2010 NBA Draft

The 2010 NBA Draft produced a strong group of players led by John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Paul George and Gordon Hayward. The class also included Eric Bledsoe, Greg Monroe, Avery Bradley, Hassan Whiteside, Lance Stephenson, Jeremy Evans and several other players who enjoyed lengthy NBA careers.

Paul George became one of the biggest successes of the first round after Indiana selected him 10th overall out of Fresno State. The second round also produced several notable players, including Hassan Whiteside at No. 33 and Lance Stephenson at No. 40.

Teams listed below are the teams credited with making each original draft selection. Several picks were traded on draft night.

John Wall: Washington selected Wall first overall after his freshman season at Kentucky. The point guard became the centerpiece of the Wizards and developed into a five-time NBA All-Star during his career in Washington.

Paul George: Indiana selected George 10th overall out of Fresno State. He developed into one of the premier two-way wings of his generation and became one of the most accomplished players from the 2010 draft class.

DeMarcus Cousins: Sacramento selected Cousins fifth overall after his freshman season at Kentucky. Cousins developed into one of the NBA's most productive centers and became a multiple-time NBA All-Star.

Gordon Hayward: Utah used the ninth overall selection on Hayward following his run to the 2010 NCAA championship game with Butler. He developed into a longtime NBA starter and later earned an All-Star selection.

Second-round value: The second round included Hassan Whiteside at No. 33 and Lance Stephenson at No. 40. Both became productive NBA players despite being selected outside the first round. Indiana selected Stephenson after already taking Paul George with the 10th pick.

Kentucky: Kentucky had five players selected in the first round: John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Patrick Patterson, Eric Bledsoe and Daniel Orton. Wall and Cousins were both selected among the first five picks.