2013 NBA draft shows significant misses except for Bucks' Giannis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:48 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The 2013 NBA draft produced mostly underwhelming selections, with the Milwaukee Bucks finding a star in Giannis Antetokounmpo at pick 15. Antetokounmpo emerged as one of the draft's few successes, becoming a two-time MVP and leading the Bucks to an NBA championship. Other notable picks, such as Cleveland's Anthony Bennett, largely did not meet expectations. The poor outcomes from the first 15 picks underscore a general lack of talent in that draft year. The Bucks' selection of Antetokounmpo stands in stark contrast to the overall performance of other draftees.
- •Bucks selected Giannis Antetokounmpo 15th overall in 2013.
- •Most top picks, including Anthony Bennett, failed to perform.
- •Other draftees included Victor Oladipo and Otto Porter Jr.
- •Antetokounmpo led Bucks to an NBA championship.
- •Discusses the lack of talent among the top 15 picks.
- 5:48 PMYahoo Sports — How the 2013 NBA draft missed on almost everyone
"The 2013 NBA draft was full of misses, but the Milwaukee Bucks found a superstar in Giannis Antetokounmpo at pick 15.
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