49 2003–04 Nba Season Best Players of All Time

The 2003–04 NBA season was an exciting one, with plenty of surprises and thrilling moments. It was the 58th season of the National Basketball Association, and it ended with the Detroit Pistons defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4–1 in the 2004 NBA Finals. During the season, teams faced off against each other in thrilling matchups, with plenty of upsets and unexpected outcomes.

Numerous players had breakout seasons, and the level of competition was higher than ever. It was a season that will be remembered for its excitement and drama, and it capped off with a thrilling championship series between the Pistons and the Lakers.

1. Latrell Sprewell

Career

• 4× NBA All-Star (1994, 1995, 1997, 2001)
• All-NBA First Team (1994)
• NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1994)
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1993)
• Second-team All-SEC (1992)
• SEC All-Defensive Team (1992)

Latrell Sprewell was one of the most dominant shooting guards in NBA history. He is sixth all-time in scoring with 27,664 points and third all-time in three point field goals made with 2,291.

After a stellar high school career at Washington (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), Latrell went on to play for Alabama before being drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 1992 NBA draft. 

In his 12 seasons as a pro, Latrell won four titles with Golden State and also played for the Utah Jazz, New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks before retiring from professional basketball in 2005.

Nowadays, Latrell resides back home in Milwaukee where he works as an analyst for Fox Sports 1's coverage of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Latrell Sprewell was one of the most explosive players in NBA history. 

He averaged over 20 points per game throughout his career and helped lead several teams to playoff appearances. Sprewell had a number of run-ins with authority figures in the league, including David Stern, which resulted in him being suspended multiple times.

Despite these issues, he is still fondly remembered by many for his stellar play on the court and unique personality off it. After hanging up his sneakers, Sprewell went onto have a successful broadcasting career with Turner Sports and ESPN.

Also Played For: new york knicks, minnesota timberwolves

2. Udonis Haslem

Power forward

Career

• 3× NBA champion (2006, 2012, 2013)
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2004)
• Second-team All-American – NABC (2002)
• Third-team All-American – AP (2001)
• 2× First-team All-SEC (2001, 2002)
• 2× Third-team All-SEC (1999, 2000)

Udonis Haslem is a power forward for the Miami Heat and was drafted by them in 2002. He has played with the Heat since 2007 and is one of their longest-serving players.

In 2011, he won his first championship with the team, defeating the Dallas Mavericks in six games. He has also been named to two All-Star Teams (2008, 2010) and won an NBA Championship in 2011.

Udonis Haslem's career high points are 19 points (2011), 14 rebounds (2009), and five assists (2007). His nickname is "The Big Three" because he shares it with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh; they all play together for the Miami Heat basketball team.

Udonis Haslem is a Miami Heat player who has been with the team since 2002. He has won three championships with the Heat and was an All-Star in each of his first five seasons in the NBA.

Haslem also played for Chalon-sur-Saône and Miami, winning two French Championships during his playing career there.

In 2002, he was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks but never played for them as he joined the Miami Heat instead soon after being drafted; however, he did play briefly for their D-League affiliate before rejoining the main roster later on that year. 

He remains with Miami to this day and is one of only six players (along with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Durant) to win multiple titles while playing across all four major U.S professional leagues – MLB/NBA/WNBA – at some point in their careers.

Also Played For: 2006–07 nba season, nba undrafted

3. Eddie Jones

Career

• 3× NBA All-Star (1997, 1998, 2000)
• All-NBA Third Team (2000)
• 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1998–2000)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1995)
• NBA Rookie Challenge MVP (1995)
• NBA steals leader (2000)
• Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (1994)
• Robert V. Geasey Trophy winner (1994)

Eddie Jones was a shooting guard and small forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Charlotte Hornets during his playing career. He averaged 12 points per game in his NBA career.

Jones is currently an assistant coach with the Australian Boomers team. Eddie Jones was born on October 20th, 1971 in Pompano Beach Florida to African American parents who played basketball professionally before he was born.

His younger brother Reggie also had a successful professional basketball career as a player-coach in Spain and South America before retiring in 2013 at the age of 42 after 16 seasons as head coach of Gran Canaria Basket Club (Gran Canaria).

Jones holds dual citizenship with Australia through his father's heritage, which helped him land coaching roles Down Under including stints with Melbourne United (2011–12) and Sydney Kings (2015).

Also Played For: los angeles lakers, temple university basketball

4. P. J. Brown

Power forward

Career

• NBA champion (2008)
• 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1997, 1999, 2001)
• NBA Sportsmanship Award (2004)
• J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1997)

P. J. Brown was a center and power forward in the NBA for over 20 years, playing for the New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Lakers.

He won an NBA title with the Lakers in 2009 after they defeated Orlando Magic in six games. Brown also played on two Olympic teams (1996 and 2004), helping to win gold medals both times. 

In 2008 he announced his retirement from professional basketball following a season with the LA Clippers which ended in defeat. Memphis Grizzlies in the playoffs finals series 4-1; however he returned for one final game. 

Laker before retiring again at end of the season due to injury Pee Wee is married to his wife Shantell and has four children. Daughters Tierrae (born 1995) & Kiari Kendrell (born 1997); sons Treyvonne Jr.(born 1999) & Taj Gibson IV(born 2001).

On July 14th, 2015 it was reported that Brown had been charged with second-degree residential burglary stemming from an incident on June 6th where allegedly $100k worth of jewelry was stolen from his home while he was not there.

Also Played For: new orleans pelicans, miami heat

5. Mike Bibby

Career

• High school: Shadow Mountain (Phoenix, Arizona)
• College: Arizona (1996–1998)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies
• Playing career: 1998–2012
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 10, 00, 0, 20
• Coaching career: 2013–present
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1999), NCAA champion (1997), Consensus first-team All-American (1998), Pac-10 Player of the Year (1998), First-team All-Pac-10 (1998), Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (1997), No. 10 retired by Arizona Wildcats, Mr. Basketball USA (1996), First-team Parade All-American (1996), McDonald's All-American (1996)
• Points: 14,698 (14.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,103 (3.1 rpg)
• Assists: 5,517 (5.5 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2003 San Juan: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2003 San Juan: National team

Bibby was a point guard who played in the NBA for 12 seasons. Bibby is best known for his time with the Vancouver Grizzlies, where he led them to two playoff berths and an appearance in the 2006 NBA Finals.

After playing out his contract with Vancouver, Bibby joined the Sacramento Kings, where he spent three seasons before retiring in 2012. 

Since retiring from playing basketball, Bibby has served as head coach of the Reno Bighorns of the D-League and currently coaches at Arizona State University under Herb Sendek.

Mike Bibby was a standout player at Arizona, where he led the Wildcats to an NCAA championship in 1997. 

After playing for five different teams over seven seasons, Bibby joined the Atlanta Hawks in 2008 and helped them reach the playoffs twice. In 2011, Bibby joined the Washington Wizards and led them to their first playoff appearance since 1978.

The following year saw him join Miami Heat and help lead them to two championships - his second (2012) and third overall (2013). 

He then retired from basketball after spending one season with New York Knicks before coaching Shadow Mountain HS as an assistant coach during the 2019-20 school year.

Also Played For: sacramento kings, big 3

6. Peja Stojaković

Career

• NBA draft 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Playing career: 1992–2011
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 8, 16
• 1992–1993: Crvena zvezda
• 1993–1998: PAOK
• 1998–2006: Sacramento Kings
• 2006: Indiana Pacers
• 2006–2010: New Orleans Hornets[a]
• 2010–2011: Toronto Raptors
• 2011: Dallas Mavericks
• NBA champion (2011), 3× NBA All-Star (2002–2004), All-NBA Second Team (2004), 2× NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2002, 2003), No. 16 retired by Sacramento Kings, FIBA EuroBasket MVP (2001), FIBA EuroLeague Top Scorer (1998), Greek Cup winner (1995), Greek League MVP (1998), 2× Greek All Star Game MVP (1996 II, 1997), 2× Mister Europa Player of the Year (2001, 2002), Euroscar Player of the Year (2001), FR Yugoslavian League Most Valuable Young Player (1993)
• Points: 13,647 (17.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,782 (4.7 rpg)
• Assists: 1,408 (1.8 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing FR Yugoslavia, FIBA World Cup, : 2002 Indianapolis: , FIBA EuroBasket, : 1999 France: , : 2001 Turkey:
• Men's basketball
• Representing FR Yugoslavia
• FIBA World Cup
• : 2002 Indianapolis:
• FIBA EuroBasket
• : 1999 France:
• : 2001 Turkey:

Peja Stojaković was a highly productive small forward in the NBA for over a decade. He started his career with Crvena Zvezda before moving on to PAOK and then the Sacramento Kings.

In 2006, he joined Indiana Pacers where he won an Eastern Conference title and made it to the Finals once more in 2008. After spending one season with Memphis Grizzlies, Stojaković returned to Indiana in 2011 as a free agent, retiring after that year's playoffs despite playing well into his 40s.

Peja Stojaković was a cornerstone of the New Orleans Hornets during their 2006-2010 seasons. He averaged 18.4 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists per game over that period. 

After being traded to Toronto in 2010, Stojaković helped lead them to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history and eventually won an NBA championship with Dallas in 2011.

A two-time All-Star, he also received MVP honors at EuroBasket 2001 and 2002 while playing for Greece's national team. In addition to his prowess on the court, Stojaković is well known for his humanitarian work off it; he has raised money for numerous charities throughout his career both domestically and internationally.

Also Played For: dallas mavericks, 2001–02 nba season

7. Brad Miller

Career

• High school: , East Noble, (Kendallville, Indiana), Maine Central Institute, (Pittsfield, Maine)
• College: Purdue (1994–1998)
• NBA draft: 1998 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1998–2012
• Position: Center
• Number: 40, 52
• 1998: Bini Viaggi Livorno
• 1999–2000: Charlotte Hornets
• 2000–2002: Chicago Bulls
• 2002–2003: Indiana Pacers
• 2003–2009: Sacramento Kings
• 2009–2010: Chicago Bulls
• 2010–2011: Houston Rockets
• 2011–2012: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2× NBA All-Star (2003, 2004)
• Points: 9,724 (11.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,199 (7.1 rpg)
• Assists: 2,137 (2.8 apg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, World Championships, : 1998 Athens: USA, : 2006 Japan: USA
• Representing  United States
• World Championships
• : 1998 Athens: USA
• : 2006 Japan: USA

Brad Miller was born in 1976 and played college basketball at Purdue. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1998 but never played a game for them. In 2002, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and spent four seasons there before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2007.

