60 Average Height Of NBA Players From 1951-2023

The NBA is a meeting place for the world’s best basketball players and a competition where every basketball team wants to touch the championship cup. Aside from playing technique, many fans are interested in the average height of NBA basketball players. NBA players will have varying average heights depending on their position. From 1951 until 2023, the average height of NBA players is listed below.

1. Bill Sharman (1.88 m – 1951)

Bill Sharman	Information
Full Name	Bill Sharman (1.88 m – 1951)
Birthdate	May 25, 1926
Birthplace	Abilene, Texas, U.S.
Death	October 25, 2013
Age	87
Known For	Boston Celtics player and coach
Championships	10-time NBA champion
Backcourt Duo	Partnered with Bob Cousy in the 1950s, considered one of the greatest backcourt duos
Introduction of Shootaround	Credited with introducing the now-ubiquitous morning shootaround
First Triple Champion	First North American sports figure to win a championship as a player, coach, and executive
Hall of Fame Inductions	Inducted as a player in 1976 and as a coach in 2004
College	University of Southern California (USC)
NBA Playing Career	Played 10 seasons for the Boston Celtics, led the team in scoring and named to All-NBA teams
Coaching Career	Coached various teams, including the Cleveland Pipers, San Francisco Warriors, and Los Angeles Lakers
Coaching Achievements	Won titles in the ABL, ABA, and NBA, NBA Coach of the Year (1972), 1971 ABA Coach of the Year
Innovations	Introduced the morning shootaround, now a common practice among NBA teams
Front Office Success	Built championship teams as Lakers general manager and president
Philanthropy	Sold his 2010 NBA championship ring to benefit charity
Legacy	One of NBA’s 50 Greatest Players (1996) and NBA 75th Anniversary Team member (2021)
Death	Passed away on October 25, 2013, at the age of 87

American basketball player and coach Bill Sharman won titles in three professional leagues. From 1951 through 1961, he was a member of the Boston Celtics, earning four NBA championships while forging the legendary backcourt partnership with Bob Cousy. 

He went on to coach the Cleveland Pipers, San Francisco Warriors, Los Angeles Stars, and Los Angeles Lakers. In 1972, he guided the Lakers to a record-breaking 69-13 campaign and their first title in Los Angeles. He was selected as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History and twice inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as a player and coach.

2. Dolph Schayes (2.03 m -1952)

Dolph Schayes	Information
Full Name	Dolph Schayes (2.03 m -1952)
Born	May 19, 1928
Birthplace	The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Died	December 10, 2015
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
High school	DeWitt Clinton (The Bronx, New York)
College	NYU (1944–1948)
BAA draft	1948: 1st round, 4th overall pick
Selected by	New York Knicks
Playing career	1948–1964
Position	Power forward
Number	55, 4
Coaching career	1963–1972
1949–1964	Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers
1963–1966	Philadelphia 76ers
1970–1972	Buffalo Braves
NBA champion	1955
NBA All-Star	12 times (1951–1962)
All-NBA First Team	6 times (1952–1955, 1957, 1958)
All-NBA Second Team	6 times (1950, 1951, 1956, 1959–1961)
NBA rebounding leader	1951
NBA anniversary team	25th, 50th, 75th
NBL Rookie of the Year	1949
Haggerty Award	1948
NBA Coach of the Year	1966
Points	19,249 (18.2 ppg) (NBL/BAA/NBA)
Rebounds	11,256 (12.1 rpg)
Assists	3,072 (3.1 apg)
College Basketball Hall of Fame	Inducted in 2006

From 1948 through 1964, American basketball player and coach Dolph Schayes competed for the Syracuse Nationals and Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. He was selected to the All-NBA First Team six times and was the league leader in rebounds in 1951. He was a 12-time All-Star. 

He was one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History and one of the 76 players chosen to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He won an NBA title with the Nationals in 1955. He also won the NBA Coach of the Year title in 1966 while coaching the Buffalo Braves and the 76ers. Both as a player and a coach, he received induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

3. Neil Johnston (2.03 m – 1953)

Neil Johnston	Information
Full Name	Neil Johnston (Donald Neil Johnston)
Birthdate	February 4, 1929
Birthplace	Chillicothe, Ohio, U.S.
Nationality	American
Position	Center
Height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg)
NBA Teams	Philadelphia Warriors (1951–1959)
College	Ohio State University
NBA Championships	1 (1956)
NBA All-Star Selections	6 (1953–1958)
All-NBA First Team	4 times (1953–1956)
All-NBA Second Team	1 time (1957)
NBA Scoring Titles	3 times (1953–1955)
NBA Rebounding Title	1 time (1955)
Career Points	10,023 (19.4 ppg)
Career Rebounds	5,856 (11.3 rpg)
Career Assists	1,269 (2.5 apg)
Coaching Career	Philadelphia Warriors (1959–1961) Pittsburgh Rens (1961–1963)
NBA Coaching Record	95–59 (.617)
Hall of Fame Inductions	Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (Player, 1990) College Basketball Hall of Fame Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame
Other Induction	Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame (1980)

American basketball player Neil Johnston, who also coached, spent 1951 through 1959 with the Philadelphia Warriors. One of the NBA’s most potent scorers, he was well-known for his hook jumper. 

He was the league leader in scoring, rebounding, and field goal percentage three times, two times, and four times respectively. In addition, he was selected to the NBA First Team four times and was an All-Star in the league six times. 1990 he was admitted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He retired as the Warriors’ all-time leader in points and rebounds.

4. Paul Arizin (1.93 m – 1954)

Paul Arizin	Information
Full Name	Paul Joseph Arizin
Nickname	“Pitchin Paul”
Nationality	American
Birthdate	April 9, 1928
Birthplace	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
College	Villanova University
NBA Team	Philadelphia Warriors (1950-1962)
Position	Small Forward
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg)
NBA Championships	1 (1956)
NBA All-Star Selections	10
NBA All-Star Game MVP	1952
All-NBA First Team	3 times (1952, 1956, 1957)
All-NBA Second Team	1 time (1959)
NBA Scoring Titles	2 times (1952, 1957)
NBA Anniversary Teams	25th, 50th, 75th
EBA MVP	1963
EBA Championship	1964
College Achievements	Helms Foundation Player of the Year (1950), Sporting News Player of the Year (1950), Consensus First-Team All-American (1950), NCAA Season Scoring Leader (1950)
Retired Jersey	No. 11 retired by Villanova Wildcats
Hall of Fame Induction	Basketball Hall of Fame (1978), College Basketball Hall of Fame (2006)
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Induction	2004
Date of Death	December 12, 2006
Place of Death	Springfield Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.

American basketball player Paul Arizin played for the Philadelphia Warriors from 1950 through 1962 for the entirety of his NBA career. He invented the jump shot and was an All-Star 10 times. 

In 1956, he won an NBA championship and two scoring crowns. He was named to the NBA’s 25th, 50th, and 75th-anniversary teams and retired with the third-highest career point total in NBA history.

5. Bob Pettit (2.06 m – 1955)

Bob Pettit	Information
Full Name	Robert E. Lee Pettit Jr.
Nickname	Bob Pettit
Birthdate	December 12, 1932
Birthplace	Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Position	Power forward / center
College	LSU (1951–1954)
NBA Draft	Selected 2nd overall in the 1954 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Hawks
NBA Career	11 seasons with the Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks (1954–1965)
NBA Championships	1 (1958)
NBA Most Valuable Player	2-time winner (1956, 1959)
NBA All-Star Appearances	11 times (1955–1965)
NBA All-Star Game MVPs	4-time winner (1956, 1958, 1959, 1962)
All-NBA First Team	10-time selection (1955–1964)
All-NBA Second Team	1-time selection (1965)
NBA Rookie of the Year	1955
NBA Scoring Champion	2-time winner (1956, 1959)
NBA Rebounding Leader	1-time leader (1956)
Honors	NBA anniversary team (25th, 35th, 50th, 75th)
College Honors	Consensus first-team All-American (1954)
NBA Career Statistics	Points: 20,880 (26.4 ppg)
Hall of Fame	Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1970)

Legendary NBA basketball player Bob Pettit spent 11 seasons with the Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks. In 1956, he became the NBA’s first player to win the Most Valuable Player honor, and in 1959, he repeated the accomplishment. 

Additionally, he led the Hawks to their lone NBA title in 1958 and was named MVP of four NBA All-Star Games. Pettit averaged 26.4 points and 16.2 rebounds per game, both of which were high marks for him. 1965 he retired as the league’s all-time top scorer after becoming the first NBA player to surpass 20,000 points.

6. Tom Heinsohn (2.01 m – 1956)

Tom Heinsohn	Information
Full Name	Thomas William Heinsohn
Birthdate	August 26, 1934
Birthplace	Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Death Date	November 9, 2020
Death Place	Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Associated Team	Boston Celtics
Player Position	Power forward
Nickname	Mr. Celtic
– NBA Championships	8×
– NBA All-Star	6×
– All-NBA Second Team	4×
– NBA Rookie of the Year	1957
– Hall of Fame Inductions	Player and Coach
College Career	Holy Cross Crusaders
Celtics Jersey Number	15 (retired)
Leadership Role	NBA Players Association second president
– NBA Championships	2×
– NBA Coach of the Year	1973
– Broadcasting Role	Color commentator for the Celtics’ broadcasts
– Broadcasting Partner	Mike Gorman
Other Interests	Painting, playing golf, heading a life insurance company
Memoir	“Give ’em the Hook” (1988)

American basketball player and coach Tom Heinsohn spent his whole playing and coaching career with the Boston Celtics. He became one of the most successful individuals in the league’s history after winning two more titles as a coach after winning eight as a player. 

