Basketball is currently one of the sports that many countries worldwide learn and develop. Athletes who practice for many years with proper nutrition will achieve an ideal height.
They always have a large and massive body. The height of athletes can be considered as ideal height. But besides that, we will have some athletes in the world whose bodies are thin before they enter the professional tournament, and after the detention, their bodies have not changed too much.
Below is a list of twenty skinny basketball players that can include both men and women in the list below. In addition, the list below is searchable based on basketball news.
1. Allen Iverson
| Allen Iverson | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Allen Ezail Iverson |
| Nickname | The Answer |
| Birthdate | June 7, 1975 |
| Nationality | American |
| Position | Shooting Guard / Point Guard |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| NBA Teams | Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, |
| NBA Career Highlights | NBA Most Valuable Player |
| Records and Achievements | NBA 75th Anniversary Team |
| College Accomplishments | Big East Rookie of the Year |
| High School | Bethel High School, Hampton, Virginia |
| High School Awards | Associated Press High School Player of the Year |
| NBA Career Statistics | Points: 24,368 (26.7 ppg) |
| Olympic Medals | 2004 Athens, United States (Bronze) |
Allen Iverson is one of the most well-known men in America. He has achieved everything there is to achieve, but his best accomplishment has been touched by controversy.
On June 7th, 1975, Allen Iverson was born in Hampton, Virginia. He showed signs of being a great basketball player from an early age. His basketball talent was so evident that he had already signed a letter of intent to play at Georgetown University with hopes that he would be drafted into the NBA one day by the time he attended Bethel High School.
2. Jamal Crawford
| Jamal Crawford | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Aaron Jamal Crawford |
| Birthdate | March 20, 1980 |
| Birthplace | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| High School | Rainier Beach (Seattle, Washington) |
| College | University of Michigan |
| NBA Draft | 2000: 1st round, 8th overall pick |
| Playing Career | 2000–2020 |
| Position | Shooting guard / point guard |
| Number | 1, 11, 6 |
| Career Highlights | 3× NBA Sixth Man of the Year |
| NBA Records | All-time leader in career four-point plays |
| Other Achievements | NBA League Pass commentator since 2021 |
| High School Accomplishments | Led Rainier Beach High to the 1998 WIAA State Championship |
| College Career | Played for the University of Michigan |
| NBA Career | Played for several teams, including Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, and more |
Jamal Crawford has been on the National Basketball Association for over 14 years. This post will be about his past, present, and future. It will also talk about his basketball career and who he is as a person.
Jamal Crawford has done so much in these 14 years he’s been in the NBA. He’s accumulated many achievements, honors, and awards throughout his career. Now 38-years old, Jamal is looking to continue where he left off last season when playing with the Los Angeles Clippers coming this upcoming season with Josh Smith joining him ,three be teammates with J-Crawford for this Josh Smith’s first year in the NBA after playing pro ball overseas last year.
3. Kevin Durant
| Kevin Durant | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kevin Wayne Durant |
| Nickname | KD |
| Date of Birth | September 29, 1988 |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Position | Power forward / small forward |
| Team | Phoenix Suns (NBA) |
| College | Texas Longhorns |
| NBA Draft | 2007: 1st round, 2nd overall pick (Seattle SuperSonics) |
| NBA Debut | 2007 |
| Years Active | 2007–present |
| Championships | 2x NBA champion |
| NBA Finals MVP Awards | 2x |
| NBA Most Valuable Player | 1x |
| NBA All-Star | 13x |
| All-NBA First Team | 6x |
| NBA Rookie of the Year | 1x |
| NBA Scoring Champion | 4x |
| Olympic Gold Medals | 3x |
| Philanthropy | Known for philanthropic efforts and charitable contributions |
| Endorsements | Foot Locker, Nike, and other major brands |
The four-time NBA scoring champion has stepped out of the shadow of his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, to take up the challenge with Golden State. Will Durant’s decision lead to an NBA finals matchup against his former team?
Kevin Durant is one of the most dynamic players in today’s game. His style of play is calculated and precise; while he relies on no single element or trait to succeed, he does not need it either because he possesses whatever skill set is required to get the job done. He’s a reliable scorer who can shoot from anywhere on the floor, a great passer who sets up teammates brilliantly, and an astute defender with superb timing.
