Basketball Players
Allen Ezail Iverson is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "the Answer", he played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association at both the shooting guard and point guard positions.
Andre Tyler Iguodala is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. The swingman was an NBA All-Star in 2012 and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice.
Anthony Davis is a professional basketball player from the United States. He currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and has earned multiple All-Star selections, Olympic gold medals, and has been named to several All-NBA teams throughout his career.
Benjamin David Simmons is an Australian professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for one season with the LSU Tigers, after which he was named a consensus first-team All-American and the USBWA National Freshman of the Year.
William Felton Russell was an American professional basketball player who played as a center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association from 1956 to 1969.
Blake Austin Griffin (born March 16, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners, when he was named the consensus national college player of the year as a sophomore.
Brandon Xavier Ingram is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association. He was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
Christian James McCollum is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association. During his third year in the league in 2015–16, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player.
Carmelo Kyam Anthony is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. He has been named an NBA All-Star ten times and an All-NBA Team member six times.
Charles Wade Barkley is an American former professional basketball player who is a television analyst on TNT. Nicknamed "Sir Charles", "Chuck", and "the Round Mound of Rebound", Barkley played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association for three teams.
Christopher Emmanuel Paul (born May 6, 1985), nicknamed "CP3" and “The Point God”, is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard Sr. is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the Weber State Wildcats and earned third-team All-American honors in 2012.
Darius Kinnard Garland is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the Vanderbilt Commodores. Born in Gary, Indiana, Garland is the son of former professional basketball player Winston Garland.
DeMar DeRozan is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been selected to four All-Star teams and was named an All-NBA Team member in 2018. DeRozan is known for his high-flying dunks and efficient scoring ability, making him one of the most dynamic players in the NBA.
DeMarcus Amir Cousins is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association. Nicknamed "Boogie", he played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, where he was an All-American in 2010.
Dennis Keith Rodman is an American former professional basketball player. Known for his fierce defensive and rebounding abilities, his biography on the official NBA website states that he is "arguably the best rebounding forward in NBA history".
Derrick Martell Rose is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association. He played one year of college basketball for the Memphis Tigers before being drafted first overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA draft.
Devin Armani Booker is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association. He is the son of former basketball player Melvin Booker.
Dirk Werner Nowitzki is a German former professional basketball player who is a special advisor for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association.
Draymond Jamal Green Sr. is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association.
Dwight David Howard II is an American professional basketball player for the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League. He is an NBA champion, eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team honoree, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year.
Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr. is an American former professional basketball player. Wade spent the majority of his 16-year career playing for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association and won three ...
Grayson James Allen is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association. He played four years of college basketball at Duke University.
Iman Asante Shumpert is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association. Shumpert was selected by the New York Knicks with the 17th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. He won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
Isaiah Jamar Thomas is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association. He most notably played with the Boston Celtics from 2015 through 2017, when he was a two-time NBA All-Star and named second-team All-NBA.
Temetrius Jamel "Ja" Morant is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association. Nicknamed "G12", he played college basketball for the Murray State Racers, where he was a consensus first-team All-American as a sophomore in 2019.
Jalen Romande Green is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association. He is the third player in the NBA of Filipino descent, following Jordan Clarkson and Raymond Townsend.
James Edward Harden Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association. Harden is regarded as one of the greatest scorers and shooting guards in NBA history.
Jason Frederick Kidd (born March 23, 1973) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Jaylen Marselles Brown is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association. He played one year of college basketball for the California Golden Bears, being named first-team all-conference and Freshman of the Year in the Pac-12 Conference.
Jayson Christopher Tatum Sr. is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association. A McDonald's All-American in high school in Missouri, he played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.
Jerome Alan West is an American basketball executive and former player. He played professionally for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association.
Jimmy Butler III is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association.
Johnathan Hildred Wall Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an American former professional basketball player who played 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Karl Anthony Malone is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. Nicknamed "the Mailman", he is considered one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history.
Kawhi Anthony Leonard is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association. A two-time NBA champion, he is a five-time All-Star with three All-NBA First Team selections.
