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Tonight 14 teams have their eyes on the #1 draft pick. Over the years a number of top selections have gone on to become standouts on the court with their play and also on the shelves with their sneakers. In the spirit of the NBA Draft Lottery we take a look back at 11 top picks that made an impact with their footwear. Which #1 pick had the most important kick career? Tell us by voting in the poll.
Allen Iverson
Player: Allen Iverson
Drafted: 1996
Brands: Reebok
In 1996 Allen Iverson headlined a star-studded draft as the #1 pick. After wearing Nikes and Air Jordan 11s at Georgetown, Reebok swooped him up as the new face of their brand. The deal was dynamite as AI delivered on the court. The shoes were wildly popular with his rookie sneaker the Reebok Question the most famous. Later signatures such as the Reebok Answer 1, Reebok Answer IV, and Reebok Answer V were also embraced.
