Top 5 No. 5 picks in NBA draft history

By Tony Jones The Salt Lake Tribune

Published: June 23, 2014 3:56 pm
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The No. 5 pick in the NBA draft has yielded a ton of talent over the years.

Hall of famers have gone No. 5.

But some of the biggest busts also have gone at No. 5.

It's where the Utah Jazz will draft Thursday, unless they make a trade.

So who are the top players chosen No. 5 overall in the draft over the last 30 years?

1. Charles Barkley

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