In this episode of NBA Now and Then, the Greatest Comparisons, the hosts compare the 1984 and 1996 NBA Draft Classes. This isn't our typical NBA Player Comparison, but these draft classes produced some of the most iconic players in NBA history and had a significant impact on the game. We discussed the top picks, notable players, and the overall significance of these draft classes.
We debate whether the Houston Rockets made the right choice in selecting Hakeem Olajuwon over Michael Jordan in 1984. The conversation highlights the talent and influence of these draft classes and sets the stage for further comparisons. In this part of the conversation, we discuss the 1996 NBA draft and the players that stood out to us. We also debated whether Allen Iverson was the right pick as the number one overall selection in that draft.
The conversation then shifts to the best player in the 1984 and 1996 drafts, with Jordan being unanimously chosen as the best player in 1984. We share their thoughts on what comes to mind when they hear the name Jordan, including his impact on the game of basketball and popular culture.
We then discussed Kobe Bryant and his similarities to Jordan, as well as his infatuation with the basketball legend. In this part of the conversation, we discuss the influence of players like Bryant and Iverson.
We share our sleeper picks from the 1984 and 1996 NBA drafts with some interesting names popping up. We discussed the most memorable players from the draft and the depth of talent in the class.
In this part of the conversation, we perform a 1984 NBA re-draft and the 1996 NBA re-draft. We share their memories and favorite players from each draft. In this final part of the conversation, we dive into our top 10 redraft picks for the 1996 NBA Draft. We debate the order and reasoning behind our choices, with some differences in opinion.
The conversation concludes with a question about who would win in a game between the top 5 players from the 1984 and 1996 drafts.
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