The 2003 NBA Draft took place on June 26, 2003, at Madison Square Garden in New York City at 7:30 PM ET.

The draft is known for its depth with 4 of the top 5 selected becoming franchise-leading players. Along with the vast pool of talent, the draft is also known for Detroit’s selection of Darko Miličić who, especially compared to James, Anthony, Bosh, and Wade; is considered one of the bigger busts in NBA draft history.