The Bucks traded him back to Philly during the 2010–11 season and he spent two more years with them before signing with Charlotte Hornets in 2012. 

Brad Miller finished his playing career in 2013 after averaging 10 points and 5 rebounds per game over his 13-year career Miller is a versatile player who can play both forward positions.

Miller has been in the NBA for 10 seasons, and he has averaged 11.2 points per game during that time. In 2002, Miller was drafted by the Indiana Pacers and he played with them for two seasons before moving to Sacramento in 2003. 

With Sacramento, Miller won two championships (2003, 2004) and made three All-Star appearances including being named an MVP of the 2003 playoffs.

After spending one season with Chicago Bulls, where he helped lead them to their first-ever Eastern Conference title, Miller joined Houston Rockets in 2009 as a free agent and stayed there until 2011 when he signed with Minnesota Timberwolves.

Also Played For: chicago bulls, undrafted nba

8. Doug Christie

Career

• High school: , Mark Morris (Longview, Washington), Rainier Beach (Seattle, Washington)
• College: Pepperdine (1989–1992)
• NBA draft 1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1992–2007
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 35, 8, 7, 13, 1, 21
• 1993–1994: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1994–1996: New York Knicks
• 1996–2000: Toronto Raptors
• 2000–2005: Sacramento Kings
• 2005: Orlando Magic
• 2005: Dallas Mavericks
• 2007: Los Angeles Clippers
• NBA All-Defensive First Team (2003), 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2001, 2002, 2004), 2× WCC Player of the Year (1991, 1992), 2× First-team All-WCC (1991, 1992)
• Points: 9,301 (11.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,382 (4.1 rpg)
• Steals: 1,555 (1.9 spg)

Doug Christie was an assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. He played college basketball at Pepperdine before being drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics.

After playing for a few years, he transitioned into coaching and has been with the Kings since 2015. Doug is known as a hard worker who loves to teach his players how to play better defense.

He has helped develop several young stars over the years, including DeMarcus Cousins and Buddy Hield. His work ethic is admired by many within the sports world and he will continue to be a valuable asset for Sacramento moving forward.

Doug Christie was a three-time NBA All-Def Defensive First Team selection and two-time WCC Player of the Year. A shooting guard, Christie spent his entire 10-year career with the Dallas Mavericks and is one of only four players in league history to spend their entire career with one team (along with Jason Kidd, Elton Brand, and Kobe Bryant). 

Known for his fierce defense on both ends of the court, he remains sixth all-time in steals (1,607) despite playing much later into his career than most stars. His nickname "The Glove" was given to him by then-teammate Dirk Nowitzki due to how often he would block shots or disrupt opponents' offenses. 

After retiring from professional basketball at age 36 following the 2007 season, Christie began broadcasting alongside Rick Majerus on FOX Sports Southwest as part of their coverage of Dallas Mavericks games.

Also Played For: toronto raptors

9. Metta Sandiford-Artest

Small forward

Career

• High school: La Salle Academy, (Manhattan, New York)
• College: St. John's (1997–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1999–2017
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 15, 23, 91, 93, 96, 37, 51
• Coaching career: 2017–2018
• NBA champion (2010), NBA All-Star (2004), All-NBA Third Team (2004), NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2004), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2004, 2006), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2003, 2009), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (1999), Haggerty Award (1999), First-team All-Big East (1999), Second-team Parade All-American (1997), McDonald's All-American (1997)
• Points: 13,058 (13.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,448 (4.5 rpg)
• Assists: 2,631 (2.7 apg)

Metta Sandiford-Artest is a retired professional basketball player who spent his entire playing career with the Chicago Bulls. Sandiford-Artest was born in Queens, New York and attended La Salle Academy before going on to play college ball for St.

John's. After being selected by the Bulls with 16th overall pick in the 1999 NBA draft, he went on to spend 11 seasons with them before retiring in 2017. 

In his final season, Sandiford-Artest served as assistant coach of the Lakers but was fired after just one month into the 2018 campaign.

Currently, he works as an ambassador for UNICEF USA and previously held roles within Nike Basketball and Vitaminwater brands Metta Sandiford-Artest is a former professional basketball player who played for the Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets. 

He was named an All-Star in 2004 and 2006, won two Defensive Player of the Year Awards (2004, 2006) and was also runner-up twice (2003, 2009). After retiring from playing he became head coach of the South Bay Lakers development team.

Also Played For: st. john's university, nba defensive

10. Andrei Kirilenko

Power forward

Career

• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the Utah Jazz
• Playing career: 1997–2015
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 47, 15
• 1997–1998: Spartak St. Petersburg
• 1998–2001: CSKA Moscow
• 2001–2011: Utah Jazz
• 2011–2012: CSKA Moscow
• 2012–2013: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2013–2014: Brooklyn Nets
• 2015: CSKA Moscow
• NBA All-Star (2004), NBA All-Defensive First Team (2006), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2004, 2005), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2002), NBA blocks leader (2005), EuroBasket MVP (2007), EuroLeague MVP (2012), All-EuroLeague First Team (2012), EuroLeague Best Defender (2012), EuroLeague Top Rebounder (2012), EuroLeague Block Leader (2012), 2× FIBA Europe Men's Player of the Year (2007, 2012), Euroscar Player of the Year (2012), 4× Russian Player of the Year (2004, 2005, 2007, 2008), Russian League MVP (2000), Russian League All-Symbolic First Team (2012), 2× VTB United League champion (2012, 2015), VTB United League MVP (2012), VTB United League Final Four MVP (2012), VTB United League Hall of Fame (2019), FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP (1999)
• Points: 9,431 (11.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,352 (5.5 rpg)
• Assists: 2,169 (2.7 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Russia, Summer Olympic Games, : 2012 London: , EuroBasket, : 2007 Spain: , : 2011 Lithuania:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Russia
• Summer Olympic Games
• : 2012 London:
• EuroBasket
• : 2007 Spain:
• : 2011 Lithuania:

Andrei Kirilenko is a Russian-American power forward and small forward who played in the NBA for 13 seasons. Kirilenko was drafted 24th overall by the Utah Jazz in 1999, and he spent most of his career with them before moving to CSKA Moscow in 2011.

He averaged 18 points per game during his 10 years with Utah, but he became more known for his defensive abilities after joining CSKA Moscow, where he won three Russian League titles and two EuroLeague championships. 

In 2015, Kirilenko retired from professional basketball following a stint with the Brooklyn Nets that coincided with Russia's successful bid to host the 2018 FIBA World Cup.

Andrei Kirilenko has since started working as an ambassador for Nike Russia, helping promote their products across the country Andrei Kirilenko was a versatile player who could play multiple positions on the court. 

He started his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves and played there for six seasons before being traded to the Brooklyn Nets. After spending two seasons with the Nets, he signed with CSKA Moscow in 2015 where he continued to produce offensively until retiring in 2018.

Andrei Kirilenko is a three-time Russian League MVP and four-time Russian Player of the Year recipient, as well as a EuroBasket MVP and EuroLeague Top Rebounder.

Also Played For: utah jazz, nba european

11. Carlos Boozer

Career

• High school: Juneau-Douglas (Juneau, Alaska)
• College: Duke (1999–2002)
• NBA draft 2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2002–2017
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 1, 5
• 2002–2004: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2004–2010: Utah Jazz
• 2010–2014: Chicago Bulls
• 2014–2015: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2016–2017: Guangdong Southern Tigers
• 2× NBA All-Star (2007, 2008), All-NBA Third Team (2008), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2003), NCAA champion (2001), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2002), First-team All-ACC (2002), ACC tournament MVP (2002), First-team Parade All-American (1999), Third-team Parade All-American (1998), McDonald's All-American (1999)
• Points: 13,976 (16.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 8,192 (9.5 rpg)
• Assists: 1,928 (2.2 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Olympics, : 2008 Beijing: Team competition, : 2004 Athens: Team competition, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 2001 Saitama: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Olympics
• : 2008 Beijing: Team competition
• : 2004 Athens: Team competition
• FIBA U21 World Championship
• : 2001 Saitama: Team competition

Carlos Boozer played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2002 to 2004. He then played for the Utah Jazz from 2004 to 2010. Carlos Boozer was a power forward and is considered one of the best players in Cav's history.

He is now retired but has worked as an analyst on ESPN since 2017 Carlos Boozer is a former NBA player who played for the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Guangdong Southern Tigers. He has appeared in two All-Star games and was an all-NBA third-team selection in 2008.

Carlos Boozer was born on December 12th, 1980 in Newark, New Jersey. At Michigan State, he led the Spartans to their first NCAA championship since 1984 and won. 

First-team All-ACC honors as a junior after averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds per game en route to being named Third Team All-American by both the Associated Press (AP) and National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).

After being drafted with the No 17 overall pick by Chicago, Boozer helped lead them to 3 consecutive conference finals appearances before joining forces with Kobe Bryant at LA. 

Where they won 2 championships together during his 4 seasons there before retiring at the end of the 2016/17 season playing for the Guangdong Southern Tigers of China's CBA league.

Also Played For: cleveland cavaliers, duke university

12. Richard Jefferson

Small forward

Career

• High school: Moon Valley, (Phoenix, Arizona)
• College: Arizona (1998–2001)
• NBA draft 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 2001–2018
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 24, 44, 22
• 2001–2008: New Jersey Nets
• 2008–2009: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2009–2012: San Antonio Spurs
• 2012–2013: Golden State Warriors
• 2013–2014: Utah Jazz
• 2014–2015: Dallas Mavericks
• 2015–2017: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2017–2018: Denver Nuggets
• NBA champion (2016), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2002), McDonald's All-American (1998), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1998)
• Points: 14,904 (12.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,720 (4.0 rpg)
• Assists: 2,412 (2.0 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2004 Athens: Team, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2003 San Juan:
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2004 Athens: Team
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2003 San Juan:

Jefferson was drafted 13th overall by the Houston Rockets in 2001. Jefferson played with the New Jersey Nets from 2001 to 2008, averaging 12 points and 5 rebounds per game over his career.