He also served as the Celtics’ commentator for over three decades, gaining the moniker “Tommy Gun” for his animated and colorful analysis. In 1986 as a participant and again in 2015 as a coach, Heinsohn received induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

7. Sam Jones (1.93 m – 1957)

Sam Jones	Information
Full Name	Samuel Jones
Birthdate	June 24, 1933
Birthplace	Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight	198 lb (90 kg)
Position	Shooting guard
NBA Teams	Boston Celtics
College	North Carolina Central University
NBA Draft	1957: 1st round, 8th overall pick
NBA Championships	10 (1959–1966, 1968, 1969)
All-Star Appearances	5 (1962, 1964–1966, 1968)
All-NBA Second Team	3 times (1965–1967)
Career Points	15,411
Career Rebounds	4,305
Career Assists	2,209
Hall of Fame Induction	Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1984)
Notable Achievements	Second most NBA championships

Sam Jones was an NBA basketball player representing the Boston Celtics from 1957 until 1969. He was a shooting guard renowned for his agility and ability to make clutch baskets, particularly during the playoffs. 

Only his colleague Bill Russell has more NBA titles (10) than he did with the Celtics. Additionally, he was a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and a five-time NBA All-Star.

8. Elgin Baylor (1.96 m -1958)

Elgin Baylor	Information

Before becoming an NBA coach and executive for 14 seasons, Elgin Baylor was a forward with the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers. He was regarded as one of the finest athletes to ever compete in the sport and was known for his exceptional hanging jumper, superb scoring, and rebounding skills. 

Both the NBA Rookie of the Year and NBA All-Star Game MVP awards went to Elgin Baylor in 1959. He was an All-Star eleven times and was named to the NBA First Team ten times. Despite taking the Lakers to eight NBA Finals, he was never the champion. In 1977 he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1996, he was voted one of the 50 greatest NBA players ever, and in 2021, he was selected for the league’s 75th-anniversary team. 

9. Bailey Howell (2.01 m – 1959)

Bailey Howell	Information
Full Name	Bailey E. Howell
Nationality	American
Position	Small forward / Power forward
Listed Height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed Weight	210 lb (95 kg)
College	Mississippi State University
NBA Teams	Detroit Pistons (1959-1964), Baltimore Bullets (1964-1966), Boston Celtics (1966-1970), Philadelphia 76ers (1970-1971)
NBA Championships	2 (1968, 1969)
NBA All-Star Selections	6
Career Highlights	Consensus first-team All-American, Consensus second-team All-American, No. 52 retired by Mississippi State Bulldogs
NBA Career Statistics	Points: 17,770 (18.7 ppg), Rebounds: 9,383 (9.9 rpg), Assists: 1,853 (1.9 apg)
Hall of Fame Induction	Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1997)
College Basketball Honors	SEC Most Valuable Player (1958, 1959), AP First Team All-American

Bailey Howell was an American former professional basketball player who played 12 seasons in the NBA as a power forward and small forward for the Detroit Pistons, Baltimore Bullets, Boston Celtics, and Philadelphia 76ers. He was a six-time NBA All-Star, a two-time NBA champion with the Celtics in 1968 and 1969, and an All-NBA Second Team selection in 1963. 

He averaged 18.7 points and 9.9 rebounds per game in his career and was known as “The Garbageman” for his ability to score on offensive rebounds. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997. Before his NBA career, he played college basketball at Mississippi State, where he was a consensus first-team All-American in 1959 and had his number 52 retired by the Bulldogs. He was born on January 20, 1937, in Middleton, Tennessee.

10. Jerry West (1.91 m – 1960)

Jerry West	Information
Full Name	Jerry West
Birthdate	May 28, 1938
Birthplace	Chelyan, West Virginia, U.S.
Nicknames	“The Logo,” “Mr. Clutch,” “Mr. Outside,” “Zeke from Cabin Creek”
Position	Point guard / Shooting guard
Current Affiliation	Los Angeles Clippers (Executive board member)
League	NBA
College	West Virginia University
NBA Teams	Los Angeles Lakers (1960–1974)
Coaching Career	Los Angeles Lakers (1976–1979)
Olympic Career	1960 U.S. Olympic gold medal team
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	175 lb (79 kg)

Jerry West was an American basketball player, coach, and executive who spent most of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. He was a 14-time NBA All-Star, a two-time NBA champion as a player and six-time executive, and the NBA scoring champion in 1970. He was also the NBA Finals MVP in 1969, the only player to win the award on a losing team. 

He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1980 and was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996 and one of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team in 202121. Before his NBA career, he played college basketball at West Virginia University, where he led the Mountaineers to the 1959 NCAA championship game and was a consensus first-team All-American in 1959 and 1960. 

11. Walt Bellamy (2.11 m  – 1961)

Full name	Walter Jones Bellamy
Date of birth	July 24, 1939 – November 2, 2013
Birthplace	New Bern, North Carolina, U.S.
Playing career	1961–1974
Position	Center

Walt Bellamy was an NBA player who competed professionally from 1961 to 1975. Averaging 20.1 points and 13.7 rebounds per game throughout his career, he was one of the most formidable centers of his time. 

1962 he was named Rookie of the Year and was chosen for four All-Star teams. He captured a gold medal with the American national team at the 1960 Olympics. Both the College Basketball Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induct Bellamy as a member.

12. Dave DeBusschere (1.98 m – 1962)

Dave DeBusschere	Information
Full Name	David Albert DeBusschere
Birthdate	October 16, 1940
Birthplace	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg)
High School	Austin Catholic Preparatory School (Detroit, Michigan)
College	University of Detroit
NBA Teams	Detroit Pistons (1962–1968), New York Knicks (1968–1974)
NBA Championships	2
NBA All-Star Selections	8
NBA All-Defensive First Team	6 times
Retired Jersey Numbers	No. 22 (New York Knicks, Detroit Mercy Titans)
Hall of Fame Inductions	Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
Baseball Career	Pitcher for the Chicago White Sox (1962–1963)
MLB Statistics	Win–Loss Record: 3–4, Earned Run Average: 2.90, Complete Games: 1
Author	The Open Man
Legacy	Dave DeBusschere Scholarship established at the University of Detroit Mercy
Death	May 14, 2003 (Heart attack)

Dave DeBusschere was an American basketball player, coach, and executive who played as a forward for 12 seasons in the NBA. He was an eight-time NBA All-Star, a two-time NBA champion with the New York Knicks in 1970 and 1973, and a six-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection. 

He was also inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983. He played for the Detroit Pistons and the Knicks and became the youngest player-coach in NBA history at age 24 with the Pistons. He was born in Detroit on October 16, 1940, and played college basketball at the University of Detroit.

13. Jerry Lucas (2.03 m  – 1963)

Full name	Jerry Ray Lucas
Date of birth	March 30, 1940
Birthplace	Middletown, Ohio, U.S.
Playing career	1962–1974
Position	Power forward

American basketball player Jerry Lucas played power forward in the NBA from 1963 to 1974. He won an NBA title with the New York Knicks in 1973, was selected to the All-NBA First Team three times, and was a seven-time NBA All-Star. In 1980, he was additionally enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame. 

Averaging 17 points and 15.6 rebounds per game while playing for the Knicks, San Francisco Warriors, and Cincinnati Royals. At Ohio State University, where he played college basketball, he won the NCAA title in 1960 and was named the nation’s Player of the Year twice.

14. Willis Reed (2.08 m – 1964)

Willis Reed	Information
Full Name	Willis Reed Jr.
Birthdate	June 25, 1942
Birthplace	Hico, Louisiana, U.S.
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Playing Career	1964–1974
Team	New York Knicks
Position	Center
NBA Championships	1970, 1973
NBA Finals MVP	1970, 1973
NBA Most Valuable Player	1970
NBA All-Star	1965–1971
All-NBA First Team	1970
All-NBA Second Team	1967–1969, 1971
NBA All-Defensive First Team	1970
NBA Rookie of the Year	1965
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Induction	1982
Coaching Career	1977–1989
General Manager	New Jersey Nets (1989–1996)
Heart Failure	March 21, 2023 (aged 80)

Willis Reed was an American basketball player who played as a center in the NBA from 1964 to 1974. He was a seven-time NBA All-Star, a two-time NBA champion with the New York Knicks in 1970 and 1973, and the NBA MVP in 1970. He was also the NBA Finals MVP in both championship years, famously playing through a severe thigh injury in Game 7 of the 1970 Finals. 

He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982. He played for the Knicks his entire career and had his number 19 retired by the team. He was born on June 25, 1942, in Hico, Louisiana, and played college basketball at Grambling State University.

15. Rick Barry (2.01 m – 1965)

Rick Barry	Information
Full Name	Richard Francis Dennis Barry III
Birthdate	March 28, 1944
Birthplace	Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Position	Small forward
College	Miami (Florida) (1962–1965)
NBA Teams	San Francisco Warriors, Oakland Oaks, Washington Caps,
ABA Teams	Oakland Oaks, Washington Caps
Career Highlights	NBA champion, NBA Finals MVP, ABA champion, 8× NBA All-Star,
Hall of Fame Induct.	Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
NBA 75th Anniv. Team	Yes
Family	Spouse: Lynn Norenberg Barry Children: Brent Barry, Jon Barry,
College Honors	Consensus first-team All-American, NCAA season scoring leader,
Retirement	Rick Barry’s No. 24 jersey retired by Golden State Warriors,

From 1965 through 1980, American basketball player Rick Barry competed as a small forward in the NBA and ABA. He was an eight-time NBA All-Star, the NBA scoring champion in 1967, and the Golden State Warriors 1975 champion. He was also the ABA’s all-time leader in free throw percentage, a four-time All-Star, and an ABA champion with the Oakland Oaks in 1969. 

In 1987, he was admitted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Warriors and the New York Nets were two of his five teams to play for. He was born on March 28, 1944, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and attended Miami (Florida) University as a basketball player.