4. Tayshaun Prince
| Tayshaun Prince | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Tayshaun Durell Prince |
| Birthdate | February 28, 1980 |
| Birthplace | Compton, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Position | Small forward |
| College | University of Kentucky |
| NBA Draft | 2002: 1st round, 23rd overall pick |
| NBA Teams | Detroit Pistons, Memphis Grizzlies, Boston Celtics |
| Championship | NBA champion (2004) |
| NBA All-Defensive Team | 4× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005–2008) |
| College Awards | SEC Player of the Year (2001) |
| Career Points | 11,272 (11.1 ppg) |
| Career Rebounds | 4,332 (4.3 rpg) |
| Career Assists | 2,406 (2.4 apg) |
| Olympic Representation | Represented the United States in 2008 Beijing |
| Executive Position | Vice President of Basketball Affairs, Memphis Grizzlies |
Tayshaun Prince is a 13-year NBA player and has been playing for the Detroit Pistons. This article will detail how he got into basketball and his career.
Tayshaun Prince played basketball and football in high school but did not attract any offers from colleges. So he ended up heading to college to play basketball at nearby childhood favorite, the University of Kentucky, where he played for five years before declaring himself eligible for the 2002 NBA Draft. In his rookie year, he was selected as an All-Star Selection with a surprisingly good pick by the Pistons with 24th in draft picks, which was ranked higher than his talent level would warrant at that time.
5. Manute Bol
| Manute Bol | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Manute Bol |
| Birthdate | October 16, 1962 |
| Birthplace | Turalei, Sudan (now South Sudan) |
| Nationality | Sudanese, American |
| Listed Height | 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) |
| College | Bridgeport (1984–1985) |
| NBA Draft | 1985 |
| Selected by | Washington Bullets |
| Playing Career | 1985–1995 |
| Position | Center |
| Career Highlights | NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1986) |
| Career NBA Statistics | Points: 1,599 (2.6 ppg) |
| Notable Achievements | Set NBA rookie record for blocks in a season |
Manute Bol was born in Sudan, and he was a professional basketball player. He had the most prominent head of any NBA player at 20 inches.
Manute Bol is an athlete who has made his mark on several sports in the United States. He participated in basketball, football, track, boxing, and powerlifting. Manute was 7 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 265 pounds when he played for the Washington Bullets from 1988-1989. His expert skills as a center helped lead his team to win three straight championships from 1991-1994.
6. Tacko Fall
| Tacko Fall | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Elhadji Tacko Sereigne Diop Fall |
| Birthdate | December 10, 1995 |
| Birthplace | Dakar, Senegal |
| Nationality | Senegalese |
| Listed Height | 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) |
| Listed Weight | 311 lb (141 kg) |
| Position | Center |
| League | Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) |
| College | University of Central Florida (UCF) |
| NBA Teams | Boston Celtics (2019–2021) |
| Career Highlights | 2× NBA G League All-Defensive Team |
| Unique Features | One of the tallest living humans |
| Languages | Fluent in English and Wolof (Senegalese language) |
| Shoe Size | 22 |
| Wingspan | 8 ft 4 in (2.54 m) |
| Standing Reach | 10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) |
| Max Vertical Leap | 2 ft 2.5 in (0.67 m) |
| Personal Achievements | Maintained a 4.0 GPA in high school |
Tacko Fall is one of the tallest players in the world, standing 7 feet 5 inches tall. He is originally from Cameroon and plays basketball for UCF Knights.
He played basketball all over Africa before coming to Florida for college. Tacko Fall, UCF’s center who has greatwillandize at 7 foot 5 inches tall, came to Orlando with aspirations of playing football
in America after his high school coach encouraged him to use football as a means of getting the attention he needs for both academic scholarships and professional opportunities in hoops.”
Fall will be among many new Knights that will play their first game Saturday night against Rollins College.
7. Shawn Bradley
| Shawn Bradley | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Shawn Paul Bradley |
| Nickname | The Stormin’ Mormon |
| Birthdate | March 22, 1972 |
| Birthplace | Landstuhl, West Germany |
| Nationality | German / American |
| Height | 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) |
| Weight | 230 lbs (104 kg) |
| Position | Center |
| NBA Teams | Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks |
| College | Brigham Young University (BYU) |
| Citizenship | United States and Germany |
| High School Career | Emery High School (Castle Dale, Utah) |
| High School Achievements | Utah Mr. Basketball |
| College Career | NCAA Freshman Record for Blocks |
| NBA Career | NBA All-Rookie Second Team |
Shawn Bradley is an American professional basketball player with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. Onandecember 13, 1974, he was born in Detroit, Michigan, and attended high school at West Catholic High School.
He attended Indiana State University after being selected as the first-round pick of the Orlando Magic in 1994. With his success during his rookie season as a member of the Magic, he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, where he won two championships before winning a third with Dallas in 2011.
