NBA Draft: Who were the 12 players selected before Kobe Bryant in 1996?

The Charlotte Hornets drafted Kobe Bryant 13th overall in 1996. Who were the players chosen before the Lakers’ great?

5. Minnesota: Ray Allen

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Ray Allen was selected by Milwaukee and traded to Milwaukee for Stephon Marbury. Allen played for the Bucks, Sonics, Celtics and Heat. A great shooter, Allen was a 10-time All-Star and two-time NBA champ.

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