Jefferson then signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2009, where he would remain until 2018. In 2017, Jefferson averaged 18 points and 7 rebounds per game for Cleveland during their run to the NBA Finals.

Jefferson is a two-time All Star (2010, 2016) and won an Olympic Gold Medal as part of Team USA in 2012 Jefferson was drafted in the first round of the 1998 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. 

Jefferson played for six different teams during his professional career, averaging 14.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game throughout it all.

In 2016, Jefferson led the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first championship in franchise history after defeating the Golden State Warriors in seven games; he averaged 17 points and 6 rebounds throughout that postseason run. 

Outside of basketball, Jefferson is a successful businessman; he is currently an executive vice president at Beats By Dre and has been since 2014.

Also Played For: brooklyn nets, arizona wildcats men's basketball

13. Kenyon Martin

Power forward

Career

• High school: Bryan Adams (Dallas, Texas)
• College: Cincinnati (1996–2000)
• NBA draft 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the New Jersey Nets
• Playing career: 2000–2015
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 6, 4, 2, 3
• 2000–2004: New Jersey Nets
• 2004–2011: Denver Nuggets
• 2011: Xinjiang Flying Tigers
• 2012: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2013–2014: New York Knicks
• 2015: Milwaukee Bucks
• NBA All-Star (2004), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2001), National college player of the year (2000), Consensus first-team All-American (2000), NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2000), Conference USA Player of the Year (2000), 2× First-team All-Conference USA (1999, 2000), No. 4 retired by Cincinnati Bearcats
• Points: 9,325 (12.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,159 (6.8 rpg)
• Assists: 1,439 (1.9 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2003 San Juan: National team, Goodwill Games, : 2001 Brisbane: National team, Summer Universiade, : 1999 Palma: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2003 San Juan: National team
• Goodwill Games
• : 2001 Brisbane: National team
• Summer Universiade
• : 1999 Palma: National team

Kenyon Martin was one of the most sought-after high school basketball players in America. He attended Cincinnati and then went on to be drafted first overall by the New Jersey Nets in the 2000 NBA draft.

Martin enjoyed a successful career with the Nuggets, averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds per game over his 14-year playing career. In April 2015, he announced that he would be retiring at the end of that season due to numerous injuries sustained during play.

Martin is now widely considered one of the greatest power forwards ever to play in the NBA and has been awarded several accolades including six All-Star appearances and three MVP awards Kenyon Martin is a retired American professional basketball player who played his entire career with the Toronto Raptors.

He was drafted by the Orlando Magic in the first round of the 1999 NBA draft, and he went on to play for five other teams before joining Toronto in 2006. 

In 9 seasons with Toronto, Martin averaged 12.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game while winning two All-Star games and an Olympic gold medal as part of Team USA's 2004 squad.

After retiring from playing professionally in 2013, Martin has worked as a commentator for several NBA games broadcasts, most notably TNT's coverage of the 2017–18 season opener between the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks which featured his son Jaren scoring 16 points off the bench.

Also Played For: cincinnati bearcats men's basketball, big3

14. Keith Van Horn

Power forward

Career

• High school: Diamond Bar, (Diamond Bar, California)
• College: Utah (1993–1997)
• NBA draft 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1997–2006
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 44, 4, 2
• 1997–2002: New Jersey Nets
• 2002–2003: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2003–2004: New York Knicks
• 2004–2005: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2005–2006: Dallas Mavericks
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1998), Consensus first-team All-American (1997), Consensus second-team All-American (1996), 3× WAC Player of the Year (1995–1997), 4× First-team All-WAC (1994–1997), No. 44 retired by Utah Utes
• Points: 9,206 (16.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,909 (6.8 rpg)
• Assists: 900 (1.6 apg)

Van Horn was a power forward and small forward who played for the Nets, 76ers, Mavericks and Lakers from 1997 to 2006. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1997 and spent seven seasons with them before joining the Mavericks in 2005.

Van Horn is best known for his time with the Mavs where he won two championship titles in 2007 and 2010 as well as being named an All-Star twice during that period. In 2011, he signed with the Lakers but after just one season left LA to join Turkish club Fenerbahçe İstanbul BB on a three-year deal.

Keith Vanhorn retired from professional basketball following the 2016–17 season having played in 721 games over 12 years – averaging 18 points, six rebounds and two assists per game across all competitions.[2] Keith Van Horn played professional basketball for 14 seasons, most notably with the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks.

Keith Van Horn was a three-time WAC Player of the Year and four-time First Team All-WAC selection. Keith Vanhorn retired after playing for Utah in the 2006 season.

15. Kerry Kittles

Career

• High school: St. Augustine, (New Orleans, Louisiana)
• College: Villanova (1992–1996)
• NBA draft 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the New Jersey Nets
• Playing career: 1996–2005
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 30
• Coaching career: 2016–2018
• As player:, NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1997), Consensus first-team All-American (1996), Consensus second-team All-American (1995), Big East Player of the Year (1995), 3× First-team All-Big East (1994–1996), 2× Robert V. Geasey Trophy winner (1995, 1996), No. 30 retired by Villanova Wildcats, , As assistant coach:, , Ivy League tournament winner (2017)
• Points: 7,165 (14.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,983 (3.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,295 (2.6 apg)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1995 Fukuoka: Team competition
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1995 Fukuoka: Team competition

Kittles was a shooting guard who played in the NBA from 1996 to 2005. Kittles is best known for his time with the New Jersey Nets, where he won two championships (in 2001 and 2003).

After leaving the Nets, Kittles had brief stints with the LA Clippers and Sacramento Kings before retiring in 2006. In 2016, Kittles became an assistant coach with the Brooklyn Nets' G-League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.

He left this position after one season due to personal reasons but has since resumed coaching duties at his alma mater Villanova University as an assistant under Jay Wright As of 2018.

Kerry Kittles continues to work as an assistant coach for both Villanova and their Development League squad The Baynets Kittles played for Princeton and was an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers prior to joining Villanova's staff.

Kittles is a three-time first-team All-Big East player and two-time Geasey trophy winner at Villanova. He holds career averages of 14.1 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists in 7,165 minutes over 17 seasons in the NBA. 

Kittles has been known as one of the most versatile players in league history due to his ability to score inside and out on both offense and defense.

16. Tracy McGrady

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , Auburndale (Auburndale, Florida), Mount Zion Christian Academy, (Durham, North Carolina)
• NBA draft 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Toronto Raptors
• Playing career: 1997–2013
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 1, 3
• 1997–2000: Toronto Raptors
• 2000–2004: Orlando Magic
• 2004–2010: Houston Rockets
• 2010: New York Knicks
• 2010–2011: Detroit Pistons
• 2011–2012: Atlanta Hawks
• 2012–2013: Qingdao Eagles
• 2013: San Antonio Spurs
• 7× NBA All-Star (2001–2007), 2× All-NBA First Team (2002, 2003), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2001, 2004, 2007), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2005, 2008), 2× NBA scoring champion (2003, 2004), NBA Most Improved Player (2001), CBA All-Star (2013), No. 1 retired by Qingdao Eagles, Mr. Basketball USA (1997), McDonald's All-American (1997), First-team Parade All-American (1997)
• Points: 18,381 (19.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,276 (5.6 rpg)
• Assists: 4,161 (4.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2003 San Juan: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2003 San Juan: Team competition

Tracy McGrady was a three-time NBA All-Star and one of the greatest shooting guards in history. He played for the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and Dallas Mavericks before retiring in 2013.

Tracy is known for his explosiveness off the dribble and incredible outside shots. Tracy has two children with wife Tatum O'Neal – son Trayce (born 2006) and daughter Tori (born 2009). 

In February 2017, he announced his retirement from basketball after 16 seasons in the league Tracy McGrady was an All-Star and scoring champion in the NBA.

He also won a Mr. Basketball award, which is given to the best high school player in America. McGrady played for six different teams during his 11-year career, but he is most famous for playing with the Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic. 

Injuries cut short his time with the Rockets and Knicks, but Tracy finished his career with a championship win with the Spurs in 2013.

Also Played For: orlando magic, nba 2000s

17. Darrell Armstrong

Point guard

Career

• High school: Ashbrook (Gastonia, North Carolina)
• College: Fayetteville State (1988–1991)
• NBA draft: 1991 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1991–2008
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 10, 3, 24
• Coaching career: 2009–present
• As player, NBA Most Improved Player (1999), NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1999), Galician Cup champion (1995), Spanish League Top Scorer (1995), Cyprus Basketball Player of the Year (1994), ULEB All-Star (1994), 2× All-USBL First Team (1993, 1994), All-USBL Second Team (1992), 3× USBL All-Defensive Team (1992–1994), First-team All-CIAA (1991), As assistant coach, NBA champion (2011)
• Points: 7,712 (9.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,269 (2.7 rpg)
• Assists: 3,394 (4.0 apg)

Darrell Armstrong played professional basketball for 17 seasons, from 1991 to 2008. He was a point guard and spent 10 of those seasons with the Dallas Mavericks.

After retiring as a player, Armstrong became an assistant coach with the Mavericks in 2009. In 2013, he was promoted to head coach of the team's G League affiliate, the Texas Legends, but resigned after one season due to personal health concerns.

Darrell Armstrong was a 6-foot-7 forward who played 13 seasons in the NBA. He started his career with the Atlanta Eagles/Trojans and won two championships as part of the Magic's 2003–2004 squad. 

After spending three years with New Orleans, he joined Dallas in 2006 where he spent four seasons before joining Indiana midway through the 2008 season.

After leaving Indiana, Armstrong retired from playing basketball in 2009 but continued to coach for Dallas until 2017 when he left to become an assistant coach on Rick Carlisle's staff there.

