Dan Issel was selected 122nd overall by the Pistons, but he instead signed with the ABA's Kentucky Colonels. Doncic also finished in fourth place in the NBA MVP voting, behind winner Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and James Harden. 1 pick Ray Felix (Baltimore Bullets) | Full Draft, 1952 | No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons) | Full Draft, 2020| No. He was a true game-changer who expanded the leagues global reach in ways that only a transcendent big man could have at that time, including posing the only true physical challenge to Shaq. Three of the four (James, Wade and Bosh) teamed up to win the 2012 and 2013 titles. But as this retrospective shows, there is greatness to be found throughout the NBA Draft. Scouts and writers likened Giannis to Nicolas Batum more than any other player, and Im sure at the time, this seemed like an optimistic, even charitable comparison. So give credit to the late-bloomer, if you will. 9, Chicago), Marc Gasol (No. Ouch. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. A little perspiration got between the Suns and a two-time Finals MVP. Although diehard NBA fans may know about some of the all-time greats who went on to be legends of the NBA after being the first pick of their draft class, we will only take a look at the five most recent #1 picks. 9 pick Otis Thorpe and No. Other contenders: Deron Williams (No. 1 pick Michael Olowokandi (LA Clippers) | Full Draft, 1997 | No. Stockton's class also produced Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon, and Malone was one of eight players in his class who ranks in the top 125 in career win shares*. And after what looks like a monthslong fast, a slimmer Jokic should be capable of even more than his beefier self, who was averaging 20 points, 10 rebounds, and almost seven assists before play stopped. Then, he became a starter and improved mightily, averaging 21.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game (55 starts) and making 43% of his field goals. Now, Simmons is arguably at the lowest point of his NBA career after bad outings in the 2021 NBA Playoffs surely hindered the Philadelphia 76ers' chances of a deep run. 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But the fact is Leonard has exceeded even the loftiest of expectations anyone had for him when he began his career as a defensive stopper and role player in San Antonio alongside Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Top Players (Career Win Shares):Kobe Bryant (172.7), Ray Allen (145.1), Steve Nash (129.7), Allen Iverson (99.0), Peja Stojakovic (82.6), Marcus Camby (81.6), Stephon Marbury (77.5), Shareef Abdur-Rahim (71.2), Zydrunas Ilgauskas (66.3), Jermaine O'Neal (66.0), Derek Fisher (62.3), Erick Dampier (52.7). Though Mitchell won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in this NBA Draft class, Tatum has evolved to be an All-NBA player. The case for Ball: Only a right wrist fracture that cost Ball 21 games slowed his roll toward Rookie of the Year honors. Rather than dominating for the Charlotte Hornets, the 18-time All-Star and 2008 MVP led the Los Angeles Lakers to five titles. 10 biggest NBA Draft steals from the last 10 years These players were not Top 10 picks in their Drafts, but have worked their way into becoming an NBA All-Star. The 13-time All-Star, who was dealt to Phoenix on Feb. 9, has not played in a game since Jan. 8 when he was with the Nets. So far, Antetokoumpo is 0-1 in the conference finals. 1 pick Art Heyman (New York Knicks) | Full Draft, 1962 | No. Then, Zion continued his dominant scoring in his sophomore campaign, averaging 27 points (on 61% field-goal efficiency) per night with seven rebounds per game. He's going to get leapfrogged by LeBron James next year, but he could be one healthy season away from bypassing Wilt Chamberlain (31,419) and Michael Jordan (32,292). 1 pick LaRue Martin (Portland Trail Blazers) | Full Draft 1971 | No. Three of. By . 