Friday marks the anniversary of two of the greatest draft classes in NBA history, so it’s only right to debate which class is superior. The 1996 NBA draft class is headlined by Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Stephon Marbury, Steve Nash and Marcus Camby.
– Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics) – Vancouver Grizzlies. …
– Vince Carter (Dallas Mavericks) – Denver Nuggets. …
– Antawn Jamison (L.A. Lakers) – Toronto Raptors. …
– Rashard Lewis (Miami Heat) – Golden State Warriors. …
– Mike Bibby (unclaimed) – Dallas Mavericks.
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How many teams passed on Kobe in the draft?
12 teams
Who drafted Peyton Manning in 1998?
Indianapolis Colts
What is the best draft class ever?
– 1998 Draft Class. …
– 1985 Draft Class. …
– 2009 Draft Class. …
– 2011 Draft Class. …
– 1987 Draft Class. …
– 2003 Draft Class. …
– 1996 Draft Class. …
– 1984 Draft Class. Headlined by Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon and Charles Barkley.
Who was picked before Kobe Bryant in the draft?
Kobe Bryant was selected 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets (traded to the Los Angeles Lakers). Peja Stojaković was selected 14th overall by the Sacramento Kings. Steve Nash was selected 15th overall by the Phoenix Suns. Jermaine O’Neal was selected 17th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers.
What was the worst NBA draft class ever?
The 2000 draft is considered one of the worst in NBA history. Only top pick Kenyon Martin, first-rounder Jamaal Magloire (19th overall), and second-rounder Michael Redd (43rd overall) played in the All-Star Game (each only making the team one time, in 2004).
Did Peyton Manning retire as a Colt?
Report: Peyton Manning spurns Colts’ one-day deal, retires with Broncos. … He played 14 seasons with the Colts, establishing a Hall of Fame legacy well before a second stage of his career. So Manning could easily sign a one-day contract with the Colts to retire as a member of Indy.
How old was Kobe when he entered the draft?
17
Who was picked before Jordan?
Round Pick Player
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1 1 Akeem Olajuwon^
1 2 Sam Bowie
1 3 Michael Jordan^
1 4 Sam Perkins
What year had the best draft class?
We can argue about the order, but it’s almost indisputable that the four best draft classes in NBA history were 1984, 1985, 1996 and 2003. Each of those drafts produced at least one all-time great and had a lot of depth. From 1985, the legendary player was the 13th pick, Karl Malone.
What was the best draft class?
– 1998 Draft Class. …
– 1985 Draft Class. …
– 2009 Draft Class. …
– 2011 Draft Class. …
– 1987 Draft Class. …
– 2003 Draft Class. …
– 1996 Draft Class. …
– 1984 Draft Class. Headlined by Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon and Charles Barkley.
Who was drafted first Peyton Manning or Ryan Leaf?
Rnd Pick Player
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1 1 Peyton Manning
1 2 Ryan Leaf
1 3 Andre Wadsworth
What draft class was Paul Pierce?
Round
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10
Paul Pierce*
SG/SF
Kansas (Jr.)
Why was MJ drafted 3rd?
The 3rd pick belonged to the Bulls and this is where the biggest “blunder” in draft history was almost made. The Bulls only selected Jordan because the top two big men were gone and they were unable to trade the pick that would be Jordan for centers Jack Sikma or Tree Rollins.
When was VC drafted?
Personal information
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College
NBA draft
Selected by the Golden State Warriors
Playing career
What was Peyton Manning’s draft pick?
April 18, 1998: The Indianapolis Colts select QB Peyton Manning number 1 overall in the 1998 NFL Draft.
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