Tim Duncan set the standard as the best player in the 1997 NBA Draft, cementing himself as an all-time great. Tracy McGrady, with his high peak, follows next, showcasing remarkable scoring abilities.

The 13th pick of the 1985 Draft did just that, powering the Utah Jazz to a 110-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1997 Western Conference semifinals. It was a huge turnaround ...

Since the contest’s inception in 1976, six Lakers have participated, but only one has won the coveted trophy. February 8, 1997: Kobe Bryant (age 18) of the Los Angeles Lakers wins the Nestlé ...