18. Rashard Lewis

Power forward

Career

• High school: Alief Elsik (Houston, Texas)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1998–2014
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 7, 9
• 1998–2007: Seattle SuperSonics
• 2007–2010: Orlando Magic
• 2010–2012: Washington Wizards
• 2012–2014: Miami Heat
• NBA champion (2013), 2× NBA All-Star (2005, 2009), Mr. Basketball USA (1998), First-team Parade All-American (1998), McDonald's All-American (1998), Texas Mr. Basketball (1998)
• Points: 15,579 (14.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,433 (5.2 rpg)
• Steals: 1,115 (1.1 spg)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  United States, Goodwill Games, : 2001 Brisbane: National team
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  United States
• Goodwill Games
• : 2001 Brisbane: National team

Rashard Lewis was born in Pineville, Louisiana on August 8th, 1979. He attended Alief Elsik High School in Houston and starred for the basketball team there before being drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics at the age of 16.

Lewis spent time with the SuperSonics, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards over a 9-year NBA career playing mainly at small forward and power forward positions. In total, he averaged 18 points per game throughout his career while shooting 47% from the field and 38% from three-point range.

Lewis retired after spending two years with Miami Heat as their second-round draft pick in 2014 aged 43 years old Rashard Lewis is a two-time NBA All-Star and champion. Rashard Lewis was named Mr. Basketball USA in 1998, becoming the first player from Texas to win the honor. 

In 1998, he was also McDonald's All-American nominee and won the award that year as well for his performance throughout the high school basketball season.

Following his college career at Arizona State University, Lewis signed with the Seattle SuperSonics where he played for six seasons before joining Orlando Magic in 2009 (where he currently plays).

 He has since retired from professional basketball but remains active by coaching youth basketball teams across Florida and speaking on behalf of various charities such as Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida.

Also Played For: seattle supersonics, oklahoma city thunder

19. Steve Francis

Point guard

Career

• High school: Montgomery Blair, (Silver Spring, Maryland)
• College: , San Jacinto (1996–1997), Allegany (1997–1998), Maryland (1998–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies
• Playing career: 1999–2010
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 3, 1
• 1999–2004: Houston Rockets
• 2004–2006: Orlando Magic
• 2006–2007: New York Knicks
• 2007–2008: Houston Rockets
• 2010: Beijing Ducks
• 3× NBA All-Star (2002–2004), NBA Co-Rookie of the Year (2000), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2000), Consensus second-team All-American (1999), First-team All-ACC (1999), No. 23 honored by Maryland Terrapins
• Points: 10,446 (18.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,215 (5.6 rpg)
• Assists: 3,473 (6.0 apg)

Steve Francis was drafted by the Vancouver Grizzlies in 1999 and played for them until 2010. He is most well-known for his time with the New York Knicks, where he won two championships (2007, 2013).

Injuries have slowed down Francis's career over the last few years, but he still has some good basketball left in him. Francis was a point guard for most of his playing career, and he is best known for 3-point shooting.

Francis played in the NBA from 1999 to 2006 with Houston, Orlando, and New York. He was an All-Star twice (2002–2004) and won a Co-Rookie of the Year award in 2000. 

Francis also had success at the ACC level with Maryland Terrapins where he averaged 18 points per game as a senior in 1999 while grabbing 5 rebounds per contest.

After ending his playing days with Beijing Ducks of China's CBA League, Steve now resides back home in Texas after recently retiring from basketball completely last year at age 36 due to injuries sustained during his final season overseas.

Also Played For: university of maryland

20. Ben Wallace

Power forward

Career

• High school: Central (Hayneville, Alabama)
• College: , Cuyahoga CC (1992–1994), Virginia Union (1994–1996)
• NBA draft: 1996 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1996–2012
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 30, 4, 3, 6
• 1996: Viola Reggio Calabria
• 1996–1999: Washington Bullets / Wizards
• 1999–2000: Orlando Magic
• 2000–2006: Detroit Pistons
• 2006–2008: Chicago Bulls
• 2008–2009: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2009–2012: Detroit Pistons
• NBA champion (2004), 4× NBA All-Star (2003–2006), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2003, 2004, 2006), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2002, 2005), 4× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2002, 2003, 2005, 2006), 5× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2002–2006), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2007), 2× NBA rebounding leader (2002, 2003), NBA blocks leader (2002), No. 3 retired by Detroit Pistons, First-team Division II All-American – NABC (1996)
• Points: 6,254 (5.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 10,482 (9.6 rpg)
• Blocks: 2,137 (2.0 bpg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Ben Wallace was a dominant center and power forward in the NBA for 12 seasons. He led the league in Defensive Rating six times and was an All-Star seven times.

Wallace played his entire career with the Pistons, where he won two championships (2004, 2008). After retiring from playing basketball, Wallace became team engagement advisor for the Detroit Pistons.

He is responsible for helping to develop new strategies and techniques for the organization. Ben Wallace is a two-time NBA champion, five-time All-Star, and four-time Defensive Player of the Year. He was drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1996 and played for them until 1999 before joining Orlando Magic.

Wallace then spent three seasons with Detroit Pistons before moving to Chicago Bulls where he won another title in 2008. Wallace retired from basketball in 2012 after playing nine seasons with Cleveland Cavaliers.

21. Rafer Alston

Career

• High school: Benjamin N. Cardozo, (Queens, New York)
• College: , Ventura CC (1994–1995), Fresno CC (1996–1997), Fresno State (1997–1998)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 1998–2012
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 11, 24, 12, 1
• 1998–1999: Idaho Stampede
• 1999–2002: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2002–2003: Mobile Revelers
• 2003: Toronto Raptors
• 2003–2004: Miami Heat
• 2004–2005: Toronto Raptors
• 2005–2009: Houston Rockets
• 2009: Orlando Magic
• 2009–2010: New Jersey Nets
• 2010: Miami Heat
• 2011: Zhejiang Lions
• 2012: Los Angeles D-Fenders
• Points: 6,799 (10.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,891 (2.8 rpg)
• Assists: 3,202 (4.8 apg)

Rafer Alston is a former American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on July 24, 1976, in Queens, New York.

After high school, he attended college at Ventura CC and Fresno CC before being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1998. He played for the Bucks, Charlotte Bobcats, Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets during his career.

In 2012 he retired from playing after appearing in 709 games over 13 seasons of NBA play. Rafer Alston is a 12-year NBA veteran who has played point guard for the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. 

He was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2002 but never really found his niche in the league.

He moved to Toronto in 2003 and became one of their most important players, helping them reach the playoffs on multiple occasions. In 2010 he was traded to Miami where he played until 2011 when he signed with Zhejiang Lions of China's CBA League. 

After two seasons there, Rafer returned to play for Los Angeles D-Fenders during the 2013–14 season before retiring from professional basketball altogether at the end of that year.

22. Baron Davis

Point guard

Career

• High school: Crossroads School, (Santa Monica, California)
• College: UCLA (1997–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
• Playing career: 1999–2016
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 1, 5, 85, 24
• 1999–2002: Charlotte Hornets
• 2002–2005: New Orleans Hornets
• 2005–2008: Golden State Warriors
• 2008–2011: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2011: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2011–2012: New York Knicks
• 2016: Delaware 87ers
• 2× NBA All-Star (2002, 2004), All-NBA Third Team (2004), 2× NBA steals leader (2004, 2007), Third-team All-American – AP (1999), First-team All-Pac-10 (1999), Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (1998), Pac-10 All-Freshman Team (1998), Gatorade Player of the Year (1997), First-team Parade All-American (1997), McDonald's All-American (1997), California Mr. Basketball (1997)
• Points: 13,447 (16.1 ppg)
• Assists: 6,025 (7.2 apg)
• Steals: 1,530 (1.8 spg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Goodwill Games, : 2001 Brisbane: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Goodwill Games
• : 2001 Brisbane: National team

Baron Davis was born on April 13th, 1979 in Los Angeles, California. He attended Crossroads School where he starred as a point guard for the Lakers' youth teams before going to UCLA.

Baron was drafted 3rd overall by the Charlotte Hornets and spent six seasons with them before moving on to New Orleans Pelicans. In 2009, he signed with the Golden State Warriors and played two seasons there before retiring at age 34 in 2014 due to injury.

Baron has since become an NBA TV analyst and is currently working for TNT as well as his own clothing line called "Baron Davis Clothing". Baron Davis was a highly decorated college basketball player, earning First-team Parade All-American and California Mr.

Basketball honors in 1997 before being drafted with the 7th pick by the Golden State Warriors. Baron played for five different NBA teams over his nine seasons, amassing averages of 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists per game while shooting 43% from three-point range.

Baron retired from professional basketball in 2016 after playing for the Delaware 87ers of the G League where he averaged 21 points and 6 assists per game this season.

Also Played For: golden state warriors, los angeles clippers

23. Jason Richardson

Shooting guard

Career

• 2001–2007: Golden State Warriors
• 2007–2008: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2008–2010: Phoenix Suns
• 2010–2012: Orlando Magic
• 2012–2015: Philadelphia 76ers

Richardson was drafted fifth overall by the Golden State Warriors in 2001. He played with the Warriors for six seasons before joining the Charlotte Bobcats in 2007.

Richardson has averaged 14.1 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists per game throughout his career. 

In June 2015, Richardson announced his retirement from professional basketball after 16 seasons in the NBA Richardson was one of the most versatile players in the NBA for many years, able to contribute offensively from all over the court.

He won two slam dunk contests and was a consensus Second-Team All-American in 2001. Richardson also excelled at shooting threes, making more than half of his three-point attempts during his career (596). 

After playing for six different teams across four seasons, Richardson retired after the 2015–16 season with 14,644 points and 4,245 rebounds accumulated in 703 games played.

Also Played For: phoenix suns, michigan state basketball

24. Antawn Jamison

Small forward

Career

• High school: Providence, (Charlotte, North Carolina)
• College: North Carolina (1995–1998)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Toronto Raptors
• Playing career: 1998–2014
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 7, 33, 4
• 1998–2003: Golden State Warriors
• 2003–2004: Dallas Mavericks
• 2004–2010: Washington Wizards
• 2010–2012: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2012–2013: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2013–2014: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2× NBA All-Star (2005, 2008), NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2004), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1999), National college player of the year (1998), Consensus first-team All-American (1998), Consensus second-team All-American (1997), ACC Player of the Year (1998), 3× First-team All-ACC (1996–1998), ACC tournament MVP (1998), ACC All-Freshman Team (1996), No. 33 retired by North Carolina Tar Heels, McDonald's All-American (1995), North Carolina Mr. Basketball (1995)
• Points: 20,042 (18.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 8,157 (7.5 rpg)
• Assists: 1,761 (1.6 apg)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2021
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, World Championships, : 2006 Japan: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• World Championships
• : 2006 Japan: Team

Antawn Jamison was drafted fourth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 1998 NBA draft. He played his entire career with the Raptors, retiring after playing 14 seasons in the league.