16. Wilt Chamberlain (2.16 m – 1966)

Wilt Chamberlain	Information
Full Name	Wilton Norman Chamberlain
Nicknames	The Big Dipper
Birthdate	August 21, 1936
Birthplace	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height	7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Position	Center
NBA Teams	Philadelphia / San Francisco Warriors
College	Kansas
NBA Championships	1967, 1972
NBA MVP Awards	1960, 1966–1968
NBA All-Star Games	13
Scoring Titles	7 (1960–1966)
Rebounding Titles	11 (1960–1963, 1966–1969, 1971–1973)
Points per Game	30.1
Rebounds per Game	22.9
Assists per Game	4.4
NBA Records	72
Most Points in a Game	100
Most Rebounds in a Game	55
Hall of Fame	Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Movies	Conan the Destroyer
Relationships	Lifelong bachelor

One of the most dominant players in NBA history was Wilt Chamberlain. Throughout his 14-year centering career, he garnered two titles, four MVPs, and 13 All-Star honors. He also maintains several records, including the 50.4 points per game average over a season and the 100 points scored in a single game. He was chosen for the NBA’s 35th, 50th, and 75th-anniversary teams and the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978. 

17. Earl Monroe (1.91 m – 1967)

Earl Monroe	Information
Full Name	Vernon Earl Monroe
Nicknames	“Black Jesus,” “Earl the Pearl”
Birthdate	November 21, 1944
Birthplace	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Teams	Baltimore Bullets, New York Knicks
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Position	Shooting guard / Point guard
College	Winston-Salem State (1963–1967)
NBA Draft	1967: 1st round, 2nd overall pick (Baltimore Bullets)
Career Highlights and Awards	NBA champion
Basketball Hall of Fame	Inducted in 1990
College Basketball Hall of Fame	Inducted in 2006
Career Statistics	Points: 17,454

Earl Monroe is a former professional basketball player who played for the Baltimore Bullets and the New York Knicks in the NBA. He was known for his flashy style of play, which earned him the nickname “The Pearl.” 

He was a four-time All-Star member of the 1973 NBA championship team with the Knicks. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1990, and his number 15 jersey was retired by both the Bullets and the Knicks.

18. Elvin Hayes (2.06 m – 1968)

Elvin Hayes	Information

Elvin Hayes, nicknamed “the Big E,” was among the most talented and durable power forwards in the history of the NBA. He played 16 seasons for the San Diego/Houston Rockets and the Baltimore/Capital/Washington Bullets, scoring 27,313 points and grabbing 16,279 rebounds. 

He was a 12-time All-Star, an NBA champion in 1978, and a member of the NBA’s 50th and 75th-anniversary teams.

Before his NBA career, he was a star at Houston Cougars, leading his team to the Final Four in 1967 and 1968. He was born in Rayville, Louisiana, 1945 and learned to play basketball in eighth grade.

19. Bob Dandridge (1.98 m – 1969)

Bob Dandridge	Information
Full Name	Robert L. Dandridge Jr.
Nickname	“Greyhound”
Birthdate	November 15, 1947
Nationality	American
Position	Small forward / Shooting guard
Height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Birthplace	Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
High School	Maggie L. Walker High School, Richmond
College	Norfolk State University
NBA Draft	1969: 4th round, 45th overall pick
Professional Career	1969–1981
Teams	Milwaukee Bucks (1969–1977), Washington Bullets (1977–1981), Milwaukee Bucks (1981)
NBA Championships	2
NBA All-Star	4 times
Hall of Fame Induction	2021
Career Points	15,530 (18.5 ppg)
Career Rebounds	5,715 (6.8 rpg)
Career Assists	2,846 (3.4 apg)
Notable Achievements	NBA All-Rookie Team (1970), All-NBA Second Team (1979), NBA All-Defensive First Team (1979), No. 10 retired by Milwaukee Bucks, No. 12 retired by Norfolk State Spartans
Current Residence	Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Post-playing Career	Assistant Coach at Hampton University (1987–1992)
Additional Information	Conducts basketball clinics

Bob Dandridge, also known as “the Greyhound,” was a versatile and reliable small forward/shooting guard who played 13 seasons in the NBA. He was a four-time NBA All-Star and a two-time NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1971 and the Washington Bullets in 1978.

He scored 15,530 points and was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021. He was drafted by the Bucks in the fourth round of the 1969 NBA draft after a stellar college career at Norfolk State University; he averaged 32 points per game as a senior and had his number 12 retired.

20. Pete Maravich (1.96 m – 1970)

Pete Maravich	Information
Full Name	Pete Maravich (1.96 m – 1970)
Nickname	Pistol Pete
Nationality	American
Birthdate	June 22, 1947
Birthplace	Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, U.S.
College	Louisiana State University (LSU)
High School	Daniel High School (Central, South Carolina)
Position	Shooting guard
NBA Teams	Atlanta Hawks (1970-1974), New Orleans / Utah Jazz (1974-1980), Boston Celtics (1980)
Career Highlights	5× NBA All-Star, 2× All-NBA First Team, 2× All-NBA Second Team
College Achievements	2× National college player of the year
Additional Info	Known for creative offensive talents and exceptional ball handling

Pete Maravich, also known as “Pistol Pete,” was an American professional basketball player who dazzled fans with his creative offensive skills and flashy ball handling. He played ten seasons in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks, the New Orleans/Utah Jazz, and the Boston Celtics, scoring 15,948 points and averaging 24.2 points per game. 

He was a five-time NBA All-Star, an NBA scoring champion in 1977, and a member of the NBA’s 50th and 75th-anniversary teams. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987. Before his NBA career, he was a college sensation at Louisiana State University, where he set the NCAA Division I scoring record with 3,667 points and an average of 44.2 points per game. He was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, in 1947 and died of a heart attack in 1988 at age 40.

21. Lenny Wilkens (1.85 m – 1971)

Lenny Wilkens	Information
Full Name	Leonard Randolph Wilkens
Born	October 28, 1937
Nationality	American
Profession	Former NBA player and coach
Hall of Fame Inductions	Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (Player, Coach, 1992 Dream Team)
College	Providence College
NBA Career	1960-1975
Playing Position	Point guard
Listed Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed Weight	180 lb (82 kg)
NBA Draft	1960: 1st round, 6th overall pick (Selected by St. Louis Hawks)
NBA Teams	St. Louis Hawks, Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers
Coaching Career	1969-2005
Coaching Achievements	NBA champion (1979), NBA Coach of the Year (1994), 4× NBA All-Star Game Head Coach
Career Highlights	9× NBA All-Star, NBA All-Star Game MVP (1971), NBA assists leader (1970)
College Basketball Hall of Fame Induction	2006
Olympic Gold Medal	Head coach of the 1996 U.S. men’s basketball team
Most Regular Season Coaching Wins	Held the record for most regular season coaching wins in NBA history
Catholic Faith	Practicing Catholic
Family	Married to Marilyn Reed, has a son named Randy
Foundation	Founder of the Lenny Wilkens Foundation for Children
Residence	Medina, Washington

Lenny Wilkens was a Hall of Famer as a player and a coach in the NBA. He played 15 seasons as a point guard for the St. Louis Hawks, Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Portland Trail Blazers, averaging 16.5 points and 6.7 assists per game. He was a nine-time NBA All-Star and led the league in assists in the 1969-70 season. 

He coached for 32 seasons for six different teams, winning 1,332 games, the second most in NBA history behind Don Nelson. He won the NBA championship with the SuperSonics in 1979 and was named the NBA Coach of the Year with the Atlanta Hawks in 1994. He was also an assistant coach for the 1992 U.S. Olympic “Dream Team” and the head coach for the 1996 U.S. Olympic team that won gold medals.

22. Bob McAdoo (2.06 m – 1972)

Bob McAdoo	Information
Full Name	Robert Allen McAdoo Jr.
Nickname	Bob
Birthdate	September 25, 1951 (age 71)
Birthplace	Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Position	Center
NBA Teams (Player)	Buffalo Braves, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics,
NBA Teams (Coach)	Miami Heat
College	Vincennes University, University of North Carolina
NBA Draft	1972: 1st round, 2nd overall pick (Buffalo Braves)
NBA Championships	2 (1982, 1985)
NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP)	1975
NBA All-Star	5 times (1974–1978)
NBA Scoring Champion	3 times (1974–1976)
NBA All-NBA Team	1st Team (1975), 2nd Team (1974)
NBA Rookie of the Year	1973
FIBA European Champions Cup (EuroLeague) Titles	1
Italian League Champion	2 (1987, 1989)
Italian Cup Winner	1987
Basketball Hall of Fame	Inducted in 2000
NBA 75th Anniversary Team	Inducted in 2021
Coaching Career	Miami Heat (assistant coach, 1995–2014)
High School	Ben L. Smith High School
College Achievements	Junior College All-American (1971)

Bob McAdoo was a professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the NBA and seven seasons in Italy. He was a five-time NBA All-Star and the NBA Most Valuable Player in 1975. He led the league in scoring for three consecutive seasons from 1974 to 1976, averaging over 30 points per game. 

He won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers as a reserve player in 1982 and 1985. He also won two EuroLeague titles and one FIBA Intercontinental Cup with Olimpia Milano in the late 1980s. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000 and named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, 1951 and started playing basketball at age 15.

