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Looking back at the No. 14 pick

Here's a look at the players picked 14th overall in the NBA draft, with Mike McGraw's comments on how they have fared in the league, along with some players who ended up going even later.

2015: Cameron Payne, PG, Oklahoma City

Performance: Played some as rookie, but best known for being Russell Westbrook's pregame dance partner.

Also available: Bobby Portis, Jerian Grant, Josh Richardson

2014: T.J. Warren, SF, Phoenix

Performance: Averaged 11 points in second pro season, has a chance to develop into solid starter or more.

Also available: Rodney Hood, Jordan Clarkson, Gary Harris

2013: Shabazz Muhammad, SG, Minnesota

Performance: Didn't do much as rookie, but averaged 10.5 points last season off bench for T'wolves.

Also available: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dennis Schroder, Rudy Gobert

2012: John Henson, PF, Milwaukee

Performance: Good shot blocker, but hasn't risen above role-player status in four years with Bucks.

Also available: Draymond Green, Khris Middleton, Jared Sullinger

2011: Marcus Morris, PF, Houston

Performance: Found new life with Pistons, averaging a career-high 14.1 points last season.

Also available: Kawhi Leonard, Nikola Vucevic, Jimmy Butler

2010: Patrick Patterson, PF, Houston

Performance: After changing teams twice, Patterson found a home in Toronto as rugged role player.

Also available: Avery Bradley, Eric Bledsoe, Hassan Whiteside

2009: Earl Clark, PF, Phoenix

Performance: Big disappointment; never found consistent minutes with six different teams; now playing in China.

Also available: Ty Lawson, Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson

2008: Anthony Randolph, PF, Golden State

Performance: Had a couple good years; hasn't played in NBA since joining Bulls in McDermott trade.

Also available: Serge Ibaka, Ryan Anderson, Nicholas Batum

Other No. 14 picks:

2007: Al Thornton, SF, LAC

2006: Ronnie Brewer, SF, Utah

2005: Rashad McCants, SG, Minn

2004: Kris Humphries, PF, Utah

2003: Luke Ridnour, PG, Seattle

2002: Fred Jones, SG, Indiana

2001: Troy Murphy, PF, GS

2000: Mateen Cleaves, PG, Detroit

1999: William Avery, PG, Minn

1998: Michael Dickerson, SG, Hou

1997: Maurice Taylor, PF, LAC

1996: Peja Stojakovic, SF, Sac *

1995: Eric Williams, PF, Boston

1994: Yinka Dare, C, New Jersey

1993: Scott Haskin, C, Indiana

1992: Malik Sealy, SF, Indiana

1991: Rich King, C, Seattle

1990: Travis Mayes, PG, Sac

1989: Tim Hardaway, PG, GS *

1988: Dan Majerle, SF, Phoenix *

1987: Tellis Frank, PF, GS

1986: Walter Berry, SF, Portland

1985: Alfredrick Hughes, SG, SA

1984: Michael Cage, F, LAC

1983: Clyde Drexler, SG, Portland *

1982: Lester Conner, SG, GS

1981: Herb Williams, C, Indiana

1980: Wes Matthews, PG, Wash

* Player made NBA all-star team

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