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Cooper Flagg poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft.

NBA Draft: List of First-Overall Picks All Time from 1947 to 2025

Cooper Flagg was the first overall player taken in the 2025 NBA Draft in June, becoming the 79th player so honored with the top slot. Here is the complete list of first-overall choices since the NBA Draft started in 1947.

Cooper Flagg poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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NBA Draft: List of First-Overall Picks All Time from 1947 to 2025

Cooper Flagg was the first overall player taken in the 2025 NBA Draft in June, becoming the 79th player so honored with the top slot. Here is the complete list of first-overall choices since the NBA Draft started in 1947.

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Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Dylan Harper embraces NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the second pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Jun 28, 2022; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly answers questions at a press conference to introduce the 2022 draft picks at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Sep 26, 2022; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks talks to the media during media day at HSS Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Feb 4, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka speaks before introducing Luka Doncic at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Apr 4, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge watches warms ups before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Dec 6, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks owner Tony Ressler celebrates after a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in overtime at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Ace Bailey stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the fifth pick by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Nov 13, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs general manager Brian Wright speaks with the media about the health and absence of head coach Gregg Popovich before a game against the Washington Wizards at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Apr 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) leaves the court after game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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Indiana's Oumar Ballo (11) dunks during the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

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Jan 25, 2025; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) handles the ball against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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May 14, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Cooper Flagg talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Nov 21, 2024; Spokane, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Cedric Coward (0) dunks the ball against the Eastern Washington Eagles in the second half at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Washington State Cougars won 96-81. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

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Jan 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) reacts with the Raptors bench after scoring a basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Suns general manager Brian Gregory speaks during his introductory news conference on May 6, 2025, in Phoenix.

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Mar 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) talks to the media during practice day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Mar 1, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Miles Kelly (13) celebrates after making a three point basket during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) walks off the court after losing to the Florida Gators in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

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Nov 29, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) massages his leg prior to the second half against the Seattle Redhawks at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

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Dec 21, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) on the court against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Dec 4, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 84-78. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

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Mar 20, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is all smiles during a timeout in the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 22, 2023; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces Amen Thompson as the fourth selection by the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

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