The Answer. Crossed over Jordan. Took the Sixers to the Finals alone. Earned $200M+ in his career. Went broke. Reebok set aside a $32M trust fund that he can't touch until age 55. Now does appearances and is beloved by the culture.
Youngest MVP ever at 22. Then ACL tear. Then meniscus. Then another meniscus. Came back, played for 6 teams, had a 50-point game in Minnesota. Retired in 2024. His story is the most heartbreaking "what if" in NBA history.
Scored 28,289 career points (#9 all-time). Couldn't find a team in 2018-19 despite still being able to score. Played his last game in 2022. Now a media personality and wine enthusiast. Still salty about the Knicks.
Superman. 3x DPOY. Led the Magic to the Finals. Then became a journeyman — Lakers, Rockets, Hawks, Wizards, 76ers, Lakers again. Played in Taiwan in 2023. Now trying to make an NBA comeback at 39.
#1 pick in 2007 over Kevin Durant. Played 105 career games due to knee injuries. The biggest "what if" in draft history. Now coaches high school basketball in Indianapolis. At peace with his career.