22 Reggie Lewis. The player grew in confidence with more NBA games under his belt. 5 pick Dwyane Wade have been selected to a combined 47 All-Star Games and 29 All-NBA teams. Your login session has expired. As you'll see in the honorable mentions, there were a few instances in which several all-time greats went in the same draft, but they were the only players who amounted to much of anything. Regardless, snagging a three-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection with the No. 12, Sacramento), Cole Anthony (No. Sign Up to track. At 15.7 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 6.1 apg and 1.6 spg, Ball became only the 12th rookie to at least 15 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 1.5 steals. Crawford was part of the worst NBA Draft of all time. Other contenders: Anthony Edwards (No. Here's a link to Basketball Reference's explanation of how it's calculated. Rian Johnson faced the biggest writing challenges of any of the five nominees, but the director managed to perfectly thread the needle, ensuring that Glass Onion felt totally unique but still delighted the fans of its predecessor. The 13-time All-Star, who was dealt to Phoenix on Feb. 9, has not played in a game since Jan. 8 when he was with the Nets. For the Philadelphia 76ers to become title contenders, Simmons could likely shoulder the bulk of their offensive threat, considering his ability to push the ball and find teammates. 1 pick John Wall (Washington Wizards) | Full Draft, 2009 | No. 1 pick Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Milwaukee Bucks) | Full Draft, 1968 | No. Even though he missed his entire rookie year with a foot injury, he eventually won the Rookie of the Year award in the 2017-18 NBA campaign after showing great basketball skills on various ends. 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As we all gorge on NBA conference finals action, many teams around the league not fortunate enough to earn a postseason berth are toiling diligently behind the scenes, looking to uncover the next potential franchise-changing gem. 1. Both star power and depth were necessary to land in the top 10. 11, Golden State), Jimmy Butler (No. He was the youngest player in his draft class, and with shoulders that looked like they had legs growing out of them, his 7-foot-3 wingspan made him a popular sleeper before the draft. The 1987 NBA draft produced a lot of talented players, and the coaches and general managers at the top of the draft did a great job of evaluating that potential. Hes an impossible cover for fellow centers because his point guard skill set and deft shooting stroke from all levels. 8, Chicago), Mike Miller (No. All content 2000-2023 RealGM, L.L.C. By Kyle Boone Sep 26, 2022 at 12:06 pm ET 5 min read USATSI Around this time last year, the No. 48, LA Lakers). 3 pick Carmelo Anthony, No. Teams swear they bagged the player they coveted and see nothing but a bright future ahead. Below you can find the list of every Draft pick from the 2021 NBA Draft, which aired Thursday on ABC/ESPN. The case for James: A four-time champion, four-time Finals MVP and four-time Kia MVP, LeBron has always been ahead of the pack in his Draft class. 1 pick in this year's draft lottery. 1 pick LaRue Martin (Portland Trail Blazers) | Full Draft, 1971 | No. Relive LeBron James' rookie season debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003! But 2003 made up for that lack of depth by providing NBA fans with four of the best players of the past two decades. Though the sample size was small, Zion Williamson showed from his first few weeks as an NBA player that he is a special talent. He put up at least 20 points per game in each of his first 13 seasons in the league. Be the first one to comment on this story. 3, Atlanta), Mike Conley (No.4, Memphis), Joakim Noah (No. Top 5 NBA Draft Picks Can you name the top five NBA draft picks since 2000? 13, Miami), Brandon Clarke (No. Within six years, they each had three rings. Barton joins the Raptors after he was waived by the Wizards on Feb. 21. 1 pick Austin Carr (Cleveland Cavaliers) | Full Draft, 1970 | No. Being the first pick of the NBA Draft naturally comes with expectations, and while there are some so-called busts, others have answered the call. An All-Star in 2004, Martin averaged 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks in his 15 NBA seasons with the Nets, Nuggets, Clippers, Knicks and Bucks. 