Ranking: The highest-paid NBA draft classes ever

We can argue all day about what the best draft class ever was, with some people saying 1984, others 1996, and some others 2003.

But when it comes to money, the answer is pretty clear-cut: the 2011 draft class, which features max players like Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, and Jimmy Butler, ranks No. 1 in terms of career earnings in NBA history.

That is due to change in the future with salaries continuing to grow and more recent draft classes entering their prime. But it’s going to take a while since the 2011 players have already made $3.5 billion and will continue to cash in big bucks in the following years.

You can check the all-time ranking with the top earners from each class below.