23. Gus Johnson (1.98 m – 1973)

Gus Johnson	Information
Full Name	Gus Johnson Jr.
Birthdate	December 13, 1938
Birthplace	Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Position	Forward-Center
Teams Played	Baltimore Bullets, Phoenix Suns, Indiana Pacers
College	University of Idaho
NBA Career Highlights	NBA All-Star, All-NBA Second Team, All-NBA Defensive First Team, NBA All-Rookie First Team, No. 25 jersey retired by Baltimore Bullets
ABA Career Highlights	ABA Champion, No. 43 jersey retired by Idaho Vandals
Basketball Hall of Fame	Inducted in 2010 as a player
College Accomplishments	Averaged 19.0 points and 20.3 rebounds per game in the 1962-63 season for the University of Idaho, led Idaho to a 20-6 record, their best in 36 years
Personal Life	Nicknamed “Honeycomb”, known for playing above the rim and his dunking ability, shattered three backboards during his career, had a gold star set into one of his front teeth, was inspired by the biblical character Samson and read the Bible regularly, grew up in Akron, Ohio, and attended Akron Central High School
NBA Statistics	Points: 10,243 (16.2 ppg), Rebounds: 7,624 (12.1 rpg), Assists: 1,603 (2.5 apg)

Gus Johnson was an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA and the ABA from 1963 to 1973. He was a 1.98 m, 235-pound  forward-center known for his strength, athleticism, and dunking ability. He played nine seasons for the Baltimore Bullets, where he was a five-time NBA All-Star and a four-time All-NBA Second Team selection. 

He also played for the Phoenix Suns and the Indiana Pacers, winning the ABA championship with the latter in 1973. He scored 10,243 points and grabbed 7,624 rebounds in his career. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. He was born in Akron, Ohio, in 1938 and died of brain cancer in 1987.

24. Adrian Dantley (1.96 m – 1976)

Adrian Dantley	Information
Full Name	Adrian Delano Dantley
Birthdate	February 28, 1955
Birthplace	Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight	208 lb (94 kg)
Position	Small forward
College	Notre Dame
NBA Draft	1976: 1st round, 6th overall pick
Playing Career	1976–1992
Team History	Buffalo Braves, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, Aresium Milano
Coaching Career	Denver Nuggets (assistant coach)

Adrian Dantley was an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1976 to 1991. He was a 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m), 208-pound (94 kg) small forward, one of his era’s most prolific scorers. He played for seven teams but spent most of his career with the Utah Jazz, where he was a six-time NBA All-Star and a two-time NBA scoring champion. 

He averaged 24.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game and scored 23,177 points, ranking 28th on the all-time NBA scoring list. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008. He was born in Washington, D.C., in 1955 and attended Notre Dame University as a two-time All-American.

25. Bill Bradley (1.98 m – 1977)

Bill Bradley	Information
Full Name	Bill Bradley (1.98 m – 1977)
Birthdate	July 28, 1943
Birthplace	Crystal City, Missouri, U.S.
Education	Princeton University (BA), Worcester College, Oxford (MA)
Occupation	Politician, Basketball Player
NBA Team	New York Knicks
Playing Career	1965–1977
Position	Small Forward
Listed Height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed Weight	205 lb (93 kg)
College Accomplishments	NCAA Player of the Year, Final Four MVP
NBA Accomplishments	2× NBA Champion, NBA All-Star
Political Career	U.S. Senator from New Jersey
Author	Author of seven non-fiction books
Hall of Fame Inductions	Basketball Hall of Fame (as player), College Basketball Hall of Fame
Olympic Accomplishment	Olympic Gold Medalist
Additional Honor	James E. Sullivan Award
Latest Book	“We Can All Do Better”
Radio Show	Hosts “American Voices” on Sirius Satellite Radio
Advisory Board	Member of the ReFormers Caucus of Issue One
Memberships	American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Philosophical Society
Award	Inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame

Bill Bradley was a professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1967 to 1977. He was a 1.96 m, 205-pound  forward who played his entire career with the New York Knicks. He was a three-time NBA All-Star and a two-time NBA champion with the Knicks in 1970 and 1973. 

He averaged 12.4 points and 3.4 assists per game in his career and scored 9,217 points, ranking 97th on the all-time NBA scoring list. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983. He was born in Crystal City, Missouri, 1943 and attended Princeton University, where he was a two-time All-American and the NCAA Player of the Year in 1965. He also won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team in 1964.

26. Magic Johnson (2.06 m – 1979)

Magic Johnson	Information
Full Name	Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr.
Birthdate	August 14, 1959
Birthplace	Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Position	Point Guard
NBA Draft	1979: 1st round, 1st overall pick (Los Angeles Lakers)
College	Michigan State (1977-1979)
NBA Teams	Los Angeles Lakers (1979-1991, 1996), Magic M7 Borås (1999-2000), Magic Great Danes (2000)
NBA Championships	5
NBA Finals MVPs	3
NBA Most Valuable Player Awards	3
All-Star Appearances	12
All-NBA First Team	9 times
NBA All-Rookie Team	1980
Career Points	17,707
Career Rebounds	6,559
Career Assists	10,141
Olympic Gold Medals	1
Hall of Fame Inductions	Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2002, 2010)
Business Ventures	Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Broadcaster, Motivational Speaker
Ownership Ventures	Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Sparks, LAFC

One of the best NBA players in history is Magic Johnson. He was a 2.06 m, 100 kg point guard. Aside from a brief stint in 1996, he played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1979 to 1991. He became an All-Star 12 times, won three MVP titles, and won five championships.

His stellar passing, vision, and leadership make him the greatest point guard ever. In addition, he helped popularize the “Showtime” era and the Lakers’ quick breakout play. He is an important figure in sports and society and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.

27. Wes Unseld (2.01 m -1981)

Wes Unseld	Information
Full Name	Westley Sissel Unseld Sr.
Birthdate	March 14, 1946
Birthplace	Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Nationality	American
Position	Center
NBA Career	1968-1981
NBA Team	Baltimore / Capital / Washington Bullets
College	Louisville Cardinals
NBA Championships	1 (1978)
NBA Finals MVP	1 (1978)
NBA Most Valuable Player	1 (1969)
NBA Rookie of the Year	1 (1969)
NBA All-Star	5 times (1969, 1971–1973, 1975)
Rebounding Leader	1 time (1975)
College Honors	2× Consensus First-team All-American (1967, 1968)
Hall of Fame	Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1988)
Jersey Retired	No. 41 by Washington Wizards
Family	Son, Wes Unseld Jr., is the head coach of the Washington Wizards
Death	June 2, 2020

Wes Unseld was an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1968 to 1981. He was a 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m), 245-pound (111 kg) center who played his entire career with the Baltimore/Capital/Washington Bullets. He was one of his era’s most dominant rebounders and defenders and a master of outlet passes. 

He was a five-time NBA All-Star, an NBA champion, and Finals MVP with the Bullets in 1978, and the NBA Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year in 1969, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to win both awards in the same season. He led the league in rebounding in 1975 and ranks seventh on the all-time NBA rebounding list with 13,769 boards. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988 and named to the NBA’s 50th and 75th-anniversary teams.

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28. Dominique Wilkins (2.03 m -1982)

Dominique Wilkins	Information
Full Name	Jacques Dominique Wilkins
Nickname	“The Human Highlight Film”
Birthdate	January 12, 1960
Birthplace	Paris, France
Nationality	American
Position	Small forward
College	University of Georgia
NBA Teams	Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, Orlando Magic
NBA Career	1982–1999
Height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight	230 lb (104 kg)
NBA All-Star Appearances	9
All-NBA Team Selections	7
NBA Scoring Title	1985–86 season
NBA Slam Dunk Contest Titles	2 (1985, 1990)
NBA 75th Anniversary Team	Inducted in 2021
Basketball Hall of Fame	Inducted in 2006
Career Points	26,668
Career Rebounds	7,169
Career Assists	2,677
FIBA World Cup Gold Medal	1994 Toronto

Dominique Wilkins was an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1982 to 1999. He was a 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m), 230-pound (104 kg) small forward who played most of his career with the Atlanta Hawks. He was one of his era’s most explosive scorers and dunkers, earning the nickname “the Human Highlight Film.” 

He was a nine-time NBA All-Star, a two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion, and an NBA scoring champion in 1986. He averaged 24.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game and scored 26,668, ranking 15th on the all-time NBA scoring list. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006 and named to the NBA’s 50th and 75th-anniversary teams. He was born in Paris, France, in 1960 and attended Georgia University, where he was a two-time All-American and the SEC Player of the Year in 1981.

29. Clyde Drexler (2.01 m -1983)

Clyde Drexler	Information
Full Name	Clyde Austin Drexler
Nickname	Clyde the Glide
Birthdate	June 22, 1962
Birthplace	New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Nationality	American
Profession	Former professional basketball player, Big3 commissioner
NBA Teams	Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets
Position	Shooting guard / Small forward
Height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight	222 lb (101 kg)
College	University of Houston
Major	Finance
Phi Slama Jama	Member of the famous basketball fraternity at Houston
NBA All-Star	10 times
NBA Championships	1 (1995 with Houston Rockets)
Olympic Medals	Gold (1992 Barcelona)
Hall of Fame	Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (player)

From 1983 through 1998, professional basketball player Clyde Drexler competed in the NBA. A shooting guard with a height of 2.01 meters and a weight of 95 kg, he spent most of his career with the Portland Trail Blazers before finishing with the Houston Rockets. As one of the most adaptable and athletic players of his time, he was known as “Clyde the Glide” for his fluid and elegant movements. 

He won the NBA title with the Rockets in 1995 and was a ten-time NBA All-Star. He also made the All-NBA Team five times. He scored 22,195 points in his career, averaging 20.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game, placing him 36th all-time in NBA scoring. 

