5 Best NBA Draft classes of all time

#2 1984 NBA Draft Class

Michael Jordan #23

Notable Members: Hakeem Olajuwon (1st), Michael Jordan (3rd), Charles Barkley (5th), Alvin Robertson (7th), Otis Thorpe (9th), Kevin Willis (11th), John Stockton (16th), Oscar Schmidt (131st)

The 1984 draft class could have gotten top spot with just Olajuwon and Jordan. Hakeem is one of the greatest big men to ever play the game while MJ is considered by many as the G.O.A.T. Barkley, despite being undersized, is one of the best power forwards in history while John Stockton is still the all-time assists leader.

Robertson was a four-time All-Star while Thorpe and Willis were all solid NBA players that contributed to a couple of NBA championship teams. Even the 131st overall selection, Oscar Schmidt, was an all-time great despite not playing in the NBA. The Brazilian is one of the greatest international players ever and he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.

The only reason why the 1984 draft class missed the top spot is that of Sam Bowie. The second overall pick was picked by the Trail Blazers and he was selected ahead of Jordan. Bowie is considered by many as one of the biggest busts in history despite having a nice 11-year career.