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Has Trading the First Overall Pick in the NBA Draft Fared Well Historically?

By Curtis Rafter

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge (left) has some potential deals to look into. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge (left) has some potential deals to look into. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /

Number Two

To the 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves – The First Pick (Andrew Wiggins) and Anthony Bennett

To the 2014 Cleveland Cavaliers – Kevin Love

While Andrew Wiggins will likely play a key role for the rebuilding Timberwolves, grabbing Kevin Love helped the Cavaliers so much more.

The Love acquisition is what helped make the Cavaliers a modern dynasty, propelling them to the finals every year since 2015, and helping them win a championship in 2016.

Love has been absolutely crucial to his team’s success, averaging an efficient 17 and 10 for his squad. Without Love, I don’t know if the Cavaliers ever actually become the scary dominant team that opposing fanbases dread.

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