2021 NBA Draft Home Draft Board Prospects Teams All Picks: 1-60 Trade Tracker News Video Full Draft Board 1 Round 1 DET Cade Cunningham G 2 Round 1 HOU Jalen Green G 3 Round 1 CLE Evan. As far as depth is concerned, 2003 doesn't hold a candle to our top three drafts. However, hes a three-time NBA champion, a Defensive Player of the Year winner, a three-time All-Star, the league leader in steals in 2016-17, and was voted on to two All-NBA teams and five All-Defensive teams. The case for Lowry: Three or four years into his career, Lowry wouldnt have made this list. Jimmy Butler: Butlers story is incredible. His spot among the active players is already assured. The year before this draft, Terry Driscoll and Larry Cannon went fourth and fifth and combined for 4.8 career win shares. 3, Utah), Danny Granger (No. Give It the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar. Take a look back at every All-NBA team in league history. But the star power at the top of this class is second to none. Other contenders: Luol Deng (No. The seventh pick in the second round of the 1974 NBA draft, John Drew was selected by the Atlanta Hawks, the team which he would spend eight of his 11 years in the league with. The perimeter specialist was Ray Allen, aka Jesus Shuttlesworth. Some could make the case that hes the biggest Draft steal in NBA history. 1 pick Andy Tonkovich (Providence Steam Rollers) | Full Draft, 1947 | No. While A.C. Green got three rings, he was, at best, the fourth-most important player on those rosters. Only seven players from this class made it to an All-Star Game, and two of themNo. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, Top Moments: LeBron, Wade headline '03 Draft class, NBA Season Recaps: Every season since 1946, NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo plays and strategy for Feb. 28, Durant expected to make Suns debut Wednesday, NBA DraftKings & FanDuel DFS Primer: Feb. 28, Scoot Henderson says hes ready for NBA Draft, Kings take action for Black History Month, >> All-time picks sorted by draft year, franchises and college affiliation. Mitchell is one of the leagues most dynamic scorers, and one reason the Jazz should compete for titles for years to come. And five more: Bam Adebayo (No. 1 pick Mychal Thompson (Portland Trail Blazers) | Full Draft, 1977 | No. 1 pick, 2001 NBA Draft. Other contenders: CJ McCollum (No. Be it an inexact science or a parlor game, nothing requires the benefit of time like evaluating a particular Draft and grading the true winners of the NBAs biggest roll of the dice. It's hard to fathom why he doesn't get more recognition when we argue about the greatest to ever play the game. But you can bet when the Draft arrives on July 29 a few teams will nab steals well be talking about for years to come. 10 and acquired Scottie Pippen from Seattle hours after he was selected fifth overall. We pay homage to the savviest selections in the league. Ginobili was only a two-time All-Star, though. Issel's NBA win shares are 82.3, but Sports Reference puts his combined total at 157.8, It was tough to put any drafts from the past decade on this list since those players aren't close to finalizing their career win share totals. 1 pick Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers) | Full Draft, 2015 | No. Its rare for any organization to find its franchise player with the 41st pick in the Draft. 1 pick James Worthy (Los Angeles Lakers) | Full Draft, 1981 | No. Antawn Jamison (20,042 points) isn't quite in the HOF conversation, but 18.5 points per game in a 16-year career is nothing to scoff at. No. Please enter a valid email and try again. 1 pick Markelle Fultz (Philadelphia 76ers) | Full Draft, 2016 | No. 396: 4.20: Sports: May 21, 2020: Heisman . Hes been named All-NBA First Team three times, in addition to taking home NBA All-Defensive First Team honors on three occasions. In fact, hes been on chase for something much bigger throughout his 19 seasons in the league. 15 pick Steve Nash. Tatum was his man in a strange 2017 draft that didnt provide a consensus top pick going into the process. Though he never even played in the NBA Finals, Nash won the 2005 and 2006 MVP awards and finished runner-up to Dirk Nowitzki in 2007. Most drafts in the past four decades were either obvious gold mines or blatant busts. 5, Sacramento), Gordon Hayward (No. The Philadelphia 76ers selected Markelle Fultz with the first overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft. Considering there have only been 125 such players, eight from one draft class is mighty impressive. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Tuesday night's 10 game slate. 