8. Ralph Sampson
| Ralph Sampson | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ralph Lee Sampson Jr. |
| Date of Birth | July 7, 1960 |
| Birthplace | Harrisonburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Height | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) |
| College | University of Virginia (1979–1983) |
| NBA Teams | Houston Rockets (1983–1987), Golden State Warriors (1987–1989) |
| Position | Center / Power Forward |
| Career Highlights | NBA Rookie of the Year |
| Awards | Naismith College Player of the Year |
| Retired Number | No. 50 (University of Virginia Cavaliers) |
| NBA Career Statistics | Points: 7,039 (15.4 ppg) |
| Hall of Fame Induction | Basketball Hall of Fame (as a player) |
The Golden State Warriors’ third-greatest player of all-time owes his fame to a near-mythic talent and unbeatable combination of strength, speed, and coordination. Ralph Sampson played on the 1981 Virginia Cavaliers team that won the NCAA Championship with a “Twin Towers” lineup of Alonzo Mourning and Sampson. The following year, Coach Terry Holland’s team was crowned champion with its tallest player standing over seven feet tall.
Sampson’s basketball accolades are legendary, but he faces increased scrutiny for his inexcusable shortcomings as a teammate for the Houston Rockets in 1988.
9. Kobe Bryant
| Kobe Bryant | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kobe Bean Bryant |
| Birthdate | August 23, 1978 |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| NBA Team | Los Angeles Lakers (1996–2016) |
| NBA Draft | 1996: 1st round, 13th overall pick (Selected by the Charlotte Hornets) |
| NBA Championships | 5 (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010) |
| NBA Finals MVP | 2 (2009, 2010) |
| NBA Most Valuable Player | 1 (2008) |
| All-Star Selections | 18 |
| All-NBA First Team | 11 |
| All-Defensive First Team | 9 |
| NBA Scoring Champion | 2 (2006, 2007) |
| NBA Slam Dunk Contest | Champion (1997) |
| Basketball Hall of Fame | Inducted as a player (2020) |
| NBA 75th Anniversary Team | Named to the team (2021) |
| Career Points | 33,643 |
| Career Rebounds | 7,047 |
| Career Assists | 6,306 |
Kobe Bryant is one of the most highly regarded basketball players in history. He is generally recognized to be even better than Michael Jordan. Kobe Bryant grew up in Italy but was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 23, 1978. Kobe Bryant played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996 until 2016, when he retired. Kobe began playing basketball when he was three.
When he was three, Kobe began playing Basketballyears old and eventually got noticed by a talent scout who invited him to play with the Laker’s youth team at age 13 under head coach Pat Riley. By age 16, Kobe had significant skills that allowed him to have his own Nike ad campaign titled “Do Not Underestimate This Kid.
10. Chuck Nevitt
| Chuck Nevitt | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Charles Goodrich Nevitt |
| Date of Birth | June 13, 1959 |
| Age | 64 |
| Height | 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m) |
| Weight | 217 lb (98 kg) |
| Position | Center |
| NBA Teams | Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, |
| NBA Career | 1983, 1985-1990, 1992, 1993 |
| College | North Carolina State University |
| College Stats | Points: 270 (3.0 ppg) |
| Nicknames | Chuck E. Cheese, The Human Victory Cigar |
| NBA Championship | 1985 (Los Angeles Lakers) |
| Spouse | Sondra Childers |
| Sister | Lynne Nevitt (Basketball Player) |
Chuck Nevitt is a retired American professional basketball player who has an impressive 18-year career in the NBA. The Chicago Bulls drafted him. Three with the 21st overall pick in the 1982 draft. In his rookie season for Chicago, he made an appearance in all 82 games and played a total of 942 minutes during his time there. He couldn’t make much progress with Chicago and was traded to the Detroit Pistons, where he had more success, averaging about 10 points per game from 1984-1987. In 1987, he signed with the Indiana Pacers, where he became a starter at small forward and helped out on both offense and defense for four seasons.
11. Brandon Ingram
| Brandon Ingram | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Brandon Xavier Ingram |
| Birthdate | September 2, 1997 |
| Birthplace | Kinston, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Team | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Position | Small Forward |
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| NBA Draft | 2016: 1st round, 2nd overall pick (Los Angeles Lakers) |
| College | Duke University (2015–2016) |
| High School | Kinston High School, North Carolina |
| NBA Achievements | NBA All-Star (2020) |
| High School Career | Four-time State Champion |
| College Career | ACC Rookie of the Year |
| NBA Career | Los Angeles Lakers (2016–2019) |
| Additional Awards | McDonald’s All-American |
Brandon Ingram is an American Basketball player with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. He was born on April 2nd, 1995, in the Bahamas. Jamel Artis and Brandon Ingram were both born in 1995 and grew up together playing basketball for the Makings Academy for Boys.”
