In 2002, some basketball players dominated the field with their magical performances and skillful play. Their dedication enhances the beauty of the basketball game for their fans. They are also role models for new basketball players. The list of the 15 successful basketball professionals of 2002 whose names come first is given below.
Top 15 NBA players drafted in 2002
| Name | Age | 1st Team | Round | Pick | Position | Achievement |
 Yao Ming | 41 | Houston Rockets | 1st | 1st | Center |
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 Drew Gooden | 40 | Memphis Grizzlies | 1st | 4th | Power forward |
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 Juan Dixon | 43 | Washington Wizards | 1st | 17th | Point guard / Shooting guard |
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 Carlos Boozer | 40 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2nd | 35th | Power forward |
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 Matt Barnes | 42 | Memphis Grizzlies | 2nd | 46th | Small forward |
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 Dajuan Wagner | 39 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 1st | 6th | Shooting guard |
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 Chris Wilcox | 39 | Los Angeles Clippers | 1st | 8th | Power forward / Center |
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 Amar’e Stoudemire | 39 | Phoenix Suns | 1st | 9th | Power forward / Center |
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 Jared Jeffries | 40 | Washington Wizards | 1st | 11th | Power forward / Small forward |
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 Kareem Rush | 41 | Toronto Raptors | 1st | 20th | Shooting guard |
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 Tayshaun Prince | 42 | Detroit Pistons | 1st | 23rd | Small forward |
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 Frank Williams | 42 | Denver Nuggets | 1st | 25th | Point guard |
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  | 42 | San Antonio Spurs | 1st | 26th | Small forward / Shooting guard |
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 Robert Archibald | 39 | Memphis Grizzlies | 2nd | 32nd | Power forward / Center |
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 Rasual Butler | 38 | Miami Heat | 2nd | 53rd | Small forward / Shooting guard |
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Over the past five years, Rick C. Nees has written hundreds of NBA players' biographies, some of which have already been published in famous newspapers. He previously worked as- Commentator, Basketball Analyst, Basketball Player, Newspaper Sports Editor, Radio sports presenter. Rick grew up watching basketball leagues. He was a state-level high school basketball player who followed all NBA events since he was a child.