Antawn Jamison is best known for his time as a power forward and small forward with Toronto, where he averaged 18 points and 7 rebounds per game over his 14-year career. 

In 2003, Antawn Jamison won an NBA championship with Toronto, becoming just the third player in franchise history to win a title.

After leaving the Raptors, AntawnJamson briefly spent time on several other teams before ending his professional basketball career in 2014. Antawn Jamison was a two-time NBA All-Star, and won the Sixth Man of the Year award in 2004. 

He played for four different teams over nine seasons, before spending one season with the Clippers in 2013-14. Jamison is most well known for his time at Duke, where he was a consensus first-team All-American and ACC Player of the Year as a senior in 1998. 

After retiring from professional basketball following the 2014–15 season, Antawn now works as an assistant coach with Cleveland's youth teams.

Also Played For: unc basketball, atlantic coast conference

25. Stephen Jackson

Small forward

Career

• High school: , Abraham Lincoln, (Port Arthur, Texas), Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
• NBA draft 1997 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42nd overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1997–2014
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 24, 3, 1, 5
• 1997–1998: La Crosse Bobcats
• 1998: Sydney Kings
• 1999, 2000: Marinos de Oriente
• 1999, 2000: San Carlos
• 1999: Fort Wayne Fury
• 2000: Pueblo Nuevo
• 2000–2001: New Jersey Nets
• 2001–2003: San Antonio Spurs
• 2003–2004: Atlanta Hawks
• 2004–2007: Indiana Pacers
• 2007–2009: Golden State Warriors
• 2009–2011: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2011–2012: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2012–2013: San Antonio Spurs
• 2013–2014: Los Angeles Clippers
• NBA champion (2003), Second-team Parade All-American (1996), McDonald's All-American (1996)
• Points: 12,976 (15.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,328 (3.9 rpg)
• Assists: 2,634 (3.1 apg)

Stephen Jackson was born on April 5, 1978, in Houston, Texas. He played college basketball at Abraham Lincoln High School and then went on to play professional basketball for the Phoenix Suns from 1997-2014.

Stephen Jackson is a 6'8" forward and shooting guard who is known for his athleticism and scoring ability. In 2004, he led the Suns to their first-ever NBA Finals appearance where they eventually lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in five games.

After leaving Phoenix, Jackson spent time with several other teams before signing with the Golden State Warriors in 2015 where he has had success once again as one of their top players. Stephen Jackson is a 2001-2003 NBA All-Star, and 3x champion (2003) with the San Antonio Spurs.

He was once fined $50,000 for directing an obscenity at then-Indiana Pacers teammate Jermaine O'Neal. In March 2013, Stephen Jackson was arrested on suspicion of DUI after crashing his car in Charlotte, NC; he later pleaded guilty and received 18 months probation and community service.

Also Played For: san antonio spurs, 2009–10 nba season

26. Reggie Miller

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Riverside Polytechnic, (Riverside, California)
• College: UCLA (1983–1987)
• NBA draft 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1987–2005
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 31
• 1987–2005: Indiana Pacers
• 5× NBA All-Star (1990, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000), 3× All-NBA Third Team (1995, 1996, 1998), 50–40–90 club (1994), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, No. 31 retired by Indiana Pacers, Third-team All-American – UPI (1986), 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1986, 1987), NIT MVP (1985), No. 31 retired by UCLA Bruins, USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2002)
• Points: 25,279 (18.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,182 (3.0 rpg)
• Assists: 4,141 (3.0 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1996 Atlanta: Men's basketball, FIBA World Championship, : 1994 Canada: Men's basketball
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1996 Atlanta: Men's basketball
• FIBA World Championship
• : 1994 Canada: Men's basketball

Reggie Miller is a professional basketball player who played for the Indiana Pacers from 1987 to 2005. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006 and also received five NBA All-Star Game selections (1990, 1992–1994, 1996, 1997, 2000).

Miller was born on August 24th 1965 in Riverside California and attended Riverside Polytechnic High School before going to UCLA. 

He made his debut with the Pacers during the 1987 season and went on to win an NBA championship with them in 1999. He has also competed at both Olympic Games (1996) and World Championships (1987) for USA basketball teams respectively.

In 2010 he published a book entitled 'Reggie The Rebound King'. Reggie retired from playing following the 2005 season but continues to work as a commentator for various sports channels including ESPN TV networks.

Also Played For: indiana pacers, nba 75th anniversary team

27. Michael Redd

Shooting guard

Career

• 2000–2011: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2011–2012: Phoenix Suns

Redd was a shooting guard and small forward for the Milwaukee Bucks from 2000 to 2012. He helped lead the Bucks to two NBA Finals appearances (2002, 2004) and one Western Conference title (2007).

Redd also won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 2008. After playing his final season with the Phoenix Suns in 2012, Redd retired from professional basketball. 

In 2013, he began coaching at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio where he currently remains as head coach of their men's team Redd played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines.

Redd was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the fourth overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft. Redd won an NBA All-Star game and was a three time all-NBA third team selection while playing for Philadelphia and Milwaukee. 

In 2008, Michael Redd represented Team USA at the Olympic Games in Beijing where they reached the semi finals before losing to Spain. 

qAfter playing nine seasons in the NBA, Redd retired from professional basketball in 2011 due to injury concerns but has since returned to play amateur ball overseas..

Redd is currently an assistant coach at Temple University where he helped them win back to back Atlantic 10 championships as of 2017/2018 season.

Also Played For: milwaukee bucks

28. Sam Cassell

Career

• High school: , Paul Laurence Dunbar, (Baltimore, Maryland), Maine Central Institute, (Pittsfield, Maine)
• College: , San Jacinto (1989–1991), Florida State (1991–1993)
• NBA draft 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 1993–2008
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 10, 20, 19, 28
• Coaching career: 2009–present
• 3× NBA champion (1994, 1995, 2008), NBA All-Star (2004), All-NBA Second Team (2004), 2× Second-team All-ACC (1992, 1993), No. 10 jersey honored by Florida State Seminoles
• Points: 15,635 (15.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,221 (3.2 rpg)
• Assists: 5,939 (6.0 apg)

Sam Cassell was an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. He played in the NBA for 13 seasons and averaged 12 points, five assists, and three rebounds per game.

Sam Cassell is from Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Paul Laurence Dunbar High School before going on to play college basketball at Maine Central Institute. 

After playing professionally in Europe for a few years, he rejoined the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2003 as an assistant coach under Rick Adelman.

He moved to Philadelphia two years later and has been there ever since, serving as Kevin McHale's right-hand man both on the bench and behind closed doors; most notably during.

Their run to back-to-back conference championships in the 2013–14 season. Cassell was a great point guard for many years, and he helped lead several teams to the playoffs.

He is currently an assistant coach with the Celtics. Cassell had a successful NBA career, playing for some of the best franchises in the league. 

He has also coached extensively throughout his career, most notably with Milwaukee and Los Angeles Clippers where he won two championships as head coach.

Also Played For: florida state university basketball, rockets lakers basketball

29. Chauncey Billups

Point guard

Career

• High school: George Washington, (Denver, Colorado)
• College: Colorado (1995–1997)
• NBA draft 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 1997–2014
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 4, 3, 1, 7
• Coaching career: 2020–present
• NBA champion (2004), NBA Finals MVP (2004), 5× NBA All-Star (2006–2010), All-NBA Second Team (2006), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2007, 2009), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2006), NBA Sportsmanship Award (2009), NBA Teammate of the Year (2013), No. 1 retired by Detroit Pistons, Consensus second-team All-American (1997), First-team All-Big 12 (1997), No. 4 retired by Colorado Buffaloes, McDonald's All-American (1995), Second-team Parade All-American (1995), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1994), 3× Mr. Colorado Basketball (1993–1995)
• Points: 15,802 (15.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,992 (2.9 rpg)
• Assists: 5,636 (5.4 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2007 Las Vegas: Team Competition, FIBA World Championship, : 2010 Turkey: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 2007 Las Vegas: Team Competition
• FIBA World Championship
• : 2010 Turkey: Team competition

Chauncey Billups was a three-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion point guard who played for the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, and Portland Trail Blazers over 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

In his first season with the Denver Nuggets in 1997–98, he helped lead them to their only playoff appearance that season. He then joined the Boston Celtics in 2000 where he won his first championship ring as part of the team's 'Big Three' alongside Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett.

After leaving Boston in 2004, Billups signed with Detroit where he spent six years before joining LA Clippers on a free-agent deal at the end of the 2011–12 campaign. He retired from playing following the 2014 season with Portland Trail Blazers. 

As head coach of Portland Trail Blazers from 2019 until 2021, Billups led them to playoff berth each year but they were unsuccessful in winning any games during this period including being eliminated by eventual champions. 

Golden State Warriors 4–1 in the 2020 Playoffs Semifinals Series which ended his coaching career prematurely.

Also Played For: denver nuggets, point guard

30. Andre Miller

Point guard

Career

• High school: Verbum Dei, (Los Angeles, California)
• College: Utah (1995–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1999–2016
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 24, 7, 22
• Coaching career: 2022–present
• 1999–2002: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2002–2003: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2003–2006: Denver Nuggets
• 2006–2009: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2009–2011: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2011–2014: Denver Nuggets
• 2014–2015: Washington Wizards
• 2015: Sacramento Kings
• 2015–2016: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2016: San Antonio Spurs
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2000), NBA assists leader (2002), Consensus first-team All-American (1999), Third-team All-American – USBWA (1998), WAC Player of the Year (1999), 2× First-team All-WAC (1998, 1999), No. 24 retired by Utah Utes
• Points: 16,278 (12.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,795 (3.7 rpg)
• Assists: 8,524 (6.5 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Goodwill Games, : 1998 New York: Team competition, : 2001 Brisbane: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Goodwill Games
• : 1998 New York: Team competition
• : 2001 Brisbane: National team

Andre Miller was a point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1999 to 2016. He led the Cavs in assists three times and was named an All-Star twice. In 2012, he signed with the Washington Wizards and helped them reach the playoffs that year.

