Every 13th pick in NBA draft history

73 players have gone 13th in the NBA draft since 1951, from Jack Kiley to Nate Ament in 2026. The most decorated: Kobe Bryant (1996; NBA MVP, 11x All-NBA First Team, 18x All-Star), Karl Malone (1985; 2x NBA MVP, 11x All-NBA First Team, 14x All-Star), and Hal Greer (1958; 7x All-NBA Second Team, NBA All-Star MVP, 10x All-Star). 49 of the 73 won nothing on the NBA honours list.

NBA draft, every No. 13 pick by year
YearPlayerTeamHonours
2026Nate AmentMiami Heat—
2025Derik QueenAtlanta HawksNBA All-Rookie Second Team
2024Devin CarterSacramento Kings—
2023Gradey DickToronto Raptors—
2022Jalen DurenCharlotte HornetsAll-NBA Third Team, NBA All-Rookie Second Team, All-Star
2021Chris DuarteIndiana PacersNBA All-Rookie Second Team
2020Kira Lewis Jr.New Orleans Pelicans—
2019Tyler HerroMiami HeatNBA All-Rookie Second Team, NBA Sixth Man of the Year, All-Star
2018Jerome RobinsonLA Clippers—
2017Donovan MitchellDenver Nuggets2x All-NBA Second Team, All-NBA First Team, NBA All-Rookie First Team, 7x All-Star
2016Georgios PapagiannisSacramento Kings—
2015Devin BookerPhoenix SunsAll-NBA First Team, All-NBA Third Team, NBA All-Rookie First Team, 5x All-Star
2014Zach LaVineMinnesota TimberwolvesNBA All-Rookie Second Team, 2x All-Star
2013Kelly OlynykDallas MavericksNBA All-Rookie Second Team
2012Kendall MarshallPhoenix Suns—
2011Markieff MorrisPhoenix Suns—
2010Ed DavisToronto Raptors—
2009Tyler HansbroughIndiana Pacers—
2008Brandon RushPortland Trail Blazers—
2007Julian WrightNew Orleans Hornets—
2006Thabo SefoloshaPhiladelphia 76ersNBA All-Defensive Second Team
2005Sean MayCharlotte Bobcats—
2004Sebastian TelfairPortland Trail Blazers—
2003Marcus BanksMemphis Grizzlies—
2002Marcus HaislipMilwaukee Bucks—
2001Richard JeffersonHouston RocketsNBA All-Rookie Second Team
2000Courtney AlexanderOrlando MagicNBA All-Rookie Second Team
1999Corey MaggetteSeattle SuperSonics—
1998Keon ClarkOrlando Magic—
1997Derek AndersonCleveland CavaliersNBA All-Rookie Second Team
1996Kobe BryantCharlotte HornetsNBA MVP, 11x All-NBA First Team, 8x NBA All-Defensive First Team, 18x All-Star
1995Corliss WilliamsonSacramento KingsNBA Sixth Man of the Year
1994Jalen RoseDenver NuggetsNBA All-Rookie Second Team, NBA Most Improved Player
1993Terry DehereLos Angeles Clippers—
1992Bryant StithDenver Nuggets—
1991Dale DavisIndiana PacersAll-Star
1990Loy VaughtLos Angeles Clippers—
1989Michael SmithBoston Celtics—
1988Jeff GrayerMilwaukee Bucks—
1987Joe WolfLos Angeles Clippers—
1986Dwayne WashingtonNew Jersey Nets—
1985Karl MaloneUtah Jazz2x NBA MVP, 11x All-NBA First Team, 2x NBA All-Defensive First Team, 14x All-Star
1984Jay HumphriesPhoenix Suns—
1983Ennis WhatleyKansas City Kings—
1982Sleepy FloydNew Jersey NetsAll-Star
1981Dan SchayesUtah Jazz—
1980Rickey BrownGolden State Warriors—
1979Dudley BradleyIndiana Pacers—
1978Winford BoynesNew Jersey Nets—
1977Tate ArmstrongChicago Bulls—
1976Mitch KupchakWashington BulletsNBA All-Rookie First Team
1975Bob BigelowKansas City Kings—
1974Len ElmoreWashington Bullets—
1973Nick WeatherspoonCapital BulletsNBA All-Rookie First Team
1972Travis GrantLos Angeles Lakers—
1971Jim CleamonsLos Angeles LakersNBA All-Defensive Second Team
1970Jim McMillianLos Angeles Lakers—
1969Carlos OgdenPhiladelphia 76ers—
1968Skip HarlickaAtlanta Hawks—
1967Jimmy JonesBaltimore Bullets—
1966Joe EllisSan Francisco Warriors—
1965Jesse BransonPhiladelphia 76ers—
1964Howard KomivesNew York KnicksNBA All-Rookie First Team
1963Jim KingLos Angeles LakersAll-Star
1962Enoch OlsenCincinnati Royals—
1961Fred SawyerLos Angeles Lakers—
1960Wilbur TroschSyracuse Nationals—
1959Cal RamseySt. Louis Hawks—
1958Hal GreerSyracuse Nationals7x All-NBA Second Team, NBA All-Star MVP, 10x All-Star
1957Larry FriendNew York Knicks—
1955Jesse ArnelleFt. Wayne Zollner Pistons—
1954Arnold ShortFt. Wayne Zollner Pistons—
1951Jack KileyFt. Wayne Zollner Pistons—

Honours from the NBA award history and the All-Star selections, matched to the pick by name. Picks from the NBA's own draft history.