WATCH: Allen Iverson talks about '96 draft class, Kobe Bryant, NBA all time top 5

MANILA, Philippines – In a rare interview opportunity, retired NBA superstar Allen Iverson shared his thoughts on his return to the Philippines and explained why his 1996 draft class is better than 4-time NBA MVP Lebron James' 2003 pool.

“We had the best draft class. People try to debate it all the time, LeBron (James), Dwyane Wade,  Melo (Carmelo Anthony), but no draft class was like us.”

Also, the 2001 MVP said that he is not surprised that his batchmate Kobe Bryant is still playing in the league.

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The 11-time NBA all star also gave his all time top 5 NBA players, and hinted that there will be another Iverson in the league.