8 players retired & Sparks are currently playing without a ball. James is the only No. 1 pick in this century.

According to ESPN famous reporter Shams Charania, 2010 NBA No. 1 pick John Wall announced his retirement from basketball, ending his 11-year NBA career.

In this way, only James is left to play in the league for the first 10 NBA No. 1 picks in the 10th year of this century. Kwame Brown, Yao Ming, Howard, Bogut, Bagyani, Oden, Rose, Griffin and Wall have all faded out of the NBA.

The above nine players, except Howard, have retired, and Howard has not played in any professional league at present.