Colorado ahead Cody Williams might make historical past on Wednesday through the 2024 NBA Draft if he is chosen within the first 30 picks. Williams might be a part of his brother, Jalen Williams — the No. 12 total choose within the 2022 NBA Draft — as the following set of siblings who have been each drafted within the first spherical.
The youthful Williams ranks No. 11 on CBS Sports activities NBA Draft Prospect Rankings.
Final 12 months, Amen and Ausar Thompson made historical past by each getting chosen through the first 5 picks of the primary spherical, which made them the primary brothers to be chosen in high 10 throughout the identical draft. Amen Thompson went No. 4 to the Houston Rockets and Ausar wasn’t far behind, going with the following choose to the Detroit Pistons at No. 5.
In the identical draft, Iowa’s Kris Murray joined his brother Keegan Murray — the No. 4 total choose by the Sacramento Kings within the 2022 NBA Draft — as sibilings drafted within the first spherical. Lonzo and LaMelo Ball stay the one two brothers to be top-three picks in NBA Draft historical past. Lonzo was the No. 2 choose within the 2017 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers and LaMelo was chosen third by the Charlotte Hornets within the 2020 NBA Draft.
Here is a better take a look at notable siblings drafted within the first spherical of the NBA Draft over time.
Amen and Ausar Thompson (2023)
The Thompson brothers have been thought of two of the perfect prospects within the class since 2022. They each performed for Additional time Elite and would are the best gamers drafted from that program. They made historical past collectively by being the primary twins chosen within the high 10 in NBA Draft historical past.
Keegan and Kris Murray (2022, 2023)
Neither of the Murray brothers have been thought of high-level draft prospects when arrived at Iowa previous to the 2020-21 season. First, it was Keegan who raised his inventory drastically following a standout 2021-22 season, which helped him skyrocket up draft boards and in the end land with the Kings with the No. 4 choose. Keegan was one of many oldest gamers drafted within the first spherical final season, and his twin brother was chosen by the Path Blazers at No. 23.
Lonzo and LaMelo Ball (2017, 2020)
Lavar Ball’s dream of seeing all three of his sons drafted into the NBA did not come true, however two out of three is not dangerous. Lonzo was thought of one of many high level guards within the 2017 NBA Draft and in the end landed with the Los Angeles Lakers with the No. 2 choose. After a number of seasons enjoying for his hometown staff, he was shipped to New Orleans within the Anthony Davis commerce. Lonzo’s enjoying profession is in critical jeopardy following a knee harm from which he is by no means absolutely recovered. On the flip facet, LaMelo seems like one of many younger rising stars within the NBA and landed with the Hornets with the third total choose within the 2020 NBA Draft. The Warriors had an opportunity to pick Ball, however elected to draft Memphis massive man James Wiseman. Who is aware of what LaMelo’s profession trajectory would’ve regarded like had he been drafted by the Warriors.
After staring collectively at Kansas, the Morris brothers entered the 2011 NBA Draft and have become back-to-back picks on the finish of the lottery. Markieff was drafted first by the Phoenix Suns with the thirteenth choose; minutes later, Marcus was chosen by the Houston Rockets with the final choose of the lottery. Each Morris brothers performed 4 years at Kansas and are nonetheless within the league to at the present time. Markieff performs for the Dallas Mavericks and Marcus was just lately traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Washington Wizards.
Each performed two seasons at Stanford earlier than declaring for the 2008 NBA Draft. Brook was a lottery choose at tenth total by the New Jersey Nets, however Robin simply missed the minimize when he was chosen with the No. 15 choose by the Phoenix Suns. After years of enjoying within the NBA, Brook reworked his sport and have become among the best defensive facilities within the league. He completed close to of the highest of Defensive Participant of the 12 months ballots and reworked right into a deadly 3-point shooter. Robin spent final season enjoying for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Bernard and Albert King (1977, 1981)
Bernard was drafted seventh total within the 1977 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets out of Tennessee. Just a few years later, his brother was drafted tenth total by the Nets within the 1981 NBA Draft from Maryland. Bernard went on to have a profitable Corridor of Fame profession as a four-time NBA All-Star and was twice named to the All-NBA First Group. Albert performed for 4 completely different groups over 9 years throughout his profession.
