Every 27th pick in NBA draft history

73 players have gone 27th in the NBA draft since 1951, from Fred Diute to Chris Cenac Jr. in 2026. The most decorated: Rudy Gobert (2013; 8x NBA All-Defensive First Team, 4x NBA Defensive Player of the Year, 3x All-Star), Dennis Rodman (1986; 7x NBA All-Defensive First Team, 2x All-NBA Third Team, 2x All-Star), and Pascal Siakam (2016; All-NBA Second Team, All-NBA Third Team, 4x All-Star). 65 of the 73 won nothing on the NBA honours list.

NBA draft, every No. 27 pick by year
YearPlayerTeamHonours
2026Chris Cenac Jr.Boston Celtics—
2025Danny WolfBrooklyn Nets—
2024Terrence Shannon JrMinnesota Timberwolves—
2023Nick Smith Jr.Charlotte Hornets—
2022Nikola JovićMiami Heat—
2021Cam ThomasBrooklyn Nets—
2020Udoka AzubuikeUtah Jazz—
2019Mfiondu KabengeleBrooklyn Nets—
2018Robert Williams IIIBoston CelticsNBA All-Defensive Second Team
2017Kyle KuzmaBrooklyn NetsNBA All-Rookie First Team
2016Pascal SiakamToronto RaptorsAll-NBA Second Team, All-NBA Third Team, NBA Most Improved Player, 4x All-Star
2015Larry Nance Jr.Los Angeles Lakers—
2014Bogdan BogdanovićPhoenix SunsNBA All-Rookie Second Team
2013Rudy GobertDenver Nuggets8x NBA All-Defensive First Team, 4x NBA Defensive Player of the Year, 3x All-NBA Third Team, 3x All-Star
2012Arnett MoultrieMiami Heat—
2011JaJuan JohnsonNew Jersey Nets—
2010Jordan CrawfordNew Jersey Nets—
2009DeMarre CarrollMemphis Grizzlies—
2008Darrell ArthurNew Orleans Hornets—
2007Arron AfflaloDetroit Pistons—
2006Sergio RodriguezPhoenix Suns—
2005Linas KleizaPortland Trail Blazers—
2004Sasha VujacicLos Angeles Lakers—
2003Kendrick PerkinsMemphis Grizzlies—
2002Chris JefferiesLos Angeles Lakers—
2001Jamaal TinsleyMemphis GrizzliesNBA All-Rookie Second Team
2000Primoz BrezecIndiana Pacers—
1999Jumaine JonesAtlanta Hawks—
1998Vladimir StepaniaSeattle SuperSonics—
1997Jacque VaughnUtah Jazz—
1996Brian EvansOrlando Magic—
1995Mario BennettPhoenix Suns—
1994Brooks ThompsonOrlando Magic—
1993Malcolm MackeyPhoenix Suns—
1992Byron HoustonChicago Bulls—
1991Pete ChilcuttSacramento Kings—
1990Elden CampbellLos Angeles Lakers—
1989Kenny BattleDetroit Pistons—
1988Shelton JonesSan Antonio Spurs—
1987Nate BlackwellSan Antonio Spurs—
1986Dennis RodmanDetroit Pistons7x NBA All-Defensive First Team, 2x All-NBA Third Team, 2x NBA Defensive Player of the Year, 2x All-Star
1985Dwayne McClainIndiana Pacers—
1984Ron AndersonCleveland Cavaliers—
1983John GarrisCleveland Cavaliers—
1982Fred RobertsMilwaukee Bucks—
1981Howard WoodUtah Jazz—
1980John StroudHouston Rockets—
1979Reggie CarterNew York Knicks—
1978Wayne RadfordIndiana Pacers—
1977Glenn WilliamsMilwaukee Bucks—
1976Phil HicksHouston Rockets—
1975Walter LuckettDetroit Pistons—
1974Leon BenbowChicago Bulls—
1973Tom IngelsbyAtlanta Hawks—
1972Dennis WuycikBoston Celtics—
1971Richard FisherPortland Trail Blazers—
1970Fred TaylorPhoenix Suns—
1969Eldo GarrettLos Angeles Lakers—
1968Pat FrinkCincinnati Royals—
1967Bill TurnerSan Francisco Warriors—
1966John BlockLos Angeles LakersAll-Star
1965Warren RustandSan Francisco Warriors—
1964Jim DavisDetroit Pistons—
1963Nate CloudNew York Knicks—
1962Cliff LuykNew York Knicks—
1961Frank BurgessLos Angeles Lakers—
1960Ben WarleyLos Angeles Lakers—
1959Paul NeumannSyracuse Nationals—
1958Johnny CoxNew York Knicks—
1957George BrownMinneapolis Lakers—
1955Ed ColeNew York Knicks—
1954Don LanceMinneapolis Lakers—
1951Fred DiuteRochester Royals—

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.