[aamir543Participant]

In the history of the league, there have been many weak drafts, and many historically great drafts. Three of the greatest draft include 1984, 1996, and 2003. These drafts were both strong, and although it may be unfair and irrational to judge now, so we cant say which class is better yet, but in a couple years we will get a better idea. 

hall of famers 1984: Olijawon, MJ, Chuck, and Stockton.

1996: (I hope we can agree on these) Iverson, Ray Allen, Kobe, Nash

2003: Lebron, Wade and the borderline Anthony. (Sorry Bosh is aperenial allstar, but not a HOF yet)

Pretty equal, but the 1984 draft had the best player in the history of the league, and other Hall of Famers that were better than those of the other two classes. But if you look closely at the second round of the 2003 draft, you will see a lot of familiar names and good solid players. And the 96 draft was loaded with all stars and servicable players. 

[moochieeParticipant]

1984, no question

[PlatypusParticipant]

SMH you forgot Darko

[FastAndFuriousParticipant]

Yea 84 right now, 96 was deep as hell but 03 has a chance to really be great even better than its already turned out.

But 84 right now no questions.

[Bossy13Participant]

 Check back in when one of the other classes have won eight straight titles. Until then it’s 84 

[aamir543Participant]

Forget 8, the 96 draft class has 11. (That is if you count undrafted free agents Bruce Bowen, Ben Wallace, and second round pick shandon anderson.)

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

1984 is probably the best, but 1996 is my favorite.

 

[the27guyParticipant]

 I don’t think you can just say, "oh 84… easy" anymore. Look, You’ve got one of the best 10 players ever in Kobe, a two time MVP in Nash, one of the greatest scorers and biggest game changers of all time in AI, maybe the greatest shooter ever in Ray Allen, an all world defender in Ben Wallace, and the list goes on and on. Heck, if you make an all star team of the 1996 team, you might have to leave Derek Fisher off the team!If it were me I’d go with this team-

Starting 5

Nash

Kobe

Peja

Jermaine O’neal

Ben Wallace

 

Bench

Allen Iverson

Ray Allen

Antoine Walker

Marcus Camby

Z Ilgauskas

Shareef Abdur Rahim

Steph Marbury

 

The 1996 Draft had 11 guys that made all star teams. ELEVEN.

 

I’m not sure it was better than 84, but given it’s depth, I think you have to at least think about it.

[iminipandaParticipant]

When it comes to greatest draft of all time you want the greatest of all time. Best player in Jordan, Most assists in Stock, Top 3 PF in Barkley, top 15 player in Olajuwan. They may not have depth but thet have goats.

[ItsVictorOladipoParticipant]

The 1970 draft might not have a player of the caliber of MJ or Kobe but it does have six hall of famers; Dave Cowens, Pete Maravich, Bob Lanier, Calvin Murphy, Nate Archibald and Dan Issel. As well as six other multiple all-stars; Rudy Tomjanovich, Sam Lacey, John Johnson, Geoff Petrie, Charlie Scott, and Randy Smith. Pretty impressive.

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