1. Kobe Bryant:
Kobe Bryant was a rookie during the 1996-1997 season and played for the Lakers. He is now considered one of the best players in the NBA.
2. Shaquille O'Neal:
Shaquille O'Neal also played for the Lakers during the 1996-1997 season. He is a former MVP and is now a commentator on TNT.
3. Allen Iverson:
Allen Iverson played for the Philadelphia 76ers during the 1996-1997 season. He is now a free agent.
4. Latrell Sprewell:
Latrell Sprewell played for the New York Knicks during the 1996-1997 season. He is now a coach in Puerto Rico.
5. Glen Rice:
Glen Rice played for the Charlotte Hornets during the 1996-1997 season. He is now a broadcaster for Turner Sports.
6. Clyde Drexler:
Clyde Drexler played for the Houston Rockets during the 1996-1997 season. He is now an assistant coach for the University of Houston Men's Basketball team.
7. Patrick Ewing:
Patrick Ewing played for the Seattle SuperSonics during the 1996-1997 season. He is now an assistant coach for the Charlotte Bobcats Men's Basketball team.
8. Reggie Miller:
Reggie Miller played for the Indiana Pacers during the 1996-1997 season and is now a commentator on TNT NBA pregame and halftime shows.
9. Larry Johnson:
Larry Johnson played for the Miami Heat during the 1996-1997 season and is now retired from basketball.
10. Alonzo Mourning:
Alonzo Mourning played for the Miami Heat during the 1996-1997 season and is now retired from basketball.
11. Kevin Johnson:
Kevin Johnson played for the Phoenix Suns during the 1996-1997 season and is now retired from basketball.
12. Steve Nash:
Steve Nash was drafted by Dallas Mavericks in 1997 but didn't play in NBA until 1999 with Phoenix Suns
13. Wesley Person:
Wesley Person played for Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, and Atlanta Hawks during his career
14. Aaron McKie:
Aaron McKie played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Detroit Pistons During his career
15. Mitch Richmond:
Mitch Richmond played for Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, Washington Wizards, and Los Angeles Clippers during his career. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014.