10 Most Important NBA Draft Classes in League History | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Just like the 1985 class, the 1996 class was absolutely, undoubtedly stacked. From top to bottom, it was simply littered with future Hall of Famers and great NBA contributors. 

When Kobe Bryant goes at No. 13 and it isn't too egregious, you know you're in for something special.

In my opinion, this is the best draft of all time.  

Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Allen Iverson, Stephon Marbury, Steve Nash, Jermaine O'Neal, Peja Stojakovic, Antoine Walker, Ben Wallace (undrafted but entered the league)