Thousands of players played in the NBA, but how many of them can be remembered? Only a few of them became famous for their dedication, hard work, and skills. Those top-ranked basketball players are always an inspiration for new athletes. That’s why we have listed some of the best NBA players who were picked in 2008’s NBA draft and have become popular worldwide.
2008 NBA Draft- Top 25 NBA Players List
| Name | Age | 1st Team | Round | Pick | Position | Achievements |
 Derrick Rose |
33 | Chicago Bulls | 1st | 1st | Point guard |
|
 Michael Beasley |
33 | Miami Heat | 1st | 2nd | Power forward / small forward |
|
 Russell Westbrook |
33 | Seattle SuperSonics | 1st | 4th | Point guard |
|
 Kevin Love |
33 | Memphis Grizzlies | 1st | 5th | Power forward / Center |
|
 JaVale McGee |
34 | Washington Wizards | 1st | 18th | Center |
|
 Serge Ibaka |
32 | Seattle SuperSonics | 1st | 24th | Power forward / Center |
|
 Mario Chalmers |
36 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 2nd | 34th | Point guard |
|
 DeAndre Jordan |
34 | Los Angeles Clippers | 2nd | 35th | Center |
|
 Eric Gordon |
33 | Los Angeles Clippers | 1st | 7th | Shooting guard / Small forward |
|
 Brook Lopez |
34 | New Jersey Nets | 1st | 10th | Center |
|
 Jason Thompson |
36 | Sacramento Kings | 1st | 12th | Center / Power forward |
|
 Brandon Rush |
37 | Portland Trail Blazers | 1st | 13th | Shooting guard / Small forward |
|
 Robin Lopez |
34 | Phoenix Suns | 1st | 15th | Center |
|
 Marreese Speights |
35 | Philadelphia 76ers | 1st | 16th | Center / Power forward |
|
 Roy Hibbert |
35 | Toronto Raptors | 1st | 17th | Center |
|
 Ryan Anderson |
34 | New Jersey Nets | 1st | 21st | Power forward |
|
 Courtney Lee |
36 | Orlando Magic | 1st | 22nd | Shooting guard |
|
 Kosta Koufos |
33 | Utah Jazz | 1st | 23rd | Center |
|
 George Hill |
36 | San Antonio Spurs | 1st | 26th | Point guard |
|
 Joey Dorsey |
38 | Portland Trail Blazers | 2nd | 33rd | Power forward / Center |
|
 Luc Mbah a Moute |
35 | Milwaukee Bucks | 2nd | 37th | Power forward / Small forward |
|
 Sonny Weems |
36 | Chicago Bulls | 2nd | 39th | Small forward / Shooting guard |
|
 Chris Douglas Roberts |
35 | New Jersey Nets | 2nd | 40th | Small forward / Shooting guard |
|
 Patrick Ewing Jr |
38 | Sacramento Kings | 2nd | 43rd | Small forward |
|
 Joe Crawford |
36 | Los Angeles Lakers | 2nd | 58th | Shooting guard / Small forward |
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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.
