How will this draft class look in 2017?

June 29, 2012
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With the first two picks in the NBA draft coming from the same school (Kentucky), and the first three picks all jumping into the league after their freshman seasons, we're especially curious to see how this year's top picks pan out. What do you forecast for these players and the rest of the top 10 picks? Cast your votes below.

Anthony Davis, New Orleans Hornets

2011 No. 1: Kyrie Irving
2010 No. 1: John Wall
2009 No. 1: Blake Griffin
2008 No. 1: Derrick Rose
2007 No. 1: Greg Oden

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In five years, Anthony Davis will be a . . .

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    38%
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    43%
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    14%
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    2%
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    3%

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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Charlotte Bobcats

2011 No. 2: Derrick Williams
2010 No. 2: Evan Turner
2009 No. 2: Hasheem Thabeet
2008 No. 2: Michael Beasley
2007 No. 2: Kevin Durant

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In five years, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will be a . . .

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    3%
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    2%
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    19%
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    44%
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    32%

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Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards

2011 No. 3: Enes Kanter
2010 No. 3: Derrick Favors
2009 No. 3: James Harden
2008 No. 3: O.J. Mayo
2007 No. 3 Al Horford
2006 No. 3: Adam Morrison

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In five years, Bradley Beal will be a . . .

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    17%
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    32%
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    41%
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    7%
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    3%

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Dion Waiters, Cleveland Cavaliers

2011 No. 4: Tristan Thompson
2010 No. 4: Wesley Johnson
2009 No. 4: Tyreke Evans
2008 No. 4: Russell Westbrook
2007 No. 4: Mike Conley

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In five years, Dion Waiters will be a . . .

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    16%
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    49%
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    22%
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    6%
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    7%

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Thomas Robinson, Sacramento Kings

2011 No. 5: Jonas Valanciunas
2010 No. 5: DeMarcus Cousins
2009 No. 5: Ricky Rubio
2008 No. 5: Kevin Love
2007 No. 5: Jeff Green

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In five years, Thomas Robinson will be a . . .

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    4%
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    20%
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    37%
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    30%
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    9%

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Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers

2011 No. 6: Jan Vesely
2010 No. 6: Ekpe Udoh
2009 No. 6: Jonny Flynn
2008 No. 6: Danilo Gallinari
2007 No. 6: Yi Jianlian
2006 No. 6: Brandon Roy

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In five years, Damian Lillard will be a . . .

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    42%
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    25%
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    11%
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    7%
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    15%

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Harrison Barnes, Golden State Warriors

2011 No. 7: Bismack Biyombo
2010 No. 7: Greg Monroe
2009 No. 7: Stephen Curry
2008 No. 7: Eric Gordon
2007 No. 7: Corey Brewer

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In five years, Harrison Barnes will be a . . .

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    18%
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    37%
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    32%
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    9%
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    4%

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Terrence Ross, Toronto Raptors

2011 No. 8: Brandon Knight
2010 No. 8: Al-Farouq Aminu
2009 No. 8: Jordan Hill
2008 No. 8: Joe Alexander
2007 No. 8: Brandan Wright

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In five years, Terrence Ross will be a . . .

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    4%
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    11%
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    46%
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    28%
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    11%

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Andre Drummond, Detroit Pistons

2011 No. 9: Kemba Walker
2010 No. 9: Gordon Hayward
2009 No. 9: DeMar DeRozan
2008 No. 9: D.J. Augustin
2007 No. 9: Joakim Noah

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In five years, Andre Drummond will be a . . .

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    12%
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    26%
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    35%
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    17%
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    10%

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Austin Rivers, New Orleans Hornets

2011 No. 10: Jimmer Fredette
2010 No. 10: Paul George
2009 No. 10: Brandon Jennings
2008 No. 10: Brook Lopez
2007 No. 10: Spencer Hawes

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In five years, Austin Rivers will be a . . .

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    11%
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    7%
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    25%
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    32%
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    25%

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