NBA 2013 draft review: A look back at the top picks

The 2013 NBA draft is often remembered as a draft that had a mix of success and disappointment. With the first four picks being Victor Oladipo, Orlando Magic, Nerlens Noel, New Orleans Pelicans, anthony.html">Anthony Bennett, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Trey Burke, Utah Jazz, it''s hard not to think about what could have been.

Oladipo had a solid rookie season with averages of 13.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.html">assists per game. He became an All-Star in his second year and has been one of the top guards in the league ever since. Noel, on the other hand, struggled with injuries throughout his career and never lived up to the expectations.

Bennett had a disastrous rookie season, averaging just 4.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game while shooting only 35.5% from the field. He was eventually traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014 and bounced around the league before finding some success with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Burke had a solid rookie season, averaging 12.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. However, he struggled with injuries and inconsistency throughout his career and was eventually traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2017.

Other notable picks include Cody Zeller at No. 4, Steven Adams at No. 12, and Mason Plumlee at No. 17. Zeller has been a solid role player for the Indiana Pacers, while Adams has become an All-Star caliber center for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Plumlee has had some success with the Denver Nuggets.

The 2013 NBA draft was a reminder that even top picks don''t always guarantee success in the league. It''s also a reminder of how quickly things can change and how important it is to develop players properly.