Three, If you’re a die-hard basketball fan, you might likely have heard of Brandon Ingram by now. Starting at just 18 years old, he is one of the youngest players to enter the Association as a lottery pick.
12. JaVale McGee
| JaVale McGee | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | JaVale Lindy McGee |
| Birthdate | January 19, 1988 |
| Birthplace | Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Current Team | Dallas Mavericks |
| Position | Center |
| College | Nevada Wolf Pack |
| NBA Draft | 2008: 1st round, 18th overall pick |
| NBA Championships | 3× NBA champion (2017, 2018, 2020) |
| Olympic Gold Medal | 2020 U.S. Olympic team |
| High School | Detroit Country Day School (Beverly Hills, Michigan) |
| Playing Career | Washington Wizards (2008–2012) |
| NBA Slam Dunk Contest | Participant in 2011 (finished 2nd place) |
| Triple-Double | Notable achievement: Recorded a triple-double in a game with 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 blocks (2011) |
| Juglife Foundation | Founder of an organization promoting drinking water and hydration; partnered with Hope 4 Kids International to build wells in Uganda |
| Family | Son of Olympic gold medalist Pamela McGee |
On a former NBA player with a reputation for being clumsy and actually being clumsy. JaVale McGee is a 7 foot tall, 28-year-old former big man of the NBA. Drafted 18th overall in 2008 by the Washington Wizards, he played for five teams in his nine seasons. In addition to making occasional appearances on TV as a comedian and interviewer, he also plays basketball at his charity events when time permits.
13. Stephen Curry
| Stephen Curry | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Wardell Stephen Curry II |
| Team | Golden State Warriors |
| Position | Point Guard |
| League | NBA |
| Birthdate | March 14, 1988 |
| Birthplace | Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| College | Davidson College |
| NBA Draft | 2009: 1st round, 7th overall pick (Selected by the Golden State Warriors) |
| Father | Dell Curry (Former NBA player) |
| Brother | Seth Curry (NBA player) |
| Shooting Ability | Widely regarded as the greatest shooter of all time |
| Career Highlights | 4x NBA Champion |
| Three-Point Shooting | NBA record holder for most three-pointers made in a season |
| Records | First player to be elected MVP by a unanimous vote |
Stephen Curry is a professional basketball player. He was born in 1988 in Akron, Ohio, to Dell and Sonya. His family roots are in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he spent the first year of his life before moving to Ohio for better opportunities. He is currently playing on the Golden State Warriors after being drafted out of college by the NBA team located in Denver, Colorado. The Golden States Warriors relocated him to California after winning the bidding war with Portland for his talent and skillsets.
14. Richard Hamilton
| Richard Hamilton | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Richard Clay “Rip” Hamilton |
| Birthdate | February 14, 1978 |
| Birthplace | Coatesville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Former professional basketball player, basketball analyst for CBS Sports HQ |
| NBA Teams | Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls |
| College | University of Connecticut |
| College Accomplishments | NCAA Champion, NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player, Consensus First-Team All-American |
| NBA Career | NBA Champion, 3× NBA All-Star, No. 32 retired by Detroit Pistons |
| Career Points | 15,708 (17.1 ppg) |
| Career Rebounds | 2,852 (3.2 rpg) |
| Career Assists | 3,125 (3.4 apg) |
| Notable Achievements | Led Detroit Pistons to six straight Eastern Conference Finals appearances |
| College Basketball Honor | Inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame (2022) |
It’s hard to imagine that Rip Hamilton was once considered an afterthought following his high school career. Few basketball players at St. Vincent-St. Mary (Ohio) was as gifted as Hamilton. Still, before long, he became one of the best players in America, and soon enough, he was getting recruited by some of the top colleges in the country; something unheard of for a kid coming from Akron, Ohio, with under 20 scholarship offers.
Hamilton realized at this point that he had to make some tough decisions on where to go to school – or if he would even play college ball at all – and eventually settled on Michigan for its academics and tradition of NCAA success rather than more desirable options like Duke or Kentucky.
