J.J. Post, ESPNJun 25, 2024, 09:00 AM ET
From sleek suits to dazzling chains, the 2024 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 overall 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 top draft pick fashion has seen plenty of evolution over the years. Here are the looks of every No. 1 pick since 2000:
Victor Wembanyama
Year: 2023
Team: San Antonio Spurs
Paolo Banchero
Year: 2022
Team: Orlando Magic
Cade Cunningham
Year: 2021
Team: Detroit Pistons
Anthony Edwards
Year: 2020
Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
Zion Williamson
Year: 2019
Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Deandre Ayton
Year: 2018
Team: Phoenix Suns
Markelle Fultz
Year: 2017
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Ben Simmons
Year: 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 Cavaliers
Yao Ming
Year: 2002
Team: Houston Rockets
Kwame Brown
Year: 2001
Team: Washington Wizards
Kenyon Martin
Year: 2000
Team: New Jersey Nets