Miller retired at the end of the 2016 season after playing for two teams in his final NBA season. Andre Miller is a veteran point guard who has played in the NBA for over 20 years.

He started his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers before playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Wizards.

Andre Miller was one of only two players ever to be named an All-Rookie First Team selection as well as being voted into the Consensus first team All-American list by various organizations (alongside Yao Ming). 

Andre Miller also won WAC Player of the Year honors twice and was selected to both All-NBA Third Teams once during his career. At 38 years old, he retired from professional basketball in 2016 after spending time with the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs.

31. James Posey

Career

• High school: R. B. Chamberlain, (Twinsburg, Ohio)
• College: Xavier (1996–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 1999–2011
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 41, 55, 42
• Coaching career: 2013–present
• As player:, 2× NBA champion (2006, 2008), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000), First-team All-Atlantic 10 (1999), , As assistant coach:, , NBA champion (2016)
• Points: 4,214 (8.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,532 (4.7 rpg)
• Assists: 903 (1.6 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Goodwill Games, : 1998 New York: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Goodwill Games
• : 1998 New York: Team competition

Posey was an assistant coach with the Washington Wizards. Posey played for the Denver Nuggets from 1999-2011, averaging 10.0 points and 3.4 rebounds per game in his career.

Posey has also been a head coach at Xavier University where he led the squad to two NCAA tournament appearances (2008, 2009). In 2011, Posey became an assistant coach with the New Orleans Hornets under Monta Ellis and Dell Demps who were both assistants. 

Tom Thibodeau's staff with the Chicago Bulls when they won back-to-back championships in 2010 and 2011 James Posey is a coach in the NBA and has been since 2013.

He played for several teams, most notably the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, before becoming a coach. Posey won two championships as a player with the 2006 Cleveland Cavaliers and 2008 Miami Heat, respectively. 

As a coach, he has helped guide the Washington Wizards to multiple playoff appearances during his tenure so far.

Also Played For: memphis grizzlies, xavier musketeers

32. Jason Terry

Point guard

Career

• High school: Franklin (Seattle, Washington)
• College: Arizona (1995–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1999–2018
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 31, 4, 3
• Coaching career: 2020–present
• NBA champion (2011), NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2009), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000), NCAA champion (1997), Consensus first-team All-American (1999), Pac-10 Player of the Year (1999), First-team All-Pac-10 (1999), No. 31 retired by Arizona Wildcats
• Points: 18,881 (13.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,274 (2.3 rpg)
• Assists: 5,415 (3.8 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Goodwill Games, : 2001 Brisbane: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Goodwill Games
• : 2001 Brisbane: National team

Jason Terry played shooting guard and point guard in the NBA for 13 seasons, retiring in 2018. Terry had a productive career as a shooter, averaging over 4 points per game throughout his playing days.

He was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 1999 and spent six seasons with them before joining the Mavericks in 2009. In 2013, he signed with the Boston Celtics where he spent two seasons before retiring at the end of 2016-17 season.

Terry was a two-time NBA champion as a player with the Atlanta Hawks in 2011 and Dallas Mavericks in 2013. Terry has also won an NCAA championship with the University of Texas Longhorns, being consensus first-team All-American his senior year.

He began his coaching career as an assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals before taking over as interim head coach for Grand Rapids Gold in 2020. Terry is currently an assistant coach with the Utah Jazz, who he joined midway through the 2021 season.

Also Played For: atlanta hawks

33. Theo Ratliff

Career

• High school: Demopolis (Demopolis, Alabama)
• College: Wyoming (1991–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1995–2011
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 42, 50
• 1995–1997: Detroit Pistons
• 1997–2001: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2001–2004: Atlanta Hawks
• 2004–2006: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2006–2007: Boston Celtics
• 2007–2008: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2008: Detroit Pistons
• 2008–2009: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2009–2010: San Antonio Spurs
• 2010: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2010–2011: Los Angeles Lakers
• As player:, NBA All-Star (2001), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1999, 2004), 3× NBA blocks leader (2001, 2003, 2004), 2× First-team All-WAC (1994, 1995), NCAA blocks leader (1993), , As owner:, , 2× WBA champion (2005, 2006)
• Points: 5,809 (7.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,596 (5.7 rpg)
• Block: 1,968 (2.4 bpg)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 1993 Valladolid: National team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA U21 World Championship
• : 1993 Valladolid: National team

Theo Ratliff was a center and power forward who played in the NBA for over a decade. Ratliff first entered the league with the Detroit Pistons in 1995, where he remained until 2001.

After leaving Detroit, Ratliff spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers before retiring in 2011. In total, Ratliff averaged 12 points and 10 rebounds per game during his career. 

TheoRatliff is currently an assistant coach for Mississippi State University's men's basketball team as of 2018-2019 season Theo Ratliff was a two-time NBA All-Star and three-time blocks leader.

After playing for the Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers, he retired in 2013 as an owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. Ratliff is also known for his philanthropy - he has donated to organizations such as Feeding America and The Salvation Army.

Also Played For: philadelphia 76ers, wyoming cowboys basketball

34. Cuttino Mobley

Career

• 1998–2004: Houston Rockets
• 2004–2005: Orlando Magic
• 2005: Sacramento Kings
• 2005–2008: Los Angeles Clippers

Cuttino Mobley was born on September 1, 1975, in Philadelphia, PA. He attended high school at Cardinal Dougherty and played college ball at Rhode Island before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in 1998.

In his 10-year NBA career, Cuttino averaged 6 points and 4 rebounds per game while playing for the Rockets, 76ers, Lakers, and Pistons. 

After retiring from basketball in 2008, Cuttino began working as a color commentator for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area's coverage of Warriors games alongside play-by-play man Bob Beyer Jr.

Cuttino Mobley was a five-time all-star and three-time Atlantic 10 player of the year while playing for the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and Sacramento Kings. Cuttino Mobley is one of only two guards in NBA history to record over 11,000 points, 2,000 rebounds, and 2,000 assists in a career. 

He has been named an All-Star twice (2004 with Orlando and 2005 with Sacramento) as well as being selected to the First Team All-Atlantic 10 both times he was eligible for selection.

His accolades also include being voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017 .

Making him one of just nine players ever inducted into that prestigious hall without having played professionally outside North America (the others are Kobe Bryant, Dikembe Mutombo, Julius Erving, and Rick Barry). 

Mobley retired from professional basketball following the 2008 season after playing his last game for Los Angeles Clippers against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Where he recorded 5 points on 1/7 shooting from behind the arc before sitting out the remainder of the contest due to injury; this would be his final appearance in an NBA uniform.

Also Played For: houston rockets

35. Anthony Peeler

Career

• High school: Paseo Academy, (Kansas City, Missouri)
• College: Missouri (1988–1992)
• NBA draft 1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 1992–2005
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 1, 7, 44, 8
• 1992–1996: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1996–1998: Vancouver Grizzlies
• 1998–2003: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2003–2004: Sacramento Kings
• 2004–2005: Washington Wizards
• Consensus second-team All-American (1992), Third-team All-American – UPI (1990), Big Eight Player of the Year (1992), 2× First-team All-Big Eight (1990, 1992), McDonald's All-American (1988), Second-team Parade All-American (1988)
• Points: 8,017 (9.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,136 (2.6 rpg)
• Assists: 1,955 (2.4 apg)

Anthony Peeler was a shooting guard who played in the NBA for 13 seasons. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1992 and spent his entire career with them.

Peeler is best known for his time with the Lakers, where he won two championships (2000 and 2001). After leaving LA, he had a few stints with other teams before retiring in 2005.

Anthony Peeler was a consensus second-team All-American and three-time first team Big Eight Player of the Year while playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 1998 to 2003. He later played for Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards, each of which he helped reach the playoffs once.

Anthony Peeler retired in 2005 after playing 19 seasons in the NBA, 11 with Minnesota and 8 with Sacramento and Washington.

Also Played For: vancouver grizzlies

36. Damon Stoudamire

Career

• 1995–1998: Toronto Raptors
• 1998–2005: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2005–2008: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2008: San Antonio Spurs
• As coach:
• 2008–2009: Rice (director of player development)
• 2009–2011: Memphis Grizzlies (assistant)
• 2011–2013: Memphis (assistant)
• 2013–2015: Arizona (assistant)
• 2015–2016: Memphis (assistant)
• 2016–2021: Pacific
• 2021–2023: Boston Celtics (assistant)
• 2023–present: Georgia Tech

Damon Stoudamire was born on September 3, 1973 in Portland, Oregon. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Portland and played for the school's basketball team as a point guard.

After graduating from high school, he went on to play college ball at Arizona where he averaged 21 points per game over four seasons.

In 1995, after being drafted by the Toronto Raptors with the 7th overall pick in the NBA draft, Damon started playing professional basketball and spent six years with that team before joining the Memphis Grizzlies in 2003.

Damon then moved to Brooklyn Nets before retiring from playing in 2008 following stints with two other teams (Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks). Currently, he is an assistant coach for Boston Celtics and has been since 2009\. 

Damon Stoudamire was a highly successful player in the NBA, winning several awards and accolades along the way. 

Damon played for five different teams during his playing career - Toronto Raptors, Portland Trail Blazers, Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs and Arizona Suns - before joining the Boston Celtics as an assistant coach in 2016.

Damon is best known for his time with the Portland Trail Blazers where he helped lead them to their first-ever championship in 2005. He also won two consecutive All-Star Games (2004 and 2005) while with San Antonio Spurs. 

In 2009, Damon became head coach of Rice University's basketball team after spending one season as an assistant coach with Memphis Grizzlies - however he resigned from this position following just one season due to personal reasons unrelated to coaching duties. 

Outside of basketball, Damon has been involved in a number of charitable organisations throughout his career including Project Kids Outreach which helps children living on welfare turn their lives around through education and mentorship programs;

 Feeding America which feeds hungry Americans every day; and United Way Worldwide which raises money for local charities across North America.

Also Played For: portland trail blazers

37. Richard Hamilton

Detroit Pistons

Career

• 1999–2002: Washington Wizards
• 2002–2011: Detroit Pistons
• 2011–2013: Chicago Bulls

Hamilton was a standout high school player and attended UConn. He played for the Washington Wizards from 1999 to 2013, averaging 17 points and five assists per game over that time.

