2002 Team: Houston Rockets Kwame Brown Year: 2001 Team: Washington Wizards Kenyon Martin Year: 2000 Team: New Jersey Nets