The 5 best NBA draft classes EVER

Is the 2003 the greatest Draft class of all-time? (Image courtesy: Ballislife.com) — Is 2003 the greatest Draft class of all-time? (Image courtesy: Ballislife.com)

Drafting well can result in the formation of a dynasty Eg: the San Antonio Spurs, and drafting badly despite years in the Lottery can wreck your team Eg: the Sacramento Kings. Some of it, however, has to do with the draft class in which you get a top pick. Over the years, we've seen good, average and bad (2000 ugh) drafts.

There haven't been too many terrific draft classes but a few have stood out, be it either the multiple All-time Greats or the sheer number of great talent drafted. Here, we rank some of those amazing draft classes.

#5 1987

Scottie Pippen and David Robinson were highlights of the 1987 Draft.

The 1987 NBA draft saw David Robinson go 1st. Robinson was a 2-time NBA champion, the 1995 MVP and made 10 All-Star appearances. He also won a scoring title in 1994, was the 1992 DPOY and is regarded as one of the greatest Centers of all time.

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Scottie Pippen went 5th and is one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history. Pippen won 6 NBA titles and was a 7-time All-Star. Reggie Miller was picked 11th and is one of the greatest shooters ever and currently ranks 2nd all-time in 3s made. Miller appeared in 5 All-Star games. Kevin Johnson was picked 7th, was one of the best PGs of his generation and appeared in 3 All-Star games.

Horace Grant, Mark Jackson, and Reggie Lewis would also make All-Star appearances. Jackson is currently 4th All-time in Assists. Reggie Lewis passed away because of a cardiac arrest when he was entering his prime at the age of 27.