After finishing his career with the Detroit Pistons, Hamilton has continued to work as an analyst for NBA TV. Hamilton was a 3 time NBA All-Star and won an NBA championship in 2004.

He played for the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls before retiring in 2013. Hamilton led his teams to multiple championships, including NCAA titles in 1999 and 2000, plus Big East Player of the Year honors both years.

He is also a two-time McDonald's All-American as well as Second Team Parade All American and holds several other accolades from his playing days such as Naismith College Player of the Year (1996).

Also Played For: march madness, uconn huskies

38. Donyell Marshall

Career

• 1994–1995: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 1995–2000: Golden State Warriors
• 2000–2002: Utah Jazz
• 2002–2003: Chicago Bulls
• 2003–2005: Toronto Raptors
• 2005–2008: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2008: Seattle SuperSonics
• 2008–2009: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2010–2011: George Washington (assistant)
• 2011–2013: Maine Red Claws (assistant)
• 2013–2015: Rider (assistant)
• 2015–2016: Buffalo (assistant)
• 2016–2021: Central Connecticut
• 2021–present: Greensboro Swarm (assistant)

Donyell Marshall was a successful NBA player from 1994 to 2009. He played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, and Washington Wizards. He is now an assistant coach with the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League.

Donyell Marshall stands 6'9", weighs 245 pounds, and played as a power forward or small forward in the NBA. Donyell Marshall was a standout player for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 1994-1995 to 2000-2001. 

After leaving the NBA, Donyell coached at George Washington University in 2011 and then spent two seasons with the Maine Red Claws of the D-League before landing his current assistant coaching position with Central Connecticut in 2016.

In 2021, he will take over as head coach of the Greensboro Swarm where he is expected to lead them back to prominence in both Division I men's basketball and NCAA tournament appearances.

Also Played For: 1994 nba draft, university of connecticut

39. Voshon Lenard

Career

• 1995–1996: Oklahoma City Cavalry
• 1995–2000: Miami Heat
• 2000–2002: Denver Nuggets
• 2002–2003: Toronto Raptors
• 2003–2006: Denver Nuggets
• 2006: Portland Trail Blazers

Voshon Lenard was born on May 14, 1973 in Detroit, Michigan. He played college basketball at Minnesota from 1991 to 1995 and then entered the NBA draft in 1994.

The Milwaukee Bucks chose him 46th overall and he made his debut with them the following year. He spent six seasons with the team before moving on to other teams such as Orlando Magic (1999), Atlanta Hawks (2002–2003) and Dallas Mavericks (2005).

In 2006, Lenard retired from professional basketball after playing for Turkish team Anadolu Efes İstanbul during the 2005–06 season. 

Currently, Voshon is a TV commentator for Fox Sports Ohio alongside fellow former player Kenny Smith and analyst Reggie Miller among others since 2016-2017 season onwards.

He was born in the Bahamas and played college ball at Vanderbilt. He was drafted by the Miami Heat with the 25th pick of the 1995 NBA Draft. 

He quickly became one of their most reliable scorers, making his first All-Star appearance in 1999 and winning two Three-Point Contests while with Miami (2004, 2006).

Lenard signed as a free agent with Denver in 2002 and helped lead them to an appearance in the 2003 NBA Finals before being traded to Toronto for Damon Stoudamire midway through that season. 

After playing just one year for Toronto, he signed a three-year deal with Portland which ended up being his final stop in the league; retiring after averaging 10 points per game over that span.

Also Played For: michigan high school basketball

40. Jim Jackson

Career

• High school: Macomber (Toledo, Ohio)
• College: Ohio State (1989–1992)
• NBA draft 1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 1992–2006
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 24, 22, 19, 2, 21
• 1992–1997: Dallas Mavericks
• 1997: New Jersey Nets
• 1997–1998: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1998: Golden State Warriors
• 1999: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1999–2001: Atlanta Hawks
• 2001: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2001–2002: Miami Heat
• 2002–2003: Sacramento Kings
• 2003–2004: Houston Rockets
• 2005–2006: Phoenix Suns
• 2006: Los Angeles Lakers
• UPI College Player of the Year (1992), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1991, 1992), 2× Big Ten Player of the Year (1991, 1992), No. 22 retired by Ohio State Buckeyes, Big Ten Freshman of the Year (1990), 2× First-team Parade All-American (1988, 1989), 2× Ohio Mr. Basketball (1988, 1989)
• Points: 12,690 (14.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,152 (4.7 rpg)
• Assists: 2,851 (3.2 apg)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2021
• Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing the  United States, Pan American Games, : 1991 Havana: Team Competition
• Men’s Basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Pan American Games
• : 1991 Havana: Team Competition

Jim Jackson was a standout shooting guard at Ohio State and was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 1992. He spent seven seasons with the team before signing with the New Jersey Nets in 1997.

Jackson is best known for his time with the Mavericks, where he won two championships (1994 and 1996) and scored over 20,000 points in his career. After retiring from playing basketball, Jackson worked as an analyst on NBA TV until 2016.

In 2017, he joined ESPN as a studio analyst for their coverage of the playoffs Jackson was a two-time consensus first-team All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year. Jackson was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 1992 NBA Draft.

Jackson played for six different teams during his career, including stints with the Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers, Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets. 

In 2004, he retired from professional basketball after playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Also Played For: big ten conference basketball

41. Zydrunas Ilgauskas

Center

Career

• NBA draft 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1993–2011
• Position: Center
• Number: 11
• 1993–1996: Atletas Kaunas
• 1996–2010: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2010–2011: Miami Heat
• 2× NBA All-Star (2003, 2005), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1998), No. 11 retired by Cleveland Cavaliers
• Points: 10,976 (13.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,191 (7.3 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,327 (1.6 bpg)

Zydrunas Ilgauskas was born in Kaunas, Lithuania on June 5th 1975. He played college basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas and then made his NBA debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1996.

Ilgauskas spent 11 seasons with the Cavs before moving to Atlanta Hawks in 2011. Zydrunas Ilgauskas has won two Olympic gold medals with Lithuania as well as three EuroBasket titles and a World Championship medal during his illustrious career in basketball.

In 2013, he announced his retirement from professional basketball after winning an NBA championship with the Hawks that season. Ilgauskas is currently a sports commentator for Lithuanian television networks LRT and TV6 alongside former teammate LeBron James.

Zydrunas Ilgauskas was an All-Star and NBA Rookie of the Year for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Zydrunas Ilgauskas is best known for his rebounding ability, which he displayed throughout his career with various teams including the Cavs and Miami Heat. 

Zydrunas Ilgauskas also had a successful stint in Lithuania, where he won two EuroBasket titles and three Lithuanian League Championships.

After ending his basketball career, Ilgauskas began managing teams in Europe before retiring permanently in early 2019 due to health concerns.

42. Kevin Garnett

Power forward

Career

• High school: , Mauldin (Mauldin, South Carolina), Farragut Academy (Chicago, Illinois)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 1995–2016
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 21, 5, 2
• 1995–2007: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2007–2013: Boston Celtics
• 2013–2015: Brooklyn Nets
• 2015–2016: Minnesota Timberwolves
• NBA champion (2008), NBA Most Valuable Player (2004), 15× NBA All-Star (1997, 1998, 2000–2011, 2013), NBA All-Star Game MVP (2003), 4× All-NBA First Team (2000, 2003, 2004, 2008), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2001, 2002, 2005), 2× All-NBA Third Team (1999, 2007), NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2008), 9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2000–2005, 2008, 2009, 2011), 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2006, 2007, 2012), 4× NBA rebounding champion (2004–2007), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1996), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, No. 5 retired by Boston Celtics, Mr. Basketball USA (1995), 2× First-team Parade All-American (1994, 1995), McDonald's All-American Game MVP (1995), Illinois Mr. Basketball (1995), South Carolina Mr. Basketball (1994)
• Points: 26,071 (17.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 14,662 (10.0 rpg)
• Assists: 5,445 (3.7 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2000 Sydney: Team, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1999 San Juan: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2000 Sydney: Team
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 1999 San Juan: Team

Kevin Garnett is a well-known NBA player and was one of the best power forwards in the league for many years. He started his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves, before moving to Boston Celtics where he became an all-star player.

In 2016, he announced his retirement from professional basketball after 17 seasons in the league. Kevin Garnett has won several awards throughout his playing career, including three MVP Awards and six championship rings with two different teams.

He is also considered one of the greatest players in Celtics history and will be remembered as one of their most successful players ever. Kevin Garnett is a 10-time All-Star, 3-time MVP, and 2-time Defensive Player of the Year. He ranks ninth all-time in rebounds with 13,521.

KG was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1995 and spent his entire career there (1995–2007). In 2007, he was traded to Boston Celtics where he won more titles: 2008 NBA Champion and 2013 NBA Finals MVP. 

After 7 years with Brooklyn Nets (2015–2016), KG retired from professional basketball at the age of 38 due to injuries sustained during playoffs against Cleveland Cavaliers which sidelined him for six months.

Also Played For: boston celtics, school basketball

43. Corey Maggette

Career

• High school: Fenwick (Oak Park, Illinois)
• College: Duke (1998–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1999–2013
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 5, 50
• 1999–2000: Orlando Magic
• 2000–2008: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2008–2010: Golden State Warriors
• 2010–2011: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2011–2012: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2012–2013: Detroit Pistons
• ACC All-Rookie Team (1999), 2× Second-team Parade All-American (1997, 1998), McDonald's All-American (1998)
• Points: 13,198 (16.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,022 (4.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,696 (2.1 apg)

Corey Maggette was a phenomenally talented small forward and shooting guard in the NBA. He was drafted 13th overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1999, and he went on to play for Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers before retiring in 2013.

Corey is one of just two players (the other being Kobe Bryant) to be named an All-Star Games MVP (in 2005), an All-NBA First Team Selection (in 2006), an Olympic gold medalist (in 2004) and a Finals MVP (in 2007). 

He has also been voted into 18 consecutive All-Defensive Teams, which is second all time behind only Michael Jordan's 20 consecutive selections. His nickname "The Prince" comes from his father calling him that when he was younger; Maggette later adopted it as his own moniker during his playing career. 