30. Michael Jordan (1.98 m -1984)

Michael Jordan	Information
Full Name	Michael Jeffrey Jordan
Birthdate	February 17, 1963
Nationality	American
Occupation	Former professional basketball player, businessman
NBA Team	Chicago Bulls
Position	Shooting guard / Small forward
NBA Championships	6
NBA Finals MVP Awards	6
NBA Most Valuable Player Awards	5
NBA All-Star Appearances	14
NBA All-Star Game MVP Awards	3
All-NBA First Team Selections	10
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award	1
NBA Rookie of the Year	1985
College	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
NBA Draft	1984: 1st round, 3rd overall pick (Selected by the Chicago Bulls)
Olympic Gold Medals	2
Cultural Impact	Helped popularize basketball globally in the 1980s and 1990s, becoming a global cultural icon
Business Ventures	Principal owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets (NBA) and 23XI Racing (NASCAR Cup Series)
Endorsements	Known for product endorsements, particularly Nike’s Air Jordan sneakers
Achievements and Honors	Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, multiple MVP awards, and more
Net Worth	Estimated at $2 billion

Michael Jordan was a professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1984 to 1993, 1995 to 1998 with the Chicago Bulls, and from 2001 to 2003 with the Washington Wizards. He was a 1.98-meter, 98-kg shooting guard widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time and one of the most influential athletes in history. 

He won six NBA championships and six NBA Finals MVP awards with the Bulls and was a five-time NBA Most Valuable Player, a 14-time NBA All-Star, and a ten-time NBA scoring champion. He also won two Olympic gold medals with the U.S. national team in 1984 and 1992 as part of the legendary “Dream Team.” He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009 and named to the NBA’s 50th and 75th-anniversary teams. 

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31. George Gervin (2.01 m -1986)

George Gervin	Information
Full Name	George Gervin (2.01 m -1986)
Nickname	The Iceman
Birthdate	April 27, 1952
Birthplace	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
High School	Martin Luther King, Jr. High School (Detroit)
College	Eastern Michigan University
NBA Draft	1974: 3rd round, 40th overall pick
Playing Career	1972–1990
Position	Shooting guard / Small forward
Listed Height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed Weight	180 lb (82 kg)
NBA Career Average	26.2 points per game
NBA Scoring Titles	4
NBA All-Star Appearances	9
NBA All-Star Game MVP	1980
All-NBA First Team	5 times
All-NBA Second Team	2 times
ABA All-Star Appearances	3
All-ABA Second Team	2 times
ABA All-Rookie First Team	1973
NBA Championships	None
Jersey Retired	No. 44 by San Antonio Spurs
Basketball Hall of Fame	Inducted as a player
College Basketball Hall of Fame	Inducted in 2006

George Gervin was an American professional basketball player who played in the ABA and the NBA from 1972 to 1990. He was a 2.01-meter, 82-kg shooting guard and small forward who played most of his career with the San Antonio Spurs. He was one of the most prolific scorers and smoothest players of his era and earned the nickname “the Iceman” for his cool demeanor and clutch performance. 

He was a nine-time NBA All-Star, a four-time NBA scoring champion, and a seven-time All-NBA Team member. He averaged 25.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game in his career and scored 26,595 points, ranking 19th on the all-time NBA scoring list. 

32. Scottie Pippen (2.03 m – 1987)

Scottie Pippen	Information
Full Name	Scottie Pippen (2.03 m – 1987)
Birthdate	September 25, 1965
Birthplace	Hamburg, Arkansas, U.S.
Nationality	American
Position	Small Forward
College	Central Arkansas
NBA Teams	Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers
NBA Championships	6
NBA All-Star Appearances	7
NBA All-Star Game MVP	1994
All-NBA First Team	3 times
All-NBA Second Team	2 times
All-NBA Third Team	2 times
NBA All-Defensive First Team	8 times
NBA All-Defensive Second Team	2 times
NBA Steals Leader	1995
Jersey Number	33
Retired Jerseys	No. 33 (Chicago Bulls, Central Arkansas Bears)
Height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight	228 lb (103 kg)
Hall of Fame Inductions	Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player and as a member of the “Dream Team”
Olympic Gold Medals	1992 Barcelona, 1996 Atlanta
Additional Honors	Named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team
Notable Skills	Versatile playing style, excellent defense, court vision, scoring ability
Off-Court	Father of basketball player Scotty Pippen Jr., formerly married to television personality Larsa Pippen

Scottie Pippen was an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1987 to 2004. He was a 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m), 228-pound (103 kg) small forward who played most of his career with the Chicago Bulls and won six NBA championships alongside Michael Jordan. 

He was one of his era’s best all-around players and defenders and a key member of the original “Dream Team” that won the Olympic gold medal 1992. He was a seven-time NBA All-Star, an NBA All-Star Game MVP in 1994, a three-time All-NBA First Team member, and an eight-time NBA All-Defensive First Team member. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame 2010 and named to the NBA’s 50th and 75th-anniversary teams. He was born in Hamburg, Arkansas, 1965 and attended Central Arkansas University, where he was a two-time NAIA All-American.

33. Sarunas Marciulionis (1.96 m – 1989)

Sarunas Marciulionis	Information
Full Name	Raimondas Šarūnas Marčiulionis
Nickname	Šarūnas
Date of Birth	June 13, 1964
Nationality	Lithuanian
Position	Shooting Guard
Height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg)
NBA Teams	Golden State Warriors (1989–1994), Seattle SuperSonics (1994–1995), Sacramento Kings (1995–1996), Denver Nuggets (1996–1997)
NBA Career Stats	Points: 4,631 (12.8 ppg), Rebounds: 819 (2.3 rpg), Assists: 807 (2.2 apg)
Career Highlights	– 4× Lithuanian Sportsman of the Year (1987, 1989–1991)

Sarunas Marciulionis was a Lithuanian professional basketball player who played in the NBA and Europe from 1981 to 1997. He was a 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m), 200-pound (91 kg) shooting guard who played for the Golden State Warriors, the Seattle SuperSonics, the Sacramento Kings, and the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. 

He was one of the first Europeans to become a regular in the NBA and one of the best international players of his generation. He was a four-time Lithuanian Sportsman of the Year, a FIBA EuroBasket MVP in 1995, and a FIBA’s 50 Greatest Players honoree. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014 and joined the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2015. He was born in Kaunas, Lithuania, 1964 and played for Statyba Vilnius before joining the NBA.

34. Reggie Miller (2.01 m – 1991)

Reggie Miller	Information
Full Name	Reggie Miller (2.01 m – 1991)
Birthdate	August 24, 1965
Birthplace	Riverside, California, U.S.
Known For	Precision three-point shooting, especially against the New York Knicks
NBA Career	Played 18 seasons with the Indiana Pacers
All-Star Selections	5-time NBA All-Star (1990, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000)
Hall of Fame	Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012
NBA Records	Held the record for most career 3-point field goals made
College Basketball	Played for UCLA Bruins and earned All-American honors
NBA Draft	Selected by the Indiana Pacers in the 1987 NBA draft (1st round, 11th overall pick)
Career Highlights	– NBA 75th Anniversary Team
Olympic Experience	Won a gold medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics
Post-playing Career	NBA commentator for TNT and college basketball analyst for CBS Sports
Personal Background	Overcame hip deformities and developed an unorthodox shooting style
Athletic Family	Siblings include brother Darrell (MLB player) and sister Cheryl (Hall of Fame basketball player)
College Achievements	All-Pac-10 selection, led UCLA to Pac-10 regular-season and tournament championships

From 1987 to 2005, professional basketball player Reggie Miller competed in the NBA. A shooting guard who stood 2.01 meters tall and weighed 88 kg, he spent his whole career with the Indiana Pacers. He was one of the all-time great shooters, clutch performers, and a key opponent of the New York Knicks, earning him the “Knick Killer.” 

In 1994, he was a member of the 50-40-90 club, a three-time member of the All-NBA Third Team, and a five-time NBA All-Star. He averaged 18.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game in his career and scored 25,279 points, ranking 14th on the all-time NBA scoring list. With 320 attempts, he also holds the record for most 3-point field goals made in a career during the playoffs.

35. Alonzo Mourning (2.06 m – 1992)

Alonzo Mourning	Information
Full Name	Alonzo Harding Mourning Jr.
Nickname	“Zo”
Position	Center
College	Georgetown University
NBA Teams	Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, New Jersey Nets, Miami Heat
Height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight	261 lb (118 kg)
NBA Career	1992–2008
NBA Achievements	NBA champion (2006)
College Achievements	Consensus First-Team All-American
Medals	Gold Medal – 2000 Sydney Olympics

Alonzo Mourning was an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1992 to 2008. He was a 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m), 240-pound (109 kg) center who played for the Charlotte Hornets, the Miami Heat, and the New Jersey Nets. He was one of his era’s best defensive players and shot blockers and a seven-time NBA All-Star, a two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and a two-time All-NBA First Team member. 

He averaged 17.1 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game in his career and ranked 12th on the all-time NBA blocks list with 2,356. He won an NBA championship with the Heat in 2006, four years after undergoing a kidney transplant due to a rare disease.

36. Grant Hill (2.03 m – 1994)

Grant Hill	Information
Full Name	Grant Hill
Birthdate	October 5, 1972
Birthplace	Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Education	Duke University
College Achievements	NCAA Champion (1991, 1992)
NBA Teams	Detroit Pistons (1994–2000)
NBA Achievements	7× NBA All-Star
Basketball Hall of Fame	Inducted in 2018
Ownership	Co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks
Broadcasting Career	Basketball Analyst for CBS and Turner Sports

Former NBA player Grant Hill played for 19 seasons as a professional basketball player. He was a small forward who weighed 102 kg and stood 2.03 meters tall. He played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, and Detroit Pistons. He could play various positions and was a talented player who excelled on both ends of the game. 

In the 1994 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons chose him as the third overall choice after he won two NCAA championships while playing for Duke University. He received five All-NBA selections and was a seven-time NBA All-Star. Along with Team USA in 1996, he also captured an Olympic gold medal. His playing career ended in 2013, and he is now a co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks and a basketball analyst for TNT.

