Ranking 22 basketball players who jumped from high school to the pros

Where does Kobe Bryant rank among players who went straight from high school to the NBA?

18. Gerald Green

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Gerald Green was the 18th overall pick out of Gulf Shores Academy in Texas by the Boston Celtics. He has had a journeyman career and in many ways is more known for his dunking prowess. He has played for eight NBA teams and averaged less than 10 points per game.

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