Gene and Purvis Brief (1975, 1978)
Popping out of Jackson State, Gene Brief was chosen ninth total by the New York Knicks within the 1975 NBA Draft. His youthful brother, Purvis, additionally attended Jackson State and was drafted by the Golden State Warriors with the No. 5 choose within the 1978 NBA Draft. Purvis averaged 17.3 factors per sport in his 12-year NBA profession. Gene, then again, solely performed 34 whole video games in his NBA profession with the Knicks and the Seattle Supersonics.
Russ and Ron Lee (1972, 1976)
The primary set of siblings to be chosen within the high 10 of the NBA Draft. Russ was drafted sixth total by the Milwaukee Bucks within the 1972 NBA Draft out of Marshall. His NBA profession solely lasted three seasons, and he retired following the 1974-75 season. Ron had a profitable faculty profession at Oregon and left as this system’s all-time main scorer. The Suns chosen him tenth total within the 1976 NBA Draft, and he went on to play from 1976-82 earlier than enjoying in Italy for 3 years to finish his skilled profession.
Brothers chosen in first spherical of NBA Draft
| Participant | 12 months | Spherical (Choose) Group | Participant | 12 months | Spherical (Choose) Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | 2023 | 1 (4) Houston | Ausar Thompson | 2023 | 1 (5) Detroit |
| Keegan Murray | 2022 | 1 (4) Sacramento | Kris Murray | 2023 | 1 (23) Portland |
| Moritz Wagner | 2018 | 1 (25) LA Lakers | Franz Wagner | 2021 | 1 (8) Orlando |
| Lonzo Ball | 2017 | 1 (2) LA Lakers | LaMelo Ball | 2020 | 1 (3) Charlotte |
| Tyler Zeller | 2012 | 1 (17) Dallas | Cody Zeller | 2013 | 1 (4) Charlotte |
| Miles Plumlee | 2012 | 1 (26) Indiana | Mason Plumlee | 2013 | 1 (22) Brooklyn |
| Marcus Morris | 2011 | 1 (14) Houston | Markieff Morris | 2011 | 1 (13) Phoenix |
| Jrue Vacation | 2009 | 1 (17) Philadelphia | Aaron Vacation | 2018 | 1 (23) Indiana |
| Jeff Teague | 2009 | 1 (19) Atlanta | Marquis Teague | 2012 | 1 (29) Chicago |
| Brook Lopez | 2008 | 1 (10) New Jersey | Robin Lopez | 2008 | 1 (15) Phoenix |
| Dorell Wright | 2004 | 1 (19) Miami | Delon Wright | 2015 | 1 (20) Toronto |
| Kareem Rush | 2002 | 1 (20) Toronto | Brandon Rush | 2008 | 1 (13) Portland |
| Jon Barry | 1992 | 1 (21) Boston | Brent Barry | 1995 | 1 (15) San Antonio |
| Horace Grant | 1987 | 1 (10) Chicago | Harvey Grant | 1988 | 1 (12) Washington |
| Chuck Individual | 1986 | 1 (4) Indiana | Wesley Individual | 1994 | 1 (23) Phoenix |
| Jim Paxson | 1979 | 1 (12) Portland | John Paxson | 1983 | 1 (19) San Antonio |
| Dudley Bradley | 1979 | 1 (13) Indiana | Charles Bradley | 1981 | 1 (23) Boston |
| Bernard King | 1977 | 1 (7) New York | Albert King | 1981 | 1 (10) New Jersey |
| Gene Brief | 1975 | 1 (9) New York | Purvis Brief | 1978 | 1 (5) Golden State |
| Russell Lee | 1972 | 1 (6) Milwaukee | Ron Lee | 1976 | 1 (10) Phoenix |
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