37. Kobe Bryant (1.98 m – 1996)

Kobe Bryant	Information
Full Name	Kobe Bean Bryant
Nickname	Black Mamba
Birthdate	August 23, 1978
Birthplace	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality	American
Position	Shooting Guard
Team	Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Career	1996–2016
Height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight	212 lb (96 kg)
Championships	5 NBA championships (2000–2002, 2009, 2010)
NBA Finals MVP	2-time recipient (2009, 2010)
NBA Most Valuable Player	2008
All-Star Appearances	18-time selection (1998, 2000–2016)
All-NBA Selections	15-time selection (11 times All-NBA First Team, 2 times All-NBA Second Team, 2 times All-NBA Third Team)
All-Defensive Selections	12-time selection (9 times All-Defensive First Team, 3 times All-Defensive Second Team)
NBA Scoring Titles	2-time winner (2006, 2007)
NBA Slam Dunk Contest	Champion (1997)
NBA All-Rookie Team	Second Team (1997)
Hall of Fame	Inducted as a player in 2020
NBA 75th Anniversary Team	Inducted in 2021

One of the best basketball players of all time was Kobe Bryant. Throughout his 20-year NBA career, he won five championships while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. He won the NBA Most Valuable Player award 2008 and was an 18-time All-Star. Additionally, he competed for the United States and won two gold medals in two Olympic competitions. He was posthumously inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and selected for the NBA 75th Anniversary Team after dying in a helicopter crash in 2020.

38. Allan Houston (1.98 m – 1997)

Allan Houston	Information
Full Name	Allan Wade Houston
Birthdate	April 20, 1971
Birthplace	Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Position	Shooting guard
NBA Teams	Detroit Pistons (1993–1996), New York Knicks (1996–2005)
College	University of Tennessee (1989–1993)
NBA Draft	1993: 1st round, 11th overall pick (selected by the Detroit Pistons)
Career Highlights	2× NBA All-Star
Points	14,551 (17.3 ppg)
Rebounds	2,434 (2.9 rpg)
Assists	1,990 (2.4 apg)
Notable Achievements	Helped lead the New York Knicks to the 1999 NBA Finals
Current Roles	Former assistant general manager of the New York Knicks
Accolades	Inducted into the Kentucky Pro Basketball Hall of Fame (2011)
Family	Married to Tamara Houston; seven children

Allan Houston is a former professional basketball player who played for the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks in the NBA. He is best known for his clutch shooting and role in the Knicks’ memorable playoff run in 1999 when he hit a game-winning shot against the Miami Heat in the first round. 

Houston was a two-time All-Star and an Olympic gold medalist in 2000. He retired in 2005 due to chronic knee injuries and became an assistant general manager for the Knicks. He is also involved in various charitable and entrepreneurial endeavors, such as the Allan Houston Legacy Foundation and the FISLL Project.

39. Paul Pierce (2.01 m – 1998)

Paul Pierce	Information
Full Name	Paul Anthony Pierce
Nationality	American
Position	Small forward
Height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Date of Birth	October 13, 1977
Birthplace	Oakland, California, U.S.
High School	Inglewood High School, Inglewood, California
College	University of Kansas
NBA Draft	1998: 1st round, 10th overall pick
NBA Teams	Boston Celtics (1998–2013), Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014),
NBA Championships	1 (2008 with Boston Celtics)
NBA Finals MVP	1 (2008)
NBA All-Star	10 times
All-NBA Selections	4 times (Second Team: 2009, Third Team: 2002, 2003, 2008)
NBA All-Rookie Team	First Team (1999)
NBA Three-Point Contest Champion	1 (2010)
NBA 75th Anniversary Team	Inducted in October 2021
College Accolades	Consensus First-Team All-American (1998),
Most Career Points	Boston Celtics (20,634 points)
Analyst	ESPN’s The Jump and NBA Countdown

Paul Pierce was an American basketball player who spent most of his 19 NBA seasons with the Boston Celtics. He was a 10-time NBA All-Star, a four-time All-NBA team member, and the 2008 NBA Finals MVP. 

He formed the “Big Three” with Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett to lead the Celtics to the NBA title 2008. He also played for the Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, and Los Angeles Clippers. He was renowned for his decisive scoring, strong leadership, and the moniker “The Truth.” He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and chosen to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021.

40. Vince Carter (1.98 m – 1999)

Vince Carter	Information
Full Name	Vincent Lamar Carter Jr.
Birthdate	January 26, 1977
Birthplace	Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
Position	Shooting Guard / Small Forward / Power Forward
NBA Career	1999-2020
College	North Carolina Tar Heels
NBA Teams	Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks
Height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg)
NBA All-Star Selections	8 times
All-NBA Team Selections	2 times
NBA Rookie of the Year	1999
NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion	2000
NBA Sportsmanship Award	2020
NBA Teammate of the Year	2016
Olympic Gold Medalist	2000 Sydney Olympics (United States Men’s Basketball Team)
Three-Point Field Goals	Seventh most in NBA history
Philanthropy	Established Embassy of Hope Foundation, received various awards for charitable work
Nicknames	Vinsanity, Air Canada, Half Man, Half Amazing
Career Statistics	Points: 25,728 (16.7 ppg), Rebounds: 6,606 (4.3 rpg), Assists: 4,714 (3.1 apg)
College Accomplishments	Led North Carolina Tar Heels to consecutive Final Four appearances in NCAA Tournament
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity	Member

Former NBA basketball player Vince Carter played for eight different teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, the New Jersey Nets, and the Toronto Raptors. He is regarded as one of the all-time great dunkers and went by the moniker “Vinsanity” due to his amazing aerial feats. His most famous dunks at the 2000 Sydney Olympics included a 360 windmill, a reverse alley-oop, and a dunk over 7-foot-2 French center Frederic Weis. 

Carter won the 1999 NBA Rookie of the Year award and was an eight-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA pick. In addition, he led Team USA in scoring as they captured a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. 

41. Anthony Mason (2.03 m – 2000)

Anthony Mason	Information
Full Name	Anthony George Douglas Mason
Birthdate	December 14, 1966
Birthplace	Miami, Florida, U.S.
Death	February 28, 2015, New York City, New York, U.S.
Position	Power Forward / Small Forward
Height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight	255 lb (116 kg)
College	Tennessee State University
NBA Draft	1988: 3rd round, 53rd overall pick (Portland Trail Blazers)

Anthony Mason was an American professional basketball player with a 13-year career in the NBA. He played for six teams: the New Jersey Nets, the Denver Nuggets, the New York Knicks, the Charlotte Hornets, the Miami Heat, and the Milwaukee Bucks. He could play both power forward and small forward positions. 

He won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 1995 as a member of the Knicks and was selected to the All-NBA Third Team and the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1997 as a member of the Hornets. He also made his only NBA All-Star Game appearance in 2001 as a member of the Heat. He died in 2015 at 48 due to congestive heart failure.

42. Patrick Ewing (2.13 m – 2002)

Patrick Ewing	Information
Full Name	Patrick Aloysius Ewing Sr.
Birthdate	August 5, 1962
Birthplace	Kingston, Jamaica
Nationality	Jamaican-American
Position	Center
College	Georgetown University
NBA Teams	New York Knicks, Seattle SuperSonics, Orlando Magic
NBA Career	1985–2002
Coaching Career	2002–present
Height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Weight	255 lb (116 kg)
Career Highlights	11× NBA All-Star
College Achievements	NCAA champion
Additional Achievements	Olympic gold medals representing the United States
Impact	Cultural influence with the trend of wearing a short-sleeved T-shirt underneath his jersey

Patrick Ewing is a Jamaican-American basketball legend who played and coached in the NBA. He spent most of his 17-year playing career with the New York Knicks, earning 11 All-Star selections and leading the team to two NBA Finals in 1994 and 1999. 

He also won a national championship with Georgetown University in 1984 and two Olympic gold medals with Team USA in 1984 and 1992. He is regarded as one of the greatest centers of all time and the best player in Knick’s history.

43. Chris Bosh (2.11 m – 2003)

Chris Bosh	Information
Full Name	Christopher Wesson Bosh
Birthdate	March 24, 1984
Birthplace	Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Nationality	American
Position	Power Forward / Center
Height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Weight	235 lb (107 kg)
College	Georgia Tech (2002–2003)
NBA Draft	2003: 1st round, 4th overall pick
High School	Lincoln High School (Dallas, Texas)
NBA Teams	Toronto Raptors (2003–2010), Miami Heat (2010–2017)
NBA Championships	2 (2012, 2013)
NBA All-Star Selections	11 (2006–2016)
Career Highlights	All-NBA Second Team (2007), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004)
Career Statistics	Points: 17,189 (19.2 ppg), Rebounds: 7,592 (8.5 rpg), Assists: 1,795 (2.0 apg)
Olympic Medals	2008 Beijing – Gold (Team Competition)
FIBA World Championship Medals	2006 Japan – Gold (Team Competition)
FIBA Americas U18 Championship	2002 Isla Margarita – Gold (Team Competition)
Hall of Fame	Inducted in 2021

Chris Bosh is a former professional basketball player who played for the Toronto Raptors and the Miami Heat in the NBA. He was an 11-time All-Star, a two-time NBA champion, and an Olympic gold medalist in 2008. He is also known for his philanthropic work and advocacy for STEM education, especially for underprivileged youth. He founded the Chris Bosh Foundation and partnered with several organizations to promote science and technology learning.

