Formerly known as Akeem Olajuwon, Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon is a revered Nigerian-American basketball legend who made an enduring impact on the game. Olajuwon, who played for both the Toronto Raptors and the Houston Rockets, dominated the center position in the NBA from 1984 to 2002. He enjoyed great success during his time with the Rockets, helping them win back-to-back NBA... read full bio
For over 85 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have brought laughter and delight to millions with their ball-handling wizardry and wacky stunts. Yet the team has a surprisingly serious history-in fact, they were instrumental in breaking down racial barriers and establishing the fledgling NBA. They are sometimes referred to the Clown Princes of Basketball," tracing the club's evolution from its earliest... read full bio
NBA small forward Harrison Barnes plays for the Sacramento Kings. In high school, Scout.com and the ESPNU 100 both selected Barnes as the best student in his class. He was ranked as the second-best player in his class by Rivals.com. He guided his team to two consecutive 4A state championships in Iowa with the aid of a teammate. He was... read full bio
American basketball player Hassan Niam Whiteside most recently competed with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Prior to the Sacramento Kings selecting him in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft, he played college basketball for the Marshall Thundering Herd. Whiteside joined the Miami Heat in 2014, and in 2016, when he also led the NBA... read full bio
Herbert L. Williams is a former professional basketball player from the United States who played for eighteen seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) between the years 1981 and 1999. Williams was born on February 16, 1958. Williams served the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) as both the interim head coach and the assistant coach. His... read full bio
Horace Grant is a retired American basketball player for the NBA. He played college basketball at Clemson University before joining the NBA where he became a four-time champion with the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers. He is recognized immediately on the court for wearing his trademark wraparound protective eyeglasses. He has a twin brother who also played in... read full bio
In Isaiah Thomas’s decade long career, he’s played for several different teams: the Sacramento Kings, the Phoenix Suns, the Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Denver Nuggets, the Washington Wizards, the New Orleans Pelicans, the Grand Rapids Gold, the Dallas Mavericks, and her currently plays for the Charlotte Hornets. He joined the Huskies at the University... read full bio
Isiah Thomas is a former American basketball player who played professionally for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 12-time NBA All-Star was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Thomas played ball in college for the Indiana Hoosiers, and he led his... read full bio
Jamaal “Silk” Wilkes is a former small forward for the NBA, who won four NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. He was a three-time NBA All-Star and named NBA Rookie of the Year. Inducted into the Pac-10 Men’s Basketball Hall of Honor, Wilkes was a key player for the UCLA Bruins on two NCAA championship... read full bio
Jamal Murray is a Canadian professional basketball player who currently plays for the Denver Nuggets as a point guard in the NBA. Murray was born in Kitchener, Ontario, and he began his career playing basketball at only 3 years old and went on to play pick-up games as a young teenager. During his high school basketball career, Murray was the... read full bio
Former professional basketball player, James Donaldson played fourteen seasons in the NBA and various leagues in Europe. As a college player at Washington State, he became the all-time leader in career blocked shots, blocks average, single-season blocks, single-season blocks average and single-game blocked shots. Donaldson was inducted into Washington States athletic hall of fame. With the San Diego/ Los Angeles... read full bio
James Harden is an American professional basketball player who plays shooting guard for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. Harden was born in Los Angeles, California, and he began his career playing high school basketball at Artesia High School. While in high school, Harden was named a McDonald’s All-American and earned second-team Parade All-American honors. Harden went on to play... read full bio
Named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, Big Game James" was a seven time NBA All-Star and three time NBA champion. A standout for the North Carolina Tar Heels, the 6 ft 9 inch small forward was the MOP of the 1982 NCAA Tournament and the #1 pick of the 1982 NBA Draft. James Worthy defines... read full bio
Jarrett Jack is a former point guard for the Brooklyn Nets. By the end of high school, Scout.com rated Jack as a four-star prospect, the No. 9 point guard in the country and the No. 40 player overall. With an average of 12.5 points and 5.1 assists per game while playing at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, he helped lead the club... read full bio
American professional basketball player Jason Collins left the National Basketball Association in 2004. Collins played basketball for Stanford University, and in the 2000–01 season he was named an All-American. In addition, he received the NABC Pete Newell "Big Man of the Year" Award and was chosen to the All Pac-10 First Team. In terms of field goal percentage and blocked... read full bio
JaVale McGee is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. McGee was born in Flint, Michigan, and he began his career playing basketball in high school before going on to play basketball in college at the University of Nevada where he was a starting center. McGee later went on to be... read full bio
Jay Bilas is an ESPN college basketball analyst, former NCAA tournament announcer, former college basketball player, attorney, and author. Bilas’ elaborate career in basketball has earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Studio Analyst. His experience in the game and out of the game has allowed Bilas to flourish in the basketball world, providing great insight into... read full bio
Former professional basketball player, Jay Williams played college basketball for the Duke University Blue Devils, and he also played for the Chicago Bulls during his professional career. While playing at Duke, Williams was one of the first freshmen in the history of the school to average double figures in scoring. Jay Williams is now a college basketball analyst for ESPN,... read full bio
Jeff Hornacek is an American professional basketball coach and former player from Elmhurst, Illinois. He started his career playing basketball in college at Iowa State University. From there, he was the 22nd pick in the second round of the NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns. Hornacek began his NBA career playing for the Suns for several years and then played... read full bio
Jeff Sanders is a retired professional NBA star who was chosen in the first round of draft picks by the Chicago Bulls. He has played for the Chicago Bulls, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Atlanta Hawks. He scored 112 points in 55 total career games. On two separate occasions he has been selected as the TAAC Play of the Year.... read full bio