15. Kevin Garnett
| Kevin Garnett | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kevin Maurice Garnett |
| Nickname | KG, Big Ticket |
| Date of Birth | 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 Championships | 1 (2008 with Boston Celtics) |
| NBA MVP Award | 1 (2004) |
| NBA Defensive Player of the Year | 1 (2008) |
| NBA All-Star Selections | 15 times (1997, 1998, 2000–2011, 2013) |
| All-NBA First Team Selections | 4 times (2000, 2003, 2004, 2008) |
| All-NBA Second Team Selections | 3 times (2001, 2002, 2005) |
| All-NBA Third Team Selections | 2 times (1999, 2007) |
| NBA All-Defensive First Team Selections | 9 times (2000–2005, 2008, 2009, 2011) |
| NBA All-Defensive Second Team Selections | 3 times (2006, 2007, 2012) |
| NBA Rebounding Champion | 4 times (2004–2007) |
| NBA All-Rookie Second Team | 1996 |
| Hall of Fame Induction | 2020 |
| High School | Farragut Career Academy, Chicago, Illinois |
| Feature Film Debut | “Uncut Gems” (2019) |
| Family | Mother: Shirley Garnett |
| Notable High School Achievements | 1995 McDonald’s All-American, National High School Player of the Year, Mr. Basketball for Illinois |
| NBA Draft Decision | Skipped college to enter the NBA draft |
| Draft Selection | 5th overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft |
On July 7, 1978, Kevin was born in Gary, Indiana to Alice Walker and Wayne Pratt. Kevin idolized his father, who played professional basketball for 11 years before retiring as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Minnesota Timberwolves drafted garnett with the fifth overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft. After being traded to Boston Celtics (1996-2001), Garnett won an NBA championship in 2007 and 3 straight NBA scoring titles from 2001 to 2003. He retired from NBA in 2016 after playing 21 seasons for five different teams. Kevin Garnett jersey number 30 was retired by Boston Celtics on January 16, 2017.
16. Chris Andersen
| Chris Andersen | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Chris Andersen |
| Nickname | Birdman |
| Birthdate | July 7, 1978 |
| Birthplace | Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Hometown | Iola, Texas |
| College | Blinn College |
| Professional Career | NBA (Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Hornets, Miami Heat) |
| Position | Center / Power Forward |
| Notable Achievements | NBA Champion (2013) |
In November of 2008, Chris Andersen was traded by the Denver Nuggets to the Memphis Grizzlies in a deal that was supposed to be a long-term solution for Memphis. At first, it seemed like such a good trade because he fits nicely into their locker room and hustle culture. But once he became an unrestricted free agent in 2009, his relationship with the Grizzlies soured.
Just five days after signing an agreement with another team, Andersen demanded out of his contract citing personal reasons and signed a three-year, $18 million deal with Minnesota. Despite serious injuries, he would lead them to four consecutive playoff appearances from 2009-2011.
17. Damian Lillard
| Damian Lillard | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard Sr. |
| Nickname | Dame Time |
| Birthdate | July 15, 1990 |
| Birthplace | Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Position | Point guard |
| League | NBA |
| Team | Portland Trail Blazers |
| College | Weber State Wildcats |
| NBA Draft | 2012: 1st round, 6th overall pick |
| Rookie of the Year | 2012-2013 |
| NBA All-Star | 7 times (2014, 2015, 2018-2021, 2023) |
| All-NBA First Team | 2018 |
| All-NBA Second Team | 4 times (2016, 2019-2021) |
| All-NBA Third Team | 2 times (2014, 2023) |
| NBA Teammate of the Year | 2021 |
| NBA 75th Anniversary Team | 2021 |
| NBA Three-Point Contest champion | 2023 |
| Olympic Gold Medal | 2020 Tokyo (representing the United States) |
| Albums | The Letter O (2016), Confirmed (2017), Big D.O.L.L.A. (2019), Different On Levels The Lord Allowed (2021) |
| High School | Arroyo High School, St. Joseph Notre Dame High School, Oakland High School |
| College Achievements | Third-team All-American (2012), Big Sky Player of the Year (2010, 2012), Big Sky Freshman of the Year (2009), First-team All-Big Sky (2009, 2010, 2012) |
| College Degree | Bachelor’s degree in Professional Sales from Weber State University (2015) |
Damian Lillard is an American basketball player who plays in the NBA. He has been selected to play in six-straight NBA all-star games. He is a two-time All-NBA Second Team member, and he also helped his team win the 2016 Western Conference Finals and reach the 2016 NBA Finals.
Lillard is one of 23 players in NBA history that have averaged at least 25 points for a season before turning 25 years old. He was the sixth pick of the 2012 draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. They traded him to Oklahoma City Thunder for cash considerations during his second year before returning to Portland for a 2009 trade for former center Joel.