Kevin Wayne Durant (/dəˈrænt/ də-RANT; born September 29, 1988), also known by his initials KD, is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Kevin Maurice Garnett is an American former professional basketball player who played for 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association.
Klay Alexander Thompson is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. A four-time NBA champion with the Warriors, he is a five-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Third Team honoree and was once named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.
Kobe Bean Bryant, nicknamed the "Black Mamba", is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. He entered the NBA directly from high school, and has played for the Lakers his entire career, winning five NBA championships.
Kristopher Nathan Humphries is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association. He played in the NBA for the Utah Jazz, Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, and the Atlanta Hawks.
Kyrie Andrew Irving is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association. He was named the Rookie of the Year after being selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft.
LaMelo LaFrance Ball (born August 22, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected by the Hornets with the third overall pick of the 2020 NBA draft.
Lamar Joseph Odom is an American former professional basketball player. As a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association, he won championships in 2009 and 2010 and was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2011.
Larry Joe Bird is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association. Nicknamed "the Hick from French Lick" and "Larry Legend", Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
LeBron Raymone James Sr. is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association.
LiAngelo Robert Ball is an American professional basketball player for the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League. Ball played for Chino Hills High School in California, where he won a state championship and achieved national success as a junior with his brothers Lonzo, and LaMelo, who are both current NBA guards.
Lonzo Anderson Ball is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is an American former professional basketball player. He is often regarded as the greatest point guard of all-time. Johnson played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association.
Michael Jeffrey Jordan, also known by his initials MJ, is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. His biography on the official NBA website states: "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time."
Mikey Williams is an American basketball player from San Ysidro, California. He is regarded as one of the top high school prospects in the 2021 class and was named a McDonald's All-American in 2020. He has also been widely praised for his athleticism, shooting ability and playmaking skills on the court.
Paul Clifton Anthony George is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association. Nicknamed "PG-13", he is a seven-time NBA All-Star and six-time member of the All-NBA Team, as well as a four-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team.
Paul Anthony Pierce is an American former professional basketball player. He played 19 seasons in the National Basketball Association, predominantly with the Boston Celtics. He was most recently an analyst on ESPN's basketball programs The Jump and NBA Countdown.
Rajon Pierre Rondo is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association.
Reginald Wayne Miller is an American former professional basketball player who played his entire 18-year National Basketball Association career with the Indiana Pacers.
Russell Westbrook III is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. A member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, he is a nine-time NBA All-Star and earned the NBA Most Valuable Player Award for the 2016–17 season.
Scott Wayne Barnes Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association.
Scotty Maurice Pippen Sr., usually spelled Scottie Pippen, is an American former professional basketball player. He played 17 seasons in the National Basketball Association, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Seth Adham Curry is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for one year at Liberty University before transferring to Duke. He is the son of former NBA player Dell Curry and the younger brother of NBA player Stephen Curry.
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, Ed.D., known commonly as "Shaq", is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA. O'Neal is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and centers of all time.
Wardell Stephen Curry II is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association.
Stephen John Nash OC OBC is a Canadian professional basketball coach and former player who most recently served as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association. He played 18 seasons in the NBA, where he was an eight-time All-Star and a seven-time All-NBA selection.
William Anthony Parker Jr. is a French-American former professional basketball player and majority owner of ASVEL Basket in LNB Pro A. Himself the son of a basketball pro, Parker started his career at ...
Tristan Trevor James Thompson is a Canadian-American professional basketball player who last played for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association. He won the 2016 NBA Finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers and has also played in the NBA for the Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, and Indiana Pacers.
Tyler Christopher Herro is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for one year with the Kentucky Wildcats.
Wilton Norman Chamberlain was an American professional basketball player who played at the center position. Standing at 7 ft 1 in tall, he played in the National Basketball Association for 14 years and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport's history.
Zachary Thomas LaVine is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association. He was selected in the first round of the 2014 NBA draft with the 13th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Zion Lateef Williamson is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association. He plays the power forward position.