Every 8th pick in NBA draft history

78 players have gone 8th in the NBA draft since 1947, from Paul Huston to Kingston Flemings in 2026. The most decorated: Willis Reed (1964; NBA MVP, 4x All-NBA Second Team, 7x All-Star), Tom Chambers (1981; 2x All-NBA Second Team, NBA All-Star MVP, 4x All-Star), and Robert Parish (1976; All-NBA Second Team, All-NBA Third Team, 9x All-Star). 48 of the 78 won nothing on the NBA honours list.

NBA draft, every No. 8 pick by year
YearPlayerTeamHonours
2026Kingston FlemingsAtlanta Hawks—
2025Egor DëminBrooklyn Nets—
2024Rob DillinghamSan Antonio Spurs—
2023Jarace WalkerWashington Wizards—
2022Dyson DanielsNew Orleans PelicansNBA All-Defensive First Team, NBA All-Defensive Second Team, NBA Most Improved Player
2021Franz WagnerOrlando MagicNBA All-Rookie First Team
2020Obi ToppinNew York Knicks—
2019Jaxson HayesAtlanta Hawks—
2018Collin SextonCleveland CavaliersNBA All-Rookie Second Team
2017Frank NtilikinaNew York Knicks—
2016Marquese ChrissPhoenix SunsNBA All-Rookie Second Team
2015Stanley JohnsonDetroit Pistons—
2014Nik StauskasSacramento Kings—
2013Kentavious Caldwell-PopeDetroit Pistons—
2012Terrence RossToronto Raptors—
2011Brandon KnightDetroit Pistons—
2010Al-Farouq AminuLos Angeles Clippers—
2009Jordan HillNew York Knicks—
2008Joe AlexanderMilwaukee Bucks—
2007Brandan WrightCharlotte Bobcats—
2006Rudy GayHouston RocketsNBA All-Rookie First Team
2005Channing FryeNew York KnicksNBA All-Rookie First Team
2004Rafael AraujoToronto Raptors—
2003T.J. FordMilwaukee Bucks—
2002Chris WilcoxLos Angeles Clippers—
2001DeSagana DiopCleveland Cavaliers—
2000Jamal CrawfordCleveland Cavaliers3x NBA Sixth Man of the Year
1999Andre MillerCleveland CavaliersNBA All-Rookie First Team
1998Larry HughesPhiladelphia 76ersNBA All-Defensive First Team
1997Adonal FoyleGolden State Warriors—
1996Kerry KittlesNew Jersey NetsNBA All-Rookie Second Team
1995Shawn RespertPortland Trail Blazers—
1994Brian GrantSacramento KingsNBA All-Rookie First Team
1993Vin BakerMilwaukee BucksAll-NBA Second Team, All-NBA Third Team, NBA All-Rookie First Team, 4x All-Star
1992Todd DayMilwaukee Bucks—
1991Mark MaconDenver NuggetsNBA All-Rookie Second Team
1990Bo KimbleLos Angeles Clippers—
1989Randy WhiteDallas Mavericks—
1988Rex ChapmanCharlotte HornetsNBA All-Rookie Second Team
1987Olden PolyniceChicago Bulls—
1986Ron HarperCleveland CavaliersNBA All-Rookie First Team
1985Detlef SchrempfDallas Mavericks2x NBA Sixth Man of the Year, All-NBA Third Team, 3x All-Star
1984Lancaster GordonLos Angeles Clippers—
1983Antoine CarrDetroit Pistons—
1982Clark KelloggIndiana PacersNBA All-Rookie First Team
1981Tom ChambersSan Diego Clippers2x All-NBA Second Team, NBA All-Star MVP, 4x All-Star
1980Andrew ToneyPhiladelphia 76ers2x All-Star
1979Calvin NattNew Jersey NetsNBA All-Rookie First Team, All-Star
1978Freeman WilliamsBoston Celtics—
1977Jack SikmaSeattle SuperSonicsNBA All-Defensive Second Team, NBA All-Rookie First Team, 7x All-Star
1976Robert ParishGolden State WarriorsAll-NBA Second Team, All-NBA Third Team, 9x All-Star
1975Junior BridgemanLos Angeles Lakers—
1974Campy RussellCleveland CavaliersAll-Star
1973Mike BantomPhoenix SunsNBA All-Rookie First Team
1972Tom RikerNew York Knicks—
1971Darnell HillmanGolden State Warriors—
1970Geoff PetriePortland Trail BlazersNBA All-Rookie First Team, NBA Rookie of the Year, 2x All-Star
1969Herm GilliamCincinnati Royals—
1968Gary GregorPhoenix SunsNBA All-Rookie First Team
1967Tom WorkmanSt. Louis Hawks—
1966Jim BarnettBoston Celtics—
1965Ollie JohnsonBoston Celtics—
1964Willis ReedNew York KnicksNBA MVP, 4x All-NBA Second Team, 2x Finals MVP, 7x All-Star
1963Bill GreenBoston Celtics—
1962Terry DischingerChicago ZephyrsNBA All-Rookie First Team, NBA Rookie of the Year, 3x All-Star
1961Cleo HillSt. Louis Hawks—
1960Thomas SandersBoston Celtics—
1959Don GoldsteinDetroit Pistons—
1958Steve HamiltonMinneapolis Lakers—
1957Sam JonesBoston Celtics3x All-NBA Second Team, 5x All-Star
1955Jack TwymanRochester Royals2x All-NBA Second Team, 6x All-Star
1954Jack TurnerNew York Knicks—
1952Chuck DarlingRochester Royals—
1951Sam RanzinoRochester Royals—
1950Bob LavoyIndianapolis Olympians—
1949Wallace JonesWashington Capitols—
1948Ward WilliamsFt. Wayne Zollner Pistons—
1947Paul HustonChicago Stags—

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.