1 pick Dick Ricketts (St. Louis Hawks) | Full Draft, 1954 | No. Although he has been afflicted by injuries (he missed his entire rookie year), Simmons has been putting in great numbers, despite not possessing a reliable jump shot. Scott Davis. Jalen Green, Houston Rockets. 6 overall pick. Pick Details; NBA Draft Tools. The G League Ignite guard has been toward the top of several draft boards ahead of the 2023 Draft. The No. Allen Iverson was the 2001 MVP in the first of his two consecutive seasons leading the NBA in both points and steals. We are not making it all up in our heads, thinking well of Kris Dunn because we want to: he has real talents to bring, and a body that for the time being will allow him to use them. His challenge for the greatest player of all time (yeah, its the dreaded G.O.A.T. Green earned three titles with the Warriors, in addition to a Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Select the first team from the drop down menu. The last 25 No. The only ones who fell short of that mark were No. Similar to 1960, 1976 didn't have much depth, but it did have three greats in Robert Parish, Adrian Dantley and Alex English. The Lakers had no first or second-round draft picks from 1983, 1987, and 2001. #5 Markelle. The first 35 years of NBA drafts didn't produce many top-notch classes. Without further ado, let us take a look at the current state of the #1 picks of the five NBA Draft classes that preceded the 2021 group and how they rank amongst each other. Hits: John Wall first overall to the Wizards. 35 pick in 2012 and is tied with teammate Klay Thompson for the title of king of the rings among this group. 1 NBA draft pick Victor Wembanyama will travel to Las Vegas next month for a pair of highly anticipated games, matching up with projected No. 19, Philadelphia). Here's a less successful footnote on this draft class: With Yardley and Sharman still on the board, the New York Knicks selected Irwin Dambrot with the No. The case for Jokic: The Nuggets ability to identify and develop talent shines through in Jokic, who has transformed himself from an intriguing project into arguably the best big man in basketball. The case for Howard: He spent the first half of his career battling for the title of the best big man in basketball. 1, Minnesota), Tyrese Haliburton (No. Several iconic, Hall of Fame players have been taken with the No. The Jokeris coming off his first Kia NBA Most Valuable Player award, and he was the first Serbian to take home the honor and the lowest-drafted player (41st overall) to do it. 27, Toronto). Issel's NBA win shares are 82.3, but Sports Reference puts his combined total at 157.8good for 23rd on the all-time list. Though Booker is widely recognized as a great shooter, KAT has been better from the three-point line. 2. Bob Lanier (117.1), Dave Cowens (86.3), Calvin Murphy (84.1), Tiny Archibald (83.4), Dan Issel (82.3), Rudy Tomjanovich (70.4), Sam Lacey (50.9), Pete Maravich (46.7), Jim McMillian (46.0), However, the best player from this class wasn't taken until the eighth round. Dan Issel was selected 122nd overall by the Pistons, but he instead signed with the ABA's Kentucky Colonels. Please logout and login again. 13, Utah), Bam Adebayo (No. 5 pick Dwyane Wade have been selected to a combined 47 All-Star Games and 29 All-NBA teams. Luka Doncic might become one of the greatest players to have graced the competition if he continues his upward trajectory. There's been some criticism of the current collegiate level and how some players do not fully develop their game due to the one-and-done trend. The case for Durant: One of the games greatest scorers, Durant is a two-time champion and two-time Finals MVP working on leading his third team, the Brooklyn Nets, to the Finals (having already done so in Oklahoma City and Golden State). The decision might not've been a bad one, but Fultz struggled to be on the court with the 76ers, playing only 14 games in his first season due to injuries and a mysterious issue with his shoulder (scapular muscle imbalance). YOU. 1st NBA All-Star All-NBA Third Team ECF AppearanceCatch up on @jaytatum0's breakout 2019-20 season! 1 pick Elvin Hayes (San Diego Rickets) | Full Draft, 1967 | No. NBA Draft History data. Other contenders: LaMarcus Aldridge (No. He won All-Star Game MVP honors in 2013, led the league in steals six times and in assists five times. Toss in gold medals in the Olympics in 2008 and 2012, and Pauls legacy is already secure. 