Who was the best player in the 1996 NBA Draft?
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Who was the best player in the 1996 NBA Draft?
Kobe Bryant entered the league and showed off his legendary skills from the get-go. His prolific scoring and five NBA titles rival another legendary figure in Michael Jordan.
Who was drafted first in the 1996 NBA Draft?
Allen Iverson
#1 Pick: Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers “The Answer” leads the way as the first overall pick in this class. An 11-time All-Star, 2001 NBA MVP, took the 01 Sixers all the way to the Finals, and crossed up Michael Jordan and Ty Lue in nasty fashion.
Who did the Clippers draft instead of Kobe?
Lorenzen Wright
It’s plainly visible even in that footage that Bryant had a killer jumper, and unparalleled athleticism, especially at the time. The Clippers of course passed on Bryant, choosing to draft Lorenzen Wright instead. Wright had a few good years, just not on the Clippers. He could never get going on that franchise.
Who did the Lakers draft in 1997?
DeJuan Wheat was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2nd round with the 51st overall pick in the 1997 NBA draft. Not what you’re looking for?
Who was in the 1995 draft class?
1995 NBA Draft
- Golden State. Joe Smith. Maryland.
- LA Clippers (a) Antonio McDyess. Alabama.
- Philadelphia. Jerry Stackhouse. North Carolina.
- Washington. Rasheed Wallace. North Carolina.
- Minnesota. Kevin Garnett. Farragut Academy (Ill.)
- Vancouver. Bryant Reeves.
- Toronto. Damon Stoudamire.
- Portland (from Detroit) (b) Shawn Respert.
Was Kobe ever a free agent?
In 2004, Kobe Bryant became an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. After years of battles with Shaquille O’Neal, he was ready to consider other options for his future.
Who drafted Kobe Bryant in 1996?
the Charlotte Hornets
Bryant was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft and traded on draft night to the Los Angeles Lakers. The 18-time NBA All-Star spent his entire career with the Lakers and won five NBA Championships.
Who did the Sixers draft in 1997?
The 76ers selected Keith Van Horn from the University of Utah with the second overall pick in the 1997 NBA draft, but soon traded him to the New Jersey Nets for Jim Jackson, Eric Montross and top draft pick Tim Thomas, and signed free agent Terry Cummings during the off-season.
Who was drafted in 1998?
Draft selections
| Round | Pick | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Michael Olowokandi |
| 1 | 2 | Mike Bibby |
| 1 | 3 | Raef LaFrentz |
| 1 | 4 | Antawn Jamison+ |
What shoes did Kobe wear during Sneaker free agency?
Bryant wore some of the most revered basketball shoes in adidas’ catalog when he helped carry the “Feet You Wear” technology era, with styles like the KB8 (now known as the Crazy8) and KB8 II (now known as the Crazy II).
