The Top of the Draft: 1996-1997

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1. Kobe Bryant. Drafted by Bulls. No titles.

2. Allen Iverson. Drafted by Suns, traded to Cavaliers (me) after 6 seasons. No titles.

3. Ray Allen. Drafted by Spurs. No titles.

4. Steve Nash. Drafted by Cavaliers (not me), traded (me) after 5 seasons. No titles.

5. Marcus Camby. Drafted by Kings, traded to the Supersonics after 5 seasons. No titles.

No titles here. As the number of seasons these players have to win titles decreases, we should expect fewer titles won at the top of the draft, however, this is potentially damning for the true value of these players while on their rookie scale contracts.