In 2009, he became the first player ever to score at least 30 points on 15 different occasions throughout an entire season - something that has since been equaled but never surpassed. 

Corey married Artyom Novikovskaya in July 2016; they have one child together whom they welcomed into the world earlier this year.

44. Michael Finley

Career

• High school: Proviso East (Maywood, Illinois)
• College: Wisconsin (1991–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1995–2010
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 4, 40
• 1995–1996: Phoenix Suns
• 1996–2005: Dallas Mavericks
• 2005–2010: San Antonio Spurs
• 2010: Boston Celtics
• NBA champion (2007), 2× NBA All-Star (2000, 2001), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1996), 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1993, 1995), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1993), No. 24 jersey retired by Wisconsin Badgers
• Points: 17,306 (15.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,804 (4.4 rpg)
• Assists: 3,245 (2.9 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Goodwill Games, : 1994 St. Petersburg: National team, Summer Universiade, : 1993 Buffalo: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Goodwill Games
• : 1994 St. Petersburg: National team
• Summer Universiade
• : 1993 Buffalo: National team

Michael Finley was a key player for the Phoenix Suns during his playing career. He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 1995 NBA draft and spent the majority of his career with the team.

He was named to the All-Rookie First Team in 1995 and was a four-time All-Star. He retired in 2010 after playing with the Mavericks for six seasons. He is currently an assistant general manager/vice president of basketball operations for the Dallas Mavericks.

He was born in Illinois and has American citizenship. He is listed at 6'7" and 215 pounds. He has two children. He currently resides in Dallas, TX. Michael Finley was a versatile player who excelled at both shooting and passing. Finley was a four-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion.

He is a member of the Wisconsin Badgers' basketball hall of fame. Finley retired in 2010 after a long career in the NBA.

Also Played For: university of wisconsin-madison basketball

45. Shawn Marion

Power forward

Career

• High school: Clarksville (Clarksville, Tennessee)
• College: , Vincennes (1996–1998), UNLV (1998–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1999–2015
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 31, 7, 0
• 1999–2008: Phoenix Suns
• 2008–2009: Miami Heat
• 2009: Toronto Raptors
• 2009–2014: Dallas Mavericks
• 2014–2015: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBA champion (2011), 4× NBA All-Star (2003, 2005–2007), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2005, 2006), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000), First-team All-WAC (1999)
• Points: 17,700 (15.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 10,101 (8.7 rpg)
• Assists: 2,198 (1.9 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2004 Athens: Team, Goodwill Games, : 2001 Brisbane:
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2004 Athens: Team
• Goodwill Games
• : 2001 Brisbane:

Shawn Marion was a prolific scorer in the NBA, amassing more than 20,000 points in his career. Marion was a three-time All-Star and two-time league MVP.

Marion was traded to the Mavericks in 2013 and played his final season with them in 2015. Marion was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.

Marion is currently the assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies. Marion was a four-time all-star and two-time all-NBA third team player in the NBA. Marion played for the Dallas Mavericks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Toronto Raptors in his career.

Marion was a key player on the Phoenix Suns teams that won the 2001 and the 2009 NBA Championships. Marion has been involved in several controversies during his career, including a 2007 incident in which he attacked a fan. Marion announced his retirement from the NBA in January 2015.

Marion is a vocal advocate for social justice and has spoken out about the prevalence of racism in American society. Marion was born in Marion, Indiana, and attended Indiana University. Marion is the founder of The Shawn Marion Foundation, which works to improve the lives of youth in underserved communities.

46. Kirk Hinrich

Point guard

Career

• High school: Sioux City West (Sioux City, Iowa)
• College: Kansas (1999–2003)
• NBA draft 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 2003–2016
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 12, 6
• 2003–2010: Chicago Bulls
• 2010–2011: Washington Wizards
• 2011–2012: Atlanta Hawks
• 2012–2016: Chicago Bulls
• 2016: Atlanta Hawks
• NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2007), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004), 2× Third-team All-American – NABC, TSN (2002, 2003), Third-team All-American – AP (2003), No. 10 jersey retired by Kansas Jayhawks
• Points: 9,594 (10.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,576 (2.9 rpg)
• Assists: 4,245 (4.8 apg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, FIBA World Championship, : 2006 Japan: Team competition
• Representing  United States
• FIBA World Championship
• : 2006 Japan: Team competition

Hinrich was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2003 and played for the team until 2016. Hinrich is a two-time NBA All-Star and a three-time NBA champion. Hinrich is known for his shooting skills and has averaged over 10 points per game in his career.

Hinrich is a member of the United States national team and has competed in the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Olympic Games. Hinrich is married and has two children. Hinrich is a 10-year veteran who has played for the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls and most recently the Atlanta Hawks.

Hinrich is a versatile player who can play both at point guard and shooting guard. Hinrich has been a three-time All-Defensive Second Team player and is known for his toughness and defensive skills. 

Hinrich has also been a two-time Third-team All-American and has been a big part of the Atlanta Hawks' success over the past few years.

Hinrich has been a key player for the Bulls and Hawks and is a fan favorite for his hard work and dedication to the game. Hinrich is set to join the Chicago Bulls in the upcoming season and is expected to help the team contend for championships. 

Hinrich is a great leader on and off the court and is a model professional. Hinrich is a beloved figure in the Atlanta community and has dedicated his time and effort to helping others. 

Hinrich is an excellent player who has won many accolades throughout his career and is set to continue contributing to the game in the future.

47. Raül López

Career

• NBA draft 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the Utah Jazz
• Playing career: 1998–2016
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 24
• 1998–2000: DKV Joventut
• 2000–2002: Real Madrid
• 2002–2005: Utah Jazz
• 2005–2006: Akasvayu Girona
• 2006–2009: Real Madrid
• 2009–2011: Khimki Moscow Region
• 2011–2016: Bilbao Basket
• Liga ACB champion (2007)
• Medals, , Representing  Spain, Men's Basketball, Summer Olympics, : 2008 Beijing: Team, EuroBasket, : 2001 Turkey: , : 2009 Poland:
• Representing  Spain
• Men's Basketball
• Summer Olympics
• : 2008 Beijing: Team
• EuroBasket
• : 2001 Turkey:
• : 2009 Poland:

Lopez was a standout point guard in his playing days, and he was drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2001. Lopez spent seven seasons with the Jazz, before moving to Russia to play for Akasvayu Girona in 2006.

Lopez then returned to the NBA, signing with the Boston Celtics in 2013. Lopez played for the Celtics until 2016, when he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Lopez has since retired from the NBA, but he continues to play in Spain.

Lopez is a four-time All-Star, and he was named the NBA's Most Improved Player in 2008-09. Lopez is married, and he has two children. 

Lopez is a Spanish citizen, and he has represented his country at international tournaments. Lopez is a member of the Spanish Olympic team, and he is set to compete in the 2020 Olympics.

Lopez was drafted by Real Madrid in 2006 and has spent the last six seasons with the club. Lopez has won several accolades while playing with Madrid, including Liga ACB champion in 2007 and EuroBasket bronze in 2009. 

Lopez has also represented Spain at the Summer Olympics in 2008 and 2009. In 2008, he helped Spain qualify for the Beijing Olympics. Lopez has spent time with several other clubs, most notably Khimki Moscow Region and Bilbao Basket. 

Lopez has averaged 16.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game in his career. Lopez is considered one of the best center prospects in the NBA and is likely to join an NBA team in the near future.

48. Jamal Crawford

Los Angeles Clippers

Jamal Crawford is a highly skilled player who has been successful in the past. Crawford has had some trouble staying healthy in the past, but he is still a talented player.

Crawford is a good shooter and passer, and he is a valuable asset on the court. Crawford is not a physical player, so he may not be a good fit for some teams. Crawford is a good finisher around the rim, and he can score in a variety of ways.

Crawford is a good player who can help a team win games, and he is worth investing in. Crawford is a high-energy player who can help a team take the lead in the game. Crawford is a good player who can help a team win games, and he is worth investing in.

Crawford is a highly skilled player who has been successful in the past, and he is a valuable asset on the court.

49. Damon Jones

Cleveland Cavaliers

Career

• High school: Ball (Galveston, Texas)
• College: Houston (1994–1997)
• NBA draft: 1997 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1997–2012
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 9, 11, 13, 14, 19
• As player:, All-CBA First Team (1999), CBA Newcomer of the Year (1999), CBA scoring champion (1999), , As assistant coach:, , NBA champion (2016)
• Points: 4,326 (6.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,074 (1.6 rpg)
• Assists: 1,806 (2.7 apg)

Damon Jones is a former American professional basketball player. Damon Jones was born in Galveston, Texas on August 25, 1976. Damon Jones played collegiately at Houston where he was a three-time All-American.

Damon Jones was drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 1997 NBA draft but never played in the league. Damon Jones played in the NBA for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Dallas Mavericks.

Damon Jones retired in 2012 after playing in Russia, Spain, and Italy. Damon Jones is now a analyst for the NBA on TNT. Damon Jones is married with two children. Damon Jones has a net worth of $10 million. 

Damon Jones was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the first round of the 1999 NBA Draft.Damon Jones played for the Nets and the Boston Celtics before being traded to the Golden State Warriors in 2000. 

Damon Jones played for the Warriors, the Dallas Mavericks, the Gulf Coast Sun Dogs, the Vancouver Grizzlies, the Sacramento Kings, the Detroit Pistons, the Miami Heat, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the NSB Napoli, the Bucaneros de La Guaira, and the Reno Bighorns while being a member of the NBA.

Damon Jones has also played for the Croatian team, Piratas de Quebradillas. Damon Jones has won two NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors in 2002 and 2007. Damon Jones has also won a silver medal with the United States in the 2008 Olympics. 

Damon Jones has also been named to the All-Star team four times, including in 2007 and 2008. Damon Jones was the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2007. Damon Jones retired from the NBA in 2013.

Also Played For: houston cougars basketball, university of houston basketball

Final Words

The 2003-04 NBA season was an exciting one, with plenty of surprises and thrilling moments. It was a season of firsts for a number of players, including Allen Iverson becoming the first player in league history to score 50,000 points, and Kobe Bryant becoming the youngest player ever to score 50,000 points.

These accomplishments, and others, make Iverson and Bryant the best players of all time, respectively.