Every 9th pick in NBA draft history

78 players have gone 9th in the NBA draft since 1947, from Dick O'Keefe to Morez Johnson Jr. in 2026. The most decorated: Dirk Nowitzki (1998; NBA MVP, 5x All-NBA Second Team, 14x All-Star), Tracy McGrady (1997; 3x All-NBA Second Team, 2x All-NBA First Team, 7x All-Star), and Amar'e Stoudemire (2002; 4x All-NBA Second Team, All-NBA First Team, 6x All-Star). 47 of the 78 won nothing on the NBA honours list.

NBA draft, every No. 9 pick by year
YearPlayerTeamHonours
2026Morez Johnson Jr.Dallas Mavericks—
2025Collin Murray-BoylesToronto RaptorsNBA All-Rookie Second Team
2024Zach EdeyMemphis GrizzliesNBA All-Rookie First Team
2023Taylor HendricksUtah Jazz—
2022Jeremy SochanSan Antonio SpursNBA All-Rookie Second Team
2021Davion MitchellSacramento Kings—
2020Deni AvdijaWashington WizardsAll-Star
2019Rui HachimuraWashington WizardsNBA All-Rookie Second Team
2018Kevin Knox IINew York Knicks—
2017Dennis Smith Jr.Dallas MavericksNBA All-Rookie Second Team
2016Jakob PoeltlToronto Raptors—
2015Frank KaminskyCharlotte Hornets—
2014Noah VonlehCharlotte Hornets—
2013Trey BurkeMinnesota TimberwolvesNBA All-Rookie First Team
2012Andre DrummondDetroit PistonsAll-NBA Third Team, NBA All-Rookie Second Team, 2x All-Star
2011Kemba WalkerCharlotte BobcatsAll-NBA Third Team, 4x All-Star
2010Gordon HaywardUtah JazzAll-Star
2009DeMar DeRozanToronto Raptors2x All-NBA Second Team, All-NBA Third Team, 6x All-Star
2008D.J. AugustinCharlotte Bobcats—
2007Joakim NoahChicago BullsNBA All-Defensive First Team, NBA All-Defensive Second Team, All-NBA First Team, 2x All-Star
2006Patrick O'BryantGolden State Warriors—
2005Ike DioguGolden State Warriors—
2004Andre IguodalaPhiladelphia 76ersNBA All-Defensive First Team, NBA All-Defensive Second Team, NBA All-Rookie First Team, All-Star
2003Michael SweetneyNew York Knicks—
2002Amar'e StoudemirePhoenix Suns4x All-NBA Second Team, All-NBA First Team, NBA All-Rookie First Team, 6x All-Star
2001Rodney WhiteDetroit Pistons—
2000Joel PrzybillaHouston Rockets—
1999Shawn MarionPhoenix Suns2x All-NBA Third Team, NBA All-Rookie Second Team, 4x All-Star
1998Dirk NowitzkiMilwaukee BucksNBA MVP, 5x All-NBA Second Team, 4x All-NBA First Team, 14x All-Star
1997Tracy McGradyToronto Raptors3x All-NBA Second Team, 2x All-NBA First Team, 2x All-NBA Third Team, 7x All-Star
1996Samaki WalkerDallas Mavericks—
1995Ed O'BannonNew Jersey Nets—
1994Eric MontrossBoston CelticsNBA All-Rookie Second Team
1993Rodney RogersDenver NuggetsNBA Sixth Man of the Year
1992Clar. WeatherspoonPhiladelphia 76ers—
1991Stacey AugmonAtlanta HawksNBA All-Rookie First Team
1990Willie BurtonMiami HeatNBA All-Rookie Second Team
1989Tom HammondsWashington Bullets—
1988Rony SeikalyMiami HeatNBA Most Improved Player
1987Derrick McKeySeattle SuperSonics2x NBA All-Defensive Second Team, NBA All-Rookie First Team
1986Brad SellersChicago Bulls—
1985Charles OakleyCleveland CavaliersNBA All-Defensive First Team, NBA All-Defensive Second Team, NBA All-Rookie First Team, All-Star
1984Otis ThorpeKansas City KingsAll-Star
1983Dale EllisDallas MavericksAll-NBA Third Team, NBA Most Improved Player, All-Star
1982Cliff LevingstonDetroit Pistons—
1981Rolando BlackmanDallas Mavericks4x All-Star
1980Michael BrooksSan Diego Clippers—
1979Larry DemicNew York Knicks—
1978Reggie TheusChicago BullsNBA All-Rookie First Team, 2x All-Star
1977Tom LaGardeDenver Nuggets—
1976Armond HillAtlanta Hawks—
1975Gene ShortNew York Knicks—
1974Tom McMillenBuffalo Braves—
1973Dwight JonesAtlanta Hawks—
1972Bob NashDetroit Pistons—
1971Stan LoveBaltimore Bullets—
1970George JohnsonBaltimore BulletsNBA All-Defensive Second Team
1969Jojo WhiteBoston Celtics—
1968Ron WilliamsSan Francisco Warriors—
1967Mel DanielsCincinnati Royals—
1966Matt GuokasPhiladelphia 76ers—
1965Will FrazierSan Francisco Warriors—
1964Les HunterDetroit Pistons—
1963Jerry HarknessNew York Knicks—
1962John RudometkinNew York Knicks—
1961Gary PhillipsBoston Celtics—
1960Jay ArnetteCincinnati Royals—
1959Joe RuklickPhiladelphia Warriors—
1958Vern HattonCincinnati Royals—
1957Dick DuckettCincinnati Royals—
1955Walter DevlinPhiladelphia Warriors—
1954Ed KalafatMinneapolis Lakers—
1952Clyde LovelletteMinneapolis LakersAll-NBA Second Team, 4x All-Star
1951Don SunderlagePhiladelphia WarriorsAll-Star
1950Joe McNameeRochester Royals—
1949Jack KerrisChicago Stags—
1948Chuck HangerMinneapolis Lakers—
1947Dick O'KeefeWashington Capitols—

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.