18. Rajon Rondo
| Rajon Rondo | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rajon Pierre Rondo |
| Birthdate | February 22, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Position | Point guard |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| College | Kentucky |
| NBA Draft | 2006: 1st round, 21st overall pick (Phoenix Suns) |
| NBA Teams | Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, |
| Career Highlights | 2× NBA champion (2008, 2020) |
| College Achievements | SEC All-Freshman Team (2005) |
| NBA Records | Ranked 13th in NBA history for triple-doubles in regular season |
| Notable Skills | Versatile facilitator |
Everyone knows that NBA superstar Rajon Rondo is an electric facilitator and a team-oriented leader. But he’s also a free thinker and an innovator, which made him the perfect candidate for our latest interview series, “Mind of a Champion.” In this exclusive interview with writer Nick Sullivan, the team at Sole Collector gets to know Rondo from both an on-court and off-court perspective before revealing his most treasured possession.
In Part 1 of our two-part conversation with Rajon, we talk about his favorite aspects of life in Boston and how he became one of the league’s top players. In Part 2 later this week, we’ll learn more about what makes Rondo tick off the court.
19. Devin Harris
| Devin Harris | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Devin Lamar Harris |
| Birthdate | February 27, 1983 |
| Birthplace | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| College | University of Wisconsin-Madison |
| NBA Draft | Selected 5th overall in the 2004 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards |
| High School | Wauwatosa East High School |
| Position | Point Guard |
| Career Highlights | NBA All-Star (2009) |
| NBA Teams | Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career NBA Statistics | Points: 10,597 (10.8 ppg) |
Devin Harris is a shooting guard for the Dallas Mavericks. He was drafted in 2004 by the Portland Trail Blazers and has been traded twice since then, playing for the New Jersey Nets from 2008 until 2012 before joining the Mavs. He’s had his best years with New Jersey, averaging 16.3 points per game in 2007-2008 and 16.9 points per game in 2009-2010, but he has struggled with injuries recently and had a downturn of form during his two seasons at Dallas, only averaging 11.
20. Martell Webster
| Martell Webster | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Martell Webster |
| Birthdate | December 4, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Edmonds, Washington, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| High School | Seattle Preparatory School (Seattle, Washington) |
| NBA Draft | 2005: 1st round, 6th overall pick |
| Playing Career | 2005-2015 |
| Position | Small forward / shooting guard |
| Career Highlights | First-team Parade All-American (2005) |
| and Awards | McDonald’s All-American (2005) |
| Best Season | 2012-13: Started 62 games, averaged 11.4 PPG |
| College Commitment | Opted to go prep-to-pro |
| NBA Team History | Portland Trail Blazers (2005-2010) |
| Contract Extension | Signed a four-year, $20 million extension in 2008 |
| Notable Injury | Missed most of the 2008-09 season with a foot injury |
| Retirement | Retired from basketball in 2017 |
| Other Ventures | Co-founded EYRST record label in 2015 |
| Family Connection | Cousin is NBA veteran Jason Terry |
| Tragic Family History | Mother disappeared in 1990, believed to be a victim of the “Green River Killer” |
Martell Webster is a professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association. He attended and played football and basketball at Puyallup High School before enrolling at the University of Washington, where he played for two seasons.
In 2006, he was drafted with the sixth pick in the 2006 NBA Draft by Seattle SuperSonics. In July 2013, after seven years in Seattle, he signed with the Wizards. In his first season with the team, Webster’s production increased from 8.
21. Monta Ellis
| Monta Ellis | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Monta Ellis |
| Birthdate | October 26, 1985 |
| Birthplace | Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| High School | Lanier High School, Jackson, Mississippi |
| NBA Draft | 2005: 2nd round, 40th overall pick (Golden State Warriors) |
| Position | Shooting Guard |
| Listed Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career Highlights and Awards | – NBA Most Improved Player (2007) |
| Playing Career | 2005–2017 |
| NBA Teams | – Golden State Warriors |
| Career Statistics | – Points: 14,858 (17.8 ppg) |
Monta Ellis was a famous basketball player from her high school club days. After graduating, Monta Ellis enther the NBA and won many outstanding achievements, including the NBA Most Improved Player title. During her career, Monta Ellis has participated in many big teams such as Golden State, Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks…
22. Marcus Camby
| Marcus Camby | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Marcus Dion Camby |
| Birthdate | March 22, 1974 |
| Birthplace | Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| NBA Teams Played For | Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets |
| NBA Draft | 1996: 1st round, 2nd overall pick |
| NBA Defensive Player of the Year | 2007 |
| NBA All-Defensive Team | 2× First Team (2007, 2008), 2× Second Team (2005, 2006) |
| NBA Blocks Leader | 4× (1998, 2006–2008) |
| NBA All-Rookie Team | First Team (1997) |
| College | UMass (University of Massachusetts) |
| College Achievements | National college player of the year (1996), Consensus first-team All-American (1996) |
| College Statistics | NCAA Freshman of the Year, Elite Eight appearance |
| Personal Achievements | Inducted into the UMass Athletic Hall of Fame (2010) |
Marcus Camby owns many remarkable achievements during his active career, including the Defensive Player of the Year award during the 2006-2007 NBA season. The list of basketball teams Marcus Camby has participated in also has many prominent names, such as the New York Knicks.