44. Karl Malone (2.06 m – 2004)

Karl Malone	Information
Full Name	Karl Anthony Malone
Nickname	“The Mailman”
Birthdate	July 24, 1963
Nationality	American
Position	Power forward
Height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight	259 lb (117 kg)
NBA Teams	Utah Jazz (1985–2003), Los Angeles Lakers (2003–2004)
College	Louisiana Tech University
NBA Draft	1985: 1st round, 13th overall pick
NBA MVP Awards	2
NBA All-Star Appearances	14
All-NBA First Team	11
Points Scored	36,928
Rebounds	14,968
NBA Finals Appearances	2
Olympic Gold Medals	2
Hall of Fame Induction	2010 (individual career), 2010 (1992 Olympic team)
Coaching Career	Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2007–2011)
Hall of Fame Accolades	NBA 50th Anniversary Team, NBA 75th Anniversary Team

Karl Malone is a former American basketball player who played most of his career in the NBA for the Utah Jazz from 1985 to 2003. He is one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history and a two-time MVP in 1997 and 1999. 

He scored 36,928 points, the third-most in NBA history behind LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and holds the records for most free throws attempted and made. He also won two Olympic gold medals with the USA team in 1992 and 1996.

45. LeBron James ( 2.06 m – 2005)

LeBron James	Information
Full Name	LeBron Raymone James Sr.
Birthdate	December 30, 1984
Birthplace	Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Position	Small forward / Power forward
Height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Team	Los Angeles Lakers
League	NBA
Career Highlights	4× NBA champion, 4× NBA Finals MVP, 4× NBA Most Valuable Player
All-Star Selections	19× NBA All-Star
Scoring Record	All-time leading scorer in NBA history
Assists	Ranks fourth in career assists
Championships	Miami Heat (2), Los Angeles Lakers (1), Cleveland Cavaliers (1)
NBA Finals Appearances	10 NBA Finals
Olympic Medals	2 Olympic gold medals
All-NBA Team	19 selections, including 13 First Team selections
All-Defensive Team	6 selections
NBA Draft	1st overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers
High School Career	St. Vincent–St. Mary High School, Akron, Ohio
Endorsements	Numerous endorsement contracts
Records	First player in NBA history to accumulate $1 billion in earnings, 4× AP Athlete of the Year
Film Career	Starred in “Space Jam: A New Legacy” (2021)

LeBron James is a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever and has won four NBA championships, four MVP awards, and two Olympic gold medals. 

He is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history and ranks fourth in career assists. LeBron James was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003 as the first overall pick and has also played for the Miami Heat. 

46. Amar’e Stoudemire (2.08 m – 2006)

Full name	Amar’e Carsares Stoudemire
Date of birth	November 16, 1982
Birthplace	Lake Wales, Florida, U.S.
Playing career	2002–2020
Position	Power forward / Center

Amar’e Stoudemire is a former professional basketball player and coach who had a successful career in the NBA and overseas. He played for several NBA teams, including the Phoenix Suns, where he formed a dynamic duo with Steve Nash, the New York Knicks, where Stoudemire became a fan favorite and revitalized the franchise; and the Miami Heat, where he reunited with his former teammate Dwyane Wade. He was a six-time All-Star, a five-time All-NBA selection, and a Rookie of the Year 2003. He also won a bronze medal with Team USA at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. 

Stoudemire is known for his explosive athleticism, powerful dunks, and versatile scoring ability, as he could dominate in the paint or shoot from mid-range. He is a player development assistant for the Brooklyn Nets, helping young players improve their skills and confidence. He is also a co-owner of Hapoel Jerusalem, an Israeli basketball team he played for and helped win several championships.

47. Boris Diaw (2.03 m – 2007)

Boris Diaw	Information
Full Name	Boris Babacar Diaw-Riffiod
Born	April 16, 1982
Birthplace	Cormeilles-en-Parisis, Val-d’Oise, France
Nationality	French
Height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Position	Power forward
Playing Career	2001–2018
NBA Teams	Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Bobcats,
Career Highlights	NBA champion (2014)
and Awards	NBA Most Improved Player (2006)
National Team Medals	FIBA World Cup bronze medal (2014)
Additional Highlights	NBA Most Improved Player Award (2006)

Boris Diaw is a basketball executive, former professional basketball player, and current president of Metropolitans 92, a French team in LNB Pro A. He played 14 seasons in the NBA, winning a championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014. 

He was also named NBA Most Improved Player in 2006 and a bronze medalist with the French national team at the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Diaw is known for his versatility and passing skills on the court.

48. Kevin Garnett (2.11 m – 2008)

Kevin Garnett	Information
Full Name	Kevin Maurice Garnett
Nickname	KG, Big Ticket
Birthdate	May 19, 1976
Birthplace	Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Position	Power forward
NBA Draft	1995: 1st round, 5th overall pick
NBA Teams	Minnesota Timberwolves (1995–2007, 2015–2016)
NBA Achievements	NBA Champion
Career Statistics	Points: 26,071 (17.8 ppg)
College Experience	None
High School	Farragut Career Academy (Chicago, Illinois)
National Awards	McDonald’s All-American
Film Debut	Uncut Gems (2019)
Hall of Fame	Inducted in 2020
NBA 75th Anniversary Team	Named in 2021

Kevin Garnett spent 21 seasons in the NBA as a retired professional basketball player. He was regarded as one of the best power forwards of all time and was noted for his ferocity, versatility, and defensive prowess. 

In 2004 and 2008, he received the honors of NBA MVP and Defensive Player of the Year, respectively. He also captured an NBA title in 2008 along with the Boston Celtics. He was a member of the NBA All-Defensive Team 12 times and was a 15-time All-Star. In 2020, he was admitted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

49. Kevin Durant (2.08 m – 2010)

Kevin Durant	Information
Full Name	Kevin Wayne Durant
Nickname	KD
Birthdate	September 29, 1988
Birthplace	Washington, D.C., U.S.
Team	Phoenix Suns
Position	Small Forward / Power Forward
College	Texas Longhorns
NBA Draft	2007: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
NBA Championships	2
NBA Finals MVPs	2
NBA MVP	1
NBA All-Star	13 times
All-NBA Teams	10 times (6 First Team, 4 Second Team)
NBA Rookie of the Year	2008
NBA Scoring Titles	4 times
Olympic Gold Medals	3
FIBA World Cup Gold Medal	1
Philanthropy	Known for charitable work and donations
Endorsements	Foot Locker, Nike, and various other brands

Kevin Durant is one of the best basketball players in the world. He plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA, where he has won two championships and two Finals MVP awards.  He was drafted second overall by the Seattle SuperSonics 2007 and became a 13-time All-Star, a 4-time scoring champion, and a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. 

He has also represented the USA in international competitions, winning three gold medals and being undefeated in FIBA events. He is nicknamed “Easy Money Sniper” for his ability to score from anywhere on the court.

50. DeJuan Blair (2.01 m – 2011)

DeJuan Blair	Information
Full Name	DeJuan Lamont Blair
Birthdate	April 22, 1989 (age 34)
Birthplace	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality	American
Position	Power forward / center
Height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight	270 lb (122 kg)
College	Pittsburgh (2007–2009)
NBA Draft	2009: 2nd round, 37th overall pick
NBA Career	2009–2016
Teams	San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards
Overseas Career	Krasnye Krylia (2011, Russia), Jiangsu Monkey King (2016, China), San Lorenzo de Almagro (2017, Argentina)
NBA G League Career	Texas Legends, Los Angeles D-Fenders, Austin Spurs
College Achievements	Consensus first-team All-American, Big East co-Player of the Year, First-team All-Big East, Big East co-Rookie of the Year, Big East All-Rookie Team
NBA Career Highlights	NBA All-Rookie Second Team, Two 20-20 games in rookie season, Participated in the 2010 Rookie Challenge
Additional Career Notes	Played overseas in Russia, China, and Argentina, Joined the two-time The Basketball Tournament defending champion Overseas Elite in 2017, winning the championship

DeJuan Blair is an American ex-professional basketball player born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 22, 1989. He played college basketball for the Pittsburgh Panthers from 2007 to 2009 and earned consensus first-team All-American honors in 2009. 

He joined the San Antonio Spurs as the 37th overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft and stayed with them until 2013. He also had stints with the Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, and various teams abroad. He quit basketball in 2019. He had career averages of 6.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 0.8 assists per game, and a field goal percentage of 52.4%. He made the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2010.

51. Jason Kidd (1.93 m – 2013)

Jason Kidd	Information
Full Name	Jason Frederick Kidd
Birthdate	March 23, 1973
Birthplace	San Francisco, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Position	Head Coach
Teams	Dallas Mavericks (Player & Coach)
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg)
College	University of California, Berkeley
NBA Draft	1994: 1st round, 2nd overall pick (Dallas Mavericks)
NBA Championships	1 (2011 with Dallas Mavericks)
NBA All-Star Selections	10 times
All-NBA First Team	5 times
NBA All-Defensive Team	9 times
Olympic Medals	2 gold medals
Hall of Fame Induction	Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (as a player)
NBA 75th Anniversary Team	Named to the team in 2021
College Accomplishments	Naismith Award winner, All-American, Player of the Year

Jason Kidd is a coach and a former player. He became the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks in 2021 after serving as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. He played in the NBA for 19 seasons, from 1994 to 2013. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks as the second overall pick in 1994 and won the Rookie of the Year award. He played for the Mavericks until 1996 when he was traded to the Phoenix Suns. He played for the Suns until 2001 when he was traded to the New Jersey Nets. 

He led the Nets to two consecutive NBA Finals appearances in 2002 and 2003 but lost both times. He played for the Nets until 2008 when he was traded back to the Mavericks. He won his first and only NBA championship with the Mavericks in 2011, beating the Miami Heat in six games. He played for the Mavericks until 2012 when he signed with the New York Knicks as a free agent.

