Preface:
For NBA teams, if they want to complete the reinforcement of the team, they can trade with other teams, or they can find big fish in the free market and sign directly. Of course, the above two methods cost relatively much, and there is only one way, that is, the draft. Whether it is a fish-belly team or a giant, no matter whether the signing is high or low, they can introduce their favorite young people to strengthen the team. In the past year's NBA draft, there were almost many young people who grew into All-Stars after a period of training. Even the 00-year rookie who is considered to be the worst quality has been the star of Kenyon Martin. So, which rookie has the highest success rate? How many All-Stars have they had at most?
The answer is the 96 golden generation, they have a total of 11 players to become All-Stars, including 3 MVPs, both of which are the first in NBA history, even the strongest 84 diamond generation, only 3 MVPs, the number of All-Stars is incomparable. Let's take a look at who these 11 all-stars are!
Allen Iverson
As a top pick of the 96th golden generation, Iverson received huge attention after announcing his entry into the NBA, and after being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers, he dedicated all his peak to the city. He was a 10-time All-Star throughout his NBA career and won an MVP trophy in 2001. Although he didn't win a championship, Iverson got all the honors a player could have. After retiring, he was also inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame without suspense.
Kobe bryant
Even if he died in an accident, even if 6 years have passed since his retirement, Kobe's legend is still told in the mouths of fans. When Kobe Bryant, who was not even 18 years old, announced his early entry into the NBA, he caused no less sensation than Iverson. In the NBA, he played for the Lakers for 20 years, won 5 championships, and was selected as an All-Star starter when he was 19 years old, and he still holds the record of youngest All-Star starter. Like his friend and rival Iverson, he can also be one of the MVPs of the 96th class.
Steve Nash
In addition to Kobe and Iverson, Nash is the third person in the 96 golden generation to win the MVP, but compared to the other two, Nash's early career was full of ups and downs, due to the presence of Kevin Johnson and Jason Kidd, Nash never got enough playing time, but the Mavericks gave him a chance, and Nash gradually became one of the top point guards in the NBA with the help of coach Nelson Sr. At the age of 30, he returned to the Suns and set off a Kombat whirlwind. Although he has not been able to win the championship, this does not prevent Nash from becoming the only player in the 96 class to win MVP twice.
Stephen Marbury
At the scene of the '96 draft, the 76ers with the top pick in hand were hesitant for a while, because in addition to Iverson this year, Marbury from New York was also excellent, which is enough to prove Marbury's strength. Although he failed to achieve the achievement of AI, Marbury also has contributed to the 22+3+8 level for many consecutive years, and has been selected as an All-Star twice in his career. Of course, Marbury's most legendary experience came to China, where he helped Beijing Shougang build its mark and become the CBA's greatest foreign aid.
Sharif Abd al-Rahim
Raheem was the scouting show that year, although his career was not particularly brilliant compared with Kobe, Iverson and others, but he entered the NBA at that time, and he was also the inside hope in the eyes of everyone. Before being plagued by injuries, Raheem could steadily contribute 20+8+3 statistics, especially in the 01-02 season, when he averaged 21.2 points, 9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, and the Hawks also played a pretty bright record under his leadership, which allowed him to be selected as an All-Star.
Ray Allen
After Reggie Miller and before Stephen Curry, the greatest shooter in the NBA is undoubtedly the mild-mannered Ray Allen. However, when he first entered the NBA, his offensive means were quite rich, not only projection, but also breakthrough and shooting, and he was a shooting guard second only to Kobe Bryant in the Class of 96. In his 18-year NBA career, he has had 8 consecutive seasons with 20+ performances, won championships twice, and was named an All-Star 10 times.
Antoine Walker
After Larry Bird retired that year, the team's future Reggie Lewis also died unexpectedly due to illness, which put the giants Celtics into a long period of silence. In the 1996 draft, they took a fancy to Antoine Walker, and although Walker was eliminated by the NBA after only 12 seasons due to his lazy personality and undisciplined attitude later in his career, it is undeniable that he is indeed an extremely talented power forward. He averaged 20+ in six seasons, was a three-time All-Star, and won a championship with the Heat.
Peja Stojakovich
In the nineties, European players, led by Petnovic and Divac, began to enter the NBA, and their success also set an example for future generations, 19-year-old Peja is one of them. Although he knew that he only completed his contract with a European team in the 98-99 season and entered the NBA, he also showed the unique ball intelligence, technique and tactical execution as a European player. During the King's time, he was a top scorer who could compete with Ray Allen and was also a three-time All-Star. Even if his form declines as he ages, he can still help the Mavericks win championships.
Zanonas Irguskas
Like Peja, Irguskas is a young European player who came to the United States to pursue his dreams. In that era full of muscle sticks and dominated by interior confrontation, Big Z's interior footwork and low-post skills opened the eyes of American players, and he maintained a 17+8 performance for a long time, and it was precisely because of Big Z's outstanding performance that he was also selected as an All-Star twice in his career.
Jermaine O'Neill
In the golden generation of 96, in addition to Kobe, there was also a talented high school student who was selected, he was 19-year-old O'Neal Jr. Although he was selected by the Blazers, because he was too immature, and there was Rashid Wallace on the team, O'Neal Jr. never had many opportunities. But as he left for Indiana, his talent began to cash in. In his peak year, he averaged 24.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2 blocks per game. In the eyes of people at the time, O'Neal Jr. was once the third largest former after Duncan and Garnett, and even if he later declined due to injury, it did not affect his 6-time All-Star selection.
Ben Wallace
Compared to the ten players above, Big Ben is undoubtedly the most inspirational one, and as a draft loser, he took every opportunity. Knowing that he was not good at attacking, he desperately defended, and finally completed the counterattack, and was elected DPOY 4 times in his career. The door to All-Star has also been opened for him four times, and the Pistons have defeated the powerful Lakers under his leadership to win a valuable championship. And what is even more touching is that after retiring, Big Ben also entered the Hall of Fame after unremitting efforts, and the ugly duckling finally became a white swan.