23. Steve Nash
| Steve Nash | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Stephen John Nash |
| Date of Birth | February 7, 1974 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Position | Point Guard |
| NBA Career | 1996–2015 |
| NBA Teams | Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers |
| NBA Accolades | 8-time All-Star, 7-time All-NBA selection |
| MVP Awards | 2-time NBA Most Valuable Player |
| College | Santa Clara University |
| College Achievements | 3-time NCAA tournament appearances |
| Career Statistics | Points: 17,387 (14.3 ppg) |
| Philanthropy | Honored for contributions to various causes |
| Other Involvements | Co-owner of Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
| Hall of Fame Inductions | Basketball Hall of Fame as player |
| Additional Honors | Order of Canada, Honorary Doctor of Laws |
| Birthplace | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Citizenship | British, Canadian |
| High School | St. Michaels University School |
| High School Achievements | Led team to provincial championship |
| College Basketball Career | Led Santa Clara to NCAA tournament appearances |
| Retirement | Jersey No. 11 retired by Santa Clara Broncos |
Before turning to professional basketball, Steve Nash was a standout pro basketball player in many NBA seasons, including a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player title win while playing for the Phoenix Suns. . In addition, Nash was also honored for his great contributions to philanthropic activities, as well as being named on Times magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
24. Tim Duncan
| Tim Duncan | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Tim Duncan |
| Nickname | The Big Fundamental |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| NBA Team | San Antonio Spurs (1997–2016) |
| College | Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1993–1997) |
| NBA Championships | 5× NBA champion |
| NBA MVP Awards | 2× NBA Most Valuable Player |
| NBA Finals MVP Awards | 3× NBA Finals MVP |
| NBA All-Star | 15× NBA All-Star |
| All-NBA Teams | 15× All-NBA Team selection |
| NBA All-Defensive Teams | 15× NBA All-Defensive Team selection |
| NBA Rookie of the Year | 1998 NBA Rookie of the Year |
| College Achievements | John Wooden Award, Naismith College Player of the Year, USBWA College Player of the Year |
| College Stats | Career averages: 19.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists per game |
| Naismith Hall of Fame | Inducted in 2020 |
| Off-Court Contributions | Founder of the Tim Duncan Foundation; focus on health awareness and funding education and youth sports |
Nicknamed “The Big Fundamental”, Tim Duncan is considered one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history. As a student, Tim Duncan quickly revealed his talent and shone brightly throughout a 19-year playing career, including 15 NBA All-Star titles. After retiring from the basketball court, Duncan founded the Tim Duncan Foundation to support young talents.
25. Kevin Martin
| Kevin Martin | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kevin Dallas Martin Jr. |
| Birthdate | February 1, 1983 |
| Birthplace | Zanesville, Ohio, U.S. |
| College | Western Carolina University |
| NBA Draft | 2004: 1st round, 26th overall pick (Sacramento Kings) |
| NBA Career | 12 seasons in the NBA |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight | 199 lb (90 kg) |
| College Stats | Averaged 23.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists |
| Scoring Ability | Career average of 17.4 points per game |
| Shooting Efficiency | Great free throw shooter |
| Notable Achievements | – 2× First-team All-SoCon (2003, 2004) |
| Other Contributions | – Participated in the Basketball Without Borders Program and Habitat for Humanity |
During his career from 2004 to 2016, Kevin Martin was recognized as a potential basketball player and sought after by many teams. The list of teams Kevin Martin has participated in has many famous names such as the Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves … Kevin Martin established himself as one of the most efficient scorers in the NBA with career points-per-game average of 17.4.
26. Samuel Dalembert
| Samuel Dalembert | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Samuel Davis Dalembert |
| Birthdate | May 10, 1981 |
| Birthplace | Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| Nationality | Haitian-Canadian |
| College | Seton Hall University |
| NBA Teams | Philadelphia 76ers, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Shanxi Zhongyu |
| Playing Career | 2001–2017 |
| Position | Center |
| Height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| High School | Lucien-Pagé (Montreal, Quebec) |
| Notable Skills | Rebounding, Shot blocking |
| Career Highlights | J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2010) |
| Career Statistics | Points: 6,814 (7.7 ppg) |
| Notable Contributions | Haitian earthquake relief efforts |
| National Team | Canadian national team |
Samuel Dalembert was a standout talent at many NBA seasons. He is often known as an effective saver in matches against many strong opponents. Besides, Samuel is also a person who has a strong love for his homeland of Haiti, shown through his financial and physical contributions to Haiti after the great earthquake in 2010.
