Who would you rather have right now? Ranking the last five NBA Draft No. 1 picks

A ranking of the last five No.1 picks in the NBA Draft — from Paolo Banchero's skillset to Anthony Edwards' sheer scoring ability, we're reassessing their value in the league. Who leads the pack among the top picks?

5. Paolo Banchero, No 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

The fact that Banchero is in last place on this list does not mean that he is a bad player. After averaging 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists during his lone season at Duke, the Magic made him the first overall pick, valuing his 6-foot-10, 250-pound frame and impressive fluidity and handles for a big man. Orlando chose Banchero over other prospects like Chet Holmgren, as Banchero presented a seemingly higher floor while also having a high ceiling because of his talent.

He had a good rookie campaign, scoring 20 points per game on 43 percent shooting while adding 6.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists. His addition helped the Magic improve their record by 12 games over the previous season. In six games this year, he’s improved his shooting rate to 48 percent and is averaging 5.5 assists per game, and has led the Magic to a 4-2 record. His points per game are down to 17.5, but that's because big man Franz Wagner has been more of a focal point, as he's attempting 3.8 more shots per game than last season. so both Banchero and Wagner's usage rates will be something to monitor over the next 20 or so games.

Banchero has an intriguing skillset for the modern NBA, but, at least to this point in his career, it seems like he’ll be better suited as a Robin, as opposed to a Batman. That isn’t to say he can’t become the primary option for a playoff team, he just isn’t there quite yet. Perhaps he'll take a big step forward over the rest of this season and show that he's an All-Star caliber player, but only time will tell.