absolutely untrue. A few number 1 picks help their teams, a few are stars, and a lot ride the pine. This year's number 1 pick is not starting for the BUlls. Nor are the #3, 6, 7, 8, or 9 picks starting for their teams. J.R Giddens, the Celtics' first pick, will be lucky to see court time during blowouts.
Just because a player is a year older does not mean he should be better. And I disagree that draftees should have better skills than t three seasons ago.
Once I scored a basket that still makes me laugh.