One thing I’ve realized since the offseason began for the Phoenix Suns is that when they’re not playing, and I’m not writing nightly articles or recording postgame podcasts, I have a lot of time on my hands. Maybe too much time.

Thankfully, I have this outlet to help fill some of that time, and this project of identifying the best player drafted at every draft position has done a stellar job of keeping me occupied. It’s also been a fun reminder of how much NBA history is tucked away in the draft, especially when you start digging into the careers of players selected outside the lottery.

Now we move into the top 20 draft positions. And that’s where things start to get really interesting.

The deeper we’ve gone into this series, the more we’ve encountered quality role players, unexpected success stories, and the occasional Hall of Famer. But once you enter the top 20, the conversations become much tougher. Hall of Famers become commonplace. Franchise cornerstones begin appearing everywhere. And some of the debates become genuinely difficult because you’re no longer comparing good players to great players. You’re comparing great players to all-time great players.

Before we begin working through the top 20 selections, let’s take a look at where we currently stand after identifying the best player drafted at each position from 60 through 21.