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Ranking the Top 5 first overall picks in Cavs history

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Apr 17, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) argues with referee Marc Davis (8) during the second half in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 117-111. James was called for a technical foul. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) argues with referee Marc Davis (8) during the second half in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 117-111. James was called for a technical foul. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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May 7, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket during the second quarter in the second round of game 4 of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
May 7, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket during the second quarter in the second round of game 4 of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Who are the Cleveland Cavaliers best number one draft picks?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had many great players throughout their 47-year history, becoming one of the NBA’s expansion teams in 1970.

The Cavaliers have had the opportunity to choose a few number one picks through the franchise’s peaks and valleys.

In honor of the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery, I decided to rank the top five number one overall picks in Cleveland Cavaliers history.

Let’s begin!