jun 26, 1996 - 1996 NBA Draft
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Widely considered to be the greatest draft in NBA history, this draft produced 5 HoFs, 10 All-Stars, 5 DPOY, and one undrafted legend. Ben Wallace became a key part of the new age Pistons. In a famous draft day trade, Kobe Bryant is traded by the Hornets for Vlade Divac. Bryant would end up being a 5 time champion and 2 time Finals MVP. Steve Nash is drafted 15th, and is a 2x MVP. Allen Iverson led the 76ers to a Finals berth in 2001, while also receiving the NBA MVP award. Peja Stojakovic was a NBA sharpshooter who finished 4th in NBA MVP voting in 2004, while also becoming a 3x All Star. And the greatest 3 point shooter ever, Ray Allen was traded to the Bucks, and would be a 2 time NBA Champion.
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