Jerry West is a retired American basketball player who played his entire professional career for the Los Angeles Lakers. His nicknames include Mr. Clutch" for his ability to make a big play in a clutch situation; "The Logo" in reference to his silhouette being incorporated into the NBA logo; and "Zeke from Cabin Creek" after the creek near his birthplace... 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
Karl Malone has achieved his goals and more as a two-time Olympic gold medallist, NBA hall of famer, and legend of the Karl Malone Auto Group. Discover Karl Malone's background and the reasons behind his reputation in his hometown by following along. In the city of Ruston, Louisiana, Karl Malone's numerous companies are sometimes referred to as "Malone Land." Alternatively, his... read full bio
Carter is thrilled with his growth and accomplishments as a basketball player, but he is equally proud of the work he does off the court with the Embassy of Hope Foundation, helping kids and families in Toronto, Florida, and New Jersey. When Carter was selected in the NBA draft, he laid the groundwork for his future. Vince's approach to success... read full bio
Ben Wallace is a retired American professional basketball player. A native of Alabama, Wallace attended Cuyahoga Community College and Virginia Union University and signed with the Washington Bullets (later Wizards) as an undrafted free agent. In his NBA career, Wallace played with the Washington Bullets/Wizards, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers. He won the NBA Defensive Player of... read full bio
Despite being just 6'1" in a league full of giants, Stockton is regarded as one of the all-time best point guards in NBA history. In his career, he averaged 10.5 assists and 13.1 points a game, or a double-double. He was the NBA record holder for career steals and assists. Out of the six most assists seasons in NBA history,... read full bio
Greg Anthony is a former NBA player and current CBS Sports analyst. Anthony also contributes to Yahoo! Sports as a college basketball analyst. Anthony played for the New York Knicks, Vancouver Grizzlies, Seattle SuperSonics, Portland Trail Blazers, Chicago Bulls, and Milwaukee Bucks. Anthony spent four years with New York going to the playoffs all four years but couldn’t make it... read full bio
Pau Gasol is a Spanish professional basketball player who won two NBA championships while with the Los Angeles Lakers. He initially played with the Memphis Grizzlies for seven seasons, before joining the league’s top-tier Los Angeles Lakers. Pau was named NBA Rookie of the Year, and carried Spain’s flag at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games in London.... read full bio
Kevin Durant is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA. Durant started his career playing college basketball for the University of Texas and from there, was selected second overall pick by the Seattle Supersonics. After his debut season, the Seattle Supersonics changed their name to Oklahoma City Thunder and relocated. From there,... read full bio
Kyrie Irving kicked off his NBA career as the young cornerstone of the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading all NBA rookies in scoring with 18.1 points a game and 5.1 assists. After playing college basketball with the Duke Blue Devils and winning Gold at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship, Kyrie was selected by the Cavs with the first overall pick in the... read full bio
Ben Simmons is an Australian professional basketball player who plays point guard / forward for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA. Simmons was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and he began his career playing high school basketball at Montverde Academy. While at Montverde Academy, Simmons played in McDonald’s All-American game, competed in the Nike Hoop Summit, was named the Naismith Prep... read full bio
Paul Pierce has earned the nickname “The Truth” by none other than Shaquille O’Neal for his impeccable scoring skills. In high school, Pierce was chosen to play in the McDonald’s All-American Game and the Slam Dunk Contest. He was recently honored as one of the 35 Greatest McDonald’s All-Americans. Going into college, where he majored in Crime and Delinquency Studies,... read full bio
Larry Bird is a highly awarded former professional basketball player who played for the Boston Celtics. Larry has been to be referred to as “The Living Legend” by Sports Illustrated. He is a true superstar, which helped him gain a very illustrious basketball career. The Boston Celtics decided on Larry Bird as the sixth overall pick in the NBA Draft.... read full bio
Derrick Rose is an American professional basketball player who plays point guard for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA. Rose was born in Chicago, Illinois and began his career playing high school basketball at Simeon Career Academy where he earned titles of Illinois Mr. Basketball, First-team Parade All-American, Third-team Parade All-American, and Fourth-team Parade All-American. He played one year of... read full bio
Nikola Jokic is a Serbian professional basketball player who plays center for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA. He began his career playing youth basketball which led to him signing a contract with Mega Vizura in the Mega Basket club in Serbia. While there, Jokic was an ABA League Top Prospect and an Adriatic League MVP. Jokic then went on... read full bio
Tyson Chandler started his career with the NBA playing for the Chicago Bulls, after which he played for the New Orleans Hornets, Charlotte Bobcats, New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks. He played with the United States national team in the FIBA World Championship, where they won the gold medal. He also participated in the Summer Olympics as the U.S. team’s... read full bio
Kevin Wesley Love is the son of former NBA player Steve Love and has held the All-Star title three times, along with the longest streak for consecutive games recording double figures in points and rebounds. Kevin also helped the USA national team win the gold medal at the FIBA World Championship. Kevin was a highly sought after prospect out of... read full bio
Lance Allred, also known as “The Lion,” has a remarkable story of perseverance that has inspired audiences worldwide. As the first legally deaf player in NBA history, Lance is a living testament to the power of determination and grit. Despite being born with 80% hearing loss within a polygamist commune, Lance never allowed anyone to place limitations on him. He... read full bio
Rising NBA standout Devonte' Terrell Graham is presently a member of the San Antonio Spurs. Graham, who was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on February 22, 1995, went to Broughton High School, where he helped his team win the state championship and posted averages of 15.7 points and 5.4 assists per game as a senior. Graham initially committed to play for... read full bio
Former professional basketball player Matt Barnes is well-known for his 14-year NBA (National Basketball Association) career. Barnes had a lasting impression on the game by showcasing his abilities and commitment on the court throughout his career. He still makes contributions to basketball today as a reputable analyst and pundit. Barnes, who was born on March 9, 1980, in Santa Clara, California,... read full bio
