The 15 Greatest Players from the 1996 NBA Draft
From first-overall picks to undrafted grinders, this class produced Hall of Famers, champions, and cult heroes at every position. Who tops the haul? Cast your vote!
1Kobe Bryant
Five-time NBA champion and 18-time All-Star drafted 13th overall, widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever.
1000pts
2Allen Iverson
The No. 1 overall pick and 2001 MVP whose crossover and scoring made him a cultural icon.
838pts
3Peja Stojakovic
Three-time All-Star sharpshooter drafted 14th and a 2011 NBA champion with the Mavericks.
817pts
4Jermaine O'Neal
Six-time All-Star big man drafted 17th straight out of high school who starred for the Pacers.
733pts
5Ben Wallace
Undrafted four-time Defensive Player of the Year and 2004 champion anchor of the Pistons.
733pts
6Erick Dampier
Durable defensive center drafted 10th who anchored the paint for the Warriors and Mavericks.
733pts
7Derek Fisher
Five-time NBA champion point guard drafted 24th, famed for clutch playoff shots with the Lakers.
681pts
8Antoine Walker
Three-time All-Star forward drafted 6th and a 2006 NBA champion with the Miami Heat.
619pts
9Kerry Kittles
Reliable two-way guard drafted 8th who helped lead the Nets to two NBA Finals appearances.
619pts
10Marcus Camby
The No. 2 pick and 2007 Defensive Player of the Year known as one of the league's best shot-blockers.
619pts
11Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Two-time All-Star center drafted 20th who became the Cavaliers' all-time leader in games played.
545pts
12Shareef Abdur-Rahim
All-Star forward taken 3rd overall who averaged over 20 points across his prime seasons.
545pts
13Steve Nash
Two-time MVP point guard drafted 15th who became one of the greatest playmakers in NBA history.
454pts
14Stephon Marbury
Two-time All-Star scoring point guard drafted 4th who later became a basketball legend in China.
454pts
15Ray Allen
The NBA's all-time three-point king at retirement and a two-time champion, drafted 5th overall.
454pts
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