Yahoo Sports re-drafts 2010 NBA draft class with new rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Yahoo Sports has re-ranked the 2010 NBA draft class, placing Paul George first overall. The original draft class has faced criticism for its lack of lasting talent, with injuries impacting several top players. John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins follow George in the new rankings, demonstrating how careers could have unfolded differently. Multiple players from the class, including Gordon Hayward and Eric Bledsoe, are noted for their missed potential due to injuries.
- •Paul George is ranked first, original position No. 10.
- •John Wall drops to No. 2 from the first pick.
- •DeMarcus Cousins is third, originally selected fifth.
- •Gordon Hayward is fourth, moved up from ninth.
- •Eric Bledsoe is re-drafted fifth, originally 18th overall.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — 2010 NBA re-draft: The way it should have been
"The 2010 NBA draft class did not age gracefully, featuring only one active player among its ranks.
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