14 in 2017); Domantas Sabonis (No. 10, Boston), Zach Randolph (No. 5-8 in career win shares from this draft. He is a three-time All-Star and has been named once to the All-NBA teams and a couple of times to the All-Defensive squads. What Are the Characteristics of a Great NBA Sixth Man of the Year? 14, Miami). 2001 NBA Draft; 1: Washington Wizards; Glynn Academy (GA) 2: Los Angeles Clippers; Dominguez High School (CA) 3: Atlanta Hawks; Spain : 4: Chicago Bulls; Thornwood High School (IL) 5: Golden State Warriors; Michigan State 1 pick Si Green (Rochester Royals) | Full Draft, 1955 | No. #AllEyesNorth pic.twitter.com/Hh3xEaZmtQ. The case for Yao: Yao gets the nod here in perhaps the tightest race for the top spot in any of the past 20 drafts. But I will laugh at Phoenix, who passed on Kawhi with the 13th pick because he was so nervous during a combine interview that he sweated through his suit. 1 pick Chris Webber (Orlando Magic) | Full Draft, 1992 | No. There are other great NBA stars picked first such as Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Allen Iverson, and David Robinson. 1 pick Bill Walton (Portland Trail Blazers) | Full Draft, 1973 | No. Thunder draft Chet Holmgren (Gonzaga) 3. Ahead of the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft on November 18th, which has no established pecking order of draft picks, let us have a look at the best pick in each of the last five editions of the NBA Draft. In the process of becoming the best inside-outside duo in NBA history, John Stockton and Karl Malone helped cement 1984 and 1985 as two of the top draft classes ever. Neither Giannis Antetokounmpo (left) nor Nikola Jokic were Top 10 picks, but both have won Kia MVPs in the last 2 seasons. This article is all about the first overall picks and how they have performed in the NBA. Though the Mailman never won a title, this 14-time All-Star trails only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA's. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. . 1 pick in this draft was everything Philadelphia could have asked for and then some. Had there been one more stud or just a bit of depth beyond Nowitzki, Pierce and Carter, there would have been a strong case for 1998 as one of the three best draft classes ever. In 2015, he left the Serbian League when his team was eliminated in the semifinals. The San Antonio Spurs took "The Admiral" David Robinson, who was named to an All-NBA team in 10 of his 14 seasons and won the 1995 MVP award. 23, Detroit). Other contenders: Bradley Beal (No 3, Washington), Damian Lillard (No.5, Portland), Draymond Green (No. Even those who believed in his upside made premature player comparisons. 1 pick Bob Lanier (Detroit Pistons) | Full Draft, 1969 | No. Sixty on 11 dribbles, no, thats not ever happening again. The five-time All-Star was the 11th pick of the 2011 draft, and hes earned All-NBA Third Team twice (2015, 2016) in addition to making the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2019. Zelmo Beaty also had a Hall of Fame career between the NBA and ABA. 1 pick Andrea Bargnani (Toronto Raptors) | Full Draft, 2005 | No. All the pundits who didnt think he could play point guard at the NBA level didnt realize that hed redefine the position and change the game with his ability to stretch the floor in ways no shooter before him could. The case for Leonard: A two-time champion and two-time Finals MVP, Leonard also owns two Kia Defensive Player of the Year trophies as well. 5 pick), and an additional first-rounder the following year (which became Cam Reddish). Hes surged to the head of his class in the past four seasons. He also showed good playmaking ability, with 3.7 assists per game last year. The 2022 NBA Draft took place in Brooklyn on June 23, 2022. There isn't a first-ballot Hall of Famer in the bunch, but five guys with at least 100 career win shares and a total of 14 players with at least 50 career win shares is ridiculous. It took Lowry a while to find his niche, stints in Memphis and Houston didnt yield the sort of results that would suggest hed become a franchise icon in Toronto. 35 pick of the 2012 draft makes Green one of the best late picks in NBA history. Ben Simmons has played a more stellar role for the Philadelphia 76ers, outshining the likes of Brandon Ingram and Jamal Murray. 