The 5 best NBA draft classes EVER

Is the 2003 the greatest Draft class of all-time? (Image courtesy: Ballislife.com)
Is 2003 the greatest Draft class of all-time? (Image courtesy: Ballislife.com)

#1 1996

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While 2003 and 1984 may have some of the biggest names, 1996 is the deepest draft we've ever seen. Allen Iverson went 1st, he'd be one of the best scorers in league history, racking up 4 scoring titles. He was an 11-time All-Star and won an MVP in 2000. Kobe Bryant went 13th and would go down as one of the greatest players in NBA history. Bryant was an 18-time All-Star, MVP in 2008, won 2 scoring titles and 5 NBA titles.

Steve Nash went 15th and is one of the greatest playmakers in NBA history. Nash was an 8-time All-Star, 2-time MVP in 2005 &06 and led the league in Assists 5 times. Ray Allen went 5th and is the all-time leader in 3 pointers made. He's also a 10-time All-Star and a 2-time NBA Champion.

Shareef Abdur Rahim, Stephon Marbury, Antoine Walker, Peja Stojakovic, Jermaine O'Neal and Zydrunas Ilgauskas would all make All-Star teams. Marcus Camby was DPOY in 2007. Ben Wallace went undrafted and he would make 4 all-star teams and was a 4-time DPOY.

All in all, the 1996 draft had 11 All-Stars of whom 3 won MVP awards.

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