The Los Angeles Clippers landed the No.5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, changing the fate of the franchise in a significant way. Their highest selection since they drafted Blake Griffin, the Clippers now have a chance to bring in a prospect with superstar upside.

But what can Clippers fans actually expect from that pick? What are the chances that LA will land a star? Let's take a look at the last ten years of fifth-overall selections.

Year

Player

Team

Notes

2025

Ace Bailey

Utah Jazz

Has star upside

2024

Ron Holland

Detroit Pistons

Elite defender, raw offensive player

2023

Ausar Thompson

Detroit Pistons

All-time defender, lacks offensive upside

2022

Jaden Ivey

Detroit Pistons

Injuries, off-court issues derailed career

2021

Jalen Suggs

Orlando Magic

All-Defense, elite two-way role player

2020

Isaac Okoro

Cleveland Cavaliers

Decent backup

2019

Darius Garland

Cleveland Cavaliers

All-Star point guard

2018

Trae Young

Atlanta Hawks (traded from DAL for Luka Doncic)

Flawed, All-NBA…