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
Basketball legend Pops Mensah-Bonsu is a former professional player turned renowned sports executive and activist. Pops was born on September 7, 1983, in London, England. He quickly developed a love for basketball and committed himself to improving his game. Mensah-Bonsu moved to the United States to play collegiate basketball for the George Washington University Colonials after discovering his extraordinary skill there.... read full bio
During his career with the NBA, Charles Barkley established himself as one of the National Basketball Association's (NBA's) most dominating power forwards. He was selected to the All-NBA First Team five times, the All-NBA Second Team five times, and once to the All-NBA Third Team. He earned eleven NBA All-Star Game appearances and was named the All-Star MVP. He was... read full bio
Dwight Howard is an American NBA basketball player. He has played for the Orlando Magic, Las Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, and Atlanta Hawks. In his twelve seasons he has made the playoffs nine times, five times with Orlando, once with the LA Lakers, and three times with Houston. Howard deiced to skip college and go straight to the NBA Draft,... read full bio
Anthony Davis is an American NBA basketball player. He plays for the New Orleans Pelicans. He spent one year playing on college for the Kentucky Wildcats. He left school to enter the NBS Draft and was chosen as the number one overall pick for New Orleans. He is a four-time NBA All-Star Player. He has played for four seasons with... read full bio
Blake Griffin has been a prominent basketball player in the NBA ever since his start as a rookie, when he was chosen with the first overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers. Averaging at 22.5 points and 12.1 rebounds per game throughout his first season, he was chosen as an All-Star, won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest with a memorable... read full bio
Klay Thompson is an American professional basketball player who plays shooting guard for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA and is said to be one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. Thompson is the son of former NBA player Mychal Thompson and he began playing basketball at Santa Margarita Catholic where he went to the Division III State... read full bio
Russell Westbrook is an American basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has spent eight seasons with the Thunder making to the playoffs six seasons. Westbrook is a five time NBA All-Star player winning the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player award for two consecutive years. He played basketball in college for the UCLA Bruins and earned third-team... read full bio
"Shaquille O'Neal, often referred to as Shaq, is an American retired basketball player and sports analyst on the television program, Inside the NBA. Standing over seven-feet, Shaq was one of the most dominant players in the history of the NBA. He played for several teams during his career and garnered four NBA Championships while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers... read full bio
Olympic gold winner, three-time NBA champion and thirteen-time NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade has a stellar resume. In a single season, he set an NBA record by amassing more than 2,000 points, 500 assists, 100 steals and 100 blocks. He was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary squad, which includes the league's top 75 players. With the publication of his debut book, A Father First: How... read full bio
