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The Shocking NBA 2006 Draft You NEVER Saw Coming—History Will Shock You! When you think about NBA draft history, 2006 immediately pops up as one of the most transformative years in basketball’s modern era. But behind the spotlighted selections like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony lies one of the most shocking surprises—the emergence of Chris Paul and the overwhelming, overlooked talent that reshaped the league’s guard position. ### Why the 2006 NBA Draft Still Shocks Fans Today The 2006 NBA Draft was legendary, not just for Marc Gasol and Andrew Bogut’s shocking first overall picks, but for a series of unbelievable turns that bundled hidden gems and career-shattering blunders witnessed by casual and die-hard fans alike.