Allen Iverson was selected number one overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1996 NBA Draft. Iverson, despite his small stature, won the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2001.
Tracy McGrady entered the NBA straight from high school after being selected in the 1997 Draft as the ninth overall pick in the first round by the Toronto Raptors. McGrady will be remembered for his 13 points in 35 seconds performance against the Spurs in 2004.