1 pick Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic) | Full Draft, 2003 | No. Every draft class has fingerprints throughout the pages of the NBA's history, but 1984 practically authored the record books. ZO.ZION.The 3/4 court lob & jam on ESPN! However, he chose to pursue a career as a dentist and never appeared in an NBA game. 3, Boston) Jamal Murray (No. All rankings were voted on by The Ringer staff unless noted. with Damian Lillard entering the top 5. Hall of Fame guards Calvin Murphy and Tiny Archibald went 18th and 19th, respectively. You can e-mail himhere, find his archivehereand follow him onTwitter. Even though those were the only three players to appear in multiple All-Star Games, those Hall of Famers were almost enough to put 1960 in the top 10. Neither was two-time All-Star Rashard Lewis. 1 pick Frank Selvy (Baltimore Bullets) | Full Draft, 1953 | No. Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson, Darren Collison and Ty Lawson have combined for just one All-Star appearance, and they are Nos. His shooting has not been the same from his collegiate days at Washington, where he made 41.3% of his threes. 1 pick Fred Hetzel (San Francisco Warriors) | Full Draft, 1964 | No. Last Updated. Moreover, the No. Which NBA star was the biggest draft-day steal? 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Though Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies deservedly won the Rookie of the Year Award in the 2019-20 NBA season, Zion Williamson was dominant in the 24 games he started after suffering a knee injury at the start of the campaign. Here is the complete 1-60 order of selection. Mainly, Simmons struggled from the free-throw line and ran away from it, which can't happen to an All-NBA point guard. Top Players (Career Win Shares): Bob Lanier (117.1), Dave Cowens (86.3), Calvin Murphy (84.1), Tiny Archibald (83.4), Dan Issel (82.3), Rudy Tomjanovich (70.4), Sam Lacey (50.9), Pete Maravich (46.7), Jim McMillian (46.0). 15, Orlando), Desmond Bane (No. 1 pick Joe Barry Carroll (Golden State Warriors) | Full Draft, 1979 | No. But the rest of this class left a lot to be desired. 2 with 2,560 of them in his 18-year career with Indiana. 6, Portland), Rajon Rondo (No. The G League Ignite guard has been toward the top of several draft boards ahead of the 2023 Draft. 1 pick Greg Oden (Portland Trail Blazers) | Full Draft, 2006 | No. NBA Leading Scorer By Year. Unfortunately, there isn't much more to say, as Jo Jo White and Bob Dandridge are the only other players from this class worth mentioning. Jayson Tatum Is in a Funk. He was selected the Rookie of the Year in the 2015-16 season. In fact, this is the only draft with more than six players who provided at least that much return on investment. Drafted by the L.A. Clippers in 2014 with the 28th pick, Wilcox would find himself in a crowded backcourt featuring veterans Jamal Crawford and J.J. Redick at the off-guard spot, plus additional competition from Jordan Farmar, Austin Rivers, Matt Barnes, Dahntay Jones, and Reggie Bullock, to name but a few that were either bigger point guards or 27 in 2016); Nikola Vucevic (No. Who actually drafted Doncic will be a fun trivia question someday: Atlanta selected the Slovenian third before sending him in a draft-day trade to Dallas for Trae Young (the no. Even in the "too early to call" department, only 2011. The draft is generally considered to be one of the greatest in NBA history, with four Hall of Famers being drafted in the first sixteen picks and five overall. 6 on the all-time list. One of the best shot-blockers of all time, Robinson helped steer the Spurs to two NBA titles. His best contributions are intangible, so its difficult to make the case. 17 overall pick. Of course, they weren't the only star players in those drafts. Not far behind Robinson in value added, No. Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons. Whether Cunningham fulfills expectations or not in the NBA is yet to be seen, but the guard coming from Oklahoma State seems to have a great package for today's NBA. However, he found a nice groove with the Magic, although his 2020-21 campaign was cut short by an ACL injury. But there were so many guys who provided value for more than a decade that the 1999 class grew more attractive with each look. 1 pick Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers) | Full Draft, 1978 | No. The No. Is that transcendent, once-in-a-generation talent the genuine item? 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