52. Ray Allen (1.96 m – 2014)

Ray Allen	Information
Full Name	Walter Ray Allen Jr.
Birthdate	July 20, 1975
Birthplace	Merced, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Position	Shooting Guard
Height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg)
College	University of Connecticut
NBA Draft	1996: 1st round, 5th overall pick
NBA Teams	Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat
NBA Championships	2
NBA All-Star	10 times
NBA Records	Most career three-pointers made
Naismith Hall of Fame	Inducted as a player in 2018
Olympics	Gold medal, representing the United States
Movies	He Got Game

Ray Allen was a beast on the court who played for 18 seasons in the NBA, from 1996 to 2014. He was a sniper from beyond the arc, smashing the record for the most career three-pointers made with 2,973. 

He won two NBA championships, one with the Boston Celtics in 2008 and one with the Miami Heat in 2013. He was a clutch performer for both teams, hitting dagger shots in crunch time. He was a 10-time All-Star and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, representing the United States in 2000 and 2008. He retired in 2016 after turning down several offers from other teams. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018, along with other legends such as Steve Nash and Jason Kidd.

53. Anthony Morrow (1.96 m – 2016)

Anthony Morrow	Information
Full Name	Anthony Jarrad Morrow
Birthdate	September 27, 1985 (age 37)
Birthplace	Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Nationality	American
College	Georgia Tech
NBA Draft	Undrafted (2008)
Career Position	Shooting guard
Career Duration	2008–2017
Notable Teams Played	Golden State Warriors, New Jersey Nets, Atlanta Hawks,
Executive Position	Former executive for the Oklahoma City Thunder
College Performance	123 games, 70 starts, 11.4 points/game,
Three-Point Shooting	Known for exceptional three-point shooting
Rookie Season	Scored 37 points in his first NBA start,
NBA Summer League	Set a record with 47 points in a game against the New Orleans
Career-High Game	Scored a career-high 42 points in a game against the Minnesota
Notable Trade	Traded to the New Jersey Nets for a future second-round draft pick
Notable Contracts	Signed a three-year, $10 million contract with the
Notable Performances	Scored a season-high 32 points against the Dallas Mavericks
Waiver Release	Signed with the Portland Trail Blazers,

A three-point shooter who broke the NBA record for the highest three-point field-goal percentage in a single season, Anthony Morrow was a shooting guard who played for ten seasons in the league. 

He shot 46.7% from beyond the arc in 2008–09 while playing for the Lakers, setting a new NBA record. He also played for the Thunder, Hawks, and Nets in his NBA career. He competed in the NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout in 2009 and 2012 and was a 2010 USA Basketball Select Team member that trained with the national team. He attended Georgia Tech for college, where he majored in business management. He averaged 9.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game in his NBA career.

54. Derrick Williams (2.03 m – 2017)

Derrick Williams	Information
Full Name	Derrick Williams (2.03 m – 2017)
Team	Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers
Coach	Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors), Tyronn Lue (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Wins	4 (Golden State Warriors), 1 (Cleveland Cavaliers)
NBA Finals Appearances	2016, 2017, 2018

The Minnesota Timberwolves selected American professional basketball player Derrick Williams as the second overall choice in the 2011 NBA Draft. He was a second-team All-American and the Pac-10 Player of the Year 2011 while playing collegiate basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. He now competes with Panathinaikos in the EuroLeague and the Greek Basket League.

55. Al Horford (2.06 m – 2018)

Al Horford	Information
Full Name	Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso
Date of Birth	June 3, 1986
Nationality	Dominican
Height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Position	Center / Power forward
Team	Boston Celtics (NBA)
College	University of Florida
NBA Draft	2007: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Career History	Atlanta Hawks (2007–2016)
Awards and Honors	5× NBA All-Star
College Career	Back-to-back NCAA champion with Florida Gators
High School	Grand Ledge High School in Grand Ledge, Michigan
Medals	Represented Dominican Republic in FIBA AmeriCup and Centrobasket

Al Horford is a Dominican basketball player who plays for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. He is a five-time NBA All-Star and the highest-paid Latin American basketball player. He won two NCAA titles with Florida Gators in 2006 and 2007, where he was a key team member along with Joakim Noah and Corey Brewer. 

He was drafted third overall by the Atlanta Hawks in 2007, where he spent nine seasons and became one of the best big men in the league. He also played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder for one season each before returning to the Celtics in 2021, where he reunited with his former coach Brad Stevens. 

56. Giannis Antetokounmpo (2.13 m – 2019)

Greek Freak	Information
Full Name	Giannis Antetokounmpo
Nickname	Greek Freak
Position	Power forward
League	NBA
Team	Milwaukee Bucks
Height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Weight	243 lb (110 kg)
NBA Draft	2013: 1st round, 15th overall pick
Playing Career	2011–present
Achievements	NBA champion (2021)
Citizenship	Greek, Nigerian
Notable Attributes	Widely regarded as one of the greatest power forwards and European players of all time

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a professional b-ball player born in Athens, Greece, to Nigerian immigrants. He plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA as a power forward. He had won many awards and honors in his career, including two MVP awards, one DPOY award, and one Finals MVP award, when he led the Bucks to their first championship in 50 years in 2021. 

He also made history by averaging over 30 points, ten rebounds, and five assists per game on 55% shooting in a season. He is nicknamed the “Greek Freak” because of his amazing combination of size, speed, strength, and skills. He began his hoops career in Filathlitikos, a Greek club, before being drafted by the Bucks with the 15th pick in the 2013 NBA draft.

57. Aaron Gordon (2.03 m – 2020)

Aaron Gordon	Information
Full Name	Aaron Addison Gordon
Birthdate	September 16, 1995
Birthplace	San Jose, California, U.S.
Team	Denver Nuggets
Position	Power forward / Small forward
NBA Draft	2014: 1st round, 4th overall pick
NBA Championship	2023
Slam Dunk Contest	Runner-up: 2016, 2020
High School	Archbishop Mitty, San Jose, California
College	University of Arizona
Family Background	Father: Former San Diego State basketball player

American professional basketball player Aaron Gordon competes for the NBA’s Denver Nuggets. The Orlando Magic selected him with the fourth overall choice in the 2014 NBA Draft, and he spent seven seasons there. 

In 2021, he was moved to the Nuggets, where he assisted them in winning the Western Conference. He has participated in three NBA Slam Dunk Contests and is renowned for his dunking skills. In his NBA career, he has averaged 12.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.

58. Nikola Jokic (2.11 m – 2021)

Nikola Jokic	Information
Full Name	Nikola Jokic
Nickname	The Joker
Nationality	Serbian
Team	Denver Nuggets (NBA)
Position	Center
Height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Weight	284 lb (129 kg)
NBA Draft	2014: 2nd round, 41st overall pick (Denver Nuggets)
NBA MVP Awards	2020-21, 2021-22 seasons
NBA All-Star Selections	5 times (2019-2023)
All-NBA Team Selections	5 times (3 First Team, 2 Second Team)
NBA Championship	2023 (Denver Nuggets)
NBA Finals MVP	2023
Olympic Medal	Silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics (representing Serbia)
Triple-Double Records	Fastest triple-double in NBA history (14 minutes and 33 seconds)
Career Highlights	Regarded as one of the greatest players and centers of all time

Nikola Jokic, born and raised in Serbia, is one of the most talented and accomplished players in the NBA. He plays for the Denver Nuggets as a center, a position requiring strength and skill. He has won two NBA MVP awards given to the best player in the league each season. He has also made five All-Star appearances, voted by fans, players, and coaches. He has been named to the All-NBA First Team three times, selected by a panel of media members. 

He was selected by the Nuggets in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft with the 41st overall pick, which is considered a steal given his performance. He excels at passing, shooting, and recording triple-doubles when a player has at least 10 points, ten rebounds, and ten assists. He has done this 64 times, the fourth-most in NBA history. His passing and shooting abilities are rare for a player of his size and position, which makes him hard to guard.

59. Luka Doncic (2.01 m – 2022)

Luka Doncic	Information
Full Name	Luka Doncic (2.01 m – 2022)
Birthdate	February 28, 1999
Birthplace	Ljubljana, Slovenia
Nationality	Slovenian
Position	Point guard / Shooting guard
Team	Dallas Mavericks (NBA)
NBA Draft	2018: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Playing Career	2015–present
Height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Achievements	4× NBA All-Star (2020–2023)

Luka Doncic is one of the most talented and exciting players as a point guard and forward. He won several awards and championships with Real Madrid, including the EuroLeague MVP and the EuroLeague Final Four MVP in 2018. He entered the NBA draft 2018 and was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the third overall pick. However, he was immediately traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Trae Young and a future first-round pick. 

He unanimously won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. He continued to improve his game and stats in his second and third seasons, becoming one of the best players in the league. He has been selected to the All-NBA First Team three times and the NBA All-Star Team four times. His fans call him “Luka Magic” for his amazing plays that often awe his opponents and spectators.

60. Jayson Tatum (2.03 m – 2023)

Jayson Tatum	Information
Full Name	Jayson Christopher Tatum
Nickname	Tatum
Date of Birth	March 3, 1998
Birthplace	St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Nationality	American
Position	Small forward / Power forward
Team	Boston Celtics
College	Duke University
High School	Chaminade College Preparatory School
Height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg)
NBA Draft	2017: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
NBA Debut	October 17, 2017
Years in NBA	2017-present
All-Star Appearances	4 (2020–2023)
All-NBA Selections	2 First Team (2022, 2023), 1 Third Team (2020)
NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP	2022
NBA All-Rookie First Team	2018
Olympic Games	Gold Medal – 2020 Tokyo
NBA Career Stats	[Link to NBA.com stats]

American basketball player Jayson Tatum competes for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Being selected to the All-NBA First Team thrice and a four-time NBA All-Star makes him one of the best players in the league. 

He earned the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2018; every year after, he has improved. His strengths are scoring, grabbing rebounds, and versatility on both sides of the floor. Depending on the matchup, he can play small forward and power forward.