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Tonight?s NBA Draft has a lot of uncertainty, but when do you ever really know? Before we look ahead to the 2011 class we take a look back at the best before them. With great classes comes great star power and with great star power comes signature sneakers. Many loaded drafts on the court were also loaded on the foot. We?ve selected the five strongest NBA Drafts from a sneaker standpoint. Which one was the best in your eyes? Vote in the poll and give us your thoughts in the comment section.
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1984
Player: Hakeem Olajuwon
Drafted: 1st overall by the Houston Rockets
Best Shoes: Etonic Akeem, LA Gear Unstoppable, Spalding Hakeem the Dream
Player: Michael Jordan
Drafted: 3rd overall by the Chicago Bulls
Best Shoes: Air Jordan Line
Player: Charles Barkley
Drafted: 5th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers
Best Shoes: Nike Air Alpha Force, Nike Air Force 180, Nike Air Force Max, Nike Air Max2 CB ’94, Nike Air Max CB 34, Nike Air Super CB
The 1984 NBA Draft birthed the greatest player and the greatest signature line of all time. While MJ was the standout he didn?t stand alone. Top pick Hakeem Olajuwon would become a legend on the court and on shelves putting up All-Star numbers and selling sneakers at economy prices. Charles Barkley?s powerful play and brash personality made him the perfect fit for the Nike Force Camp and later a strong signature line.