27. Julian Wright
| Julian Wright | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Julian Emil-Jamaal Wright |
| Birthdate | May 20, 1987 |
| Birthplace | Chicago Heights, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Listed Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed Weight | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| High School | Homewood-Flossmoor High School (Flossmoor, Illinois) |
| College | University of Kansas |
| NBA Draft | 2007: 1st round, 13th overall pick |
| Playing Career | 2007–present |
| Career History | New Orleans Hornets, Toronto Raptors, and various teams |
| Career Highlights | All-EuroCup Second Team (2016) |
| and Awards | NBA D-League champion (2012) |
Like many famous basketball players, Julian Wright‘s talent quickly became apparent while he was still playing for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School team. Since 2007, Julian Wright began his professional career with the New Orleans Hornets and began to gain the attention of NBA fans.
28. Travis Outlaw
| Travis Outlaw | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Travis Marquez “Bonesaw” Outlaw |
| Date of Birth | September 18, 1984 |
| Nationality | American |
| Position | Small Forward / Power Forward |
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight | 227 lb (103 kg) |
| High School | Starkville High School |
| NBA Teams | Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, New Jersey Nets, |
| Career Statistics | Points: 5,273 (8.5 ppg) |
| Career Highlights | Second-team Parade All-American (2003) |
| Notable Game | Career-high 36 points against the Golden State Warriors (2007) |
| Legal Issues | Arrested for felony marijuana possession in August 2016 |
After graduating from high school, Travis Outlaw joined the NBA as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. With an excellent record against the Golden State Warriors in 2007, Travis Outlaw’s career quickly took off. At the end of his contract with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2010, Travis Outlaw joined many other big-name clubs including the New York Knicks before ending his career in 2014.
29. Gerald Wallace
| Gerald Wallace | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Gerald Jermaine Wallace |
| Nickname | Crash |
| Birthdate | July 23, 1982 |
| Birthplace | Childersburg, Alabama, U.S. |
| College | University of Alabama |
| High School | Childersburg High School |
| Position | Small forward |
| NBA Draft | 2001: 1st round, 25th overall pick |
| Playing Career | 2001–2015 |
| Teams Played For | Sacramento Kings, Charlotte Bobcats, Portland Trail Blazers, New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics |
| NBA All-Star | 2010 |
| NBA All-Defensive First Team | 2010 |
| NBA Steals Leader | 2006 |
| Naismith Prep Player of the Year | 2000 |
| McDonald’s All-American | 2000 |
| Alabama Mr. Basketball | 2000 |
| Career Statistics | Points: 9,933 (11.9 ppg), Rebounds: 4,838 (5.8 rpg), Assists: 1,725 (2.1 apg) |
| Notable Injuries | Grade 3 concussion, Partially collapsed lung and fractured rib, Torn meniscus in left knee |
| Philanthropy | The Gerald Wallace Foundation |
A basketball player with the nickname “Crash”, Gerald Wallace quickly surpassed many other players to win the NBA All-Star title and was voted for the NBA All-Defensive First Team position while playing for the club. set of Charlotte Bobcats in 2010. Before ending his career in 2015, Gerald Wallace was sought after by many famous clubs as well as owned many great awards.
30. Daniel Gibson
| Daniel Gibson | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Daniel Hiram Gibson |
| Birthdate | February 27, 1986 (age 37) |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Jones High School, Houston, Texas |
| College | University of Texas at Austin |
| NBA Draft | 2006: 2nd round, 42nd overall pick (Cleveland Cavaliers) |
| Playing Career | 2006–2013 |
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| Number | 1 |
| Career Highlights | Big 12 Freshman of the Year |
While on the basketball team at Jones High School (Houston), Daniel Gibson quickly revealed his talent with outstanding achievements, helping Jones High School win the first state championship since 1965. After There, Daniel Gibson started working as a professional athlete in 2006 and retired in 2013. During his career, Daniel has achieved many impressive achievements.
In conclusion
And that’s the list of 20 skinny basketball players; this list is for aggregate purposes only, not for ranking. Images are for illustrative purposes only. We search and reference based on images and news. The list of players above is compiled from those who have played for a long time to those playing in current tournaments.