Top 10 NBA Draft Busts of All Time

This year's class of NBA rookies will enter the league with very little fanfare. Perhaps the lower expectations on this year's youngsters will keep them off the following list of the Top 10 NBA Draft Busts of All Time...

10. Joe Smith: 

Golden State missed an excellent chance to land a big man when they passed on three All-Star power forwards in the 1995 draft. Players taken after Smith in 1995 draft: Kevin Garnett, Antonio McDyess, Rasheed Wallace.

9. Jay Williams: 

When the Bulls took Williams with the second overall pick in 2002, they were confident about his shooting skills. They were likely unaware of his motorcycle skills, which caused an abrupt end to his career when he crashed after his first season and was unable to return. Other players in 2002 draft: Amare Stoudamire.

8. Michael Olowakandi: 

Olowokandi was a curious pick from the start, a 7-footer who started playing basketball at age 18. The University of the Pacific alum had limited experience and great trouble shooting the basketball. The Clips would have been better selecting just about anybody else in this draft. Other players in 1998 draft: Mike Bibby, Dirk Nowitzki, Vince Carter, Paul Pierce.

7. Shawn Bradley: 

The giant of a man has the reputation as the "softest" center in the history of the NBA, a title he earned by becoming the most dunked-on player ever. Standing at 7 feet 5 inches, Bradley was literally the biggest bust in Philadelphia history. Other players in 1993 draft: Penny Hardaway, Sam Cassell.

6. Nikoloz Tskitishvili: 

This 7-footer's name may stand out, but it's not memorable to basketball fans as the Nuggets' fifth overall pick in the 2002 draft struggled to average three points a game. Other players in 2002 draft: Amare Stoudamire, Caron Butler.

5. Darko Milicic: 

In perhaps the best draft class in history, the Pistons made a fatal error by selecting Milicic, yet another 7-footer who has bounced around to six different clubs looking to start his doomed career. Other players taken after Milicic in 2003 draft: Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh.

4. Sam Bowie: 

While Bowie put together a good career, he will forever be remembered as the player the Trail Blazers selected before the Bulls took Michael Jordan. While nobody could imagine Air Jordan in Portland, the Blazers had their chance. Other players in 1984 draft: His Airness.

3. Greg Oden: 

Over five NBA seasons, Oden has appeared in 82 games. The center has failed to average double digit points in those 82 games, leaving the Blazers with another draft bust. Other players in the 2007 draft: Kevin Durant, Joakim Noah.

2. Kwame Brown: 

Selected first overall in the 2001 draft, the 7-footer has barely managed to stay in the league. Following four less than mediocre seasons for the Wizards, Brown has bounced around to six different teams as coaches try to put his size to good use. Other players in 2001 draft: Pau Gasol, Tyson Chandler, Joe Johnson.

1. Todd Fuller: 

The Golden State Warriors selected Fuller ahead of Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant in the 1996 draft. There is no excuse for missing on two surefire Hall of Fame players. Imagine if the Warriors made the right selection in the 1995 draft and selected Garnett and followed that pick with Bryant or Nash in 1996. Coulda, woulda, shoulda.