In a re-draft, Bryant would go No. 1 overall. He became an MVP, five-time champion, 18-time All-Star, and 15-time All-NBA team member in 18 seasons. Bryant died in 2020.
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Steve Nash was drafted by the Suns fourth overall.
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Nash would go second today. The two-time MVP led the league in assists five times and made eight All-Stars. He’s now the coach of the Brooklyn Nets.
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Allen Iverson went No. 1 overall to the Philadelphia 76ers.
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In a re-draft, Iverson would go third, narrowly behind Bryant and Nash. Iverson was an electric player who averaged 26.7 points per game for his career while winning MVP and making 11 All-Stars.
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Ray Allen was drafted fifth overall by the Wolves, but was traded to the Bucks.
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Allen would go fourth overall today. The all-time leader in three-pointers was a 10-time All-Star and two-time champion. He’s now in the Hall of Fame.
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Stephon Marbury was taken fourth overall by the Bucks, who then swapped with the Timberwolves for Allen.
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Marbury would go fifth in the re-draft. His career started strong, averaging 20 points and 8 assists per game while making two All-Star Games between 1996 and 2004. He went on to have great success playing in China.
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Jermaine O’Neal was selected straight out of high school by the Blazers with the 17th overall pick.
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