2002: Yao Ming (Houston Rockets) 2001: Kwame Brown (Washington Wizards) 2000: Kenyon Martin (New Jersey Nets) 1999: Elton Brand (Chicago Bulls) 1998: Michael Olowokandi (LA Clippers) ...

Forty-nine players have been selected with the first pick in the NBA draft since the NBA and ABA merged in 1976. Here's a look at how their careers have played out thus far.