NBA Players Who Were Not No. 1 Draft Picks

Chris Paul

The No. 4 pick selected by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2005 NBA Draft.

Career stats (2005-present): 20.9 points-per-game, 5.0 rebounds-per-game, 9.5 assists-per-game.

College: Wake Forest University

Highlights: Olympic gold medalist (2008, 2012). 6 time NBA All-Star (2008-2013). NBA All-Star Game MVP (2013). 3 time All-NBA First Team (2008, 2012-2013). All-NBA Second Team (2009). All-NBA Third Team (2011). 3 time NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009, 2012-2013). 2 time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2008, 2011). NBA Rookie of the Year (2006). All-Rookie First Team (2006). 2 time NBA assists leader (2008-2009). 5 time NBA steals leader (2008-2009, 2011-2013).

Notes/Known For: Paul is the only player in NBA history to lead the league in assists and steals in consecutive seasons.

Teams played for:  New Orleans Hornets (2005-2011). Los Angeles Clippers (2011-present).