The Portland Trail Blazers have a rich history in the NBA, with several successful draft picks that have contributed to the team’s success. Stacker compiled a list of the best draft picks in Portland Trail Blazers history using data from Basketball-Reference.com.

Top Draft Picks

The list includes players such as Jerryd Bayless, Travis Outlaw, and Anfernee Simons, who have all made significant contributions to the team. The rankings are based on a formula that approximates career achievements, career value, and play quality.

Some notable players on the list include Dražen Petrović, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and Lloyd Neal, who was a key player on the Trail Blazers’ 1977 NBA championship team.

The list also includes players such as Sam Bowie, who was drafted second overall in 1984, and Will Barton, who was drafted 40th overall in 2012. Both players had successful careers with the Trail Blazers and other teams in the NBA.

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